Xcel XC11 Blue Curly Design Pool Cue

Blue sets the Xcel XC11 apart from the plain cues on most racks. This pool cue sits at the entry level of the Xcel range and carries a curly design on its wrapless handle, so it suits beginners and weekend players who want some colour in their game without moving up to a high-end cue.

Start at the butt end: a cream Implex cap, a compression bumper and a 5/16 x 18 joint. Up front is a 100% hard rock maple shaft, 29 inches long, with a green layered soft tip at 13 mm and a glossy 10 mm black collar. It is a simple, familiar build, which is what an entry-level cue should offer.

The curly design on the XC11 is blue, paired with black. Any weight from 18 to 21 oz can be selected when you order, and the cue is supplied in the weight you pick. A blue cue with a black collar and a cream butt cap is easy to recognise at the table.