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 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...
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...
Which game of billiards uses twenty-two balls? October 22, 2019Christian Gould Baseball pool is a game that uses twenty-one numbered balls and the cue ball. The game uses a special “baseball set”, with special balls numbered sixteen through twenty-one (a normal...
What Sizes Do Billiard Balls Come In? October 22, 2019Christian Gould Carom (Billiard) Balls The game of Carom Billiards uses three balls and is played on pocketless billiards tables. Carom balls are not numbered. The regulation size and weight of the balls...
Are Billiards and Pool the Same Thing? October 22, 2019Christian Gould Ever wondered about the difference is between Pool and Billiards? To the casual observer both games appear to be the same. The concept is similar...
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....