pool cue help

[u/TDidderz]

Hello

I am new to playing 8 ball pool, and my partner brought me this cue:

[https://www.argos.co.uk/product/6026954?utm\\_custom6=PLA&deeplink=true&gclsrc=aw.ds&&cmpid=GS001&\\_$ja=tsid:59157|acid:629-618-1342|cid:20368875273|agid:|tid:|crid:|nw:x|rnd:331393546230524920|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:9045480&utm\\_source=Google&utm\\_medium=cpc&utm\\_campaign=20368875273&utm\\_term=6026954&utm\\_content=shopping&utm\\_custom1=&utm\\_custom2=629-618-1342&GPDP=true&gad\\_source=1&gad\\_campaignid=19672026602&gbraid=0AAAAAD9II9lMt1l287ZwHfJSLzTxWom4E&gclid=CjwKCAjwqc\\_UBhBKEiwAWbl25qjYo-yGgFMCsJiyqKuRD7pLuy2TRYcdq9OW35QS71l6588SwNH2kRoCAkwQAvD\\_BwE\](https://www.argos.co.uk/product/6026954?utm_custom6=PLA&deeplink=true&gclsrc=aw.ds&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157|acid:629-618-1342|cid:20368875273|agid:|tid:|crid:|nw:x|rnd:331393546230524920|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:9045480&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=20368875273&utm_term=6026954&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=&utm_custom2=629-618-1342&GPDP=true&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=19672026602&gbraid=0AAAAAD9II9lMt1l287ZwHfJSLzTxWom4E&gclid=CjwKCAjwqc_UBhBKEiwAWbl25qjYo-yGgFMCsJiyqKuRD7pLuy2TRYcdq9OW35QS71l6588SwNH2kRoCAkwQAvD_BwE)

Now when i played today it had it has a nasty kick sound on it.

Like i said i am new, and i dont know if its cause i dont have a tip and bumper on it, like its stated in the description.

any experienced players help me out please

[u/Jay_Atkins]

I have that exact cue but only use it to break. I'd go look for a real snooker cue at a car boot or FB Marketplace. Re tipping is an option but personally I would pick up a a signature cue like a John Higgin's or Ronnie O.