Peel Stick Pool

Funny Don'ts and Do's With Pool Sticks

Pool sticks were made for just that…shooting pool. And that means using pool sticks to correctly hit billiard balls on a pool table, not for javelin-throwing in the swimming pool. I have to admit that as a kid, I occasionally used my pool stick for things other than the intended use. Even though using it as a limbo stick wasn't necessarily harmful to the stick, using it as a sword was. Take some tips from a long-time billiard player who has learned some important do's & don'ts the hard way, and learn some important tips along the way.

Even though you can make nice chalk designs on the ceiling, don't. The tip of a pool stick is made of leather and is attached to the shaft of the stick with a ferrule. These are tender spots on a cue stick and should not be used to come in contact with anything other than chalk or a billiard ball. If the rounded leather tip loses its shape or is transformed into the all too common "mushroom", your shots will be less consistent and it will severely affect your play.

I know of a pool stick that was left outside for a day or two after an exhausting duel. This is really bad. Your pool stick should be stored indoors, upright in a case. Exposure of the elements (sun & moisture) can be fatal. Both the shaft and butt of a billiard cue are made of wood and can warp. If that happens, it cannot be fixed and you may as well use it as firewood where it will serve you better.

If your cue stick is wrapped, don't peel the wrapping like you would a Budweiser label. Wraps are put there for a reason. They give you a firm, comfortable grip on your cue stick and prevent your hand from slipping when you strike a billiard ball.

Lastly, don't bounce your cue stick to the beat of the music (or off your competitor's forehead). The rubber piece on the end of the butt is called a bumper. The bumper is put there to protect the cue stick when it accidentally bumps a wall or the table, or when it rests on the ground. The bumper adds to the precise weight of the billiard cue and should not become loosened. Repetitive impacts to the bumper can also cause the butt to eventually crack.

Take my advice and value your pool stick. If you do, it will perform for you every time. Don't twirl it like a baton, use it to poke a bear, or use it to pick your nose. There are other instruments for those things. Your cue stick's health and maintenance are vital in playing your best game.

About the Author

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Peel and Stick 48-inch Above Ground Pool Cove (Pack of 24) $187.08 Placing pool cove around the bottom, inside circumference of the pool wall before installing the liner helps prevent excessive stretching and premature wearing of the liner. Peel and Stick pool cove has an adhesive backing for quick, easy installation. Peel and Stick 48-inch Above Ground Pool CoveModel: NL102-22Place pool cove around the bottom, inside circumference of the pool wall before installing the linerHelps prevent excessive stretching and premature wearingAdds years to the life of the linerAdhesive backing for quick, easy installationDesigned for 30-foot round poolsEach pool cove is 48 inches in lengthMaterials: FoamDimensions: 4 inches high x 4 inches wide x 48 inches deepPack of 26

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Peel and Stick 48-inch Above Ground Pool Cove (Pack of 26) $302.66 Placing pool cove around the bottom, inside circumference of the pool wall before installing the liner helps prevent excessive stretching and premature wearing of the liner. Peel and Stick pool cove has an adhesive backing for quick, easy installation. Peel and Stick 48-inch Above Ground Pool CoveModel: NL102-24Place pool cove around the bottom, inside circumference of the pool wall before installing the linerHelps prevent excessive stretching and premature wearingAdds years to the life of the linerAdhesive backing for quick, easy installationDesigned for 18-foot x 40-foot oval, and 33-foot round poolsEach pool cove is 48 inches in lengthMaterials: FoamDimensions: 4 inches high x 4 inches wide x 48 inches deepPack of 26

Swim Time Pool Cove 48-inch Peel and Stick Strips (Case of 19) $155.75 These Pool Cove, Peel and Stick padding strips go on the bottom, inside circumference of your pool wall before installing a new liner helping to prevent premature wear. This Peel and Stick padded barrier comes in a pack of 19, 48-inch strips.Helps prevent excessive stretching and premature wearing of new swimming pool linerConvenient adhesive backing for quick and easy installation Clip and Stick pool cove is notched out so that it securely snaps into your pool's wall trackIncludes 19, 48-inch length Peel and Stick stripsMaterials: FoamDimensions: 13 inches high x 51 inches long x 16 inches wideModel: NL102-18Pool sizes and number of strips needed12 feet round, (10) Pool Cove strips15 feet round, (12) Pool Cove strips 18 feet round, (15) Pool Cove strips 21 feet round, (17) Pool Cove strips 24 feet round, (19) Pool Cove strips 27 feet and 28 feet round, (22) Pool Cove strips 30 feet round, (24) Pool Cove strips 33 feet round, (26) Pool Cove strips 12 feet x 16 feet oval, (13) Pool Cove strips 12 feet x 20 feet oval, (14) Pool Cove strips 12 feet x 24 feet oval, (16) Pool Cove strips 15 feet x 24 feet oval, (16) Pool Cove strips 15 feet x 25 feet oval, (17) Pool Cove strips 15 feet x 26 feet oval, (18) Pool Cove strips 15 feet x 30 feet oval, (19) Pool Cove strips 16 feet x 26 feet oval, (18) Pool Cove strips 16 feet x 32 feet oval, (21) Pool Cove strips 18 feet x 33 feet oval, (22) Pool Cove strips 18 feet x 40 feet oval, (26) Pool Cove strips 21 feet x 41 feet oval, (27) Pool Cove strips

