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Building a Billiard and Game Room on a Budget

admin — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 13:14:37 +0000

Building a billiard and game room on a budget can be a challenge that the whole family can get involved in. A billiard and game room will be a great place for gatherings and for entertainment.

Choosing the Best Pool/Billiard Table for your Rec Room

admin — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 13:38:13 +0000

Once you’ve made the decision to purchase a billiard table, you are presented with the task of choosing which one is right for you. There are many different factors that could determine which one you should buy including, how big it is, what it’s made from, the size and material of the pockets, and the strength of the railing.

Decorating Your Billiard Room

admin — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:45:50 +0000

Now that you’ve got the billiard table of your dreams, it’s time to start decorating your billiard room! Decorating, for some, can be quite a hassle, but if approached with the right attitude, can be the part that’s the most fun of completing the perfect billiard room!

Family Fun Time In Your Billiard Room

admin — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 13:56:29 +0000

Family fun with a billiard room is a dream for some families. Spending time with the ones you love, playing a challenging game of billiards is a great way to spend your spare time.

How to Find Inexpensive Game Room Accessories

admin — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:05:51 +0000

Can you build and accessorize a family game room on a tight budget? Of course you can! You may have to make concessions to a tight budget but that doesn’t mean your game room has to consist of a Nerf basketball hoop and an old Monopoly game in the basement either.

What are the Hottest Trends in Game Room Design?

admin — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:15:35 +0000

Even in new home design, the home game room is seeing a big resurgence in prevalence as more and more people want to stay home to have fun (which is less expensive) and want to make their home game rooms the neighborhood's favorite.

“Must Have” Accessories for Every Billiard Game Room

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:23:36 +0000

A piece of steak on a plate does not constitute a meal and a billiard table in the middle of a room does not a game room make. Ancillary equipment and added accents are required to give your game room that fun feel.

Pool Table Buyer’s Guide

admin — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 14:38:46 +0000

The pool or billiard table has become a staple of many American rec rooms. As with any major purchase it would behoove the consumer to become well informed about the product one is preparing to acquire.

Turn Your Garage into a Game Room

admin — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:45:13 +0000

A game room is a great addition to any home, and in many cases it is a better alternative to keeping a vehicle in the garage (or if you have a two car garage, converting one side of it into a game room). If you’re looking for some private space to watch the game, or maybe a big enough space to put that pool table you’ve had your eye on, the garage just might be the answer you’ve been looking for.

Tips for Buying Billiards Supplies Online

admin — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:21:27 +0000

When it’s time to outfit yourself with billiard supplies and pool cues, nothing could be easier than shopping online. A reputable and comprehensive billiards supply online store allows you to view and purchase a multitude of products without leaving the comfort of your own home or office, any time of the day or night. Undoubtedly, pool [...]

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Pool Cue Tip

admin — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:09:13 +0000

When you’re buying a new pool cue or shaft, you might wonder which tip is right for your style of play. Here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing your tips. Tip can be one of three difference hardness levels; soft, medium or hard. Depending on the brand of tips, they can also [...]

Tips for Choosing a Billiards Pool Cue

admin — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:09:01 +0000

Finding the perfect billiards cue (or cues) might seem an impossible task when faced with the number of options. Cues can be one or two piece, have simple or ornate styles, and also have a wide range of prices. Breaking cues down into general categories will lead you to the perfect cue. One piece cues are [...]

Shop for Unique Sneaky Pete Pool Cues

admin — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:54:37 +0000

Have you ever wondered exactly what is a Sneaky Pete Pool Cue? Almost all of the major cue manufacturers make this type of cue. This is a 2-piece, usually exceptional quality cue, that is made plain to resemble a house cue with an inconspicuous joint. It may appear that your opponent just has a [...]

Choose an Affordable Joss Pool Cue

admin — Sun, 03 May 2009 05:18:25 +0000

Do you prefer products that are made in the U.S.A.? For over 20 years Joss Pool Cues have been made in America. This family based company works to preserve the traditional look and old-time values of cue making. They hand make high-quality cues in small quantities. You will feel a stiff hit with [...]

Be Sneaky With Your Game With the Sneaky Pete Pool Cue

admin — Fri, 01 May 2009 17:42:51 +0000

Pool cue sticks come in all different types and styles, from classic to contemporary. You will find that there are bright colored cues, wood cues, and designed cues for you to choose from. If you are looking for a plain cue that looks more like a traditional house cue, you will want to consider a [...]

