Dr. Cue Lesson 6: Aiming

Dr. Cue discusses the simple, but important concept of aiming your shots.

Dr. Cue Lesson 5: The Grip

Dr. Cue lesson 5 is all about the grip. The last couple videos were about the bridge, which uses your forward hand. Now Dr. Cue addresses the rear hand to help get the perfect harmony between the two.

Dr. Cue Lesson 4: The Closed Bridge

In the next installment of our instructional video series Dr. Cue explains how to use the Closed Bridge, a more advanced hand formation for specific types of shots.

Dr. Cue Lesson 3: The Open, Tower or V Bridge

Dr. Cue (Tom Rossman) goes over the three types of bridges: Open, Tower or V. Make sure to check out other videos on our YouTube page.

Dr. Cue Lesson 2: The Stance!

In the second installment of the Dr. Cue lessons on our McDermott blog, Tom Rossman goes over the key elements to obtaining a proper stance. Make sure to check out other videos on our YouTube page.

Dr. Cue Lesson 1: Chalking Up!!!

Hello everyone! We’re adding something new to our blog for your viewing pleasure. Tom Rossman (or as he’s more commonly known, Dr. Cue) has a created a series of instructional videos to help you become a better player. The first lesson is about one of the most important aspects of your billiards game… Chalking Up!!!…

Holiday Gift Guide

It’s almost Thanksgiving which means it’s time to start your Christmas shopping (if you haven’t already). I want to use this post to give you a few gift suggestions. Below are our McDermott Cue Kits. They range from $49 to $89 and give you everything you need to get started. Our kits are the perfect…

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Customization

Hey everyone. Just wanted to let you know a little bit about cue customization. McDermott offers you the ability to completely customize a cue to your specifications. You can choose a paint color or stain; a linen or leather wrap; the shaft of your choice; cue weight; custom engraving, and other options! Check out the…

Cue Maintenance Series: The Wrap

The Wrap You can clean the finished forearm and sleeve of your McDermott cue by applying Pledge to a clean cotton cloth and wiping the cue with it. This will remove any residue, while not harming the finish. DO NOT SPRAY ANYTHING ON THE WRAP OR SHAFT OF YOUR CUE. The Irish linen wrap works…

Cue Maintenance Series: The Joint

The Joint When the cue is not in play, we suggest the use of Joint Protectors. Joint protectors serve two purposes: 1. To protect the joint pin and shaft threads from any damage. 2. To seal off the unfinished end of the shaft from moisture. If you have an existing cue, McDermott offers Joint Protectors…