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Are there any one-handed pool tournaments?
yer there is!! thanxs :D its a smile face :D te_he I tryed to qualify for one but i FAILED! :( thats a sad face wah!
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Who are the top ten 9-ball pool players in the USA?
1.Efren Reyes - The best pool player ever 2.Johnny Archer - Best tournament player out there 3.Mika Immonen - Great all around...
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What is the best pool cue for beginners?
a broom stick!(just joking) go to a store like (play it again sams) to get a good second hand stick. Answer I know it's not...
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What are the dimensions of a pool table?
The dimensions of a pool table can differ depending on the place to get the pool table from and what country it is made in. How...
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What is the minimum number of strokes required to make a 147 break in snooker?
36 15 reds, 15 blacks, 1 yellow, 1 brown, 1 green, 1 blue, 1 pink, 1 black.
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How do you straighten the shaft of a billiard cue?
A bent billiard cue is the result of warped wood. The problem is that the humidity level of the wood has changed since the cue...
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Who is the fastest in ontario?
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Who is the most popular billiards player in the world?
Efren "Bata" Reyes, From Philippines Known as the "Magician."
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What MLB pitcher holds the record for most wins in a season?
Charles "Old Hoss" Radbourn won 60 games in 1884 for the Providence Grays.
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What are some opinions on the best pool cue?
there are a ton of brands there is no need to go extreme. In pretty much any brand $200-$300 will get you a quaility cue. most of...
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How many balls are used in snooker?
22 (including the cueball) 15 Red (1 point/ea) 1 Yellow (2 points) 1 Green (3 points) 1 Brown (4 points) 1 Blue (5...
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What is the length of a pool cue?
Click on the link to your right for more information.
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What kind of stick does Corey Deuel use?
Woodpecker cues, built by Josey. Used to use 5280 (cuestix international) and before that Viking.
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What is the end of a pool cue made of?
Design of pool que. The end that you use to hit the que ball with generally has a thin layer if cork glued onto it. This is...
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How many grey balls are in a snooker game?
There are no grey balls in a standard game of snooker.
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What billiards titles has Jordan Church won?
Jordan Church is a Professional Pool Player Born 11-6-1987 in Kent England. He has made several TV Appearances including the...
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What is the value of a pink snooker ball?
6 points
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Who is the richest snooker player?
Stephen Hendry, by a long way
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What is the name of white ball in snooker?
The white ball in Snooker is called the "Cue Ball".
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What is a CueSight Laser cue?
Official site: <a href="http://www.cuesight.com">CueSight Laser Pool Cues at http://www.cuesight.com</a>
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Why aren't any African-Americans on the Professional Billiards Tour?
I honestly couldn't tell you why, it could be that they don't find it as enjoyable, or there's not enough money to be made....
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Why does a cue ball always come back?
It doesn't, you can control how the cue ball rolls by using english or hitting the cue ball off center and making it spin. by...
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In bar room 8 ball is it necessary for 1 the object ball to hit a cushion after contacted vy the cue ball or 2 the cue ball to hit a cushion after contacting the 8 ball?
In all the bars Ive shot at here on Oklahoma,neither is required unless specially requested by opponent and both parties agree to...
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Technically whats the biggest break in snooker?
155 Free ball taken with a black then 15 reds 15blacks and the 6 colours. Fouls do not contribute towards breaks.
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How many coloured balls are in a game of pool?
15 Actually there are 16 coloured balls on the table (normal rack): 1 all white ball called a "Cue ball"; 8 solid colored...
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What is the diameter of a cue ball?
On average, the balls are 2.25 inches in diameter and all balls weigh 5.5 oz except for the cue, which weighs 6 oz. Viper1
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What is pool table slate?
The large main surface of a pool table. Slate is a stone, so it can be cut extremely flat and does not warp. I believe only...
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The perimeter of a pool table is 30 feet. It is twice as long as it is wide. What is the length of a pool table?
pool table is 5' x 10' In fact, Brunswick's catalog lists 7, 8 and 9 foot models. The table width is exactly half its...
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When playing pool standard 8 ball if on the break one sinks the 8 ball is this a win or a loss?
It is a win, as is the 9 in 9 ball.
