Pool Table Equipment
It only takes these 5 pieces of pool table equipment to have a quality game. Having the best table is not enough to have a good gaming experience. You need the right equipment to enjoy the game at its best. Choosing equipment is as important as selecting the table as they enhance the overall experience. There is wide selection of pool table equipment to choose from and deciding which to buy is tough.
Before we get to the basic accessories let’s talk about the equipment that is often forgotten; maintenance and cleaning equipment. Keeping your pool table clean is important to maintain the smoothness of your table. Small debris and dust can affect the quality of your game, cause the ball to run slower, and affect your accuracy. Maintaining your table in good condition lets you enjoy it for the long time.
Now let’s talk about the basic accessories; cue sticks, balls, triangle rack and chalk. Using quality accessories can enhance your game. For instance, quality balls are made perfectly round with their weight evenly distributed that allows them to roll faster and more precisely. They also have an elasticity factors that transfer their energy when they strike to another ball. If you noticed some balls continue to roll after striking another ball, this is a sign of a lack of elasticity which is often noticed in low quality balls. Ideally, the ball stops when it hits another ball as it transfers its 100% energy to the next ball. Low quality balls may appear round but are not guaranteed to be perfectly spherical which affects the ball speed.
Choosing the right cue stick for you is crucial as their length and weight should be appropriate to the user. The weight of the cue stick may affect your shots. Heavy cues can cause you to lower the butt and raise the cue’s tips during a shot. This prevents making a solid hit to the ball and can also damage your cloth. You’ll also want to have a decent quality cue like a maple cue with comfortable wrap to have a strong grip.
Although a pool table is the most important component to determine a good playing experience, having quality pool table equipment will give you an even better game. The last advice that I’ll give you is to buy pool table accessories in a set because they not only come with the same designs but also ensures that all of them are of the same quality. Just like this Pool table accessory set that I’m currently using which has marble weighted balls and 4 two-piece maple cues with a cue rack.
