For decades, Ernie Gutierrez has been at the vanguard of the high-priced market of bespoke pool cues. Rivals have emulated his ornate, ivory-laden designs. Customers from around the world have flocked ...

If you’ve ever considered becoming a pool shark in the vein of Minnesota Fats—or perhaps Tom Cruise in The Color of Money—you might have first considered how a nonsentient object like a pool table can ...

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Business priorities: "I first wanted my cues to be good. I wanted a solid hit with very little deflection. That's what my cues are known for. "Then, I worked on the design. "The cue sells itself ...

Billiards has been played in homes and bars for centuries. This beloved game brings together families and friends and gives everyone—including kids—a chance to enjoy camaraderie and fun. If you’re in ...

You'll find a pool table in many a bar and basement, but are you brave enough to pick up the cue stick? Knowing how to hold your own in a game of pool is great for social situations with friends who ...

Cape Coral resident Dave Sucher is a custom pool cue maker producing unique and elaborate pieces that are as beautiful as they are functional. He works out of his garage workshop using different tools ...