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August 8 2025 By FCI Billiards Pechauer cues are renowned for their elegant and visually appealing designs. The company takes great pride in the craftsmanship of its cues, which are often handcrafted by skilled artisans. Pechauer cues offer a wide range of designs, from classic and traditional styles to more contemporary and modern cues. The cues are available in various materials, including exotic woods, which adds to their overall aesthetic appeal. In this article, we'll take a deep dive …

August 3, 2023 By FCI Billiards Pool cue storage is always an exciting topic amongst billiard enthusiasts. While most pool players agree that a well-maintained stick can elevate your play, there are disagreements on how to store pool cues and keep your cue stick playing like new. Understanding the importance of storing pool cues is essential to preserving their performance and longevity. In this article, we'll get into the different pool cue storage methods, including how to store pool stic …

Updated 9/24/2025  By FCI Billiards Learning how to hold a pool stick correctly is something that many new players struggle with or disregard altogether. The proper way to hold a pool stick is a fundamental aspect of playing pool, and it can significantly impact your game. This article will guide you through the steps to achieve a comfortable, stable, and effective grip on your pool stick. Whether a beginner or an experienced player, you'll find valuable tips and techniques to improve y …

March 30, 2023 By FCI Billiards Pool cues are essential to billiards. Knowing everything about pool cue anatomy can give players an edge in the game. There are two main parts of a pool cue — the shaft and the butt. These combine to form a fully assembled pool cue, but the shaft and butt are composed of other pool cue parts. In this guide, we'll go over the complete anatomy of a pool cue to help you understand what makes up this crucial tool. Jump to Section Pool Cue Shaft Pool …

February 15, 2023 By FCI Billiards There's a lot of debate about which style of pool cue case is best. Players that love hard pool cue cases are just as passionate as the ones who insist that soft cue cases are the way to go. When it comes to your pool cue, hard cases and soft cases offer different benefits and disadvantages. Let's take a look at both so you can decide which cue case is the right one for you. Jump to Section Pros and Cons of Hard Cases Pros and Cons of Soft Cases …