https://www.rileyleisure.com/post/cue-butt-woods-leb-ebony-sapele 2026-10-14 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5db86_164fbf5cb5cd49f5ab9fcfa18ccf4310~mv2.jpg Comparison of hardwood, LEB and ebony cue-butt materials used in cue construction. https://www.rileyleisure.com/post/hand-machine-spliced-cues-veneers-decals 2026-10-14 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5db86_107b7383478c4c42ad12b558e078830b~mv2.jpg Comparison of hand-spliced and machine-spliced cue construction, genuine wood veneers and decorative decals. https://www.rileyleisure.com/post/cue-tips-ferrules-front-end 2026-10-14 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5db86_08893560395c431ca42abdfeaf5c31f2~mv2.jpg Exploded diagram showing the cue tip, ferrule and shaft as one front-end system https://www.rileyleisure.com/post/cue-shafts-ash-grain-density-flex-taper 2026-10-14 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5db86_5607aa1300f24222b496f1a602c35780~mv2.jpg Close-up comparison of ash cue shafts showing grain, feathers and taper https://www.rileyleisure.com/post/snooker-vs-english-pool-vs-american-pool-cues 2026-10-14 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5db86_bb1cd2ac581341c39f45776477539cfb~mv2.jpg https://www.rileyleisure.com/post/what-you-get-when-you-spend-more-on-a-cue 2026-10-14 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5db86_b1e34ded3ef44dac9cda4b577b2978c5~mv2.jpg Five Riley and BCE cues above a spectrum progressing from entry level to intermediate, advanced and enthusiast or purist quality. https://www.rileyleisure.com/post/how-to-assess-a-snooker-pool-cue 2026-10-14 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5db86_62c7c163416a4c10bf294e89ee9b6b85~mv2.jpg Ten-point cue inspection showing straightness, shaft grain, taper, tip, ferrule, joint, balance, butt construction, finish and play. https://www.rileyleisure.com/post/wac-hybrid-cue-technology 2026-10-14 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5db86_6750ce08b69f4e0583931e05e3efe056~mv2.jpg HD-400 cue showing the WAC adjustable-weight system at the three-quarter joint and the Hybrid Grip. https://www.rileyleisure.com/post/cue-tip-size-explained 2026-10-14 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5db86_2f0b5f7879a54dafa797ee5248d9a09c~mv2.jpg Comparison of English pool, snooker and American pool cue tip sizes https://www.rileyleisure.com/post/one-piece-34-58-two-piece-cues 2026-10-14 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5db86_6931870dc3db401781933afd76fe3ccc~mv2.jpg https://www.rileyleisure.com/post/cue-flex-squirt-swerve-deflection 2026-10-14 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5db86_5214e5db55674e2cb9c4f06d4168c51d~mv2.jpg Diagram explaining cue shaft flex, cue-ball squirt and swerve https://www.rileyleisure.com/post/cue-weight-vs-balance 2026-10-14 https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e5db86_7397a12cbbcd4c03899a721b31e4748c~mv2.jpg Two 18oz cues with different balance points demonstrating front-heavy and rear-weighted feel