"Pool Sticks-Comparing Manufacturers"

Since billiards is a sport that is played all over the world, you can probably find a cue maker no matter where you are located. Some pool sticks are mass produced by the thousands, whereas others are meticulously hand crafted by artisans that may create a very limited amount each year. Just because a cue is mass produced, or what the industry refers to as, "production cues", does not mean that it can't be a quality instrument. If you asked a thousand billiard players who they thought was the best manufacturer, you might get a thousand different answers. The truth is everyone has a favorite. Below you will find some of the brands that we sell and the country where they are produced.

• Pool Sticks made in the USA: Predator, Viking, McDermott, Joss, Schon, and Meucci.
• Cues made in China: Fury, Action, Sterling, Blaze, And Cuetec.
• Mezz Cues are made in Japan and Falcons are made in Canada.

If you want to keep up in today's fast paced world, you need to be able to multi-task. A normal Pool Cue Stick is capable of performing many different billiard shots such as the break shot, the jump shot, and normal playing shots. Other Pool Sticks perform very specialized jobs. The Mezz ZZ-BK, for instance, is designed to be used for breaking the racked balls in the beginning of each game. If you need to jump the cue ball over another ball, a Lucasi L-2000JC will help you do just that. Its shorter length makes the jump shot easier to perform. The 3 piece Fury Jump/Break Cues have a hard phenolic resin tip that transfer enormous amounts of energy when breaking, but will also execute the delicate jump shot when the butt section is removed. If you can't reach a shot, a bridge stick (a cue with a bridge head attached) will come to the rescue. Table a little close to the wall? Our Trouble Shooter Cues, starting in a 24 inch length, can get you out of a tight spot. And let's not forget about the little ones. A Sterling Children's Cue makes the game more enjoyable for them. Now that you know what each one does, get your new pool cue stick today!

And don't forget to check out our fantastic selection of table covers and cue racks to store your sticks and keep them in top condition.

You ever notice when the adults are playing pool, the little ones wander into the room and are drawn closer and closer to the table, as if it where a big kid magnet? They just want to be part of the fun that Mom and Dad are having. And when you give them a chance to shoot a few balls, watch the determination on their faces and the trouble they have using a full size cue. That's why we are so passionate about selling Children's Pool Cues! With the proper size pool stick your child will not only shoot better, but he or she will not pick up bad habits that using an adult sized cue may cause. The Sterling models come in 42 and 52 inch lengths; have nylon wraps, and a pro taper. They also break down into two pieces so you can put them in a case. The Trouble Shooters are one-piece sticks that are weighted forward for better balance. Wanna be a hero? Check out our selection of Children's Pool Cues and let your "little one" get into the game!