FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE
Standard one-piece cue length
Standard one-piece cue length Our one piece cues come in our standard length of 57 inches unless otherwise stated on our website.
Standard two-piece cue length
Standard two-piece cue length Our two piece cues come in our standard length of 58 inches unless otherwise stated on our website.
Find your joint size
Find your joint size The best way to find the correct size of your joint is to count the amount of threads in a half inch and multiply that number by two. (Example: If you have 7 threads, then your joint size will be 5/16 by 14).
Our pockets will fit your table
Our pockets will fit your table All of our pockets are universal; if the dimensions of your pockets match the dimension on our site, the pockets will work for you.
Hard, medium & soft tip differences
Hard, medium & soft tip differences The hard tips are going to make a pool ball roll fast and will take the longest to mushroom (flatten out). A medium tip will allow you to get some speed on the ball and a little bit of English. This is the most commonly used tip. A soft tip is going to need the most maintenance, will mushroom (flatten out) the quickest, and will have a slow ball roll. But, it will allow you to put English (spin) on the ball.
Lamp light hanging height
Lamp light hanging height You want the shades of the light to be 31 inches from the table’s playing field.
Regulation pool table size Regulation
Regulation pool table size Regulation means the table’s width is half of the overall length. 3.5′ by 7′, 4′ by 8′, and 4.5′ by 9′ are the standard sizes for pool tables.
Pool, billiards & snooker differences
Pool, billiards & snooker differences A pool table has 6 pockets and uses a standard ‘stripes and solids’ ball set; also known as ‘pocket billiards.’ A carom billiards table has no pockets and uses only 3 balls. A snooker table has smaller pockets and balls, and a very large playing surface (10 to 12 feet long).
Pool table cushion life expectancy
Pool table cushion life expectancy This depends on the type of cushion and how much you play. The average time ranges from 5-25 years. With the lower end cushion’s being around 5 years and the more expensive cushions lasting longer.
How long felt will last
How long felt will last This depends on how much you play. The average time is approximately 5 years.