Billiard gloves are an essential part of a competitive billiard player’s arsenal. A good billiard glove allows the pool stick to slide smoothly through your bridge even when your hands are sweaty or wet. When your hands get wet, from sweat, washing your hands, or grabbing a cold drink it can cause your pool stick…
Low Deflection Pool Cue Shafts are a great way for you to improve your accuracy and minimize the learning curve when getting into billiards. A low deflection pool cue isn’t a miracle cue that will make you great at the game. However, it can make you more accurate and able to better compensate for cue…
Jump Cues are an important element in the game of Billiards, especially at a competitive level. Jump Cues can save you when your opponent plays defense against you or leaves you blocked by other balls on accident. In this article, we’re going to cover what is a jump cue, how to choose a good pool…
When kids see you playing pool they often want to play too. However, if you are anything like my parents, you don’t want your kids to mess up your expensive pool table. So, a good compromise would be to get a small kids’ pool table so they have their own place to play. Kid’s pool…
When you start looking at high end pool cues, you’ll notice that there are a bunch of different taper types that pool cues are designed with. Although you’ll see a bunch of different taper names, there are really only 2 main taper types. The 2 main types of pool shaft tapers are pro and conical….
Carbon fiber pool cue shafts are no less than a gift to billiard players. Billiard supplies providers have been searching for a material that is lightweight yet strong. These two primary requirements match the main features of carbon fiber material perfectly. Apart from the toughness, carbon fiber pool shafts also have remarkable durability and flex….
Playing billiards is not something anyone can perfect after a match or two. Playing pool is an art that is perfected over a long period of time. In order to be good at pool, you have to understand all aspects of the game. One important aspect of playing pool is the break. The break is…
Billiard is a quintessential sport in the world of entertainment. Some people play it as a hobby, some play to pass their time, and some practice pool to satiate their passion. Among these various types of players, some people go the extra mile to become known and reputed word-class billiard players. Albeit the sport seems…
A stop shot is essentially the same as a stun shot which I talked about in my last article. The main difference between a stun shot and a stop shot is the goal of a stop shot is to get the ball to stop in place immediately after impacting a ball. With a stun shot,…
Billiards and pool are undeniably one of the best games ever invented to date. It’s engaging, interactive, fun, and often has a calming effect on the mind. While many prefer to play pool at recreation centers and bars, it is not always possible to travel somewhere to play. When you start pricing billiards tables online,…
Having a pool table at home is great but sometimes you don’t have room for it in your house. When this is the case, 1 great option is an outdoor pool table. Outdoor pool tables are made to withstand the elements and mother nature. They are very durable and made with materials that are weatherproof…
In my last article about how the cue ball slides, I explained the basic concept of what it means for the cue ball to be sliding instead of rolling. If you missed that article make sure to check it out before reading this one. I’m going to be expanding on that topic. A stun shot…
Billiards or pool is an amazing sport and an interesting hobby. It is loved by many and for some, it’s almost an addiction! It may look like an ordinary game of poking a ball with a long stick, but, playing this game does not come easy. Playing pool requires a lot of concentration, patience, and…
Billiards is a game often played in bars, pool halls, and recreation centers. However, every good billiard player needs a good table at home to hone their skills. Unless you essentially live at a bar or pool hall, playing there can only get you so far. If you are there all the time, you’ll probably…
A very important part of improving your cue ball control is understanding the difference between when the cue ball is sliding and when the cue ball is rolling/spinning. When the cue ball is rolling or spinning, instead of sliding, it doesn’t follow the tangent line perfectly. I covered this in my last article How does…
By having a pool table at home, you open the door for new memories and experiences with your loved ones. Pool is a recreational sport that requires engagement and interaction. While it is available in various rec centers, bars, and pool halls, having a billiard table at home is a real treat…
Pool, often called billiards, happens to be one of the most popular games in the country. It may be just sticks and balls to some, but it brings joy and thrill to many. Billiard tables are commonly found in bars, recreation centers, and people’s homes. The most common game people play is 8 ball pool…
Aramith Pool Balls – Available on Amazon Pros Spin Durability Grip Consistency Cons Price Aramith Premium Belgian Pool Balls are the industry standard for quality pool balls. Aramith makes tournament quality balls such as Aramith Tournament Edition Billiard Set but they also have less expensive balls. Aramith makes pool ball sets ranging from $50 all…
The tangent line explains how a ball in motion will react after hitting a stationary ball. The tangent line can be used to predict the trajectory of the cue ball after impacting your object ball. If you don’t know what the tangent line is check out my last article “Understanding The Tangent Line”. In my…
The tangent line is the basic understanding of how the cue ball will react after hitting a stationary ball. To be even more specific, it is a simplification of the geometry and physics that occurs when a moving ball hits a stationary ball. Understanding the tangent line in pool will allow you to predict the…