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The Do's and Don'ts of Pool Table Care

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The simple procedures to keep your pool table in tip top condition. Some things you must do and some things you must not do.

A Pool Table Cover is an Essential Piece of Kit

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When you have a pool table you need to look after it and to stop the cloth from fading and to protect it from dust and debris, you need a pool table cover. In fact every billiards table whether snooker or pool should have a cover on it when not being used.

9 Ball Pool Cues

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9 ball pool cues are basically American pool cues. The game of 9 ball is very popular in the States, which is why American pool cues are often referred to as 9 ball cues.

Custom Pool Tables

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Custom pool tables are, well just about anything you want them to be, as they are customised to your requirements. The latest one I've seen had a glass table top which was a little disconcerting as you can see the floor when playing a shot, however did it look cool or what!

The Legendary Balabushka Pool Cue

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Have you heard of George Balabushka? Or perhaps you remember the scene in the movie "The colour of money" when the Paul Newman character gives Tom Cruise his prized cue and says with reverence "It's a Balabushka".

Pool Table Accessories For Your Game Room

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What do you need in the way of pool table accessories for your pool room. Some ideas of the common accessories available.

Children's Pool Tables For Christmas

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Kids love the game of pool, it's simple to learn and fun to play. An easier game than snooker, if your child likes the billiards game, you may get a note for Santa asking for a pool table this Christmas. So what constitutes a children's pool table?

Contemporary Pool Tables Come With a Big Price Tag

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You may be thinking just what are contemporary pool tables? Well basically they are the modern looking pool tables, the sort that will fit in with your decor, not often found in pubs :-). They are more often than not Italian as well, where else?

Pool Table Lights For Your Home Pool Table

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Once you have your pool table you will need lighting to illuminate the table when playing. There are loads to choose from, from the traditional canopy type to light bars that have 2 or more lamps on them.

Second Hand Or Refurbished Pool Tables - Are They a Good Buy?

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If you are thinking of buying a pool table, is it advisable to buy a second hand or refurbished pool table? Well the answer is as always, it depends.

With So Many Pool Cues For Sale, Which One Do You Go For?

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There are so many pool cues for sale these days, from the simple English pool cues to the exotic linen wrapped American pool cues you've seen at the movies. As a start, what type of pool game are you playing? There are 9 ball cues, American pool cues, English pool cues, Carom cues to name but a few. So once you have decided the game you want to play, you can choose your cue.

Pool Table Dimensions

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The size of a pool table is determined by the overall size of the table not the slate, unlike snooker tables. There is a lot of confusion about the dimensions of pool tables as they are measured slightly differently than snooker tables, so I'll lay out all the dimensions for you here.

Pool Balls Have Come on a Bit These Days

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Pool balls have come on a bit since I was a lad. They now come in a variety of colors and some even flash when you hit them! Find out more...

Pool Cue Racks, Keep it Neat and Tidy

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Where do you park your pool cue when you aren't playing? Well leaving it on top of the pool table is an option but not really an option when you have a few of them, much better to get yourself a pool cue rack.