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Speed Control in Pool: Stroke, Tip Height and DrillsSkills

Speed Control in Pool: Stroke, Tip Height and Drills

Speed control in pool: set distance with backstroke length, hit 20% above center, use the rails as brakes, win the lag, and drills with pass marks.

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Best Pool Cues Under $500: McDermott, Viking, PoisonCues

Best Pool Cues Under $500: McDermott, Viking, Poison

The best pool cues under $500: McDermott G-Series, Viking Kayano, Pechauer JP and Poison carbon by dealer price, plus why Mezz and Cynergy no longer fit.

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Best Sneaky Pete Cues: Predator, Cuetec, Lucasi, PlayersCues

Best Sneaky Pete Cues: Predator, Cuetec, Lucasi, Players

Best sneaky pete cue picks: Lucasi, Players, Cuetec AVID Era and where to find a Predator sneaky pete now, with joints, shafts, points and warranties.

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Best Jump Break Cues (2026): 5 Combo Cues ComparedCues

Best Jump Break Cues (2026): 5 Combo Cues Compared

The best jump break cues compared: McDermott Stinger, Poison VX, RAGE Heavy Hitter and more, with jump-mode specs, league rules and who should buy one.

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Lucasi Cues: Custom vs Hybrid, Shafts and WarrantyCues

Lucasi Cues: Custom vs Hybrid, Shafts and Warranty

Lucasi cues explained: Custom, Hybrid, Pinnacle and LUX lines with prices, the Zero Flexpoint shafts, the lifetime warranty and where they are made.

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Meucci Cues: Lineup, Prices, Shafts and How to ID OneCues

Meucci Cues: Lineup, Prices, Shafts and How to ID One

Meucci cues compared: every series with prices, The Pro and Carbon Pro shafts, the one-year warranty, buying used and how to identify an older Meucci.

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Best Low Deflection Shafts: 314-3, Lucasi, McDermottCues

Best Low Deflection Shafts: 314-3, Lucasi, McDermott

The best low deflection shaft for your cue: Predator 314-3, Z-3, Lucasi Zero Flexpoint, McDermott i-shafts and carbon picks, sorted by the joint you own.

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Pool Cue Joint Types: Pins, Sizes and Quick ReleasesCues

Pool Cue Joint Types: Pins, Sizes and Quick Releases

Pool cue joint types explained: 5/16x18, 5/16x14, 3/8x10, 3/8x11, 3/8x14, Radial and Uni-Loc pins, which brands use them and how to identify yours.

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Best Pool Cue Joint Protectors by Joint SizeGear

Best Pool Cue Joint Protectors by Joint Size

Pool cue joint protectors matched to your joint: 3/8x10, 3/8x14 Cuetec, 5/16x18, Uni-Loc, Radial and Mezz caps, plus materials and spare shaft caps.

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Phenolic vs Leather Break Tips: Best Break Tips ComparedTips

Phenolic vs Leather Break Tips: Best Break Tips Compared

Phenolic break tip vs hard leather: measured power, control, what APA, CSI and WPA rules really say, and the best break tips for each kind of player.

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