{"title":"Barracuda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort answer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barracuda is a cue brand known for its high grade ash cues. We stock Barracuda 2-piece high grade ash cues, including the Gold Medal, Gold Medal Stealth, Silver Medal and Challenge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnown for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh grade ash cues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRanges we stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCues\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Barracuda\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarracuda makes cues with high grade ash shafts, and names its main models after medals: Gold Medal and Silver Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is Barracuda known for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarracuda is known for its high grade ash cues, led by the Gold Medal range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Barracuda range suits you?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-piece high grade ash cues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gold Medal, Gold Medal Stealth, Silver Medal, Challenge and the standard Barracuda 2-piece are high grade ash cues that unscrew in the middle for a standard 2-piece case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3\/4 split and hand spliced cues.\u003c\/strong\u003e The range also includes a Silver Medal 3\/4 split cue and Gold Medal hand spliced cues with an extension, in 2-piece and 3\/4 split. As of October 2026 these are out of stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul class=\"ranges\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barracuda-cues\"\u003eBarracuda cues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ash-cues\"\u003eAsh cues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/2-piece-cues\"\u003e2-piece cues\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:12px;margin:20px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/barracuda-gold-medal-stealth-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/barracuda-gold-medal-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/barracuda-silver-medal-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/barracuda-challenge-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/barracuda-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Barracuda cues ash?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every Barracuda cue we stock has a high grade ash shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Barracuda make 3\/4 split cues?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The range includes the Silver Medal 3\/4 split cue and the Gold Medal 3\/4 split hand spliced cue with an extension. As of October 2026 both are out of stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich Barracuda cues come with an extension?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Gold Medal hand spliced cues, in 2-piece and 3\/4 split, come with an extension. As of October 2026 both are out of stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated guides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/snooker-pool\/here-is-why-rolling-a-pool-or-snooker-cue-on-a-pool-table-just-does-not-work\"\u003eHow to Check if a Pool Cue Is Straight (and Why Rolling It on the Table Doesn't Work)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"barracuda-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue","title":"2-Piece High Grade Ash Cue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Barracuda 2-Piece High Grade Ash Cue is a 57in cue built from North American ash with an ebony butt and a redwood splice, machine spliced to a rosewood butt section. It weighs between 17oz and 18oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat weight range sits in the middle of the usual band — enough behind the cue ball for a long pot, without so much that touch on a delicate safety becomes hard. Ash gives a stiff shaft with the straight grain players sight along, and the mixed hardwoods in the butt shift a little weight rearward for a settled balance. A rubber bumper protects the butt end.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barracuda","offers":[{"title":"57\" \/ 9mm Glue On","offer_id":40248641290330,"sku":"Q.BARR2P.ASH","price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2796\/9626\/files\/barracuda-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue-57-10mm-glue-on-cues-cue-store-31794769133658.png?v=1684472195"},{"product_id":"barracuda-challenge-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue","title":"Challenge - 2-Piece High Grade Ash Cue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Barracuda Challenge is a 57in two-piece cue with a North American ash shaft and lower butt, topped with a solid rosewood butt. Solid rosewood rather than a stained or veneered hardwood is what puts real density behind the grip hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quality brass joint holds the two halves in alignment and stays tight through repeated assembly — the point at which cheaper two-piece cues start to develop play. A brass ferrule carries the elk leather tip: elk is a soft leather that compresses on contact and holds chalk, so side and screw can actually be applied rather than only centre-ball strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barracuda","offers":[{"title":"57\" \/ 9mm Glue On","offer_id":40248641421402,"sku":"Q.BARR2P.CHAL","price":229.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2796\/9626\/files\/barracuda-challenge-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue-57-9mm-glue-on-cues-cue-store-31797195767898.png?v=1684818154"},{"product_id":"barracuda-gold-medal-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue","title":"Gold Medal - 2-Piece High Grade Ash Cue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Barracuda Gold Medal is a 57in two-piece cue on a hand-selected North American ash upper butt and shaft, with a green splice and a 50\/50 split. Barracuda describe it as professional standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe joint carries a pin and pilot, which locates the two halves before the thread engages so they cannot be cross-threaded — the single most common way a good two-piece cue is ruined, and it happens in one careless moment. A brass ferrule supports the 9.5mm leather elk tip, the standard snooker diameter for placing side and screw with precision.