Cues are built to withstand the normal straight line impact occurring in the game. However, wood cues, as they are mostly made of one, may not hold up well with side impact.

Being dropped on the floor or persistently leaning the cue against a wall result in side impact pressures that may seem insignificant, with no visible damage on a cue’s finish.

But repeated side pressure can cause internal fractures to the wood that will later show as a crack or warpage. Not only can this be aesthetically unsightly, but in severe cases, the warpage can cause the cue stick to lose its straight line shape that it becomes difficult to use in a pool game.

(Some good players have been known to stick with their warped cues and still win games.)

Bear in mind that the straightness of a cue is crucial in hitting the ball in the direction your want and in the proper consistency. And two-piece cues are often more vulnerable to warpage than one-piece cues. (more…)

Why? They reduce friction and can make your stroke more consistently carried out. These specialized 3-fingered gloves make the pool cue shaft slide more smoothly and accurately in your bridge hands than if there were no gloves worn. Hence, you have the promise of reduced friction. It is this reduction in friction that allows your stroke to have better consistency and accuracy. (more…)

One of the things you do to restore an aging cue after replacing the tip is to also replace the ferrule. But first consider that while it may be relatively easy for a homeowner to replace a cue tip, replacing ferrules is another matter. (more…)

For starters, do you have enough space in your home for one? Bear in mind that apart from the pool table dimension, you must allow enough space on all sides for the player to maneuver his shot. At least about 5 feet of space is needed on each side of the pool table.

A more reasonable estimate would be to assume that the ball is right smack on the billiard rails and you have a cue that is 57 inches. You would need at least another foot to maneuver that cue to hit the ball on the rail edge or else you’d be hitting the wall behind you.

Here’s what to consider in choosing the right size of the pool table to fit your room. (more…)

The main element that brings dirt to your pool table is the powder and chalk. Apparently, you cannot keep these things away from your pool table as it is often use by the player since these accessories are important in playing good pool by providing slip control. One way of reducing the amount of falling chalks and powder to your pool table is to avoid chalking the cues above the table. (more…)

How would you like to play in a billiard table with the ball running on one side? Here is some suggestion on what to do.

You have two choices in leveling the table, first do it with your friends, or second, run and have some professionals do the job for you.

Leveling a billiard table actually depends on the type of table. There are some tables that have plates which can be screwed in and out for adjustments. (more…)

The most usual damage to the pool table that comes out after years of service is the rips of different sizes found in the surface cloth or felt cloth of your pool table. Thus, what you need to do is to re-felt the pool table to restore it like new.

Well this task looks quite simple. But remember, you cannot just patch a specific part that has cuts, as it would create an uneven surface. Pretty sure you don’t like that, so instead of patching several slashes on your pool table I would suggest that you really have to re cover the entire pool table.

Follow these steps to effectively recover your pool table. (more…)

Unlike standard billiard tables, bumper pool table contains only two pockets with 12 bumpers fixed on the table. These bumpers are arranged accordingly, wherein four bumpers are placed next to every pocket positioned in the opposite ends of the table. The other eight bumpers are set on the middle part of the bumper pool table. (more…)

Like any other form of sports, billiards is definitely one which takes a lot of practice before you can truly master it. This includes learning different tricks that will enhance your billiards skills. One of these pool tricks is the “four bagger” which can be learned easily but takes time to perfect. This trick involves four balls hit by the cue stick in just one stroke leading the balls into different pockets of four. This can be done like this: (more…)