Strength and Power Are Yours With a Scorpion Pool Cue

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:38:01 +0000

Power and style are combined in the Scorpion Pool Cue to give you a stick that will make your game fun and competitive. The company that manufactures these pool cues is led by the top rated pool player, Johnny “The Scorpion” Archer, which shows you the experience that is behind the development of these pool [...]

Pink Pool Cue

admin — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 09:46:00 +0000

Think all of the quality cues are designed for men? Well, think again. Many of the top names in the cue industry make pink cues perfect for the ladies. This way the lady pool sharks can win every game and look good doing it. If pink is your favorite color, you are sure to [...]

Inspired Beauty and Accuracy With a Schon Pool Cue

admin — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:27:34 +0000

Even though they may look like it, all pool cues are not made the same. Choosing the right pool cue is essential to having a competitive game and to enjoying pool to the fullest. A unique Schon Pool Cue is one that you want to consider in your search for the right stick for you [...]

Be a Pool Predator With a Predator Pool Cue

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 17:24:29 +0000

Having a stick that performs is essential to having a competitive game. The pool cue that you choose can have a huge impact upon how you play your game and how accurate it is, so you want to be sure that you choose your pool cue carefully. lives up to its name, which is [...]

Viking Pool Cues

admin — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 08:38:37 +0000

If you are in the market for a top quality cue, look no further than Viking Pool Cues. Viking is one of the oldest and most popular cue making companies in the industry. With all of the cue companies and choices on the market, it is good to know you can count on Viking’s history [...]

Reputation and Style Combined in Players Pool Cues

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:19:50 +0000

For the last 11 years, Players Pool Cues have been the most popular pool cues purchased. This popularity is due to many different reasons and by understanding more about this reasons, you can determine if this type of stick is the right one for you. What are some of the reasons for this [...]

Billiard Cue

admin — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:12:15 +0000

Thinking of becoming more serious about your pool game? One of the best ways to advance your skill level is by purchasing your first brand name cue. Or maybe you just bought a nice pool table and you are setting up your game room. In this case, you will need a set of house cues [...]

Solid Hit and Great Style With a Joss Pool Cue

admin — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:13:57 +0000

Remember that scene in The Color of Money where Tom Cruise was twirling his pool cue around like a Samurai sword? This scene was filmed with a Joss Pool Cue. In fact, Joss offers a Color of Money cue that you can purchase that looks just like the one that Tom Cruise used. They also offer [...]

Pool Cue Tip

admin — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 08:43:12 +0000

Selecting a your favorite type of cue tip, just like selecting the right type of cue, is a matter of personal preference. Tips vary in densities as well as the materials they are composed of. They range in degrees of hardness from soft to extra hard. You may need to evaluate your level and [...]

Protection is Key With the Giuseppe Cue Case

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 16:59:50 +0000

Your pool cue is your key to being able to play pool in a way that is fun and competitive, but if you don’t take care of your stick, you will not be able to enjoy the game very long. Having a cue case that can protect your cue is essential to being able to [...]

Pool Cue Ball

admin — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 08:19:51 +0000

At first glance, the plain, white cue ball may appear to be the most boring on the table. On the contrary, the cue ball is packed with technology. Did you know that pool cue balls are not all created equally? They come in different weights and sizes. And the type of pool table you are [...]

Prestige and Accuracy With a Balabushka Pool Cue

admin — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:48:16 +0000

Finding the best of the best pool cues is often a difficult and overwhelming thing, but by making a careful decision, you will be able to find the best pool cue for you. Balabuska Pool Cues are a brand that you want to consider. Their name is prestigious in the pool cue world, because they [...]

Lucasi Pool Cue

admin — Sun, 12 Apr 2009 07:10:39 +0000

Looking for a cue that will improve your game? Look no further than Lucasi Cues. This company’s technology gives you a solid, superior hit. This is why they are the highest selling cue makers in the industry. Whether you are a beginner who wants to advance your skills or a professional who needs a consistent [...]

Cuetec Pool Cue

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 10:25:41 +0000

When looking to purchase a pool cue, many different brands and styles are available to choose from. Cuetec cues stand apart from those of other manufacturers. They have an advanced composition that provides many benefits to you as an owner. They are used by players at all levels of play from beginners to professionals. Professional [...]

