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What Does Chalk Do in Pool? Unlock Precision and Consistency

What Does Chalk Do in Pool? Unlock Precision and Consistency

Posted by Home Billiards on 17th Mar 2022

In every pool hall, bar, or home with a pool table there are balls, cue sticks, and of course, chalk. Everyone knows you’re supposed to use chalk when playing pool, but not everyone knows why you put chalk on a pool cue. So, to shed some light on this mystery, here are the reasons that you should use chalk during your games and the right way to use it to avoid those pesky miscues. What does chalk do in pool? Chalk in pool increases cue tip friction on the cue ball. It prevents slipping, kn … read more