3 Types of Pool Table Accessories for Any Billiards Room

Some people like to play video games in their spare time. Others like to watch sports.

But for those who like to keep their brains engaged, and their hand-eye coordination strong, playing pool is the ideal pastime. Just ask Ed Gill, the 96-year-old pool player who still plays five nights a week, beating almost everyone he plays against.

Pool tables are a great way to enjoy friendly competition and connect with friends. That’s why so many people invest in a pool table for their homes.

Along with a pool table, there are some crucial pool table accessories you’re going to need in order to create the ideal game room.

Which pool table accessory should be first on your list? Keep reading below for three important options.

1. Pool Cue Rack

Having a pool table in the house means having at least a handful of pool cues. You’ll need cues of various lengths and thicknesses for different types of players.

But leaning them in the corner or storing them in the closest is frowned upon. Instead, install a simple pool cue rack on your wall. You can find small ones that hold just a few or larger ones to store an entire collection of cues.

Larger racks also offer space to hold your triangle rack when not in use, as well as pool balls, chalk, and other accessories all in one place.

Cue racks keep your cues safe. This is especially important if you have a carbon fiber pool cue, which offers superior performance, but isn’t indestructible.

If you invest money in good cues, you need a good place to store them. Speaking of cues, pick up a break cue as well, which are thicker poles used to take the first shot of the game.

2. Table Lights

Whether you set up your pool table in the garage, the basement, or another location, the room probably doesn’t have the right lighting setup.

You’ll want lights installed directly over the table so that players can clearly see all the balls, from any angle. You don’t want shadows on the table, and you don’t want glares from lights that are too bright.

A row of two to three light fixtures, spanning the length of the table is ideal for even lighting.

3. Pool Table Accessory Kit

When in doubt, buy a pool table with accessories, or buy a kit with bundled accessories. This will likely come with a triangle rack to set up each game.

It will probably come with a pool table brush. These are the most important way to clean a table that might collect dust, hair, crumbs, and so forth. You’ll likely get a pack of chalk as well, which adds friction to your cues and helps you get better shots.

Stocking Up on Pool Table Accessories

It costs a bit of money to bring a pool table home. If you’re going to make that investment, be sure to stock up on all the necessary pool table accessories to ensure you have the ideal playing setup.

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