Swim Time Pool Cove 48-inch Peel and Stick Strips (Case of 16) $139.87 These Pool Cove, Peel and Stick padding strips go on the bottom, inside circumference of your pool wall before installing a new liner helping to prevent premature wear. This Peel and Stick padded barrier comes in a pack of 16, 48-inch strips.Helps prevent excessive stretching and premature wearing of new swimming pool linerConvenient adhesive backing for quick and easy installation Clip and Stick pool cove is notched out so that it securely snaps into your pool's wall trackIncludes 16, 48-inch length Peel and Stick stripsMaterials: FoamDimensions: 13 inches high x 51 inches long x 16 inches wideModel: NL102-30Pool sizes and number of strips needed12 feet round, (10) Pool Cove strips15 feet round, (12) Pool Cove strips 18 feet round, (15) Pool Cove strips 21 feet round, (17) Pool Cove strips 24 feet round, (19) Pool Cove strips 27 feet and 28 feet round, (22) Pool Cove strips 30 feet round, (24) Pool Cove strips 33 feet round, (26) Pool Cove strips 12 feet x 16 feet oval, (13) Pool Cove strips 12 feet x 20 feet oval, (14) Pool Cove strips 12 feet x 24 feet oval, (16) Pool Cove strips 15 feet x 24 feet oval, (16) Pool Cove strips 15 feet x 25 feet oval, (17) Pool Cove strips 15 feet x 26 feet oval, (18) Pool Cove strips 15 feet x 30 feet oval, (19) Pool Cove strips 16 feet x 26 feet oval, (18) Pool Cove strips 16 feet x 32 feet oval, (21) Pool Cove strips 18 feet x 33 feet oval, (22) Pool Cove strips 18 feet x 40 feet oval, (26) Pool Cove strips 21 feet x 41 feet oval, (27) Pool Cove strips

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Swim Time Pool Cove 48-inch Peel and Stick Strips (Case of 27) $195.56 These Pool Cove, Peel and Stick padding strips go on the bottom, inside circumference of your pool wall before installing a new liner helping to prevent premature wear. This Peel and Stick padded barrier comes in a pack of 27, 48-inch strips.Helps prevent excessive stretching and premature wearing of new swimming pool linerConvenient adhesive backing for quick and easy installation Clip and Stick pool cove is notched out so that it securely snaps into your pool's wall trackIncludes 27, 48-inch length Peel and Stick stripsMaterials: FoamDimensions: 13 inches high x 51 inches long x 16 inches wideModel: NL102-36Pool sizes and number of strips needed12 feet round, (10) Pool Cove strips15 feet round, (12) Pool Cove strips 18 feet round, (15) Pool Cove strips 21 feet round, (17) Pool Cove strips 24 feet round, (19) Pool Cove strips 27 feet and 28 feet round, (22) Pool Cove strips 30 feet round, (24) Pool Cove strips 33 feet round, (26) Pool Cove strips 12 feet x 16 feet oval, (13) Pool Cove strips 12 feet x 20 feet oval, (14) Pool Cove strips 12 feet x 24 feet oval, (16) Pool Cove strips 15 feet x 24 feet oval, (16) Pool Cove strips 15 feet x 25 feet oval, (17) Pool Cove strips 15 feet x 26 feet oval, (18) Pool Cove strips 15 feet x 30 feet oval, (19) Pool Cove strips 16 feet x 26 feet oval, (18) Pool Cove strips 16 feet x 32 feet oval, (21) Pool Cove strips 18 feet x 33 feet oval, (22) Pool Cove strips 18 feet x 40 feet oval, (26) Pool Cove strips 21 feet x 41 feet oval, (27) Pool Cove strips

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Lucasi Hybrid Peel and Stick Patch $9.95 Lucasi Hybrid Peel and Stick Patch

Meucci 9721WBD Pool Cue Stick $620.8 Meucci 9721WBD Pool Cue Stick

The Penny Pool and Stick 'Em Up $11.99 The Penny Pool and Stick 'Em Up

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Space Shuttle Peel and Stick $234.95 Peel and Stick: Space Shuttle Accent Mural Who wouldn't want this stunning image of the shuttle in flight on their wall? Features: Peel and Stick products are printed on high quality materials using state-of-the-art print equipment. They're easy to install and create dramatic impact in any room. Here are couple reasons why to consider peel and stick products: No messy glue or need to wet the product, simply peel and stick! Products can be removed and are safe for your walls Save time, precision-cut images are ready for placement, no cutting required Durable, high grade vinyl material resists tearing Product comes with an application squeegee for easy installation This item takes approximately 7 days of production time before shipping. THESE ARE SPECIAL ORDER NON-RETURNABLE. Height (in): 69 Width (in): 34

Astronaut Peel and Stick $259.95 Peel and Stick: Astronaut Mural Who wouldn't want this Astronaut Mural on their wall? Features: Peel and Stick products are printed on high quality materials using state-of-the-art print equipment. They're easy to install and create dramatic impact in any room. Here are couple reasons why to consider peel and stick products: No messy glue or need to wet the product, simply peel and stick! Products can be removed and are safe for your walls Save time, precision-cut images are ready for placement, no cutting required Durable, high grade vinyl material resists tearing Product comes with an application squeegee for easy installation This item takes approximately 7 days of production time before shipping. Height (in): 67Width (in): 40

Peel and Stick Galaxy Window $289.95 Peel and Stick: Galaxy Mural Your window to the Galaxy! Why have a view of an ordinary wall, when you can have a window to the Galaxy? Features: Peel and Stick products are printed on high quality materials using state-of-the-art print equipment. They're easy to install and create dramatic impact in any room. Here are couple reasons why to consider peel and stick products: No messy glue or need to wet the product, simply peel and stick! Products can be removed and are safe for your walls Save time, precision-cut images are ready for placement, no cutting required Durable, high grade vinyl material resists tearing Product comes with an application squeegee for easy installation This item takes approximately 7 days of production time before shipping. Height (in): 53.5 Width (in): 66.5

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