Nourishes and protects grain pores with a blend of natural waxes and essential oils, sealing the surface. Reduces drag with a silky smooth finish without the sticky feel of fresh waxing or oiling. Infused with peppermint, vanilla, or cedarwood for calming nerves and sharpening focus during play. British Original: CueCare’s pioneering UK formula lasts for weeks per application, enhancing comfort and consistency. Player Feedback: “Leaves a silky smooth finish… Quality stuff definitely makes a difference.” Pairs perfectly with CueCare specialty oils for deep cleaning plus lasting glide.

A simple four‐step process plus seasonal tips to keep your cue shaft in top form.

1. Clean: Wipe with 800–1200 grit micro-mesh or a soft cloth (avoid alcohol).
2. Apply Balm: Rub a pea-sized amount along the grain for ~20–30 s.
3. Rest: Let sit 10–20 minutes for oils to absorb and wax to cure.
4. Buff: Polish with a microfiber cloth until dry and slick—more buffing equals more glide.

Deep-Clean: Use linseed oil every 6–12 months to restore wood.
Maintenance Cadence: Balm monthly (or bi-monthly if you play regularly).
Backup: Paste wax works in a pinch but won’t nourish like balm.

Ash (European & American): Open “arrow” grain, medium flex, excellent feedback—favored in UK snooker cues.

Maple: Tight, nearly invisible grain; very stiff and dense—ideal for power breaks and American pool.

Hickory: Extremely hard, springy with high shock absorption—rare, mainly for bespoke or break-cue shafts.

Pearwood: Rich orange-brown, flexible (“whippy”) and ultra-smooth—collector’s wood requiring careful seasoning.

Material & Friction Coefficient

Untreated Wood ~0.60
Vegetable-Oil Treated 0.39
Wax-Impregnated Beech 0.04–0.08

These studies confirm that wax/oil coatings reduce kinetic friction by up to 90%, delivering a smoother, more consistent stroke.

How essential-oil infusions in your cue care can boost focus and calm.

Peppermint Oil: Enhances alertness, memory and cognitive stamina great pre-match.

Vanilla Extract: Calming, mood-lifting and anxiety-reducing deal before high-pressure frames.

Cedarwood Oil: Grounding and soothing; activates the parasympathetic response for steady nerves.

The natural chemistry behind beeswax’s protective, low-friction coating.

Seals & Lubricates: Fills wood pores and lowers surface drag.
Breathable Barrier: Hydrophobic yet flexible, shields from moisture and dirt.
Wood Conditioner: Blends with oils to nourish dry shafts over time.
Non-Toxic & Sustainable: Safe for skin, environment and keeps wood healthy.

Top expert tips to get the most out of your cue-care routine.

Store Properly: Keep cues away from extreme heat or humidity to avoid warping.

Oil Sparingly: Over-oiling can cause swelling or gummy residue—less is more.

Combine Treatments: Deep-clean with linseed oil annually; maintain with balm monthly.

Buff Thoroughly: The more you polish, the smoother the shaft glide.