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TAOM Chalk: The Finnish Formula Changing Billiards

Posted by Billiard City on August 11, 2026

A comprehensive guide to TAOM chalk covering the full Finnish-made lineup, proper application technique, cost-per-shot value analysis, pro endorsements, and the best chalk holder pairings for pool, snooker, and carom players.

McDermott Lucky Cues: Your First Real Pool Cue

Posted by Billiard City on August 6, 2026

The McDermott Lucky series offers American-engineered pool cues from $135 to $245, making quality accessible for first-time buyers, league players, and gift shoppers. This guide covers construction, weight selection, grip options, popular models, and the upgrade path within the McDermott family.

Master Velvet Glide Cone Talc: The Complete Guide

Posted by Billiard City on July 29, 2026

A complete guide to the Master Velvet Glide Cone Talc by Tweeten Fibre Company, covering product specs, how it compares to loose powder and billiard gloves, wall-mount installation for pool halls, and purchasing options at Billiard City.

Soft vs. Medium vs. Hard Pool Cue Tips: Which Should You Choose?

Posted by Billiard City on July 28, 2026

A complete guide to pool cue tip hardness covering soft, medium, and hard tips. Learn how durometer ratings, maintenance demands, and playing discipline should guide your choice, and why the common belief that softer tips create more spin is not supported by physics.

Pool, Snooker & Carom Chalk: Every Type Explained

Posted by Billiard City on July 28, 2026

A practical guide to 19 billiard chalk brands across pool, snooker, and carom — from budget classics like Master and Triangle to premium options like Taom V10, Kamui Roku, and Predator Pure — with clear advice on matching chalk to your cue tip and playing style.

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Great Cue. I already have about 40 hours of use with it and I see the change in my game. I know a cue won't necessarily change your game entirely unless you know how to adjust to it. I can tell, especially when I use it versus others that I allow to use it.

Including the case with the cue is awesome. I can't think of anyone else that was selling it that way. Thank you Billiard.City.

Plus, the cue is sharp looking and I get a lot of compliments on it

Hi Eric, we're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the McDermott Star S17! It's great to know it’s making a positive impact on your game and that you love the case and the look of the cue. Thanks for sharing your experience and for choosing Billiard City!

Fast shipping, excellent quality product

Thank you very much for your review, Greg! We truly appreciate your order and are very happy to hear that you were pleased with the fast shipping and the quality of the Longoni cue case. We hope to see you again in the future.

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Product was in stock when all other companies wouldn’t have it for months from the supplier!

And even that was questionable!

Thank you very much for your review, Alecia! We truly appreciate your order and are very glad we were able to provide the shaft when it was difficult to find elsewhere. Thank you again for choosing Billiard City, and we hope to see you again in the future.

Slight wobble at the joint, but for a $22 shaft? Likely best you can expect. My birthday is coming up and i might surprise my wife by getting s new cue from her. She loves surprises.

Thank you very much for your review, Bill. We truly appreciate your order and your honest feedback.

We are sorry to hear that you noticed a slight wobble at the joint. That is not the experience we want our customers to have, and we would be happy to review this with you and help with a replacement or return if needed.

Thank you again for your feedback and for giving us the opportunity to make things right. We also hope you have a wonderful birthday.

This was exactly what I was missing from my bag. I was able to clean up the tips on my cues with ease and I noticed a big difference in my play.

Thank you very much for your review, James! We truly appreciate your order and are very happy to hear that the cue tip tool was exactly what you were looking for. We are glad it helped with maintaining your cue tips and that you noticed a difference in your play. We hope to see you again in the future.

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