Is it possible to straighten my billiards cue?

Question:The tip of my cue is slightly off center, and is bending a bit at the tip due to accidental drops, atmosphere, playing, etc..
Am I just going to have to buy a new stick, or can I get it fixed?

Answers:

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Once a shaft has warped there is very little if anything that will straighten it permanently. It can be straightened but will almost always return to its warped state within a short period of time.

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I've read about hanging a cue by the tip to straighten. I have not tried it myself but would imagine that it would take some time to have an effect. another option might be talking to a cue maker about making a new shaft for your cue, as the butt end of the cue usually isn't the problem.

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Regular question, common answer is no. If the curve is not too great then mentally dealling with the warp is your greatest hurdle.

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It is possible to fix a warped shaft but it probably won't hold. If you really like your cue though I would recommend just buying a new shaft. You can either contact the company or dealer that sold you the cue or have one made by a reputable repairman. It will probably be about the same price as having your old shaft fixed but it will last a lot longer . Good luck to ya!

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