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How to Fix a Bent Pool Cue

To successfully make shots in pool, you must have a pool cue that is straight. A straight cue allows you to accurately hit the ball and predict exactly where it will go. If the cue is crooked because it has not been properly stored, you may be hurting your game. Although purchasing a new cue is one option, it is less expensive, in most cases, to try to fix the bent cue yourself.

Things You'll Need

Cue straightening hanger
String
Replacement parts for two-piece cues

Instructions

- 1
  Set the pool cue against a wall so the bent section sticks out. Carefully press against the bend until the cue straightens. Release the cue and it should remain straight. Don't push too hard or you may end up breaking the stick.
- 2
  Use a rubber cue hanger to help restore the cue to its original shape. This device is available where billiard supplies are sold as well as online. The hanger is molded to fit the cue and holds the stick in a position that will help remove the bend. Slip the hanger on the cue then hang it so the cue's weight helps straighten the bend out.
- 3
  Tie a string to the tapered end of the pool cue then hang the cue so it's suspended in the air. Leave the cue hanging until it straightens out to your satisfaction.
- 4
  Replace the warped section of your cue if you have a two-piece pool cue. These cues are designed to be taken apart for easy transport and are simple to disassemble for replacing parts. In most cases, you will need to replace the bottom section of the cue.

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