Understanding Abacus Scoring for Shuffleboards and Game Tables June 29, 2021David Barry Whether you’re playing a friendly game of shuffleboard, or you’ve got bragging rights on the line, keeping score is the only sure-fire way to declare a winner. However, keeping score...
Rail Cushion Profiles: Which is Best for Your Pool Table? December 03, 2019Christian Gould Rail cushions are crucial to your pool table's quality of play. If you're planning on replacing your cushions, first determine which cushion profile your table has now.
Billiard Table Slate October 22, 2019Christian Gould One of the key components of a billiard table that you may not know much about is the billiard slate. Slate is the hard-rock material that makes up the playing surface...
Green Materials: Heveawood, White Mahagony October 22, 2019Christian Gould To build a quality Pool table, we believe there are two important considerations to take in to account: The materials used for construction and the assembly of the product.Standing true...
Billiard Table Lighting Options October 22, 2019Christian Gould Proper lighting is essential to a good pool game. The light should be focused and bright enough to allow players to comfortably see the entire table without glare or distraction. ...
Adding a Dartboard to Your Game Room October 22, 2019Christian Gould Adding a dartboard to your game room creates more than just a friendly pub like atmosphere. A dartboard brings out the competitive spirit of even the closest friends. There’s just...
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...
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...
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 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...