Billiard Accessories

Some must-have billiard accessories include a quality pool cue, chalk cube, bridge stick, ball rack, cue case, table brush, and a set of billiard balls. Other useful items are tip tools, cue repair kits, scorekeepers, and table movers.

Look for balls made from phenolic resin or polyester with a glossy finish. More expensive balls like those used in tournaments utilize aramid fiber or Belgian Crystallite for superior roll and durability. Cheap balls can be unbalanced and unpredictable.

A table brush is an accessory with thick fabric bristles used to clean and groom the billiard table's cloth surface. It brushes away chalk dust, debris and residue between games, maintaining ideal playing conditions.

A bridge stick is a plastic or wooden extension used to legally "bridge" over balls when no hand bridging position is possible. This allows cueing over obstacles to pocket shots that would otherwise be unreachable.

Properly racking billiard balls involves placing them in a tight, triangular formation with the apex ball positioned at the foot spot on the table. Using a high-quality rack tool ensures a consistent and accurate rack.