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I think £150 is a bit much for a first cue/intermediate player - as long as the cue is well made and straight, with a good tip, that is enough really.

The price point of the snooker cue is not going to affect your game to the extent that the equipment in other sports can (cricket bats, tennis racquets, ping pong bats etc). That is unless you are physically unusual e.g. very short or very tall, and need a custom cue to compensate for that which can be expensive.

I just played with a new cue off Amazon for the first time today (my old one got damaged);
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FDKOG5C/

£59.99 for the cue, case and extensions and it's nice quality (straight grain, good joints etc), after sticking a quality tip on there (I like ADR147 mediums) I don't think the cue could be to blame for any shot I don't execute well. Perhaps if my game improved to the point where my cueball control were pro-level, the extra 'feel' of a £300+ one piece John Parris cue (or similar) would become apparent.

With such an option available at £60, if all you care about is how the cue enables you to play, I don't think spending up to £150 is worth it. That being said, if you have the disposable income to treat yourself to something you find more aesthetically pleasing, then go for it!

My recommendations would be; if jointed then get a 3/4 and not a 1/2 cue, and avoid ones with varnish coatings as they can get sticky and disrupt cueing if there's any moisture or dirt.

This one on Woods Cues looks great value and would be my recommendation;
https://www.woodscues.com/collections/3-4-snooker-cues/products/copy-of-3-4-handmade-ash-snooker-pool-cue-1114?variant=40179861959

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00FDKOG5C?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00

Check this out, i doubt it was reduced from that price but i won this and its fantastic, hasn't failed me yet

It hasn't been said here yet, so I thought it might be worth mentioning that you should get the finest grade of grit you can.

Even better if you use a sanding sponge like this one

It will wrap the shaft more closely than sandpaper would.

Long light strokes, turning the shaft as you go.

You won't need to remove much at all, probably less than you think, so test the glide often.

Good luck.

I'm pretty sure this will be the same thing.

Everything at a top level is ridiculous effort than talent. Everything.

Talented people are born dime a dozen, but only the hard working prevail.

https://www.amazon.com.au/Grit-Angela-Duckworth/dp/1501111108

Meanwhile, Steve Davis's Autobiography is quite interesting...
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Interesting-My-Autobiography-Steve-Davis/dp/0091958644/ref=pd_bxgy_14_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=0ZMQY0CNF1YAPWBS93AV

I have to disagree with anything wet. The front, three inches or so, looks pretty beaten up. Moisture will only help the wood swell and help new chalk stick, making it worse.

I don't believe this has any type of perminent fix. If it's not impacting your play, I would say just buy a shaft slicker, use it every so often and wait until you feel like buying a new cue.

When you do get a new cue, avoid moisture, maintain the finish by wiping your cue before and after use everytime. I use a low fiber cloth (less abrasive) and push down with a tight grip to remove any residue. You'll see most players, with expensive equipment, do the same. Some even use items like slick paper and even wax. Which I don't prefer personally.