Standard length evolved to 58 and cue makers went to work on making them perform well.
Standard pool cue length.
But if you re a shorter person or even an average sized woman these lengths are not going to be right for you.
This size is ideal for an adult allowing a long stretch across the baize so that your left arm is comfortably outstretched and your right arm has plenty of recoil room for playing a powerful shot.
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I longer cue obviously provides more reach without having to grip the end of the cue.
Joint or butt extensions can be used to lengthen any cue but they can add weight and change the cue balance.
However players that are above or below average height may find that a different length cue works best.
But overall players were shorter back then.
The average length of a pool cue is between 57 inches and 59 inches.
Other common pool cue lengths are 48 and 52.
It depends on the person and what they prefer.
Up until somewhere in the 1960 s pool cues were 57.
A full size pool cue is considered to be 57 inches in length and sometimes 58 inches for two piece cues.
That s what you ll find at most pool halls.
Many players would do better with a slightly shorter pool cue length than they use currently.
Try a 58 or 57 inch cue and you will likely aim many of your cut shots more precisely.
Sure you can still shoot but you won t be playing your best game.
Pool cues come in a variety of different lengths but the industry standard is 58.