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About TheGearSports Billiards.

TheGearSports Billiards is an independent reference for billiards: how the game works, how to play it better, where it came from, and the gear worth owning.

What we cover

Every TheGearSports Billiards section is built to stand on its own: the rules and fundamentals for newcomers, technique for players who want to improve, equipment explained down to how it is made, the history of the sport, the events and organizations that run it, and buying guides that only come after the explanation.

How we cover gear

We recommend gear by category and use case, such as what suits a first-time buyer compared with a league player, rather than by which product pays the most. We do not quote prices, because they change constantly; our links let you check current pricing yourself. We do not publish hands-on reviews of products we have not tested.

How we check facts

Rules, specifications, dates and records on this site come from governing bodies, manufacturers, federations and other published sources, and the pages list the sources they rely on. Where sources disagree, we say so rather than picking one quietly. If you spot an error, the contact page tells you how to reach us.

Who we are

TheGearSports Billiards is part of TheGearSports, a family of sport references published by Veryation. See our affiliate disclosure for how the site is funded.

Disclosure TheGearSports Billiards is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Our recommendations are independent.