Table Games

Collecting billiard chalk isn't lucrative, which also means it's not expensive. It's enjoyable for billiards hobbyists or history buffs who like the challenges and psychological rewards of...

As Eddie Felson (Paul Newman's character in the movies "The Hustler" and "The Color of Money") says: "Money won is twice as sweet as money earned." If you are an excellent pool or billiards...

Billiards tables don't have one set size. The dimensions of a billiards table can vary depending on the billiard game the table is made for--and even then they can differ. The one constant is that...

The art of the safety play in billiards is as important as being able to run a table. Beginning players usually concentrate on offense, but the shots that will allow them to play longer against a...

Standard pool cue designs can often be boring. Many of the cues are made out of plain wood with a very simplistic design. However, there are ways to design pool cues and make them unique. You can...

The markings on the billiards table are important for the different games you play. The apex marking shows where to put the ball when you shoot the first break, and the markings on either side...

Putting a billiards table together is a difficult task that requires a great deal of strength and patience. It is usually best to hire a professional to assemble and level a billiards table, but...

Nobody really know exactly when or where the game of game of billiards started. It is probable that modern-day variations of billiards all evolved from lawn games similar to croquet that were...

One-pocket billiards is a tactical form of pool that combines the basics of billiards with a defensive and strategic gameplay. Allowing for only one hole to sink your balls, one-pocket forces a...

One of the more important aspects to the game of billiards is properly holding the cue. After all, the cue will execute your shots, and a good technique will help further your game. Finding what...

As New Yorkers, most of us don't have the luxury of having a basement to keep a pool table. Luckily, there are plenty of places to satisfy our craving for billiards. Read on to learn how to find...