Once again, PoolDawg has made the trek out to Las Vegas for the BCA Nationals. If you’re going out to Vegas for nationals, be sure to stop by the booth and say hi to Keven, Brent and Alexis. We brought tons of gear out to the show with a massive selection of pool cues and cases as well as all sorts of accessories. When you get to the showroom at the Riv, just look for the big red junkyard booth!
One of the more frequent requests we’ve been getting lately is to improve our selection of game room and pool table lights. You asked and we delivered! PoolDawg now has over 40 different lights with literally hundreds of potential light bar and shade combinations. Starting at just $109, there’s sure to be a perfect light for your game room regardless of your price range or budget. Check out just a few of the options we have available for you:
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By far one of our most popular light options, this Tiffany style light set is perfect for hanging over your pool table. This light measures approximately 42″ in length and is the perfect finishing touch to any game room. |
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Looking for something more traditional for your game room. Check out these class brass pool table lights. Available with a variety of shade options, this set is a combination of economy and quality. |
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For a more rustic look, check out our selection of wrought iron table lights. This light set features three milky alabaster acid-etched fluted glass shades and measures approximately 56″ in length. |
With all of our table lights, you’ll find that the shipping is on us if you live in the lower 48 United States. Plus, with Bill Me Later you can take up to 6 months to pay for your purchase (subject to credit approval of course). Please note that some of the Tiffany lights will take a little longer for delivery, as they are shipped via freight. Feel free to browse our entire selection of pool table lights. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to email or call us at 866-843-3294.
We just received permission to add a bunch more pool cues to our clearance section and because you’re a subscriber, we wanted to let you know about these specials first. Our clearance section now contains 88 products including cues from Schon, Mezz, McDermott, Viking, Joss, Action and Scorpion. Check out some of the deals we have for you:
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Interested in trying out a Scorpion cue? One of Johnny Archer’s signature pool cues is now on sale for $89.95, 40% off the MSRP. |
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Know someone that’s into wizards, warlocks, might and magic? Check out the Action Sinister Wizard cue for $65.00, 32% off the MSRP. |
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How about a cue made for women, by women? This Athena features a tropical beach scene, a free extension and is on sale for just $79.95. |
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Looking for something simple and sleek? Check out the Falcon NF series. Available in Blue, Grey or Natural at just $140.00. |
We’ve got a huge selection, but its not gonna last. If you have any questions about these or the 2,000+ items we carry, just email or call us at 866-843-3294.
There was a nice article today in the Sun Journal offering up ideas of some ways to have fun without breaking the bank. The focus of the article was staying local instead of spending $3.50 per gallon driving around this summer, but the highlight from my perspective was the following excerpt:
“Billiards: Now, pool playing is usually relegated to nighttimes in my experience, but there are lots of reasons to use billiards as a daytime chore-breaker, too. Local spots are open during the afternoon, and many tend to be empty enough that 1.) no one will see how bad you are, (or good, if you’re trying to become a pool shark); 2.) you won’t have to wait for a table, and; 3.) you can move around without bumping into anybody. All good things, in my book.”
In addition, they also mention Bowling, Golf and Folf as ways to entertain and pass the time. You can check out the entire article here.
As one of the more popular cue brands in Europe, Mezz cues are quickly gaining notoriety in the states as a low deflection alternative to Predator. Starting at just $268.00 for the Sneaky Pete, Mezz offers a series of elegant, high performance cues that feature their proprietary WD700 low deflection shaft. Mezz cues range from traditional to sublime utilizing such exotic inlays as turquoise, malachite and even paua shell.
Beyond beauty, what really makes Mezz stand out from the crowd is their WD700 low deflection shaft. This shaft provides increased accuracy and more power to the spin on every shot. Each shaft features a Moori III tip, widely considered the best cue tip on the market and the X Ferrule for extra performance.
In addition to the upgraded tip and ferrule, every WD700 shaft features Mezz’s ISS Technology built into the tip-end of each cue. ISS utilizes light internal support materials while the softer X Ferrule creates an impact that “holds” the cue ball longer, adding additional spin and creating greater accuracy through lower deflection.
