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Top 10 Gifts and Stocking Stuffers for Pool Players

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Do you have a pool player in your life but can never figure out what pool gear to get them for birthdays and holidays? Well you’re in luck! We’ve compiled a list of the top 10 gifts for any pool player. Whether they’re a casual player or play in a local APA or BCA league, these are tried and true pool accessories that any pool player can use.

 

 

1. Aramith Super Pro Cup Pool Cue Ball

This cue ball is always with me whenever I head to the pool hall or bar for a league match. The dots allow you to really see the effects of english as the cue ball travels around the table, which makes it an excellent learning tool. It also prevents you from having to play with an oversized or unusually weighted table ball. Regulation size and weight the Super Pro Aramith cueball has 6 red spots, which allow you to better see the spin being imparted on the cue ball. Cue ball spin and action is vital to moving the cueball around the table - and the key to becoming a better pool player.

2. Ballsak Cue Ball Case

The quality of cue ball you use during a game of pool can mean the difference between winning and losing. With the Ballsak cue ball case, you can bring your favorite cue ball with you to the match without taking up valuable space in your cue case. No more shooting a game with chipped, worn out, improperly weighted, or oversized cue balls ever again. With the Ballsak you can be sure that every game of pool you play will be your best.

3. Quikdraw Chalk Holder

I've been using one of these for years. It holds chalk securely in a non-magnetic caddy that you clip to your belt or pants pocket. With a push of a button your chalk releases into your hand, ready to be used. There's something about being able to keep your eyes on the table throughout your pre-shot routine that really helps maintain your concentration on the game. Say goodbye to hunting around the table for chalk!

4. Q-Claw Cue Holder

There's no worse sound than that of your beloved pool cue clanging to the floor of a pool hall. With the Q Claw, you won't have to worry about that ever happening again. The Q Claw is a portable cue holder that is self-weighted and sets up by simply placing it on the top edge of a table. Just lean your cue on one of the grooves and it will hold it in place without sliding over. It is compact size to fit into the pocket of most cue cases and holds 2 cues.

5. Play Your Best 8-ball

Most pool books I've read focus on teaching mechanics, angles, and technique. What makes this book so great is how it teaches you how to give yourself the best odds to win a game of 8-ball against anyone. You'll learn how to play Eight Ball position, plan your runouts, and avoid the most common mistakes when playing offense. Learn how to break clusters, play safeties, choose the right group, maximize ball in hand, solve problems, practice like a pro, and much more.

6. Extreme 5-in-1 Tip Tool

It's important to keep your pool cue tip in tip-top shape to ensure shot accuracy. This tool packs five of your most common pool cue tip tools into a solid aluminum body small enough to fit into your pants or cue case pocket. Available in 5 colors. Replacement abrasive pads are also available.

7. Cue Doctor Cue Shaft Cleaner

No one likes a dirty shaft. I use this stuff at least once a month to reset my cue to pristine condition. The Cue Doctor Cue Shaft Cleaner and Conditioner not only cleans but conditions the wood in one easy application. It gently lifts out dirt and chalk residue while nourishing the wood and leaving it with a soft sheen. This laboratory tested formula has no alcohol, acetone, or other harsh chemicals that can dry out the wood and damage a shaft.

8. Cue Doctor Cue Cloth

The Cue Doctor Cue Cloth is a new and improved cloth that works like magic providing cues with a lustrous, lasting protection. It leaves the cue with a silky smooth surface, feeling great on your bridge hand as you stroke the shaft. It is made out of 100 percent cotton, soft, double-napped and contains pure silicone that won't dry out, stain, or smell. Use for all wood, plastic and metal cues. Measures 15" x 14".

9. Cue Doctor Dent Buffer

The Cue Doctor Dent Buffer is an amazing tool for taking out those annoying nicks and dents on a shaft that can affect total concentration. It is a simple, convenient, and effective tool that does not harm the wood. Made out of hardened borosilicate glass and is simply used by rubbing the glass rod over a dent in the shaft lightly and vigorously until the surface becomes smooth. Also used to smooth out scratches on a shaft and shines worn Irish linen wraps. See why people in the billiard industry have given this tool high ratings and great reviews calling it a must have for every player. Instructions are included.

10. Chalk Box Bullet Pocket Chalker with Scuffer

Keep your chalk handy and shape your tip at the same time with this 2 in 1 tool. Not only is it useful but you'll look good holding the Bullet Pocket Chalker and Scuffer.
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