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A classic game of precision and skill, pool is a table game enjoyed by many across the world. Put simply, players attempt to roll billiard balls into six pockets across a pool table using a pool cue. The first player or team to get all of their balls into the pockets wins. While the billiard ball is a pretty iconic symbol of the game, there is very little you can change to improve your game. However, the pool cue is fully customizable and available in a variety of lengths, weights, materials, and colors with many different construction styles and accessories.

The cue is a pool accessory that has been a part of this great table game from its earliest roots. It evolved from the game of croquet in Northern Europe and soon become known as ”billiards.” Today the term ”billiards” refers to several games played on a table using billiard balls and billiard cues. The term is often synonymous with ”pool” and can be used in its place.

Buying the right pool cue can help you change your level of play and comfort. Knowing the breakdown of a pool cue may help you make the right choice when you’re in the market for a new cue:

Construction: The one-piece pool cue is the standard construction seen at most pool halls or recreational centers (try the Gamecraft 48” Solid Wood Pool Cue). It’s great for beginners and heavy use. More advanced models come with a two-piece construction like the Eliminator 58” Red Fiberglass Two-Piece Pool Cue. These billiard cues require you to screw a bottom portion and a top portion together. The two-piece cues can provide you with durability and added control and power. They can come with a stainless steel joint, which is extremely sturdy and durable, or an implex joint, which can allow for more spin on the ball.

• Most pool cues are made of some sort of hardwood or maple. Sticks covered in carbon fiber or fiberglass are also available.
• The shaft is the top portion of any cue. It’s located above the joint of any two-piece pool cue.
• The butt is the bottom portion of any cue. It’s where most of the weight is located.

Length: Standard pool cues have a length between 57 and 59 inches. The only way to know which length is the right one for you is through experience. Beginners may want to start out with a standard cue and go from there. If you don’t like the standard length, try adjusting the length in relation to your height. For example, if you’re on the tall side (over 6’) you may want to try a longer cue and if you’re on the short side, you’ll want to experiment with a shorter cue.

Tip: The tip is the piece that actually makes contact with the ball. You cover the tip in chalk to gain the proper amount of friction. Tips are made of leather, and they come in a variety of hardness and roundness levels. Rounder tips create more spin with impact while harder tips hold their shape longer. Billiard cue tips range between 11.75 and 14 mm.

Ferrule: The ferrule wraps around the bottom of the tip and cushions the tip during impact. They come in a variety of lengths and materials. Ferrules made of higher quality, more durable materials will ensure your tip stays in place and lasts longer.

Because most cues are made of wood, it is important to take good care of it. Keeping your billiard cue away from moisture or extreme temperature changes will make it last longer. Try a cue case with a waterproof construction to protect your cue during transport. They’re also helpful for storing your pool cue at home.

At Dazadi we know that variety is always important when shopping for a new pool cue. We have a ton of cues to choose from in a variety of styles, colors, and materials. We also have an extensive selection of billiards accessories to choose from. We have everything from pool tables to table covers, ball racks, chalk, or bridge cues in a variety of styles and budgets. Having just the right pool cue and billiard accessories are sure to help you on your path to success!

Since it’s widely-contested beginnings, Beer Pong or Beirut, has become a favorite pastime among college students, tailgaters and partygoers all across North America. Beer Pong began with the use of paddles and developed into a game of pitching skill. A drinking game inspired loosely by ping pong and played as early as the 1950’s, Beer Pong has evolved over the decades, prompting various sets of rules, racking formations and “shooting” techniques. House rules usually vary according to geographical region or institution but the basic concept is always the same:

• Players throw ping pong balls across a table toward 6-12 specially arranged or “racked” cups of beer. Cups are usually racked in a triangle formation on each side of the table.
• If a player “sinks” his ball in a cup, the defending team must consume all the beer in that cup. The cup is then removed from the playing field. Beer is often substituted for another type of alcohol or on some occasions, water.
• Each player on a team usually gets one turn per round to sink an opposing team’s cups. The first team to remove all of their cups loses.

Of course, accuracy and precision become more challenging as a player consumes more alcohol. The option of “redemption”, “sudden death rounds” and interference techniques such as “swatting” and “blowing” are dictated by the house (party host, fraternity, tournament etc.).

Arguably America’s favorite drinking game, Beer Pong is so popular and so widely played that there now exist Beer Pong Tournaments such as the World Series of Beer Pong. The World Series tournament is held in Las Vegas, Nevada and offers a grand prize of $50,000! Smaller local leagues hold tournaments with their own prizes and rankings. Official tournament size beer pong tables are now a must-have for tournaments, parties and bars! Dazadi.com is proud to offer a variety of beer pong tables with assorted features so you can enjoy this beloved pastime at your next party!

