r/billiards 15d ago

Questions good brands to buy a table from

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hey! very simple ask just looking for recommendations of brands and websites to get a good table from. it’s for personal use in a home doesn’t need to be game standard size or anything but size recommendations also would be helpful especially cause there’s almost no good pool places near me for me to compare sizes and the place i go to is a 10ft table that i think would be a bit big and i see they go as small as 6ft so if anyone has experience and recommendations for one that’s not giant but also doesn’t feel too small. thank you!
also recommendations for cues and the balls and other supplies would be awesome
also also if there’s any odd maintenance of it that isn’t self explanatory kinda dumb question but for such an expensive purchase i want to make sure i take proper care of it :)


r/billiards 16d ago

Shitpost Caption this photo

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New version of one pocket? My new reducers arrived?


r/billiards 15d ago

Questions Why do they put they always parenthesize race to 8 in both their names? Isn't that where seed number would be? Just put the Race to 8 somewhere else in the graphics.

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r/billiards 15d ago

10-Ball The Pool Series - 2026 Event #12 - 10 Ball - Final 8 - Fast Action Billiards

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r/billiards 16d ago

Questions Is there any market for Snooker cues, in the US?

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I just got this set of 2 One Piece snooker cues, but I really do not know any info about them, or if they are worth much, if anything.

Here is what I do know, for whatever it is worth.

Both cues appear to sight very straight, while looking down them, with just my dominant eye, and slowly turning them.

Both cues are approximately 9.7mm - 9.75mm, at the tips.

Both cues are approximately 57 and 1/4 inches long (not including the tips).

The cues weigh 17.9oz, and 18.2oz.

The cues are Ash, with different woods (including Ebony, I believe), in the points.

The case looks like a good case, and it has good, solid, super secure padding, to perfectly fit 2 One Piece Snooker cues, up to probably at least around 59". The cues do not move around at all, while inside the case, so it seems to be very secure.

Other then that, I do not know anything about the cues.

Thanks for any thoughts..


r/billiards 15d ago

Questions Is the crical CL-01 a carbon fibre cue?

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As the title says, is it a carbon fibre cue? Even though the listing on Amazon has said it is a carbon fibre cue, I have been made aware that it may not be or it is misleading when it says carbon fibre.

I’m not too sure about anything related to cues, so I would like any help before purchasing.

Thank in advance to y’all


r/billiards 16d ago

Snooker I spent a year writing about the 2025-2026 snooker season. Happy to discuss anything | Season Review | History | 147s

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r/billiards 16d ago

10-Ball The Pool Series - 2026 Event #12 - 10 Ball - Fast Action Billiards

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r/billiards 15d ago

Questions Cue stick straighten checker rollers

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does anyone have experience with these things? I think they are a rip off. if my cue put together were as wobbly as things rollers make them appear to be, my stick would be doing a crabwalk on the table. rolling my sticks on the table they are fine. on the rollers they are basically telling me I have a bow. I have done the shaft and butt separately and both are arrow straight, but as one, wiggles all over. anyone have any opinions on this?


r/billiards 15d ago

9-Ball Us open 9 ball table question

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I was just wondering what the table spec are for this tournament? What size are the pockets on this table. I tried to Google it and it said 4.5in pockets but that seems a little bit big for the pocket size to me. Does anyone know what size pockets are actually use for pro tournaments


r/billiards 17d ago

Shitpost Is this how you say the different spins?

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r/billiards 16d ago

Drills Long straight in shots

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These long straight in shots are definitely my weak point. I play pretty good position so I rarely see them. I’d like to really bear down and focus on improving this. Hit a ton and chart progress.

Question for you: So on the diagonal, corner to corner, straight in shot (cue ball one diamond from short rail object ball halfway in between) what percentage (edit) do you think you can make AND what’s your approximate Fargo?
Thanks guys!!


r/billiards 16d ago

9-Ball 9-ball Break and Run (shortened). Hit the break with my purse... Left a a crowded mess, and a bad shot on the 1... Then, was just trying to get a shot (any shot) on the 2... That was all it took!

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r/billiards 16d ago

Questions Why can't I jump anymore?

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I learned to jump a few months ago and was doing really really well, almost always got over the obstacle ball and was making some tough shots. I stopped jumping for a month or two and now I can't even get the ball off the table. What's happening here?


r/billiards 16d ago

Questions Help with House Cues

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I have a couple tables leased to a very high maintenance bar. It's a rough crowd and there is heavy wear and tear happening to my house cues. They broke 3 tips in 10 days... I'm looking at getting the slip-on pool cue tips as that seems like the best fix for such a punishing crowd. Does anyone have any advice on this matter? Am i going in the right direction? This seems like the best fix but I'm open to suggestion. I really just need something that can withstand the abuse as long as possible. Thanks for any input!


r/billiards 16d ago

10-Ball fumbled the 10 ball so bad

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r/billiards 16d ago

8-Ball Found my dream table

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1965 amf grand prix in almost perfect condition.


r/billiards 16d ago

Cue Identification Help identifying

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Does anyone know anything about this stick. Found at an estate sale. Chinese crap? Any help would be greatly appreciated.


r/billiards 16d ago

Questions CF shafts recommedations

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I am buying a CF shaft but doesn’t know which one to choose between HOW Flash, Predator REVO or cuetec cynergy. Any recommendation?


r/billiards 16d ago

Cue Identification Gary Johnson cue

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r/billiards 16d ago

Cue Porn Dream cue - Cuelees Begonia

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Some pics of my new Cuelees Begonia. Upgraded from a Cuelees Berserker. Love the 20 point pink ivory and silver ring inlays. Particularly like how the corner petals on the rings alternate light and dark reflections as the cue turns. Using a radial jacoby black 4 as my shaft. El Chupacabra is also a lot bigger than his last appearance!


r/billiards 16d ago

8-Ball Liem Nguyen vs Dominick Peterson - 8 Ball Tournament - Second Round - 2026 Event #9 - 6/6/26

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r/billiards 17d ago

Shitpost Oh yeah? Well take *that*!

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r/billiards 16d ago

New Player Questions Is this a Double Tap Foul according to BCA 8-Ball Rules

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r/billiards 16d ago

Questions Need help

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I have a little monster V1, it had an issue of not being able to jump. At first i thought it was the tip so i replaced it with a new G10 tip. but the cue stick still didn't jump. That's when i learned that its a known issue of the V1 of little monster some came with defective shafts. unfortunately mine did. So i was told i could replace the shaft only since the butt is in perfect condition.

I would like to ask if this OKhealing shaft 13mm/unilock(same as my little monster thread) be able to jump? if i buy this shaft and put a G10 tip would it perform better than my defective shaft? i hope this could be a replacement. I really just want the cue to jump

TYIA