March may be Spring Training for Major League Baseball, but with the APA, VNEA, ACS and BCA tournaments all just around the corner, March is also the perfect time to get in some extra practice and tune up your pool game. Here at PoolDawg, we’ve got just the tools you need to take your game to the next level.
Low Deflection Shafts - Simply put, low deflection shafts make pool easier. They give you more control over the cue ball and are specifically constructed to make sure you don’t have to overcompensate when putting english on the ball. In addition to the OB-1 Shaft pictured above, we also carry the Lucasi Hybrid, Players Hydrogel, Mezz Cues featuring the WD700 shaft and of course the Predator 314 shaft.
Ball Control - Need to practice your english and ball control? Check out the Jim Rempe Training Ball. Easily our most popular training tool, the Rempe Ball has both a beginner and advanced player side so as you improve as a player, the ball will grow with your game.
Books, DVDs and More - With over 50 training items to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect book, DVD or training tool to improve your game. Whether its learning to Bank with the Beard, improving your aim with a set of Pro Pocket Reducers, or even just brushing up on the basics with authors like Phil Capelle, PoolDawg has what you need to get your game tournament ready.
This is probably one of the most intimidating parts of maintaining your pool cue. It really isn’t that hard, as you’re just cutting off the old tip and gluing on a new one, but if you don’t do it right, you can do some serious damage to your cue. If you’re looking to replace your own pool cue tip, I highly recommend Terry Macioge’s excellent book “How to Tip a Pool Cue“. The book goes into great detail discussing not only how to replace your tip, but also discusses how to shape, scuff and even select the right tip for you.
Of all the parts of the pool cue, the joint is the one that is the most prone to damage. As it is the only “open” area of the cue, your pool cue joint can easily get lint, chalk residue or other debris in it, especially from your pool cue case. Just think about how much gunk is in the bottom of your case from your pool cue tip. Also, consider the fact that your joint is more susceptible to moisture damage than any other part of your cue. Joint protectors create a seal on your joint to keep moisture out.
When you consider the fact that you’re spending hundreds if not thousands of dollars on your pool cue, there really isn’t any reason to not spend a few bucks on a set of joint protectors. You can get a set of Action joint caps for $12.95 and they’ll fit most cues or you can spend a few bucks more and get some exotic wood joint protectors like these birdseye maple joint caps to match the wood in your cue.
PoolDawg currently offers over 20 different styles of joint protectors. Just click the link below to see them all.
The basic definition for deflection is as follows:
Displacement of the cue ball’s path away from the parallel line formed by the cue stick’s direction of travel; occurs every time english is employed. The degree of deflection increases as the amount of english applied increases. It is also called squirt, typically in the United States.
In simpler terms, deflection is simply how far off the ball goes from its intended path when you put english on your shot. Deflection is one of the biggest issues for any pool player, as you need to be able to at the very least know where your ball is going to travel when you put english on your shot. Generally speaking, there are two ways to deal with deflection. The first is to simply practice and get a consistent feel for how much the cue ball squirts when you apply english. Your other option is to get a cue with a low deflection shaft.
Low deflection shafts like the Predator 314 shaft effectively reduce the amount of cue ball deflection, giving you a truer roll and more control. Some cues like the Lucasi Hybrid or Mezz Cues come equipped with low deflection shafts. Ultimately, a low deflection shaft makes the game of pool a little easier, as it adds that extra level of control.
If you have any questions about low deflection shafts, don’t hesitate to email or call us at 866-843-3294.
Howdy all. Just a short post to let everyone know about a couple new Predator SE model cues in stock. You can find them in either the Predator Cues section or the limited edition pool cues area of our site. Please note that for each of these cues, we only have one in stock, so once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Predator SE17 Turquoise, Lacewood, Birdseye Maple (#25 of 100) - $1,356.00
Each pool cue listed above was developed by J. Pechauer and features a 2nd Generation 314 Shaft. I have personally inspected these and they are two of the most elegant cues I have ever come across. If you have any questions about them, just give us a call at 866-843-3294. I do not expect that we will have these for very long, as the SE14 and SE15 were sold out in less than a week. Once we sell them, they will be pulled off the site, as Predator won’t be making any more of these models.
