Pool: cleaning the shaft of the cue

What is a signal axis? It is the front half of your cue that runs from the toe to the middle joint. The problem is that your axle is a common place to get dirty all the time. How do you know your shaft is dirty or not? Over time, you will notice that it is more difficult to slide the cue between the bridge fingers. It feels sticky. The problem is that it is full of dirt, grime and sand.

How do you keep it clean?

The answer is to clean it after using it. It’s easy to do, but it takes a good habit. Ask yourself, how many times have you cleaned your cue after a game of pool? Just use a washcloth that is relatively damp and rub the shaft with it. Then use a dry cloth to finish the job. This is more than enough to clean it.

For greater shaft cleanliness

You can use alcohol. This time, apply alcohol to the cloth and repeat the cleaning procedure. After that, always use a dry cloth to dry the shaft.

What if the shaft is very dirty?

If it is beyond your cure, you should always refer it to a professional. Where to find them? You can ask at your local pool hall. Most of the time, they can do it themselves for you. If not, they know people in the industry so they can recommend cleaning professionals to you.

splint cleaning

What is a splint? It is the short white neck that is found after the tip of the cue. Is the same. You can use a damp cloth to clean it. In case the water is not enough, you can use a small amount of toothpaste to restore the whiteness of the splint.