Snooker and Pool Table Blog http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog Snooker and Pool Table Blog Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:52:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2 en Snooker Cues http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/snooker-cues.html http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/snooker-cues.html#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 08:52:37 +0000 admin http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/snooker-cues.html Snooker Cues are an important part of your snooker game and you should always choose your snooker cue carefully. If you’re just getting into the game of snooker, and you have so far been playing with a variety of cues, you would have noticed that each one feels different. This is because every cue is unique and different cues will feel either great or terrible to play with, depending on your own personal preferences.

Investing in your own cue can really improve your game, as you will get used to the feel of your cue and how it ‘plays’ over time. Professional snooker players usually play every game with the same cue, because they know exactly how their cue will perform in every situation during the game.

Because you will need to develop a ‘relationship’ with your cue and play with it for a long time, you need to make sure you make the right choice. You also need to choose a cue that will last you for years to come and it is sensible to invest in a quality cue that you will be truly happy with.

The cues available from Birmingham Billiards are hand made to a superior standard from the finest materials, such as high quality American Ash for the shaft. Our cues come in a variety of weights, so that you can find a heaviness to suit you. A range of finishes are also available, from ebony and walnut veneers to diamond tips, so that your cue will look as good as it feels.

Snooker Cues that have been hand made by experts are available when you come to Birmingham Billiards. You will find a full range of cues to suit every budget when you come to our online store – simply take a look around our website to find out more. If you would like more information about our cues, snooker tables or pool tables, then please get in touch. You can contact us by filling out the enquiry form on our website and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

]]> http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/snooker-cues.html/feed Ronnie O’sullivan bitter of masters loss? http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/ronnie-osullivan-bitter-of-masters-loss.html http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/ronnie-osullivan-bitter-of-masters-loss.html#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:58:20 +0000 admin http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/ronnie-osullivan-bitter-of-masters-loss.html ronnie-ossulivan.jpg

As Mark Selby was still feeling the euphoria of his win over Ronnie O’sullivan at the Pokerstars.com Masters title, Ronnie had some sobering comments for him following the final showdown, dismissing Mark Selbys chances of ever winning a world championship trophy .

It is not unusual to hear Ronnie O’sullivan talking doom and gloom following his loss, and indeed even new snooker chief Barry Hearn called him “a miserable so and so”, Ronnie O’sullivan could not help smeer the praise for mark Selbys amazing comeback by stating that he would not be capable of ever winning a world title…showing Ronnies irritation.

Loosing a final after creating such a lead is nothing new for Ronnie O’sullivan, having previously lost Masters finals to John Higgins, Steve Davies, and the late Paul Hunter after being well in the lead.

Ronnie’s statement was ““You need consistency to win world titles and I haven’t got it. It’s a miracle I have won it three times. It would be mission impossible for me to win it again this year – but for the same reason I don’t think Selby has got the game to win it either.”

Mark selby replied with “It was sweet beating Ronnie. He is always a big scalp.”

we look forward to these two meeting again at some point!

What do you think about Ronnie O’sullivans comments ?

]]> http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/ronnie-osullivan-bitter-of-masters-loss.html/feed Mark Selby Wins the Masters http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/mark-selby-wins-the-masters.html http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/mark-selby-wins-the-masters.html#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:29:27 +0000 admin http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/mark-selby-wins-the-masters.html Mark Selby beat defending champion Ronnie O’Sullivan in the final of the Masters on Sunday 17th January. Selby who has the nickname “Jester from Leicester” beat O’Sullivan by 10-9 at Wembley even after O‘Sullivan took an early 4-1 lead. Breaks of 122 and also 101 helped O’Sullivan get this early lead.

Mark Selby beat Stephen Maguire 6 - 3 to gain his place in the final and O’Sullivan beat Mark Williams 6 - 5 to face Selby.

This title will be Selby’s third in 3 years. Selby remained composed even with the huge support that was there for O’Sullivan. Selby thanks his girlfriend for being his ‘rock’ and helping him turn his career around.

Birmingham Billiards would like to congratulate Mark Selby on his victory.

We look forward to the next competition.

How do you think the snooker season will progress, give us your views by commenting below….

]]> http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/mark-selby-wins-the-masters.html/feed Room To Hire : QBar, Walsall Wood, West Midlands http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/room-to-hire-qbar-walsall-wood-west-midlands.html http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/room-to-hire-qbar-walsall-wood-west-midlands.html#comments Sun, 17 Jan 2010 19:53:30 +0000 admin http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/room-to-hire-qbar-walsall-wood-west-midlands.html Q Bar has positioned itself as a ‘not to be missed’ social event - So to keep you all posted, Q Bar is bringing to you this official Group so you can check out the latest Tribute Nights, Live Bands, Social Events, Updated pictures and general info for 2010!

