Billiards

Playing billiards on a home pool table is a popular form of recreation. Before purchasing a pool table, you must ensure the room is large enough to accommodate it. Aside from the size of the table...

The myths and facts when it comes to buying a pool table

New pool tables can cost several thousand dollars. However, many well-maintained pool tables can last for years, if not a lifetime. That means it's likely that, with enough research and patience,...

Billiard tables come in different sizes, but all have common design characteristics. Billiard tables are used to play many different games including snooker, American 4-ball, eight-ball and nine-ball.

The game of pool has been around for hundreds of years and has been through its fair share of evolutions. As with any sport, trial and error helped the original shapers of the game form what is...

The 18 to 30 demographic is usually happy to spend money on a good night out. A billiard parlor, particularly one that provides a fun and friendly atmosphere, could be extremely lucrative....

Slate top pool tables can be found in many homes, restaurants and bars. Both eight-ball and nine-ball pool can be played on a standard table. Full-size slate pool tables can be quite expensive,...

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.

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

Outside english is a spin applied to the ball that goes in the opposite direction as the cut of the shot. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video series.

Reverse english is the opposite of running english. Get expert tips and advice on billiards tables and pool cues in this free video series.

Learn how pool tables differ in bars versus a pool hall, in this free video.

Learn the differences in bar pool tables in this free online video lesson on playing pool and pocket billiards.

There are many versions of the bar pool game, such as Straight 8, Bank the 8 and Last Pocket. Whichever game you play, there are certain rules that need to followed. Follow these steps to play on...