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How do you play billiards?
See eHow article. http://www.ehow.com/how_2027197_play-pool-billiards.html.
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Who invented the game of pool?
this question can not be answered until someone finds out where the game orginated then we can answer this question
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Who is the snookers champion?
John Higgins is the current world champion. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Snooker_Championship_2007
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In eight-ball is it legal to pocket an opponents ball first even if you make your object ball which was struck first?
in valley league rules it is legal if you hit any of your balls first but other leagues may differ and barroom rules are specific...
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How would you transport a pool table when moving?
The answer really depends on the type of table. Is it wood, mdf, or slate? If it is slate, is it the typical 3 piece or is it a...
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What is a McCormick pool cue?
It is a McDermott cue, McDermott is the largest manufacturer of pool cues, makes medium to very high quaility cue sticks
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How many balls are there in a standard pool game?
depends on the game, most common are 8-ball in which there are 15.one player plays1-7, the other plays 9-15,then the 8. the other...
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When was billiards invented?
Billiards was played outdoors on the ground with balls and sticks in the 14th century. It became an indoor game when billiard...
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What is the difference between billiards pool and snooker?
Billiard tables have larger pockets and use larger balls than snooker. Other than that the tables are very simular in size and...
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How high do you hang a pool table light?
33 to 36 inches (about three feet)
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If no balls have been sunk on the break and the next player sinks the cue ball is it a foul. Does the first player get 2 shots?
It is not a foul only a scratch, the next player takes only one shot. the same as any other scratch.
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What are the rules and regulations for billiards?
there is to much to write here, look at this link, i think it will help you ...
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Where did billiards orginate?
The country where billiards originated is disputed by historians. Several countries (China, England, France, Italy, Spain) played...
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How many red balls are used in a snooker game?
15
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Who do you contact to repair a pool table?
You can start by contacting the place that you purchased it from. They will be able to provide recommendations of qualified...
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Why is billiard cue chalk blue?
billiard chalk is many different colors the color of the chalk is most influenced by the color of the table so the felt wont be...
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What is highest break in snooker ever made?
The highest snooker break possible without the benefit of an opponent's foul is 147 (15 reds, 15 blacks and then the six...
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How much area is needed for a pool table?
The table should have 5 feet of space on all sides. The normal pool stick is approximately 57 inches, so you need the space when...
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How many points is a cannon in billiards?
2 points for a cannon.
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What is the maximum amount of points a player can get in a frame of snooker?
If a player begins with a foul on the black then the penantly is 7 points. The opponent then may select a 'free ball' and then...
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How was pool played in the 1800's?
In the 1800's, pool was played with sticks not without leather cue tips. These sticks were called maces. But due to rapid...
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How do you sink the eight ball on the break in a game of pool?
LUCK... no two breaks are ever exactly the same.
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What is the maximum score in billiards?
there is no maximum score in billiards. If it is 3 ball billiards a time limit is set for each game the person with the highest...
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How do you pick out a quality pool table?
do research
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What is the name for a Billiards shot beginning with Mas?
Masse
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Why in snooker is it called the baulk line?
The baulk area has no significance in Snooker and is only used in the game of English Billiards; an object-ball within this...
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How much is a red ball worth in snooker?
1 point
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How many coloured balls are there in a standard game of pool not including the cue ball?
There are 8 coloured balls in a standard game of pool (the 1 through 7 and the 8 ball), and there are 7 striped balls. That sums...
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How many times has alex higgins won the world snooker TITLE?
Alex won the Title Twice
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How do you score in snooker?
By scoring 1 point for a red followed by potting a colour. Then another red followed by a colour & so on. Colours score 2 for...
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What is the typical height of a pool table?
29 1/4" - 31" as defined by BCA Pool Regulations
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How many times has Steven Hendry won the world title?
Stephen Hendry has won the World Snooker Championship 7 times
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Was billiards invented in the 1940's?
No
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Can you combo off the eight ball in pool?
BCA pool rules state that you may play an object ball off of the 8 ball. BCA (Billiard Congress of America) states that the 8...
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What basketball team has the longest home winning streak?
Actually the current running record of 71 home wins belongs to Lane Community College in Eugene, Oregon and still...
