What is the difference? If you think billiards and pool are the same things then you are mistaken.There are 3 major subdivisions of the game, Carom Billiards which is played on a table that has no pockets. Additional games you can play on a Carom table are balkline and straight rail, cushion caroms, three-cushion billiards, artistic billiards, and four-ball.

Depending on where one is located geographically speaking, the word “Pool” can be a little confusing. If you are from The U.S, Canada or parts of Southeast Asia such as the Philippines then a game of “Pool” means a game played with one cue ball and 15 object balls. Games include 8 Ball, 9 Ball, straight pool or one pocket with.

Finally, Snooker and English Billiards is a game played a large specially designed 12 x6 ft snooker table.

Luckily Golden West can produce your desired table. Give us a call today!

Today we are going to count down the best top 5 billiard tattoos. Scoring is based on creativity, design, and execution.

1) Check out the first tattoo on our list by Logan Aguilar is an award winning tattoo artist based out of Last Rites Tattoo in New York City. The detail in this tattoo is spectacular the use of light and shadows really makes it pop.

2) This tattoo can be interpreted in different ways. It looks like the design provides a look into the dark side of billiards. For example, when you have a good shot or you’re setting the game up in your favor this little monster appears.

3) The third tattoo on our list was cleverly designed to depicts two interests in this mans life. See if you can guess what they are.

4) A flying 8 ball which is supposed to symbolizes a love of freedom, independence, and billiards according to the source.

5) The fifth spot on the list was given to what we call the explosive 8 ball. Why? because one is ready for the win.

Which is your favorite?

Being able to accomplish your own projects is always more rewarding than buying store bought products. It not only helps you appreciate the objects being created it also provides you with a feeling of accomplishment and rewards you with the knowledge to produce something again and again.

Golden West Billiards has a large inventory of billiard products stocked in their showroom including the replacement parts you need for your cue projects. Keep in mind that GWB also provides all sorts of replacement part services if that’s what you want to do instead. Give us a call and learn more!

Tip Replacement Video

Snooker Plastic Pool Cue Tip Clamp for Tip / Glue on Fastener / Repair Tool

Do you enjoy playing on game tables? Do you admire a fine piece of furniture when you see it? Have you ever owned a pool table, billiard table, poker table or shuffleboard

If you answered YES to any of these questions then you will be happy to hear that Golden West Billiards is a locally owned pool table manufacturer. Who enjoy’s building tables for the enjoyment of the community and abroad.

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