5 Must-Have Billiards Accessories for Your Rec Room

Billiards are a timeless game that’s fun for any age. Here, we’ve put together a list of things we believe are essentials for the ultimate billiards experience.  

Here are our top 5 must-have billiards accessories.  

#5 A Good Ball Polish 

One of the worst things that can happen during a competitive game is a skid. Over time, little bits of chalk get transferred from the cue ball onto the balls. This chalk coating can cause the cue ball to stick to the target ball for a split second longer than it should during play, which will interfere with accuracy. The only way to prevent this is to keep the balls clean and free of chalk dust. Because this is integral to hosting a fair game, ball polish is considered one of those must-have billiard accessories.  

#4 A Quality Felt Cleaner 

Many amateur players will draw the ball into the table, which means they shoot it from an upward angle instead of straight on. The excessive centripetal force that results from shooting this way will cause the ball to press down onto the felt and leave a burn mark. After enough years of this kind of wear, all pool table felt will need replacing. A good felt cleaning product will work to dissolve the chalk residue left behind from burn marks, which will prolong the life of your table’s felt by maintaining the felt after every game. 

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#3 A Cue Tip Shaping and Texturing Multitool 

Over time, pool cues can become misshapen, worn down or lose their ability to hold chalk. There are many 3-in-1 devices out there that act as shaping, buffering and texturing tools. This is a neat billiard accessory that will get used constantly, especially during those late-night tournaments. 

#2 A Cue Tip Repair Kit 

Sometimes even the most experienced players can find their cue’s tip busted off after a crazy shot. Often, it is because the adhesive that holds the leather cue onto the shaft’s ferrule has failed. Many retailers of billiard accessories will offer pool cue tip repair kits so that you can give it a quick fix by yourself before consulting an expert to have the tip replaced professionally.  

H#1 An All-in-One Rack That Stores Everything 

Not all pool tables will come with a wall-mounted rack. This is one of the absolute must-have billiard table accessories because it is practical and nice to look at. A good one will house cues on both sides, have a shelf for balls in the centre and then have another shelf for chalk and the triangle table rack. 

It is a good idea to speak with a pool table expert about the best brands for the billiards products recommended here. At Oakville Home Leisure, we can get you set up with everything you need for the proper billiards game, including racks, lights and new cues. Get in touch today!