INTRO Buying a pool table can be a very stressful experience, especially if you have no idea what to look for. There is information and guides all over the internet for buying a pool table. Each pool table...
In the film "The color of Money" a movie that just about every Billiard enthuseist has heard of. Tom Cruise and Paul Newman Expose the precious George Balbushka cues to the world. But many dont know anything...
FIRST I AM GOING TO START BY POINTING OUT MANY OF MY REFLECTIONS ARE BASED ON MY OPINION. Perhaps you do not feel that my opinion should be used to write a buying guide for pool cues but as an example: My...
What you read here is strictly my opinion, take it or leave it. Lets start at the beginning. What is a custom cue? Or better yet what is not a custom cue. A custom cue is not made by a company who manufactures...
Gus Szamboti or G.S Was born in 1933 in Philadelphia Pensylvania and died in 1988 at the age of 57. He initialy had exposure to billiards at the age of 8. He fell in love with the sport and decided to set his...
UNKNOWN TO MANY CONSUMERS ABOUT 80% OF THE WORLDS POOL BALLS USED WORLDWIDE ARE PRODUCED IN A SMALL VILLAGE IN BELGIUM. SALUC BILLIARD BALL CAPITAL OF THE WORLD Saluc's Aramith pool ball factory is the...
Pool Table Room Size Guide Not sure what size pool table your room can accommodate? Don't worry, you're not alone. That is one of the most frequently asked questions of billiards retailers. This page...
Focus on form. Put extra power into the shot by pulling back farther, not by shooting faster. You want a smooth, controlled backswing with full follow-through. A steady, square impact carries more force than a...
McDermott Cue Buyers Guide Why McDermott Cues? Let's face it - there are a lot of companies out there making pool cues. Why should you buy a McDermott? There are many reasons. The Lifetime...
When shopping for a pool table for your house, consider several facts and decisions you must make. A pool table should be a beautiful piece of furniture as well as a gaming piece. An old or vintage table...