McDermott Cue Cases

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 09:47:56 +0000

When you have a found a brand of cues that you prefer, it often makes sense to trust that brand of cue cases as well. McDermott, for example, manufactures high-end cues and the cases to keep them protected. Both McDermott cues and cue cases are made of high-quality material. McDermott cue cases have a sleek, simple [...]

Keep Your Pool Cue Safe With an Instroke Cue Case

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:49:32 +0000

The pool cue that you purchase is an investment in your game. If you are going to take it with you when you play pool at a friend’s house or at a competition, you want to have a way to carry it that will keep it save. An Instroke Pool Cue Case can [...]

Instroke Cue Cases

admin — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:15:56 +0000

Your cues are a big investment. They need to be protected at all times by a high quality cue case. Whether you are transporting your cues to the local pool hall or storing them at home, you want to make sure they do not get damaged in any way. Instroke Cue Cases are the some [...]

See Action In Your Game With an Action Pool Cue

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 18:00:31 +0000

Having the right tools for the game is important in any game, just as it is for pool. An Action Pool Cue is one option in pool cues that can give you the leg up on your game to help you play pool better and more consistently. Why should you choose this type of pool [...]

Predator Pool Cue

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 09:16:48 +0000

For the most solid feeling shot around, try a Predator Pool Cue. Their patented C4 core technology sets this manufacturer apart from the rest. These cues are also unique for their Uni-Loc joint system and Leather-Luxe wrap. With all of these advancements, you will become a predator in the pool hall. With the C4 core, four [...]

Hard Cue Cases

admin — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 06:51:03 +0000

Once you have found your perfect cue, you will want to make absolutely sure that you keep it safe from damage. You want your cue to last as long as possible. Of the types of cue cases, hard box cases offer the most rigid cue protection possible. These cases can also be found at [...]

Billiard Supplies

admin — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:22:20 +0000

Now that you have chosen the perfect pool table, you will need several different accessories to get the playing started . Leave the ordinary billiard ball sets to the pool hall. Choose a set with your favorite sports team logo or any color and design you desire. Then you’ll need a ball rack to set [...]

Billiards Cues

admin — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 05:14:00 +0000

You can advance your billiards skill level, almost overnight, by simply selecting the right cue. Many different companies such as Cuetec, Lucasi, and McDermott, are dedicated to making the best cues possible. A large amount of research and technology goes into their cues, to give even beginning players the winning edge. Boost your confidence level by [...]

Billiards Barstools

admin — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:54:56 +0000

Looking for the atmosphere of your favorite pool hall in the comfort of your own home? Add a couple of barstools and a pub table to your game room. Extra seating is going to be necessary when everyone sees that this is the place to be. You may even want to support your alma mater with [...]

Leather Cue Cases

admin — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 06:12:06 +0000

After you have selected your custom cue don’t forget to select an equally custom cue case. There are many different materials to choose from, such as vinyl and hard plastic, but the most popular is leather. A leather case is functional and stylish. It protects your cues during transportation and looks good while doing it. All [...]

Billiard Lights

admin — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 06:52:19 +0000

Once you have found the perfect location for your new pool table, you must add certain table accessories to make the room complete. Adequate lighting is one of the most important additions to a game room. It is important to install a pool table light over your table. No one would want to miss the [...]

Cues Cases

admin — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:48:50 +0000

Once you have invested in your perfect cue, you will need a case to protect it. Three basic types of cue cases are available: hard box, soft, and tube. Many people choose their cue cases by brand name. For instance, if your cues are made by Cuetec, you might want to check out Cuetec Cases. [...]

Why Choose Authentic Simonis Pool Table Felt?

admin — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:21:48 +0000

When your pool table begins to wear with age, its time to consider to recovering the playing surface with a high-quality replacement worsted wool pool table cloth. As this “wearing out” effect happens, you’ll begin to notice that it will start to negatively impact your game by affecting the rolling pattern of your billiard [...]

Benefits of Making Your Pool Table Multi-Purpose

admin — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:47:53 +0000

Having a pool table in your home is a great luxury and wonderful source of entertainment. However, at times it can be nice to have extra table space when entertaining. Your pool table provides a nice extra surface, but you would never dream of using it unprotected. A hard top pool table cover could be [...]

