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Brunswick pool tables have been a status symbol for over a century but are they worth the higher price? Brunswick pool tables range from around $2,000 to as high as $24,000 per table!

As you can see thats quite a range! Brunswick breaks down their tables into three categories: Home Tables, Competition Tables and Contender Tables. As the names describe, the Home Tables are mostly for home use, the Competition Tables are more for the professional and the Contender Tables are more for your starter pool table.

The Contender series is where you will find pool tables at a lower price. The tables can be purchased from less than $2,000 to around the max for this series at $3,500.

The Home and Competition series is where you will find the majority of Brunswick pool tables as well as the higher prices. The average price in these series runs around $6,000.

Are you getting ripped off if you buy a Brunswick pool table?

Although the prices above are expensive, you get your money’s worth! We have all heard the expression, “you get what you pay for”. There is no shortage of meaning of the statement to the price of a Brunswick pool table. When you buy a Brunswick you are paying for quality.

Brunswick tables have been known since 1845 when the J.M. Brunswick Company produced its first billiard table. Over the last 163 years the world has change a lot but the workmanship and quality of a Brunswick has remained the same.

This quality is backed by a Brunswick Lifetime Warranty and the best dealer network in the business.

On any Brunswick table their are 12 hidden differences. These difference range from the high performance Nut Plates and Washers to the Hard Wood that is kiln dried, stained and sealed to keep moisture out. All 12 differences provide enhanced play and performance that cannot be found in many other billiard manufacturers.

Although, you pay more for a Brunswick pool table you also get a lot! With the 163 years of traditional quality, the Lifetime Warranty and 12 hidden difference many would say that Brunswick could charge more for their tables.

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If you have recently purchased a pool table, then congratulations! You have entered the world of billiards. You will have fun and entertainment for the whole family for years to come. However, if you want that pool table to look like it did the day you bought it there are a few tips to taking care of pool tables that you should know.

Just follow these 7 tips for your new pool table so that your table will last forever.

1. Typically your pool table will come with a brush. If not you will buy an accessory package that will contain one. During the lifetime of the table but especially within the first 3 months you want to brush the pool table felt as much as possible. You must stroke the brush in one direction from one end to the other. Do NOT brush in a circular motion.If you would prefer a vacuuming the cloth you can just remember to also go in one direction.

In brushing or vacuuming this will help prevent dirt and foreign objects from staying and causing scratches on your cloth.

2. Many times you will receive a thin plastic cover with the order of your pool table. It is highly recommended that if you didn’t get one to go out and buy one. It is also recommended that if the cover you have is clear to purchase one where light can’t get through.

Anytime that you are not playing pool you should cover your table. This prevents dust, moisture and light from penetrating it which may cause wrinkles or loosen the cloth.

3. I have seen many people chalk their cue stick right above the table. This is a big no-no! Do NOT chalk your cue near the table. Every time you chalk some of the chalk falls off the end of the cue and when it gets on the cloth of your table can cause damage. Many times it will leave little spots of deposit that cannot be simply brushed away.

4. Your table has beautiful wood sides and you want to keep them that way. To do this the sides need to be dusted regularly. You should use an agent for dusting which doesn’t leave or form any residues. Also after every time you play you should wipe down the top of the rail with a clean cloth. The rail will be touched throughout the game leaving fingerprints. Fingerprints contain oil which can damage the surface over time.

5. When your new pool table is all set up check the pockets for loose staples. Any loose staples or screws can scratch or chip your billiard balls.

6. Although you might think its no big deal to place something heavy on your table or for you to sit on your table it can be. Even though the table weights 4 times more than you and is made from 1″ slate any unwanted weight may cause damage by breaking of the seals.

7. Another cause of breaking the seals is by moving the pool table after it has been installed into position. Doing so can cause seals to break between the slate which can cause a dip or lip in the cloth.

The texture and quality of the surface of a pool table constitutes to a satisfying game. You spent thousands of dollar on this beautiful furniture and game. Protect your investment!

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I was just wondering, why exactly do people use the chalk on the pool stick when playing? What is its actual purpose?

So that the cue tip does not glance off the ball. When you hit the cue ball, you want to impart a certain spin, to position it for your next shot, to slow it down quickly so it doesn't keep rolling and drop into a pocket. To put spin on the ball (also known as putting a little "English" on it), you need the cue tip to strike the cue ball off center. The chalk helps impart friction, meaning the cue tip doesn't just slide off the cue ball and mess up your shot.

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Is it glued on or screwed on or what?

And whatever it is, how do you put a new one on?

There are 2 types , some are glued some are screwed on. They are not hard to replace, just spin it off, if your not comfortable take it to you local cue shop, they can do it for less than 10 bucks.

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I bought a Viking cue (VM18) about 7 years ago. I special ordered a double threaded stainless steel joint. Now it is giving me a little bit of resistence when I screw it together.

Is there anything I can do to give me a smoother connection without ruining the joint? Graphite? Oil? Thanks a bunch.

Sounds as though the threads are worn nothing you can do

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You could whack a load of super glue in the joint and screw it together one last time and use as a one piece cue

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I have already use many brand of Billiard cue stick like Pottak, Cuetec, Scorpion, Stella, Fury, Lucasi and Predator. I found out that all of the billiard stick has bend in the shaft. I just wondering how does this bend shaft affect your game? from what part of the cue stick? what degree of curvature?

I want some answer from experience players. Please explain your answers too..thanks

Although most of the brands you listed (with the exception of Predator) would be considered low end, or mid-range cues at best (never heard of Pottack of Stella, so I'm not commenting on them), all wood shafted cues have the potential to warp. Every single cue manufacturer and custom cuemaker in the world has had some of the cues they made warp at one time or another, so just because a cue warps a little does not mean it is not a good cue.

A very slight warp in the shaft will have little to no physical effect on the playability of the cue. Since most of your stroking is done in the last 10 inches or so of the shaft, a gradual bend in the shaft will not change the contact point between the cue ball and tip of your cue. If the cue is really out of whack (like you'll find in a lot of bar cues) the cue will no longer contact the ball where you intend it to, and obviously that will have a negative effect on play.

Don't forget that most of this game is mental though. If you think your cue is crooked to the point it's screwing up your game, it will.

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I shoot with a wynn pool stick now was shooting with a viking cue.

Whatever tip works for you. Whatever tip you are most comfortable with. Whatever tip gives you the best action and control. Having someone else choose what tip you are going to use is not how you want to decide. I do know that I personally know that I will get better action with a harder tip. I also know that if I use a softer tip I will have less miscues.

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http://www.Pool-For-Beginners.com This video demonstrates the importance of keeping a level cue stick when playing pool and billiards.

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Here is a basic technique in pool cue stick grip, stance and stroke. Reinforceable basics for beginners and advanced players. Fogive me for the audio in this, I do not have the best video equipment in the world. You will need to turn up the volume.