Friday, January 27, 2012

Give A&C Billiards & Barstools a Push

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Please vote for our 15 second video on Staples Small Business Facebook page by clicking on the link above. A&C Billiards and Barstools is currently in FIRST PLACE, but we need your help to stay there.  If our business wins, Staples will run our video in a TV ad. You can vote every day, once a day. So vote for A&C Billiards & Barstools, where we take fun and games seriously.

Monday, November 14, 2011

Holiday Gifts for the Pool Player

What could be better for the pool and billiard enthusiast for the holidays than the gift of instruction.  A&C Billiards & Barstools has instructions materials for every level of play from beginner to advanced including the following:
  • Byrne's Standard Video of Pool and Billiards, Vol. I on DVD: a step by step guide from basic to advanced techniques. Instruction in essential fundamentals to subtle winning techniques.
  • Byrne's Standard Video of Pool and Billiards, Vol. II on DVD: expert techniques for the advanced player.  Master teacher Robert Byrne covers the sophisticated skills that experts use including follow, draw, stop and stun with sidespin; the tangent line; zone, line and angle position; rail, carom, jump, masse and curve shots.
  • Play Your Best Eight Ball, by Phil Capelle: book of instruction on a range of topics including mastering the cue ball, playing smart safeties, managing risk, learning to read the table, how to talk like a pool player and much more.
  • Minnesota Fats, Never Behind the Eight Ball, by Fred Walther: a collection of stories told by the great Minnesota Fats.
A&C Billiards & Barstools also has a great selection of stocking stuffers for the pool player in your life. Come in today and get your Christmas shopping done early.

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Have Fun, Meet People, Play Pool

A&C Billiards and Barstools offers a 10% discount on accessories to members of the APA (American Poolplayers Association).  The APA is the world's largest amateur pool league, with league activity in the United States, Canada and Japan. From beginners to advanced amateur players, everyone competes equally in the APA thanks to The Equalizer handicap scoring system. Come in and talk to our store manager for more information.

Monday, September 19, 2011

Red Hot Sale On Electric Fireplaces

Red hot sale on electric fireplaces! The best time to get a great price on a fireplace is before the winter cold sets in. Traditional style electric fireplace in pecan finish with antique brass accent knobs and remote control is on sale for $850, regularly priced at $1499. Call or come in, we have nine models on sale. We also carry the full Dimplex line of electric fireplaces. What a cool deal!

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Dust Buster for Pool Table Cloth

Dust, chalk and lint can damage the cloth surface of your pool table. To maintain a clean, smooth playing surface and extend the wear, brush the fabric regularly. Always brush in one direction only. If you wish to use a vacuum, do not use a shop vac type. Use a soft bristled tapered brush under the rails. Cover the table to prevent dust and particles from settling on the cloth.

Cloth maintenance also depends on correct cue tip maintenance. When the tip is not shaped or scuffed properly, miscue can occur, which will cause burns (which look like faded color areas) on your cloth. Please see previous post on cue tip maintenance.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Shaping and Scuffing Cue Tips

The most important part of any cue is the tip.  Your major concern should be how well it maintains it's shape and holds chalk.  The tip should never be smooth and hard.
  • The tip should be shaped within a nickel radius.  A gauge is available with most tools.
  • Use a tip shaping, scuffing tool to maintain the nickel radius.
  • Rotate the cue while pivoting the cue back and forth.  Be careful not to over sand and wear the tip down too quickly.  Remember, you are not sanding down the tip, simply shaping it.
  • Use a Cuetec Bowtie, Cue Cube or Ultimate Tip Tool on the leather tip to roughen or create deep perforations for maximum chalk retention and better ball control.
  • Apply a small amount of cue wax to the outside of the tip and burnish.  This helps prevent the tip of mushrooming and will sharpen your sights in relation to the cue tip and the ball.

Monday, August 22, 2011

Mastering The Jump Shot

If winning matches is your goal, jump into the mind of pool professional Robin Dodson as she teaches the secrets of mastering the jump shot in her new, highly anticipated DVD "Mastering the Jump Shot."  Robin's step-by-step instruction incorporates over twenty years of teaching and experience in world class competition into this user-friendly and easy to navigate DVD.  She will show you:
  • How to play the percentages
  • How to aim
  • How to improve your stroke and follow through
  • How to develop your accuracy
  • The drills that made Robin a master of the jump shot
Robin shares memories from her long and storied career along with photos and music.  Whether you are a novice or a seasoned player, your game will definitely improve with the knowledge Robin offers on the jump shot.