I’d like to talk to you about billiard tips. Billiards is a game of attentiveness, so if you want to play well, you have to have the correct gear. You don’t really need to get a pool cue, but should think about it if you’re going to get serious about the sport.

A man by the name of Willie Smith set the trends for the heavier cues tips with a brass metal covering. That cue weights around 18 oz. The normal cue weights around 15 oz. to 16 oz. The length is about 4 feet 8 to 9 inches. Some go longer like 4 feet 10 inches weighting 17 oz, but the size and weight of the cue is strictly a personal taste.

If you are new to the game, stick to the regular size of a cue, because you want the cue to work for you, not against you. Heavier cues are better than lighter ones. The most popular weight of a cue is around 17 oz. to 18 oz. The specks of the cue are in the person’s personal taste of what feels right for them. The more wood the better the cue will be. You want it to be stiff. Don’t get a cue that moves from one point to another. Those usually don’t stay in your hand very well.

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.

The top of the line balls are the ivory balls. These are used in the championship games. Ivory ball cost a little bit more, but they are a wise investment. The other balls are called composition balls. The shot needs to be at a wider angle when playing with these balls. It is hard to switch between balls, because the hits are different from one ball to the next.

The cloth of the table is durable. It is hard to cut into with a knife and is made to last a long time. The majority of tables are made with this kind of cloth. Composition balls are played on a cheaper cloth, napless, which does not last very long.

The cushions should be in exceptional shape. This is the border around the table where the ball rebounds.

You have a few people that have unusual playing ability. This is where the know how to hit the ball in the right place so it goes into the side pocket all of the time. This is very rare. When you hit the ball you want it to spin. Now you know some of my billiard tips.