Why Use a Predator 314 Cue Shaft?

admin — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:52:07 +0000

Predator is a cue company recognized for its innovations in shaft technology. They produce shafts that offer more spin and accuracy than ever seen before. As a beginning player, you can steadily advance your game with the use of a Predator 314v2. Over half of today’s high-ranking professionals use Predator products. A special splicing technique is [...]

Why choose a Predator Ikon1 Pool Cue?

admin — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:13:47 +0000

When searching for your perfect cue, you want one that is well-made with innovative function. Over the years the traditional wooden cue has been drastically improved by new materials and ideas. Predator pool cues with C4 core technology are a great example of the evolution of the pool cue. The Predator Ikon1 is an entry level [...]

Is the Predator BK2 Break Cue Shaft The Best?

admin — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:04:16 +0000

In any game of billiards, the most important shot is your first. The break shot can determine whether or not you get to continue your turn and have the upper hand. Due to the increased force behind this shot, it can cause severe wear and tear on your playing cue. It is a good idea [...]

Why Choose a Viking Cue?

admin — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 15:16:25 +0000

Viking is renowned for being one of the leaders in billiard cue design, construction and manufacturing. Their design and craftsmanship allow them to produce cues of the highest quality, utilizing only a natural, ‘hands on’ fabrication method to produce a straighter, more evenly weighted, stable cue that feels great to hold and solid to play [...]

Why Choose a Lucasi Hybrid Pool Cue?

admin — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 05:01:32 +0000

Lucasi is one company that has long been known for its quality cues. Their hybrid line of cues exhibits new technology inspired by the advances in the golf industry due to graphite shafts. They offer some of the most accurate cues on the market. Lucasi Hybrid cues are specially engineered to instantly improve your [...]

Billiard Balls

admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:39:00 +0000

When you begin setting up your home gameroom, you’ll need several essential items. Of course, you’ll need a pool table, a dartboard and darts, swivel barstools, a couple of pub tables, a good pool cue, and lastly, you must have a cool set of billiard balls, maybe like the Brunswick Centennial Ball Set. Keep in mind [...]

Protecting your Pool Cues with Affordable Cue Cases

admin — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 16:22:00 +0000

Once you have invested in your perfect cue, you will need a case to protect it. Three basic types of cue cases are available: hard box, soft, and tube. You want to select the type that is most easily transported plus keeps your cue the safest. Hard cue cases are the most traditional. [...]

Is the Viking G69 Pool Cue Right For Me?

admin — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:19:06 +0000

When searching for the perfect pool cue, you obviously want to look for a cue that is well-made with good function. The appearance may also be a major factor in your selection process. In addition to good quality, you may want a cue with a look that sets it apart from the rest. One company that [...]

Why Choose a Cuetec Pool Cue?

admin — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:47:28 +0000

When looking to purchase a pool cue, many different brands and styles are available to choose from. Cuetec is a company that produces cues that stands apart from other manufacturers. These cues have an advanced composition that provides many benefits to the owner. Best of all, they are sold at an affordable price. Cuetec cue models [...]

Tips for Choosing the Best Pool Cue for Your Game

admin — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 15:31:42 +0000

There are many factors that go into making you the best pool player you can be, but one of the most important is getting the right cue. Here are a few things to consider when choosing a pool cue. The ideal weight Getting a cue that is the correct weight for your skill level can advance your [...]

Product Review: Simonis Pool Table Felt

admin — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 20:00:02 +0000

Hello and thank you for stopping by CornerPocketPool.com for our new product review of a very popular replacement model of pool table cloth … the Simonis 760 pool table felt. Now if you’ve had your pool table for a while, you’ll notice that the felt cover on your playing surface will wear out over time, and [...]

Why Choose a Lucasi Pool Cue?

admin — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:07:37 +0000

If you play pool, you are sure to realize that there are many different types of pool cues available. Narrowing down which one that you want will take some time, but you will be very happy when you realize what a difference it can make in your game. A Lucasi cue can be just the [...]

Product Review: Predator BK2 Cue Break Shaft

admin — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 16:50:09 +0000

Welcome and thanks for stopping by CornerPocketPool.com for our new product review of a very popular break cue shaft… the BK2 Shaft, for Predator BK2 Cues. Now this break shaft has been very well-received in the industry, and features the same level of quality that you can expect from Predator cues. This shaft has a very solid [...]

