5 Billiard Shooting Tips to Improve Your Pool Game Updated: January 31, 2024 When you’re a beginner pool player, you can make big strides in your game by focusing on a few basic tips. With a little focus and some practice, you can improve in a short period of time. Follow these five tips so…

The Origin of Darts Updated: January 31, 2024 There are a lot of different stories out there about darts and their origin, but most historical reports confirm that darts were invented when King Henry VIII was in power. It is thought that he wanted his archers to be able to practice year-round, ensuring that they…

Are Billiards and Pool the Same? Updated: July 2024 It’s the subject of its fair share of bar arguments: Do the words “pool” and “billiards” mean the same thing? The short answer is no, they refer to two different games, though the term “billiards” has evolved in some areas to refer to any game played…

Cue Sticks: Should I Buy a Heavy or Light One? Updated: February 9, 2024 All cue sticks share some basic characteristics. They are designed to be long and straight and intended to make solid contact with the cue ball every time. One of the primary differences distinguishing one cue stick from another is its weight,…

How Poker Can Make You Smarter Updated: July 2024 Poker, notoriously, is a thinking man’s gamble. For people who don’t play, or who play only casually, poker can look like it is based on random luck. However, for those who are serious about the game know smarts are required to win. Indeed, the more you…

Are you Gripping Your Cue Stick Correctly? Updated: January 31, 2024 Even with the best equipment, you still need to master the fundamentals of how to play the game if you hope to shoot pool consistently. Holding the cue stick properly will not only make you feel more stable and confident at the table, but…