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Billiards and Pool
Billiards is the generic name for games played on felt-covered tables for which balls and cue sticks are used. The rules and set-ups vary according to the game and table type. Join us in this category for questions and answers about the various billiards games.
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They are ear pieces which enables the audience to listen to the commentary like you would hear on television. They are available to buy from the venue and cost in the region of £5. They can be used again so that you don't need to buy one for every tournament.
They are Sound Dec radios. They are available all over the sporting world really, Cricket Rugby Snooker, Badminton Horse Trials, Squash, Swimming, Gymnastics. They are everywhere.
I found their website from my old radio from the cricket See the related link.
Well, a McCormick pool cue is a tool that helps you play the beautiful game of pool. Just like a paintbrush helps create a masterpiece, a pool cue helps you aim and strike the ball with precision. Remember, with practice and patience, you can create wonderful moments on the pool table with a McCormick cue.
The racks must be 7 3/4 inches per side for the 1 1/2 inch balls and 7 inches each side for the 1 3/8 inch balls.
When playing 9 ball and a player sinks the 9 ball and scratches at the same time is it a loss?
no not if its the 9 ball but they do if it is the 8 ball
Can you use parafin wax between the pieces of slate to assemble a pool table?
It is not recommended to use paraffin wax to assemble a pool table as it may not provide sufficient stability and support for the slate pieces. It is best to use slate seam filler or beeswax to ensure a secure and level playing surface for the pool table.
The cue ball will have a final velocity after the impulse is applied. Since no external forces act on it, its momentum will be conserved. You can calculate the final velocity using the impulse-momentum theorem: impulse = change in momentum = mass x (final velocity - initial velocity).
What are billiard balls made of?
Billiard balls are typically made of phenolic resin or polyester resin. These materials are durable, have a high density for consistent play, and resist chipping and cracking. Some lower quality balls may be made of acrylic or other plastics.
You see tiny white balls of foam in your pool from time to time What is this from?
Have never experienced "white balls of foam" in pool. It could be that your filter is dirty and needs cleaning. Or that you have added a certain type of algacide to the pool. Does the foam seem to appear if the water is agitated? Is the foam a dirty brownish color? What are your chemistry levels - chlorine, pH, alkalinity, conditioner? How old is the water in the pool? What is the bather load - how many people at a time?
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Are there or have there ever been any one armed pool players?
Yes, there have been one-armed pool players who have achieved success in the sport. Some players have adapted their technique and skills to compete at a high level even with the challenge of only having one arm. With dedication and practice, they have been able to overcome their physical limitation and be competitive in the game of pool.
Who did George Washington play in a game of billiards in 1748?
Our founding father lost his game of billiards to Thomas Turner on June 4, 1748 and wrote a check for cash to Mr. Turner for one Shilling and three Pence, about a dollar seventy five at the time.
How do you straighten the shaft of a billiard cue?
One method - fasten the shaft to a straight pole. It should follow a new shape now.(the pole). Apply moisture and hair dryer as often as possible. In a weeks time, depending on the humidity of the country your in, it should keep the cuestick straight.
You can also add a SMALL amount of vinegar to the water to help the wood become flexible (until dried). Vinegar can discolor the cue though, and you may have to remove some of the finish to get the moisture into the wood of the shaft.
Second method - Hang the cue - hangers can be purchased or made using string and rubber bands - a hanging cue will be straighter than one against a pole because the shaft has a taper (cue shafts do not have a straight side). Use the moisture as described above.
If the white ball goes in after the black ball in pool?
Any foul when shooting on the black is an automatic loss for the player who fouled.
If the white follows the black in, then you lose in any case.
the person who pots the white and black ball at the same time loses.
No, the 8 ball must be potted on it's own, potting it with another ball is a foul.
ADD: Technically correct, but not complete...potting it with another ball is a foul, but as the rules state, pocketing the 8 ball on a foul is loss of game.
How did Efren Bata Reyes become a billiard player?
Efren Reyes is one one the great Filipino 9 ball players. His name is Efren Reyes, the "Bata" nickname is used to refer to him rather than his father, also named Efren Reyes.
Are full splice pool cues better?