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barracuda","offers":[{"title":"57\" \/ 9.5mm Glue On","offer_id":40248641519706,"sku":"Q.BARR2P.GOLD","price":499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2796\/9626\/files\/barracuda-gold-medal-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue-57-9-5mm-glue-on-cues-cue-store-31817214623834.png?v=1686628234"},{"product_id":"barracuda-gold-medal-2-piece-high-grade-hand-spliced-ash-cue-with-extension","title":"Gold Medal - 2-Piece High Grade Hand Spliced Ash Cue with Extension","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the hand-spliced version of the Barracuda Gold Medal: a 57in two-piece cue on hand-selected North American ash with a green splice and a 50\/50 split, supplied with an extension. Hand splicing cuts and fits each point individually rather than machining the join.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat construction holds the butt together under the twisting load a firm stroke puts through it, and keeps it stable as the timbers age. The quick-release brass joint carries a pin and pilot to prevent cross-threading, a brass ferrule holds the 9.5mm leather elk tip, and the supplied extension covers shots that stretch past a comfortable bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barracuda","offers":[{"title":"57\" \/ 9.5mm Glue On","offer_id":40248641880154,"sku":"Q.BARR2P.GOLDHG","price":599.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2796\/9626\/files\/barracuda-gold-medal-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue-with-extension-57-9-5mm-glue-on-cues-cue-store-31817215115354.png?v=1686628410"},{"product_id":"barracuda-silver-medal-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue","title":"Silver Medal - 2-Piece High Grade Ash Cue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Barracuda Silver Medal is a 57in two-piece cue with a solid ebony butt on carefully selected North American ash, weighing 18oz. Ebony is one of the densest timbers used in cue building, so it puts weight toward the rear and gives the cue a settled, back-weighted balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 18oz it sits in the middle of the standard range, which is where most players end up. The quick release brass joint carries a pin and pilot so the halves locate before the thread engages, preventing the cross-threading that ruins a joint. A premium elk leather tip is fitted for reliable chalk hold and spin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barracuda","offers":[{"title":"57\" \/ 9.5mm Glue On","offer_id":40248642306138,"sku":"Q.BARR2P.SILV","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2796\/9626\/files\/barracuda-silver-medal-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue-57-10mm-glue-on-cues-cue-store-31797201207386.png?v=1684819592"},{"product_id":"barracuda-gold-medal-2-piece-3-4-split-high-grade-hand-spliced-ash-cue-with-extension","title":"Gold Medal - 2-Piece 3\/4 Split High Grade Hand Spliced Ash Cue with Extension","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Barracuda Gold Medal 3\/4 is a 57in three-quarter split cue on a hand-selected North American ash shaft, with a blue splice through the butt. Barracuda describe it as professional standard, and the fittings support that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe joint is a quick-release brass type with a pin and pilot. The pilot is the detail worth knowing: it locates the two halves before the thread engages, which prevents cross-threading — the most common way a two-piece cue joint gets ruined. A brass ferrule carries the 10mm leather elk tip, and the three-quarter split keeps the shaft unbroken through the bridge hand. An extension is supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barracuda","offers":[{"title":"57\" \/ 10mm Glue On","offer_id":40260014407770,"sku":"Q.BARR34.GOLDHG","price":599.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2796\/9626\/files\/barracuda-gold-medal-2-piece-3-4-split-high-grade-ash-cue-with-extension-57-10mm-glue-on-cues-cue-store-31817217409114.png?v=1686629494"},{"product_id":"barracuda-silver-medal-2-piece-3-4-split-high-grade-ash-cue","title":"Silver Medal - 2-Piece 3\/4 Split High Grade Ash Cue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Barracuda Silver Medal 3\/4 is a 57in three-quarter split cue with a solid ebony butt on a carefully selected North American ash shaft. Solid ebony rather than a stained hardwood is the substantive difference at this level — it is dense, close-grained and puts real weight behind the grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe joint is a quick release brass type with pin and pilot, which locates the halves before the thread engages so the joint cannot be cross-threaded. That is the failure that ruins a two-piece cue, and it happens in a moment of haste. A premium elk leather tip is fitted, and the three-quarter split keeps the shaft unbroken under the bridge hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barracuda","offers":[{"title":"57\" \/ 9.5mm Glue On","offer_id":40260014669914,"sku":"Q.BARR34.SILV","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/2796\/9626\/files\/barracuda-silver-medal-2-piece-3-4-split-high-grade-ash-cue-57-10mm-glue-on-cues-cue-store-31811951296602.png?v=1686035672"},{"product_id":"barracuda-gold-medal-stealth-2-piece-high-grade-ash-cue","title":"Gold Medal Stealth - 2-Piece High Grade Ash Cue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Barracuda Gold Medal Stealth is a 57in two-piece cue on a high grade ash shaft, machine spliced to a black maple butt. The all-black butt is what gives the model its name, and it makes the pale ash shaft stand out sharply against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMachine splicing cuts the join between the shaft and butt timbers precisely by machine rather than by hand. It takes hours out of the build, which is what keeps a cue with a genuine spliced butt at this price rather than at hand-spliced money, while still giving the butt the stability that a spliced join provides over a glued sleeve. 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