Q Bar’s live band & Tribute nights have proved to be a great success, 2009 brought to you Take That, Robbie Williams, Freddie Mercury, Elvis, Beatles, Abba, Themed Halloween Disco / Karaoke nights, Live Bands and many fantastic nights that included ‘drinkalingaling’ and lots of Vodka Jelly!!!

Q Bar also offers it’s facilities for private functions so we are pleased to say that you can now HIRE THE BAR for Birthdays, Engagements, Christenings, Anniversaries, Leaving do’’s & Retirements etc etc etc ……we also facilitate a later 12:30am drinking license!!!

What ever you are looking for to make that special occasion a night to remember….call Q Bar first to discuss booking the venue or to check out the group site for the latest events, news and general info regarding: Bands/Tribute/Karaoke/Poker/Snooker & Pool or Whatever they may be nights….so watch this space’!!!!

Come along, Q Bar and our staff look forward to seeing you there!!

General Information:
Q Bar is situated only 5 mins from Aldridge Town Centre, Walsall Wood Road. If you approach from Sutton side, Chester Road, turn left at Shire Oak pub and continue for approx 1mile, opposite Baron’s Court Hotel.

For all enquiries:
Tel: 01543 378780 ask to speak to Rachel Pride (Event co-ordinator)

]]> http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/room-to-hire-qbar-walsall-wood-west-midlands.html/feed I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here - Jimmy White http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/i%e2%80%99m-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here-jimmy-white.html http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/i%e2%80%99m-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here-jimmy-white.html#comments Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:18:53 +0000 admin http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/i%e2%80%99m-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here-jimmy-white.html Jimmy White

Snooker player Jimmy White came 3rd in 2009’s ITV show I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out Of Here. White came 3rd behind Kim Woodburn and winner Gina D’Campo. White became great friends with Hollywood actor George Hamilton.

White was required to undertake many Bush tucker trials which gave great enjoyment to all the viewers.

Due to the small food portions, White emerged from the jungle reportedly 22lbs lighter after only 22 days in the jungle in Australia.
We look forward to seeing what activities our snooker stars get up to in 2010!

Have you got any suggestions?

]]> http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/i%e2%80%99m-a-celebrity-get-me-out-of-here-jimmy-white.html/feed Pokerstars.com Masters So Far http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/pokerstarscom-masters-so-far.html http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/pokerstarscom-masters-so-far.html#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:58:37 +0000 admin http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/pokerstarscom-masters-so-far.html Results so far…..

ROUND 1
Best of 11 rounds (10th and 11th January)
Mark Williams beat Rory Mcleod 6 - 2
Mark King beat Jimmy White 6 - 2

ROUND 2
Best of 11 rounds (10th - 13th January)
Peter Ebdon beat Marco Fu 6 - 2 - PETER EBDON
Shaun Murphy beat Stephen Hendry 6 - 4 - See below - SHAUN MURPHY
Mark Selby beat Ding Junhui 6 - 1 - MARK SELBY

Still to play in ROUND 2
11th January - (Today)
Stephen Maguire v Mark King (7pm)
12th January -
Ronnie O’Sullivan v Neil Robertson (1.30pm)
Allister Carter v Mark Williams (7pm)
13th January -
John Higgins v Mark Allen (2pm)
Ryan Day v Joe Perry (7pm)

World number 3 Murphy is through to the Quarter Finals after beating Stephen Hendry 6 - 4. The match has been described as the best match of the tournament so far, with 3 centuries and four more breaks over 50 in the matches 10 frames.

Scotsman Hendry has gone over 5 years without winning a major tournament.

Murphy will face either Ali Carter or Mark Williams in the next round, they play tomorrow at 7pm.

For more information on the Pokerstars.com Master check Birmingham Billiards website daily.

What are your views on the tournament so far? Share your views with us, comment below…

]]> http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/pokerstarscom-masters-so-far.html/feed Neil Robertson At A Career High http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/neil-robertson-at-a-career-high.html http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/neil-robertson-at-a-career-high.html#comments Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:48:33 +0000 admin http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/neil-robertson-at-a-career-high.html When Neil Robertson beat Ding Junhui in the Final of the Grand Prix, he became the most successful player outside of the British Isles with his most recent prize money of £75,000.

