In an athlete’s career, there’s a period in time when they are at the peak of their ability. For most sports, this typically falls around the age range of 25 – 30 years old. This is mainly true in sports where physicality plays a large component, something that isn’t necessarily the case in snooker. Most …
Why Do Snooker Players Get Worse With Age? (3 Key Reasons) Read More »
There is sometimes a fine line between what you’d consider a sport or what better fits the description of a game. Pool is something that fits into this category quite well and often divides opinion. Serious players, especially those that would like to be considered athletes due to the practice they put in and skills …
If you’re lucky enough to own your own air hockey table, maintaining it for long-term quality use should be a priority. Air hockey tables are not cheap machines by any stretch so most people want to keep them in good working condition and one of the easiest steps you can take to achieve this is …
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When playing pool, one of the first things you’ll be aware of – even as a beginner – is that the edges of the playing table are cushioned. These edges are known as the pool table bumpers. These bumpers have rubber inserts located inside the table felt and allow pool balls to bounce off them …
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Anyone that is familiar with billiard sports will know there is a big difference between a pool cue and a snooker cue. Snooker is a game that requires more accuracy than power and this is often reflected by the type of cue used. Snooker can definitely be an intimidating game. The large table combined with …
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Like many arcade games, there’s always the feeling that when you lose, you’ve been cheated! In the past (and still to this day) many arcade or fairground games were rigged and while this is obviously illegal activity and theft, it’s something most people know to be true. What you might not be aware of though, …
Are Pinball Machines Rigged? (The Dark Side of Pinball Machines) Read More »
When playing snooker, or any billiard sport for that matter, most people will give their cue the occasional chalking. Even when people don’t know why they need to chalk their cue, they do it anyway because, well, that’s what everyone does! A few rubs of chalk every few shots is the standard, however, when you …
Why Do Snooker Players Chalk Their Cues So Much? (Explained) Read More »
Have you ever been watching a game of snooker, watched the camera pan to the players sitting waiting for their shots, and noticed they always have a jug and glass of water and seem to ALWAYS be drinking water in between shots? I know many people have noticed this before, just take a look at …
Why Do Snooker Players Drink Water? (Can Snooker Players Drink Alcohol) Read More »
I’m sure anyone reading this will be aware of the price of a pinball machine. For those that don’t know, they are expensive! Whether you are buying a new pinball machine, a used pinball machine, or even a “cheap” pinball machine, the cost is still high. Most people in honesty are either buying a pinball …
Are Pinball Machines A Good Investment? (Do They Hold Value) Read More »
Pinball machines are great arcade machines and people often find them to be a finishing touch in most game rooms but if you have an interest in a pinball machine, you’ll also know that they are expensive to buy. Even when buying a pinball machine second-hand, it can be considered quite an investment, so maintenance …
Are Pinball Machines Hard to Maintain? (Explained) Read More »