Snooker players' sticks are known as cues. Cues are long, slender rods with a leather tip at one end and a wooden butt at the other. They are used to strike the snooker balls in order to pocket them. The length of the cue varies depending on the player's preference, but typically range from 3 to 5 feet. The shaft of the cue is usually made of wood, while the tip is made of leather or plastic. The butt of the cue is usually made of rubber or plastic.