{"product_id":"discovery-300-american-pool-cue-1-part-145-cm-57","title":"Discovery 300 American Pool Cue, 1-Part - 145 cm (57\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur team of enthusiasts recommends this pool cue for discovering pool and learning to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBilliards cue weight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour billiards cue weighs about 400 g (13 oz) in the 122 cm version, or 540 g (19 oz) in the 145 cm version, with a margin of 10%. Because the cues are wooden, their weight cannot be absolutely guaranteed: the density of wood fibres, even within the same species, varies from one forest to another. even wood from the same tree can vary widely depending on sun exposure and the part of the tree used (trunk, crown, tree top).\nWhen getting started, you should opt for a heavier cue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCue dimensions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour pool cue comes in two lengths: 122 cm (48 inches (1 inch = 2.54 cm)) or 145 cm (57 inches).\nThe 122 cm version makes it easier to play in cramped spaces. This size is also suitable for shorter players, as the top of the cue should ideally be shoulder height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy can't we guarantee the straightness of our billiards cues?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll of our billiards cues are handmade. Straightness is checked individually, cue by cue, as they leave the factory. Nevertheless, cues are made from wood and changes in temperature and humidity during the transportation, storage and selling stages can make it difficult to meet your need for straightness. This problem affects all billiards cues on the market, at least all wooden cues (maple, ash, poplar, ramin).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy yellow poplar?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePoplar is a popular timber species. Often used for indoor furniture because of its technical features and accessibility, poplar has the advantage of drying quickly without warping. It has the added advantage of being naturally straight: poplars grow straight. This makes it the perfect choice for billiards cues, which must be as straight as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to maintain your billiards cue\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team recommends storing your billiards cue away from humidity and temperature changes.\nDo not lean your cue against a wall after finishing a game as this could cause warping. Instead, store it flat in a storage cover or case. On the other hand, you can also store your cue as vertically as possible, in a cue rack for example. This will safeguard its straightness and prevent warping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDID YOU KNOW?You need to maintain the tip of your pool cue.\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour cue, and especially your tip, will wear out due to repeated impacts with the cue ball. Other than this compressive wear, abrasion can also wear out the tip (chalk is a powerful abrasive that affects the leather tip).\n\nHence the need to regularly replace your tip. It's very easy to replace:\n1\/ Remove the damaged tip\n2\/ Sand the new tip\n3\/ Glue on the new tip\n4\/ Work the tip\n5\/ Start playing!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy opt for a one piece cue?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpt for simplicity and speed with this one piece cue. a one piece cue requires no assembly, it's ready to play at any time!\n\nWithout a joint at the halfway or three-quarter point, a one piece billiards cue is more durable and straighter than a jointed cue.  A cue's straightness is influenced by two factors: the shaft's continued straightness over time and the proper alignment of the butt and shaft at the joint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTip from the team: the right way to hold your billiards cue\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen getting started, it's important to hold your cue properly. A good grip provides better accuracy and helps you hit successful shots. Nicolas Henric, coach for France Blackball teams, and Maeva Brionne, an international player, explain how to properly hold your billiards cue so that you can be more accurate and efficient while playing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePicking a cue stick\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnder the umbrella term of billiards hides a whole range of cue sports: pool, English billiards, French billiards, snooker and so many others!\nEach sport has its own rules and atmosphere...But also a specific cue for different sizes of balls.\nChoosing the right billiards cue starts with knowing which sport you want to play!\nHere are the tip sizes generally used:\n\u0026gt; pool: 13 mm\n\u0026gt; French billiards: 11-12 mm\n\u0026gt; snooker: 9-10 mm\n\u0026gt; blackball: 8-9 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAre you playing your first games of pool? Make your big debut with this one piece pool cue!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/contents.mediadecathlon.com\/b65194\/pic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003ePrecision\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eStart playing with precision thanks to its adapted weight and 13 mm tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/contents.mediadecathlon.com\/b72611\/pic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003eEasy assembly \/ dismantling\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eNo assembly required, your billiards cue is one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/contents.mediadecathlon.com\/b65212\/pic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003eEasy transport\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eAs a single piece, it's easier to carry than a jointed cue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/contents.mediadecathlon.com\/b65103\/pic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003eModularity\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eThis pool cue was not designed to hold an extender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item large--one-half medium--one-half productFeature productFeature--easy-to-breathe\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"grid--full\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item one-fifth productFeature-icon\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"productFeature-image\" src=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/contents.mediadecathlon.com\/b65229\/pic.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item four-fifths productFeature-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"productFeature-title\"\u003eRobustness\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productFeature-description\"\u003eMade from softwood.\n2.5 cm plastic ferrule.\nNo joint = durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of enthusiasts recommends this pool cue for discovering pool and learning to play.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PONGORI","offers":[{"title":"8389067 \/ Unique size \/ Default","offer_id":48147091128510,"sku":"2234109","price":145.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/8540\/4839\/files\/pic_582a85ad-6c6a-4f0d-8285-f4069b3e1d88.jpg?v=1783719498","url":"https:\/\/decathlon.ae\/products\/discovery-300-american-pool-cue-1-part-145-cm-57","provider":"Decathlon UAE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}