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Economic Pool Cues

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

It doesn’t necessarily mean that when a product is a little cheaper its quality is just as bad too. Definitely, the rich are not the only ones allowed to play pool, it’s not like they own the pool industry.  If you’re into billiards but can’t afford those mid-expensive sticks, these economy pool cues found here in monster break billiards are just right for you.  They may be priced less, but they are still made of the same materials like the selected China hard maple wood shafts, that provide players with  solid, straight consistent strikes.    Economy sticks include popular choices like red, green, blue and navy, each with their own design.  You’ll definitely get quality craftsmanship, along with exotic wood detailing, a boar skin tip, and a solid wood to wood joint.  Surely, you don’t want to spend a fortune for a pool cue if you do know that you are still an amateur.  Styles like the ball explosion, blue flame, 8-ball rose or the poison cue are also in store.  All come in a variety of weight that you can choose from, ranging from 19 to 21 oz.  So no need to cry out loud for a pool cue that is expensive.  Guys,  check this out and start wiping your tears dry.

McDermott Cue Manufacturing Inc. a Wisconsin Product

Friday, June 12th, 2009

McDermott Cue Manufacturing Inc. was started in 1975 in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Jim McDermott started the company after a career repairing damaged pool cues in the local bars surrounding the Milwaukee in the 1960s. McDermott is know for having the interchangeable weight bolt system which has been used on all mcdermott pool cues since 1975 to present. Currently McDermott manufactures the Intimidator, the worlds most expensive and exclusive pool cue. The fantasy collector’s cue sports four dangerous blades and is created with over 1862 hours of engraving. The most prominent aspect of this piece of art is the Italian Obsidian sphere which is nestled in the 9 ½ lb shaft. This impressive artwork costs $150,000. McDermott Cue Manufacturing Inc. also has a mascot called Lil’ Guy. With Irish origins the Lil’ Guy wears a large red hat and pointy yellow shoes. The Lil’ Guy roamed the valleys of Ireland gathering tails and luck. Supposedly coming across the McDermott farm he gave the farmer wisdom and is today the mascot for the pool cues.

Improving Your Billiards Skills

Thursday, April 16th, 2009

One of the best things you can get to improve your pool skills is a laser cue. A great one on the market is the CueSight. It projects a laser onto the cue ball in the form of a cross. The object is to keep the cross from moving from the strike spot. This teaches players how to achieve the perfect shot. Another good way to help your game is to get billiards training balls. CueSight also has one of the better training balls. The cue ball has lines on the ball that show you how to control the spin when hit. Using this with the CueSight laser cue can be extremely beneficial. Lastly, one of the age old ways of learning billiards skills is to buy billiards books and DVD’s. There are many, many different books and videos that teach the skills you need to learn to become a professional billiards player. “Pro Skill Drills” is an excellent teaching aid. They have books and DVD’s that will expertly train you in the ways of billiards.

How to Make Your Billiards Room Authentic

Wednesday, April 15th, 2009

To start off, you need a pool table. You want to get a full size table and not a little one. The pool table should have green or red felt. If you really want your billiards room to look like a real pool hall, you may even want to find a pool table that has coin slots on it. The next step is to find a pool cue rack. Get a wooden one with at least fifteen cue spots. Mount one or two of these on a wall in the room. Some other things to mount on the walls would be neon signs or posters. Also, sports and news articles make good wall hangings. The best way you can make your billiards room look real is to get a karaoke machine. Every pool hall has one of these. Put it in a corner close to the pool table and turn on some tunes. And don’t forget the little things! You definitely need pool balls and a triangle.

Picking Out The First Cue

Tuesday, April 14th, 2009

When buying a cue, most of what you’re paying is going to be for the brand name. The other part you will be paying for is the artwork and the design on the cue itself. Especially when first starting out, you will want to stay around one or two hundred dollars. A pool cue comes in either a soft or a hard tip. Professional players tend to like the hard tip, and most beginners start with a soft tip. Also, beginners should start with a pool cue that has a tip measuring 13 millimeters. If you have smaller hands, you may want to go with 14 millimeters. Another big part of picking out a beginner cue is the weight. A beginner needs a cue that weighs either 20 or 21 ounces. If a beginner uses a cue any lighter, it can be very difficult to ever perfect the skill. Don’t forget a case to carry and protect the cue. Usually a hard case is better because it provides more protection for the cue.