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I don't think it is much of a mystery at all, actually. I think the key is to get casual and recreational players to genuinely *like* the game more, and that depends heavily on the attitudes and actions of those already passionate about playing. The reason pool is struggling has nothing to...

I think the easiest way to differentiate between a sport and a game is to ask the question: Could someone become good at this without ever actually doing it? In the case of chess and poker, the answer is yes, meaning they're games. Someone could simply read and memorize all of the rules and...

I'm gonna leave this here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BhAt-7i36G8&t=0m13s Since Adam Savage himself loves playing pool, I'm sure if there was a worthwhile billiard myth to check out, he would've thought of it already. The only slightly interesting thing I can think of testing would be if...

I suppose this is relevant enough to post here.. I'm looking for one of those plain, half black / half white cue/training balls. They showed one a few times during the Snooker World Championship to demonstrate draw and spin in slow motion. Does it have a name? I can't even seem to pull one up...

I can't seem to find an answer to this question.. and it could be something obvious I've just never thought of, but Why would a cue manufacturer use an Irish linen wrap at all if it is just going to be coated in urethane? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of the grip? Personally, I've never been...