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What is the purpose of chalking your cue in billiards or pool?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

I play pool regularly with a friend here at work, I used to just randomly grab the chalk and chalk my stick all the time, but I could discern no real purpose to this so I stopped and my game does not seem to have suffered. So what is the real purpose of chalking your cue stick?

I had to read Straights answer first .To see if he used one of his favorite sayings-It so simple its hard to explain-But to give your tip more grip on the cue ball.take into account everything Straight said Or you didnt have much of a game to start with-not really being my usual smart as- but I chalk before every shot and would not have a real game without it even if 80% of the time I could get away without it but it only takes 1 miscue and you could start haveing a very long match from your chair

Another reason is I spend alot of time on the outside edge of the cue ball like our freind pointed out thats where the miscues come from
I will draw before I play 2-3 cushions for position on my next shot

Later Johnny

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Hey. Can someone help me in buying a pool table (billiards table)?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Im looking for a table that I could use outdoors. I live in California and it rains every once in a while, so I need one that can withstand rain and wind. It doesn’t have to be good quality, im just looking for one I can play while we clean up our garage and make space for a better one. Im willing to spend 100$-700$ for the pool table and some for accessories.

I just Yahoo!ed "outdoor pool table" and came up with lots of hits. However, in your price range, if you buy new it will probably be a toy.

I suggest you check out the sites to learn whats involved with outdoor tables, then tromp around the used market to see if you can get a deal. Like indoor models, fabric can always be replaced, but you’ll want a good strong frame and slate. Good luck.

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How does a coin-operated pool/billiard table tell the difference between the cue ball and others?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

How does it automatically know how to seperate the cue ball from the colored ball if you "scratch"?
ah ha! Thank you.

The cue ball is either larger than the other balls, or has a magnet in it. No 1 is also correct about the new Diamond tables with lasers that, as far as I can tell, essentially measure how "white" the ball is to determine if it’s the cue ball.

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Where can I buy a good 2-piece billiard cue in Jakarta?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010


http://www.isakbilliard.com/ <—-look to the bottom left of the page for a phone number, address, and e-mail for Isak Billiards in Jakarta. They carry many top of the line pool cues.

Equator Billiards – Top of the line pool cues:

http://equatorbilliard.com/web/productindex.php?catid=Mg==

Jl. RS. Fatmawati Raya No. 203A
Phone : (021) 759-14102, 759-12809 Fax : (021) 759-12808
Jakarta 12430

Jl. Pangeran Jayakarta 117 Blok C/25
Phone : (021) 624-0423 Fax : (021) 624-0418
Jakarta

Good luck, pool player -

LAG

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Billiards (pool): light or heavy stick?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

I play often with a 20 oz. stick. Was playing this guy the other night and he said with a light stick I would rule at the table. BS or not? Thanks for any thoughts.

Cue weights are one of those controversial topics that pop up from time to time. The bottom line is the overall weight of the cue is secondary in importance to the condition of the tip and the straightness of the shaft. 20 oz. is a fine weight for a cue. I personally prefer a lighter cue, closer to 18 oz., and I have my reasons for it. I like to play straight pool and that game requires a delicate touch and often long innings at the table. A heavy cue might wear me out quicker. But that’s just my take on it. Feel free to try out cues of varying weights, but ultimately stick with what you feel comfortable with. You migh find that you like a lighter cue or you might not notice any real difference at all. If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it. M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.

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Does anyone know of a folding, or travel billiards table?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

I’m looking for a Billiards table that can be broken down for storage or to travel with. I have seen ones where the legs fold up, but the table is still 8 feet by 4 feet. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can buy one that can be broken down and folded up to be put away for storage, or travel. Something that possibly has a leaf in it, or something of that sort.

Any help would be appreciated.

As a billiards table is one slab of slate, I do no think you can get any folding table.
There is no way you can get the two halves joining up good enough for the ball not to be influenced.

You could look for a small size table, there are some that are half size or ‘toy’ size.

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how do you hang a pool table light?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

I know the height and have everything ready to go…my only question is how to physically mount it to the ceiling…what hardware to use
okay, where the light will currently line up, one side of it will go into the stud/joist, but the other side currently goes into the drywall. I do not have an attic (houses in vegas don’t like them for some reason) and I cannot get into the attic to assist. Knowing that, on the side where it is mounted on the drywall, how would you mount it?

I imagine the pool light is fairly heavy – if so attaching to sheetrock in the ceiling may not be strong enough, regardless of whether you use wing bolts, molly’s etc. If you’re lucky the ceiling joists will line up and you can screw eyelet screws directly into the wooden joists. If the light does not line up with the solid ceiling joists, you could use short pieces of 2 X 4 to act as bracing. Just attach this across the span of the joists where the light will be hanging. Now you can drill holes through the ceiling and into solid wood, regardless of where the joists are. You could then attach the light using long lag screws, eyelet screws or any type of bolt long enough for the project. You could even use wire. Good luck – once you begin looking into the project, you’ll begin to realize it’s pretty easy and straight-forward.

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Why dont professional pool players use titanium pool sticks?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

i always see them with wooden sticks, whats the difference, is there an advantage or disadvantage to titanium sticks? and wahts the difference between two peice or three peice pool stick, there any ups or downs to more peices?

Because nothing beats a wood cue and a pro knows that
And our freind is right they are used for jump cues with the butt unscrewed
titanium cues would be like a yugo in the Daytona 500

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Does anyone know where I can get customized Billiard balls?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

Im looking to decorate my game room with lots of old Irish and Scottish memorabilia. I have a pool table in the room that I am looking to add custom Billiard balls. I have searched sites all across the web and cannot seem to find a place where I can custom order my own print on the balls. Looking to put whatever I want on the balls, not something that is already in stock from some website. Can anyone help me out ?

Cuesight looks like they’ll do custom engraving for you. Maybe carter1984 can give you more info if he’s still lurking around here.

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how to keep your pool balls clean?

Sunday, January 31st, 2010

i have this thing when things aren’t clean it makes me mad and the only things that i can’t seem to keep clean are my pool balls..whats the best thing to use on them..and what is a good way to keep your felt from staining also?
i just g0t new felt and wanted t0 kn0w a g00d way t0 keep it fr0m gettin chalk marks 0r whatever 0n it..and really baby 0il???

The best thing that I’ve ever come across to make my pool balls like new is Novus plastic polish #2. Properly groomed pool balls play very differently from balls with smudges, chalk marks, fingerprints, etc. My procedure for polishing pool balls is as follows: First, clean off the ball completely with a dry cloth. If the balls are really filthy you can wash them in soapy water and dry them but I’ve never found it necessary. It can’t hurt anything. Next, apply some of the plastic polish to the ball (about the size of a nickel per ball) and thoroughly and evenly rub all over the ball with another cloth. Lastly, wipe off the polish with a third cloth and set it into a tray for a few minutes. You’ll notice a huge difference between just cleaning the balls and polishing them. I’ve had my set of Aramith Super-Pro balls for a few years now and you’d swear I’d bought them today after a good polishing. I should point out that polishing is not the same as waxing. Waxing actually leaves a residue on your cloth and your cue tip whereas a professional plastic polish will not, so don’t confuse polishing and waxing. This product wipes off completely. M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.

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