Do you need your pool cue tip replaced? If so, you can go to a local cue repair shop or you can try installing it on your own. If you'd like to try to DIY it, then this video would be a good guide.  I'm not sure who posted this video, but it is very similar to how I used to install my tips when I was in college.  This is a good way to do it if you don't have access to a professional or don't want to spend the money. I would recommend that you use a professional if you can. If you do try this, be careful!  It is easy to carve some material off of your ferrule when trimming the edge of the new tip. The most difficult part of the install, IMHO, is prepping the end of the ferrule after removing the old tip.  It is crucial that you sand the end of the ferrule square and flat, while removing all of the old tip and glue. In this video, it looks like he is using some type of two-part epoxy/glue.  I always used Super Glue in the past.  I think a lot of people still use that, ...

In the video below, professional player and pool playing legend, Johnny Archer, reveals what he keeps inside his pool case. Johnny Archer, aka "The Scorpion", is one of the most successful professional players of the last couple of decades. He is about the same age as me, so I have enjoyed watching him play many matches over the years. He has won just about every major title and has amassed a long list of victories over the last 20+ years of competitive pool. He is a great player and an invaluable asset to the sport of pool IMO, so when he reveals what's in his cue case, I want to sit-up and pay attention. So just what does he carry.... Obviously, Johnny has some Scorpion Cues in his case, after-all, he helped design them.  You should watch the video to get some more insight into Johnny's opinion about these cues. He carries 3 cues in his bag along with several extra shafts. Let's break-down his cue selection. I'll give you some more details about these cues, just in case you are interested in finding one. First is his main playing cue. He is playing with the JA-03 ...

If you own a jump cue and have used one for some time, you probably have developed some basic jumping skills.  This video does a good job of explaining some basic techniques for jump shots.  If you've never seen a jump cue in action, you might be surprised at how little clearance you need to jump a ball.  With the right equipment, like the Predator Air jump cue shown here, you can jump the cue ball over a ball that is only 1" away.  All other things being equal, you could be at a great disadvantage if you don't have one of these cues and the skills to use it, when your opponent does.   There are several good jump cues on the market.  They share some basic design features...they have minimal mass (they're light) and the tips are very hard, many times made from a hard phenolic type material.  I would advise anyone playing competitively to invest in a good jump cue and practice using it. CAUTION:  Warning, the use of a weapon like this can spoil you.  Don't let it be a crutch that keeps you from mastering other skills such as kicking, diamond systems, etc.  Also, with tools like ...