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 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 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...
Where is billiards most popular? October 22, 2019Christian Gould Pool is most popular in America, whereas snooker is most popular in the United Kingdom. Pocket billiards are also popular in other countries such as Canada, Australia, Taiwan, the Philippines,...
When was billiards first played? October 22, 2019Christian Gould The origins of billiards are lost with the passing of time, although early records by Greek traveller Anacharsis indicate that a very preliminary version was played by Egyptians as early...
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...
