When did billiards come to America? October 22, 2019Christian Gould It is believed that the Spaniards introduced billiards to the Americans in 1565, although the game was not very popular initially. Between the years of 1878 and 1956, however, the...
What are shuffleboard tables made of? October 22, 2019Christian Gould The best shuffleboard tables are made from hard maple wood, as these are less susceptible to warping over time. Russian birch and Canadian soft maple are considered good quality materials,...
Where did shuffleboard originate? October 22, 2019Christian Gould Shuffleboard is said to have originated in England, descending from a game called "Shoffe-Groat”, where players would slide large, thick coins called “Groats” down a long table.
Why Do You Chalk a Pool Stick? October 22, 2019Christian Gould1 comment If you’ve ever watched a game of billiards, you may wonder why the players apply chalk to the end of their cue sticks. Or if you play, you might be...
What is the Difference Between Billiards, Pool, and Snooker? October 22, 2019Christian Gould1 comment Although the terms ‘billiards’ and ‘pool’ are often used interchangeably, the two do not mean the same thing. ‘Billiards’ was originally a term to describe a game called ‘carom billiards’...
Does a Knowledge of Physics Give You an Advantage Playing Pool? October 22, 2019Christian Gould If playing billiards is all about physics, then theoretically a physicist would be the ultimate pool player. There are definitely times when a knowledge of physics can be useful. For...
Thinking of Entering a Pool Tournament? October 22, 2019Christian Gould One Pool Player’s reflections and advice on entering a pool tournament. Playing in a pool tournament for the first time is always extremely intimidating; intimidation and the feeling that a...
Why Are Pool Tables Made Of Slate? October 22, 2019Christian Gould The first slate table was made in 1826. A man named John Thurston became frustrated with the tendency of wooden pool tables to warp, rendering them difficult to play on....
