Medium tips are usually the way to go for most pool players because they offer a combination of cue ball control and consistency. Most medium tips will get you plenty of spin but do not get as misshaped or wear out as fast as the softer tips.

And David Forman, founder of Adam Custom Cues, licensed the name Balabushka from George's family. The trademarked name is now owned by Peggy Mallen who manufactures a line of cues under the Balabushka name as a memorial to one of the greatest figures in modern billiards.

Most people 5 feet and 8 inches or taller can use a standard length billiard cue stick of 57 to 59 inches long. If you're shorter than 5 feet and 8 inches, you might prefer a shorter cue. If you're taller than 6 feet and 5 inches, a cue longer than 59 inches might help your game.

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