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How many balls do you need for a game of 8 ball?
you have to have some first! you have to have some first!
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How did Malcolm X differ from Martin Luther King Jr?
Martin Luther King Jr. was an activist during the Civil Rights Movement, who based his ideology on equality for both black people...
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How much does a Legacy pool table cost?
it cost about 1000 dollars!
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Who was the NBA finals MVP in 1998?
1998 -- Michael Jordan, Chicago Averaged 33.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists to lead the Bulls to a 4-2 victory over the...
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What are billiard balls made of?
Originally they were ivory, now they are a composite man made polymer
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How big is a pool table?
Table Sizes vary: 3.5 foot x 7 foot for a bar size table 4 foot x 8 foot for home 4.25 foot x 8.5 foot for commercial 4.5 foot x...
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Is Steve Davis the snooker player gay?
No
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Who is the best female billiards player in the world?
Allison Fisher is currently ranked the best female player in the world. She is a former snooker player from England.
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What historical events happened on March 3?
Courtesy of Historyorb.com 03/03/0078 - Origin of Saka Era (India) 03/03/0468 - St Simplicius elected to succeed Catholic Pope...
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How do you play the game of 8 ball?
The billiards game of 8 ball has one player, or team, vs another with one on solid colored and the other on striped. The player...
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What substance is put on the end of a cue when playing billiards?
Billiard chalk. It comes in many colors.
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What sort of Cloth is used to cover billiard tables?
Worsted wool. The most widely used cloth in professional pool is a brand called Simonis. It comes in 2 "speeds", 760 and 860. The...
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What is the longest standing athletics world record?
4x1500 m West Germany August 17 1977
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The origin of the olympics?
The original games began in 776 BC as part of a religious festival. The ancient Greeks often engaged in athletic contests in...
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How do you take apart a pool table?
One inch thick should not be too heavy for two people, please be careful with the weight. You will need: Needle nose pliers for...
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Is there a difference in billiard chalk due to its color?
color doesn't matter. it's just colored to match different felt colors. brands make the difference
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What is a masse billiards shot?
It's a shot in pool where you hit the ball, much like cutting a carrot, making the ball spin around (masse) the obstructing ball....
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Why do they call billiard tables 'pool tables'?
Because of the etymology of the word. pool (2) "game similar to billiards," 1848, originally (1693) a card game played for...
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Never did get a reply to your question yesterday Nope. Question was What is the standard width of the opening of a corner pocket on an 8' pool table?
According to the Billiard Congress of America (BCA), the mouth (back) of the corner pocket is 4 7/8 inches to 5 1/8 inches and...
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Who is current U.S masters golf champion?
Tiger Woods
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What size ball should you get if you are a novice?
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How can you clean your billiard balls?
i would think alcohol would do the trick. just make sure they're dry before putting them back on the table
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Location of super bowl 45?
Super Bowl 45 will be held in Arlington, Texas (Cowboy's new stadium).
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What is the pocket width on a regulation size pool table?
The pocket openings for pool tables are measured between opposing cushion noses where the direction changes into the pocket (from...
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How tall is a pool table?
The playing surface of a pool table is approximately 30 - 31 inches above the floor. The official rules of pool from the World...
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Cheat in zapak pool?
how to use cheats in zapal pool
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If you sink the white ball during hitting a black ball in pool do you loose?
Scratch on the 8 ball playing 8 ball is a loss!! In the game of 8 ball, one of the most common pool games, having the cue ball (...
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How to disassemble a pool table?
I have an older cauviler pool table that i need disassembled. What steps do i need to make in order for that to happen without...
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What is the code for extreme blast billiards level top secret?
fjmamj
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How does math relate to basketball?
math relates to just about every sport. in basketball they use geometry to find the angles of the shot . also on a pass downcourt...
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Is Alex Higgins the snooker player dead?
No, he is still living. He is 60 years old.
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Are there or have there ever been any one armed pool players?
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What is the most popular snooker player?
Undisputidly Stephen Hendry
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Who are the best billiards players?
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How do you join and participate in the womens' professional billiards association?
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Where can you find images of billiards?
google.com/images
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