Product Review: Viking G69 Pool Cue

admin — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:42:06 +0000

Thanks for stopping by CornerPocketPool.com for our new product review of a very popular pool cue… the Viking G69. Now this Viking cue has a very interesting look thats received quite a bit of attention. The cue includes the Ebony butt sleeve and forearm with a hard maple wood border, and has very attractive inlays [...]

Tips for Measuring for Your Replacement Pool Table Felt

admin — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 19:01:56 +0000

A well loved and often used pool table sometimes needs a little sprucing up. A replacement pool table cloth can go a long way to giving your pool table a new life to help it fit into your home décor, to upgrade the surface of the pool table, and to make it more fun to [...]

Product Review: Hard Top Pool Table Cover

admin — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:34:30 +0000

Hello and thank you for stopping by CornerPocketPool.com for our new product review of a very interesting new product… the Hard Top Pool Table Cover and Insert. This is a very unique product and gives you the ability to convert your pool table into an usable table for dinners, get togethers, or other special events. [...]

Product Review: Black Talisman 2X4 Pool Cue Case

admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 19:33:24 +0000

Hello and thank you for stopping by CornerPocketPool.com for our new product review of the Black Talisman 2X4 Cue Case. These cases come in a 2×4 or 3×5 configuration, and the one that we’re looking at today is the 2×4 version in black leather. When you first see this case, in person, its very impressive. The [...]

Why Use Pool Cue Cases To Protect Your Stick?

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:03:37 +0000

As you begin to play pool more often, perhaps in local billiards leagues or at a semi-pro level, you’ll want to make sure that you protect whats probably your most valuable “tool of the trade”… your pool cue. Pool cue cases are available in a wide variety of styles, materials, and shapes, but some of the [...]

Why Billiards Pros Choose McDermott Cues?

admin — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:21:55 +0000

If you’re a professional pool player at the skill level of a Mike Massey, its arguable that one of your most important “tools of the trade” is your pool cue. Mike Massey has been considered one of pool’s best trick shot artist for almost 30 years, and was voted the best in history by Billiards Digest. [...]

Why Makes a Meucci Pool Cue So Good?

admin — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:31:31 +0000

If you’re new to the game of billiards or an intermediate level pool player, you might not have heard of the Meucci line of pool cues. These cues are designed and developed by Bob Meucci, and offer a tremendous value. The Meucci line of pool cues play with a softer, more consistent hit, which reduces cue [...]

Pool Cue Review: Predator Ikon1 Cue

admin — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:41:24 +0000

Due to popular request, we wanted to give you our recent review of the always-popular Predator Ikon1 Pool Cue. If you’ve been playing pool for any length of time, you already know that Predator cues are world-renown for their quality and level of control that their C4 technology provides by reducing the negative feedback you feel [...]

Product Review - Predator 314v2 Cue Shaft with Black Uniloc Collar

admin — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 03:53:40 +0000

Today, we wanted to give you our recent product review on the solid-performer and best-selling Predator 314v2 Shaft with Black Uni Loc Collar. The Predator 314v2 is the second generation of 314 model shaft. Predator is known for its professional quality and performance. In fact, more than half of today’s high-ranking professionals use Predator products. The re-engineered [...]

Product Review: Player’s Foxy Diva Pool Cue

admin — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:06:59 +0000

Our latest pool cue review is for the Player’s Foxy Diva Cue, part of the Player’s Flirt Series Cues. Player’s introduced their Flirt Series to be their women-centric line of cues, but don’t let the name fool you, these cues are for serious play. Built with a thinner butt, the Foxy Diva offers easier [...]

Product Review: Lucasi Hybrid L-H40 Shadow Silver Pool Cue Stick

admin — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 20:08:33 +0000

Today, we wanted to give you our recent product review on the very popular Lucasi Hybrid L-H40 Shadow Silver Pool Cue Stick. This pool cue has become one of our best-sellers, and has generated alot of interest, both in the billiards industry and among serious players around the country… As you can see in the image of [...]

Welcome from our team at Corner Pocket Pool.com

admin — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:54:32 +0000

Thank you for shopping with CornerPocketPool.com! Your home for all the top-rated pool cues, billiards supply, pool cue cases, and billiard accessories. We have a huge inventory of all of the most popular billiards equipment, and our team is committed to helping you find the pool cues that fit your exact needs… If we can be [...]