A 1953 hand made snooker cue by Glasgow's leading Billiard Table manufacturer. H. Nelmes & Co were located in Wellington Street from the 1870's until the late 1940's, when they then moved to West ...

A cue - either off the shelf or custom-made - can be purchased from the Parris Cues website. A limited edition ‘Ultimate’ with a maple shaft costs in the region of £2,000.

The 49-year-old isn't afraid to experiment with different brands either, recently using a cue by Ton Praram, which offer custom-made options ranging from less than £100 to more than £1,000.