As Birmingham Billiards previously reported Robertson beat Junhui 9 – 4 in the final, this was Robertsons fourth ranking tournament win.

Robertson admits “I was 10 grand in debt back home with people that I owed money to who had funded my trips to world amateur events and stuff like that.”

Robertson is on a career high as he is named third in the Provisional World Rankings.

Robertson talks of his success saying “I came to Cambridge with £500 in my pocket and the only thing was just to survive so I had enough money to come back the next year. “It’s just amazing to come through all that because I haven’t really had that much financial backing. It’s just an amazing feeling from having nothing to coming through all this”

Birmingham Billiards wishes Robertson the best of luck in his future.

Do you have any comments on Robertson’s success you would like to share with us?

]]> http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/neil-robertson-at-a-career-high.html/feed Jimmy White Has Been Arrested http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/jimmy-white-has-been-arrested.html http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/jimmy-white-has-been-arrested.html#comments Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:51:26 +0000 admin http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/jimmy-white-has-been-arrested.html Snooker player Jimmy White has reportedly been arrested on suspicion of trying to get his friend, a 60 year old man from Jersey, to take the penalty points which he received for being caught speeding.

The Sunday Mirror has reported that White is thought to be on the verge of a driving ban. White was caught speeding in Prestatyn in Denbighshire and then later received a speeding ticket through the post.

The six times World Snooker Champion who is now 47 years old, is thought to have passed the points on to a friend who lives in Jersey, where the British driving endorsements do not count.

White could be charged with perverting the course of justice, however officers are currently still investigating.

Both White and his friend were questioned and have been released on police bailed until next month pending further inquiries.

]]> http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/jimmy-white-has-been-arrested.html/feed Halloween Disco Night @ QBar, Aldridge http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/halloween-disco-night-qbar-aldridge.html http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/halloween-disco-night-qbar-aldridge.html#comments Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:03:40 +0000 admin http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/halloween-disco-night-qbar-aldridge.html Are you brave enough to attend QBar this Halloween for a night of Mayhem and Fun??

Prepare to scare by attending in fancy dress (optional) and endure the delights of drinking and dancing into the early hours!!

FREE ENTRY

Date: Saturday 31st October
Time: 7.30pm till late
Venue: QBar, Walsall Road, Walsall Wood - Opposite Barons Court Hotel, 5 minutes from Aldridge Town Centre
For more information please call 01543 378780

The club also includes 19 full size snooker tables supplied by Birmingham Billiards, manufacturers of fine hand made snooker tables since 1936. Become a member and enjoy excellent snooker rates. Birmingham Billiards maintain the tables at QBar.

As the QBar looks forward to its 2nd Christmas, we can look forward to 2 great tribute nights:
Saturday 5th December - Beatles Tribute Act
Saturday 19th December - Abba Babes

The QBar is the perfect place to hold your christmas party, a lovely atmosphere, great entertainment - to enjoy with work colleagues and friends! For more information please call 01543 378780.

]]> http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/halloween-disco-night-qbar-aldridge.html/feed Quiz Nights @ Obar, Aldridge - Starts this Wednesday! http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/quiz-nights-obar-aldridge-starts-this-wednesday.html http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/quiz-nights-obar-aldridge-starts-this-wednesday.html#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:56:58 +0000 admin http://www.birminghambilliards.com/blog/quiz-nights-obar-aldridge-starts-this-wednesday.html QBar are pleased to announce the start of their Q Nights.

QBar will lainch their Wednesday Night Quiz Night this Wednesday (Wednesday 2st October) and they will take place there after Every Wednesday!

******LADIES YOU ALL GET A FREE DRINK!******
Arrive at 8:30pm to register your team and its ONLY £1.50 per person to register

If you are interested then why not come come along, our Quiz Nights include Music, Sport, General knowledge and much more…it’s a good opportunity to meet up with friends and family and share the great prizes and roll overs to be won!!

The club also includes 19 full size snooker tables supplied by Birmingham Billiards, manufacturers of fine hand made snooker tables since 1936. Become a member and enjoy excellent snooker rates.

Forthcoming Nights at Q Bar:
Halloween Disco Night - Saturday 31st October
Abba Babes - Tribute Night - December
Beatles Tribute Night - December

QBar is situated 5 minutes from Aldridge Town Centre, Walsall Wood Road, if you approach from Sutton side, Chester Road, turn left at Shire Oak pub and continue for approx 1mile, Qbar is located opposite the Baron’s Court Hotel.

For all enquiries:
Tel: 01543 378780
Email: qbarevents@hotmail.com

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