Full splice cues are not necessarily better, but they are a more traditional way of making a pool cue. You will hear many people claim that a pool cue shoots better because it is full splice or that a cue plays like a one piece. Most bar cues are one piece full splice pool cues, but don't always play the greatest. The truth of a pool cue is that any pool cue can play great regardless of it's construction technique as long as it has been crafted with quality as a priority. Full splice cues are usually only produced by custom cue makers these days, because they are more time consuming and expensive to produce by mass production cue companies. It is much easier to let a cnc machine carve out a cue then it is to cut actual splice points. From a wood stand point, it is cheaper to use small pieces of wood with good grain to fill those cnc machined inlay points as opposed to finding large pieces of wood with acceptable grain to make a full spliced cue. The wood that it would take to make one full splice cue can produce many nice looking cnc machined inlays. I think that full splice cues are outstanding because of the construction technique and increasing rarity of them. As far as their playability goes, if it is made with quality it will play as good as any other quality cue you have used. Don't let the price or name fool you about a good pool cue. Most of what you pay for are the number of inlays, splices, materials used, and the name that come with the cue.
Instructions on disassembling a Brunswick pool table?
All Brunswick pool tables generally come apart the same way - if it has a ball return, this is removed first along with the ball catch. Next, the rails can be removed as one large assembly (good when just changing surface cloth), or removed one at a time using the bolts underneath - the pockets must be removed first if the rails are being taken apart. Then, the surface is exposed - remove any brads or staples holding the cloth and rip the cloth off. This exposes the screw holes that hold down the slate - these need to be cleaned out and the screws removed. After removing hte slate, all nuts and bolts for the table foundation are now exposed and the rest of the disassembly is simple.
Where did the term English originate in billiards?
Each time you stroke the cue ball to the left or right of center, some degree of english is applied. (Note that english is not capitalized, it has nothing to do with England.)
How much english you get is based on 4 factors - how far from cue ball center contact is made; how long the cue tip stays in contact with the cue ball; condition of the cue tip; condition of the cue ball and pool table playing surface. To increase the amount of english, a soft cue tip is required and the player must accelerate the cue as contact is made with the cue ball, resulting in staying in contact for a longer period. In addition, if you have a cue that you know you will use english with quite regularly, the tip should have the "dime" shape. Cue tips are typically shaped to the curvature of either a nickel or a dime. The shape of a dime allows the tip to stay in contact with the cue ball longer than the nickel shape, improving english.
How do you do a masse shot in billiards?
It's a shot in pool where you hit the ball, much like cutting a carrot, making the ball spin around (masse) the obstructing ball. It's an art and takes practice. Some hit the masse pointing the cue vertically.
Are there one handed pool sticks?
Yes. Shooting pool one-handed is not recognized as a separate game or type of play for conventional tournaments. However, there are local pool halls that hold smal local tournaments for players that want to use their one handed skills. Becauase this is not a recognized form of play, these will be difficult to find and will require contacting the pool halls in your area.
What kind of cue Ronnie o Sullivan use?
Ronnie O'Sullivan currently uses a John Parris cue. You can view the range of cues Parris Cues offer or customize your own cue on their official website: https://www.parriscues.com/
That may have been true but i know Ronnie has been using a Hunt & Osborne Green Plate cue for about a year now. That pleases me because i have been using Robert Osborne and Will Hunt cues for many years. Their work is second to none. Check them out at
http://www.robertosbornecues.com/UK/index.htm
Where are Brunswick pool tables manufactured?
Coin operated Brunswick pool tables can be purchased from a variety of places. They are available for purchase from websites including Home Leisure Direct and Monkey Gamesroom.
Math in relation to shooting pool?
Geometry plays a very important part of billiards. An understanding of angles of action and re-action as balls bounce off other balls and rails can be very beneficial when learning how to play pool.
What is the Average price of a 1 inch slate 8 foot pool table?
The value is about $100, regardless of size, if it is in excellent condition. There is no resale value to the general public, because slate doesn't go bad. The only potential purchaser is a major retailer who may want the slate to be able to replace a set that was damaged in handling. The slate must be replaced as a set for multiple piece slate.
Do you call ever shot in 8 ball?
If you made the shot off of the eight ball it only counts if you call it off the eight.
