McDermott Cue has been manufacturing performance pool cues from their headquarters in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin since 1975. Building on a reputation of using only the finest materials and exceptional workmanship, McDermott cues have become one of the most recognized and...

Pool and Billiard table cloth (often called felt) has been around since the 15th century. Even then it was a woven wool material. The green color of cloth was chosen at the time to mimic the outdoor lawn games in...

Viking Cue is one of the oldest and most respected manufacturers of pool cues in America. Founded by Gordon Hart in the early 1960s, Viking Cue Manufacturing, Inc. began modestly with the fabrication of two-piece pool cues in the basement...

Hardcore performance. Traditional feel. The G-Core is the perfect blend of technology and classic feel. It has the benefits of carbon fiber core technology with the familiar feel of a traditional maple shaft. It comes standard on all McDermott G-Series cues...

The first thing to consider when thinking about creating a pool room is the space. You need enough space to allow for players to shoot from all sides of the pool table. Here we help you consider what size room...

The correct way to hang a pool table light is a matter of opinion. There are unknowns to take in to account so we'll give you the basics. The main goal is to adequately light the entire surface of your...

Preparing Old Rails 1. After removing the rails from the table, remove the staples from the ends of the rails at the rear edge of the pocket facing. 2. Cut the old cushion cloth along the full length of featherstrip...

Corner Pockets: Note - if you are replacing cloth on an existing table, go to Replace Cushion Cloth. 1. Place new cloth over rail with "face" side down. The cloth should have an equal over-hang at each end of the rail...

When covering tables, first clean the table thoroughly, then check the slate for level, and shim where required. Make sure the screws are fully tightened. Then, grout the joints with a flexible filler such as beeswax. Do not use paraffin...