ProPong manufactures tables for true lovers of the sport. Their tables are strong and built to last. These tables feature a protective coating that is conveniently scratch and spill-resistant! The tough surface makes for easy clean up of liquid (and chunkier liquid) spills! ProPong offers cool design themes and features to fit different interests, personalities and decors. The Classic Beer Pong Table features a simple and clean white design for those who are looking for some serious good clean fun. The Big Bang Table includes an interesting galactic design that is sure to take your party to a whole new dimension. Create your own fun design with the Blank Table, or use it to capture quotes, silly drawings, or signatures from each of your parties. Of course there is a table for the ladies as well. The Pink Table features a pretty floral design that appeals to the feminine side in all of us.

ProPong tables are also collapsible for ultimate portability. Carry them from party to party or store them when not in use. These durable tables will stand up to your most intense games…and wildest parties! So spice up your hang outs, partake in a national pastime and pay tribute to the trusty, time-honored cultural emblem of unabashed good times- the red plastic cup.

How could the chilly, long-standing hostility between the US and the Soviet Union spark decades of entertainment, friendly competition and good times? Well, it was the Cold War tension between these two superpowers that actually spawned an arcade game which spread in popularity around the world. In an historic Olympic hockey game in 1980, when the US and the Soviets took to the ice, the seeds of what would be known as bubble hockey (or dome hockey, as it is also called) were sown. With the US being considered the underdog in this epic match,  the unexpected win over their Soviet rivals brought a swelling patriotism across America. As the flag flying fueled a renewed enthusiasm for hockey and the good old U S of A, a company known as ICE (Innovative Concepts in Entertainment) saw a window of opportunity.

By 1982 ICE had produced their original Super Chexx dome hockey table, the first table hockey game enclosed within a dome. A high tech upgrade to the traditional manual table hockey game, bubble hockey took table hockey to a whole new level. Bubble hockey provided electronic scoring, sound effects and auto puck return all within the confines of a dome enclosure. Riding the wave of fervor created by the celebrated 1980 Olympic win, the first Super Chexx models gave a nod to history and featured opposing teams in their respective US and Soviet uniforms. Read the rest of this entry »

Table tennis originated in England as an after dinner amusement for aristocrats in the 1880s. Like most sports in their infant stages, table tennis originally had no equipment made specifically for the sport, and instead used everyday equipment such as Champagne corks and cigar box lids. Players developed names for the sport such as “whiff whaff” and “ping pong,” based upon the sound of the ball hitting the paddle. English sporting goods manufacturers J. Jaques & Son Ltd registered the name “ping pong” in 1901, and as a result the name ping pong came to be used for the game when it was played with the Jaques equipment, while other manufacturers called their versions the more generic “table tennis.” A similar situation came to exist in the United States, where Jaques sold the rights to the Ping-Pong name to Parker Bros. Escalade Sports is the current owner of the rights to the name. Read the rest of this entry »

There are many different stories on the origination of foosball. The general thought is that table soccer was created simultaneously by inventors from France and Germany in the 1920’s and 30’s.

One such story takes place during the Spanish Civil War when the poet and editor Alejandro Finisterre found himself in a hospital bed. During his recuperation, Alejandro became saddened by the bed ridden children he saw around him who were unable to play their beloved pastime of football (soccer as it is known in the U.S.). With the help of his friend Francisco Javier Altuna, a Basque carpenter, they constructed their first foosball table. Read the rest of this entry »

Not surprisingly, the sport of Air Hockey was dreamt up by an avid fan of ice hockey. In 1972 Bob Lemieux helped design the very first air hockey table for Brunswick, a noted manufacturer of pool tables. The game’s immediate popularity led it be a staple of college game rooms and carnivals across the country. Read the rest of this entry »

So you’re ready to buy a game table, but which one should you choose?  If you appreciate having options, space efficiency and of course - fun - you may want to consider purchasing one of the many multi game tables available.  Here are the top five benefits to choosing a multi game table. Read the rest of this entry »

Ping pong may seem like a simple party game played in your best friend’s back yard, but the sport is also a serious one that gained Olympic status in 1988. Though these tips may not help you make it to the gold, it’s a first step toward to basics of this game of hand-eye coordination and expert skill.

Equipment
Ping pong, or table tennis, begins with a ping pong table. You’ll need the table, two paddles and at least one ball, though more than one ball is quite helpful. Read the rest of this entry »

Once you decide to invest in a game table you want to make sure you make the best choice to fit your home or rec room. There are so many different game tables to choose from, it may be hard to hone in on just one. There are some key factors to consider when choosing a game table which will help you narrow down the options so that you can pick the perfect one for your space. Read the rest of this entry »

There are many different stories on the origination of foosball. The general thought is that table soccer was created simultaneously by inventors from France and Germany in the 1920’s and 30’s. Read the rest of this entry »