When to Change a Pool Table Cloth October 22, 2019Christian Gould Most pool tables are made of slate, which is a nearly-indestructible material that can last for decades. The cloth covering the pool table, however, won’t last forever. While it may...
Interesting Facts and Statistics About The Game of Pool October 22, 2019Christian Gould Stats and Facts Pool evolved from a lawn game that is similar to croquet, which is likely why the pool table is green (to represent the grass). The word ‘cue’...
What is Shuffleboard Powder? October 22, 2019Christian Gould Shuffleboard powder is necessary to let the puck slide smoothly across the board. It is sometimes misleadingly called shuffleboard wax, despite the fact that it is indeed a powder and...
What Size of Pool Table Should I Buy? October 22, 2019Christian Gould When purchasing a new pool table, there are several things to consider with regards to size. Even if the table will fit comfortably inside the room, there must be adequate...
Everything You Need to Know About Shuffleboard October 22, 2019Christian Gould Table Shuffleboard is a game where players take turns sliding weighted pucks down a long, smooth table made of wood. The end of the table is marked with specific areas...
When was Shuffleboard Invented? October 22, 2019Christian Gould In the 1400s, in England, people there played a game called “shove-groat”, which involved sliding a large silver coin, called a ‘groat’, down a table. As the game evolved, it...
How Pool Tables Work October 22, 2019Christian Gould Pool is played on a table with a cue and balls, and relies heavily on physics and geometry. This article will discuss how pool tables work, including the various components of...
Why do billiard balls turn yellow? October 22, 2019Christian Gould Most billiard balls are made of hard plastic materials that are resistant to cracking and chipping. As sometimes happens with plastics, over time exposure to UV light, combined with exposure...
What does billiards chalk do? October 22, 2019Christian Gould Chalk is applied to the leather tip of the cue to help make better contact with the ball and prevent miscuing. It is recommended that a player get in the...
What Do You Call a Billiards Player? October 22, 2019David Barry Most billiard players are called exactly that - “billiard players”, or sometimes “pool players” or even “players” when the context is understood. A really good pool player, however, is often...
What does a billiard ball weigh? October 22, 2019Christian Gould Billiard balls typically weight between five and one half to six ounces, or between 156 and 170 grams.
