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Can you wash (as in, with a bucket and brush, and some soap) the cloth on tables? Our favorite table where we play was being washed by a staff member, and we were unable to play on it. When we finally got to play on it, it looked bad - you could see where some of the spots had been scrubbed...

My wife and I are pretty avid pool players, we play at least once a week. sometimes more. We both own our own cues. We are going to play pool with another couple that are not as interested in pool as we are, they play casually, and don't own their own sticks. When we go to play with them, should...

After trying a few ideas to clean chalk dust off my ferrule and cue shaft, I hit on something that works, and is cheap and readily available. I tried bleach, ammonia, lighter fluid, and dish soap, with limited success. Today I tried a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser, and it worked beautifully! I wet the...

Blatt Billiards Table made of Marble Does anyone own, or has anyone played on, a Blatt Billiards table? If you look at their website, they have a large selection of tables, and can custom make one for you. They even hancraft tables out of marble! http://www.blattbilliards.com/

How did so many players get nicknames? Can you give yourself a nickname? (if so, mine is "Scratch") Do you have a nickname? What is your favorite player nickname?

I am awaiting delivery on a new Schmelke cue. What should I check when it arrives, to be sure it is satisfactory? Straightness, etc...

I know I am new here, but I would like to pass along an idea that might be of use to this forum. On a weightlifting forum that I belong to, they have a section where you can upload videos of yourself doing exercises, and those who are more knowledgeable can comment and correct your form/...

Okay, here are my first two dumb questions!: 1. Is a cue technically the bottom, say, half of a "cue", and the top is the shaft? I see on the Schmelke site, for example, that they call the bottom a cue, and you can get the shaft (ha) you like. 2. What is the deal with "Sneaky Pete" cues, are...

I have introduced myself in the "New Here?" section of the forum. Is there a section of the forum dedicated to beginners, where we can ask our "dumb" questions, and get help with basics, including instructional material and such? I looked around, but such a section eludes me...