When buying a cue, most of what you’re paying is going to be for the brand name. The other part you will be paying for is the artwork and the design on the cue itself. Especially when first starting out, you will want to stay around one or two hundred dollars. A pool cue comes in either a soft or a hard tip. Professional players tend to like the hard tip, and most beginners start with a soft tip. Also, beginners should start with a pool cue that has a tip measuring 13 millimeters. If you have smaller hands, you may want to go with 14 millimeters. Another big part of picking out a beginner cue is the weight. A beginner needs a cue that weighs either 20 or 21 ounces. If a beginner uses a cue any lighter, it can be very difficult to ever perfect the skill. Don’t forget a case to carry and protect the cue. Usually a hard case is better because it provides more protection for the cue.