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Phenolic tips are the newest technological innovation in pool cues. Traditional pool cues are tipped with leather, which can deteriorate over time as the result of repeated impact with the cue...

One of the most important moments in a game of pool is the break. A lousy break can make for a difficult game, leaving the balls clustered together, or a re-rack that allows your opponent to...

You've moved on from pitted bar tables to nice ones at pool halls, where players know better than to put their drinks on the rails. Your equipment should match this sophistication.

The game of pool involves a lot of equipment--the table, balls, chalk, cues and racks. Those more serious about the game also use bridges, jump cues, "shorty" cues and shapers for the cue tips. In...

If you've racked up any time in a billiard hall you've noticed pool cues are as different in their colors and shapes as the people using them. In fact, the design of the inlays, whether carved or...

Cue sticks come in many variations. Factor in the player's experience level and cost of the pool cue when selecting a cue stick to determine the most-appropriate cue for the player.

If someone offers to sell you a pool cue with a screw-on tip, chances are they're asking too much for it. When you have the choice between a pool cue with a fixed tip and a screw-on tip, if all...

Snooker is a game with a long history dating back at least into the nineteenth century with roots in games even older such as billiards. Most popular in Great Britain and its protectorates,...

If you have ever used a warped, half-broken pool cue at a bar or billiards room, you can understand why getting your own cue would make a huge difference in your pool game. The good news is that...

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Learn what you need to look for when buying antique billiard cues. If you are a billiard fanatic or just obsessed with collecting vintage items or looking to impress the ladies at the billiard...

There are three different types of billiard cues, which come either manufactured or individually handmade. Learn about the varying prices and styles of pool cues with tips from an experienced pool...

Pool, or billiards, is a popular recreation. What sets the balls in motion and drops them into pockets is the pool cue.

A billiard cue for many can make the difference between a fierce targeted eight-ball shot and one that misses the mark. The relationship between the billiard cue and the serious billiard player is...

When holding a snooker cue, consider using an open bridge instead of a closed bridge, as snooker cues taper much more quickly than regular American cues. Understand the difference between snooker...

A pool cue (sometimes called a cue stick or billiards cue) is a tapered stick that is used to strike the cue ball in the game of billiards. Most pool cues feature a wood construction, but...

This side pocket kick drill can be used to help you practice you pool skills. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

Shooting a ball on the rail in pool is easy with these tips. Get expert advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

In pool, kick shots can be made even more difficult when theres throw involved. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

In pool, you can use english to perfect your aiming of bank shots. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

Kick shots are shots that involve the cue ball hitting a rail before it hits the object ball. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

In pool, bank shots can be very challenging, especially when theres throw involved. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

In pool, bank shots are shots that incorporate the object ball bouncing off a rail. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

In pool, you can use english to reduce the throw of a shot and perfect your aim. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

It is important to have fun when your playing pool. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

Jump shots can be a a great tool for any pool player. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

Breaking the rack is a skill any pool player must have. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

There is a certain etiquette for playing pool. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

The masse shot is a pool shot that curves. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

Jumping the cue ball is a great skill to have for any pool player. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

Curve shots can be done in a variety of different ways and can be very difficult to perfect. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

Curve shots can be done in a variety of different ways and can be very difficult to perfect. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

Combinations shots are shots that incorporate more than one object ball. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video.

A right hand draw shot pulls the cue ball back towards the player and to the left. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.

The angles on the pool table are a big part of billiards strategy. Get expert tips and advice on tables, cues, and balls in this free video.

Left hand english helps you control the cue ball in pool. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.

Right hand english helps you control the cue ball in pool. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.

The draw shot brings the cue ball back towards the player. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.

The stop shot stops the cue ball where it hits the object ball. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.

Following through your shot in pool is important for your accuracy. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiards tables in this free video.

The cue ball is the billiards ball you use to hit all the other object balls. Get expert tips and advice on pool cues and billiard tables in this free video.

The draw shot moves the cue ball in the direction you choose before the shot. Get expert tips and advice on pocket billiards and pool cues, tables, and skills in this free video.

The stop shot is an important shot in pool. Get expert tips and advice on pocket billiards and pool cues, tables, and skills in this free video.

The follow shot gets the cue ball to follow the object ball. Get expert tips and advice on pocket billiards and pool cues, tables, and skills in this free video.

Following through on a pool shot is very important. Get expert tips and advice on pocket billiards and pool cues, tables, and skills in this free video.

Staying down on a pool shot help you gain accuracy with your shot. Get expert tips and advice on pocket billiards and pool cues, tables, and skills in this free video.

Having a smooth stroke to your pool shot is very important. Get expert tips and advice on pocket billiards and pool cues, tables, and skills in this free video.

Setting up a pool shot requires that you take a few warm up strokes. Get expert tips and advice on pocket billiards and pool cues, tables, and skills in this free video.

Preparing to take a shot in pool is easy with these tips. Get expert tips on pocket billiards and pool cues, tables, and skills in this free video.

Pool balls have contact points which are the best places to hit them. Get expert tips and advice on pocket billiards and pool cues, tables, and skills in this free video.