1. The first sport to have a World Championship was Billiards in 1873
and is still holding strong!
http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/facts.html
2. Pool Tables don’t have to be standard they come in several different
shapes; round, L-shaped, hexagonal, and so much more! We do
custom tables, tell us what you want!
3. Safety First! Did you know pool is one of the safest sports for kids to
play? http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/facts.html
4. Get them started young! Age doesn’t matter when it comes to
developing skill. The old saying, “Practice makes perfect” does apply.
The game of pool has a history of youngsters beating seasoned
players.
5. History Buffs Alert! We all know pool has been around for several
hundred years but do you know what year the first billiards room was
built? The first customer to come in with the correct answer gets the flashback price of a penny game of pool against an employee of your
choice! If you beat them you will receive a free cue-stick!
6. Planning a party? We offer several party supplies for rent! Coin
operated pool tables, jukeboxes, darts, foosball, and so much more.
Have the party you want with us!
7. Does your pool table need a revamp? No need to lug it around, we
can come to you! We are locally owned and operated to serve you
better and have the price to match!
8. News is more interesting with “Pool” in it! During the Civil War
Billiard scores received more news coverage than the war.
http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/facts.html
9. Celebrities love pool too! In the “Color of Money”, Tom Cruise did
majority of his pool tricks on his own. Only one shot was done by a
professional pool player.
http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/facts.html
10. Force = Mass x Acceleration!
Some people believe a heavier pool stick will help them break but
physics have more to do with this than you think. If your break isn’t
as successful as you want trying a lighter stick may help your cue
acceleration and achieve a higher force.
11. Decades of perfection is at your door. The earliest record of a
billiards table was in 1470. We have studied it, enhanced it, and
mastered it! If you want a pool table we are the people to call!
12. Coming up on the holidays or have a birthday party to plan?
We offer party rentals for all occasions! Mention this post and get
10% off a party rental. 13. Did you know the first coin-operated pool table was built in
1903 and only cost a penny to play!
http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/facts.html
14. Ever wonder how things evolve? Prior to the cue stick people
used maces. As you can imagine this was difficult, so people started
turning the mace around and using the stick side, didn’t take long
after that for the cue stick to be developed!
15. During the French Revolution Captain Miguel, inventor of the
leather cue tip, was imprisoned but was allowed to have a pool table
in his cell. When the time came for release he actually asked for a
longer sentence to have more time to study the game!
http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/facts.html
16. Did you know most of the chalk used today is made up of fine
abrasives and contains no real chalk at all!
http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/facts.html
17. Want to play? All pool sharks welcome! The first person today
to beat any employee at a game of pool will receive a free cue stick. 18. Do your kids like playing pool? Why not get paid for a hobby
you love? The Billiard Education Foundation has awarded over
200,000 in scholarships since 1993. http://billiardeducation.org/
19. Ever noticed that lots of people tilt their head when taking the
shot? It’s best to keep your head straight, when you tilt your head you
are getting a sideways view of the shot.
http://www.pooldawg.com/article/pooldawg-library/tips-for-better-
all-around-pool
20. Many pro pool players suggest using different sticks depending
on the game you’re playing. Next time you get a chance switch up
your pool stick and see what works best for you!
http://www.pooldawg.com/article/pooldawg-library/tips-for-better-
all-around-pool
21. Try to relax your backhand when taking a shot. If you tense up
this could cause problems with your follow through.
http://www.pooldawg.com/article/pooldawg-library/tips-for-better-
all-around-pool 22. Be aware of your table and play smart! Try to anticipate what
your opponent will do first and if possible sabotage their shot.
http://www.pooldawg.com/article/pooldawg-library/tips-for-better-
all-around-pool
23. Billiards tip of the day! In the game of pool we tend to make
the same mistakes over and over again. When you miss a shot try to
figure out what you did wrong each time and take a few minutes to
analyze the situation. http://www.pooldawg.com/article/pooldawg-
library/tips-for-better-all-around-pool
24. Want to get more spin on the ball? The further away from the
center you hit the ball the more spin you will get! Hit center low if
you want the ball to spin back and center high if you want the ball to
follow. http://www.pooldawg.com/article/pooldawg-library/tips-
for-better-all-around-pool
October Post: 25. Women’s World 10 Ball Championships are coming up Oct.31st
-November 4th in Manila, Philippines.
November 11th Post:
26. A special thanks to all of our veterans today! Come and see us
today and receive 10% off any accessory!
November Post:
27. Mosconi Cup will be held in Las Vegas, NV, December 2-5.
The Mosconi Cup has been an ongoing billiards battle between Team
USA and Team Europe since 1994. As it stands Team USA leads in
wins 11/7 but Team Europe holds the cup for now. That is until
December 5th where we will reign again as Champion! For those
interested tickets can be purchased through ticketmaster.com.
December 9th Post: 28. 2013 World 9-Ball- Junior and Wheelchair Athletes- begins
today in Johannesburg, South Africa. In 1912, George Sutton, set the
Balkine World Record in billiards! Sutton lost his hands at the age of
8 in a sawmill accident but still rose above to become one of billiards
more famous players!
http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/facts.html
March Post:
29. March is National Women’s History Month! Did you know
ladies have been playing pool for over 200 years? Pool Tables R Us
would like to support our female players by offering 10% off any
accessory with the mention of this post!
April 13th Post:
30. Happy Birthday Thomas Jefferson! No wonder our
Independence was such a big deal for Jefferson, he had to conceal his
love for the game of pool in a private room because back in his time
billiards were illegal in Virginia!
http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/facts.html