subject: Billiard Tips, Play Your Best Pool [print this page] I have some billiard tips that I'd like to share with you. Billiards is a game of diligence and to do well in the game you have to have the right tools. It is recommended that you obtain your own cue as having one can be somewhat of a luxury.
Willie Smith set in motion the trend of using a cue that was heavier than your regular one. These cues that he played with were around 18 oz. The average weight of a cue is about 15oz. to 16 oz., with the length being around 4 feet 8 to 9 inches. I've known some cues to be around 4 feet 10 inches, but the specks of the cue are merely the player's personal taste.
You want to keep up-to-date with a cue when you're talking about the weight. The reason behind this is that the cue does all the work for you. You should go with a heavier cue than going with a lighter one. Some play with 17 oz. to 18 oz. for no reason at all. It just feels right in the hands of the player. You want enough wood in the cue for it to be stiff. The stiffer the cue is the better off it will be. Avoid the ones that move around and don't stay firm in your hand.
Now that you own your own cue, never let anyone borrow it. One wrong move on their part can damage your cue. Buy a cue with a good size tip. The tips are enclosed with brass. You use a dry fabric to keep it polished. Shop around because you can get some at great prices.
They use the ivory balls in the championship games. Ivory balls are expensive, but the value of the play makes it a wise asset. The other kinds of balls are called composition balls. When you play with them your angle shot need to be wider. When you get use to playing with one kind of ball, it is hard to switch and play with another kind. This is because the hits and execution are done a certain way.
The cloth of the table is indestructible. It is hard to cut it with a regular knife and it is very hard-wearing. Lots of tables are covered with this kind of cloth. Composition balls are played on napless cloths, which aren't that long lasting.
The cushions should be in exceptional shape. This is the border around the table where the ball rebounds.
You do have players that have a natural ability to play the game. They can hit the ball in the right place at the right time. Players like this are one in a million. When you strike the ball you want it to spin. Those are just a few of my billiard tips.
