In this episode of our Brian "Superman" Pauley Trick Shots series, Brian gets balls moving, kicking off of 3 rails, before hitting them through the rack while they’re rolling. Transcription Here’s another really cool shot to do with your Lucky jump cue. Is, we’re gonna shoot the object ball three rails. While it’s moving, we’re…
Read MoreBrian “Superman” Pauley Trick Shots: Jump Out of the Rack 1-Handed
In this episode of our Brian "Superman" Pauley Trick Shots series, Brian jumps out of the rack using only one hand and our Lucky Jump cue. Transcription You’re playing your buddy, and you’re down to the 8 ball and you got this shot. He knows you got the new Lucky jump cue, and he says…
Brian “Superman” Pauley Trick Shots: Evel Knievel
In this episode of our Brian "Superman" Pauley Trick Shots series, Brian shows us the Evil Knievel Shot. In this shot, the cue ball jumps over 7 balls, like the famous stuntman jumped cars. It then makes one ball in the side pocket, and another in the corner. Transcription This shot is called the ‘Evil…
Learn the Corner 5 Diamond Kicking System with Kia Sidbury
McDermott Ambassador and WPBA pool player Kia Sidbury teaches us her favorite kicking system, the corner 5 system. She uses the diamonds on the table to figure out how to get the cue ball to the object ball.
OnCue: C-18, the First Clover Inlays
For 1980, McDermott replaced the 4-year-old B-Series of cues with the C-Series. The new series offered more cues — 21 vs the B-Series’ 16 — new materials, and inlays of complex shapes. While a number of cues in the series introduced inlays that would reappear in future series, the C-18 introduced a new inlay that…
Read MoreMaintaining Your Cue: Proper Storage
Your pool cue is an investment. You’ve not only spent money to purchase it, you’ve spent time and energy adjusting to it and learning how to use it to improve your game. Thus, it’s important that you treat your cue with the care it deserves, and there’s no more effective way to keep it in…
Read MoreQ&A with Kia Sidbury
McDermott Ambassador Kia Sidbury made a visit to the McDermott Cues headquarters, and we put her on the spot! Kia tells us a bit about herself and how she thinks the sport can be improved.
Q&A with Mazin Shooni
McDermott Ambassador and 3-Cushion expert Mazin Shooni stopped by the McDermott headquarters, and we put him on the spot! He tells us a bit about himself and answers a few of your questions.
Defy Carbon Fiber Shaft Official Discussion
Hundreds of pool players have tried our new Defy Carbon Fiber Shafts at events around the United States, and we’re beginning to see photos pop up on social media from happy new Defy shaft owners. If you’ve had the chance to try out a Defy shaft, if you’re a proud Defy owner, or if you…
OnCue: A True Billiards Horror Story
It’s no secret that fame and notoriety come with a high price, especially in the extremely competitive world of professional sports. Some handle it with grace, and are well remembered beyond their time for their highlights. Unfortunately, many others do not, and a few have even ended up committing unspeakable acts of horror. Billiards has…
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