MENOMONEE FALLS, WI (May 1, 2019) – McDermott Cue Mfg., LLC is a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of pool cues, high-performance shafts and billiard accessories. McDermott is proud to announce the Custom Cue of the Month Giveaway for May 2019. Each month, McDermott gives away a free pool cue to one lucky contestant. The…
Read More3 Cushion Billiards in the USA
A new hope In 1987, a Korean by the name of Sang Chun Lee arrived in America. Lee, who was 33 at the time, had become a dominant force in Korea’s billiards scene, having long held the top spot on the nation’s leaderboard and owning a string of billiard halls. He came to America for…
Read MoreMcDermott Announces Cue of the Month Giveaway for April 2019
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI (April 1, 2019) – McDermott Cue Mfg., LLC is a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of pool cues, high-performance shafts and billiard accessories. McDermott is proud to announce the Custom Cue of the Month Giveaway for April 2019. Each month, McDermott gives away a free pool cue to one lucky contestant. The…
Read MoreFrom Catalog to Cue of the Month
Since 2005, McDermott has been giving you the chance to purchase one of their cues with special customizations at no additional cost through the Cue of the Month program. You may be wondering, who selects the cue that becomes the next Cue of the Month and how does that cue go from the catalog model…
Read MoreMaintaining Your Cue: Keeping it Clean
As you play, sweat, dirt, and other skin oils will build up on the surface of your cue, especially on the wrap. Naturally, you’ll want to clean your cue from time to time. However, cleaning it the wrong way will damage the cue, potentially even beyond repair. It’s important to make sure you’re cleaning it…
Read MoreAnthony Beeler Instructional Lesson #9: The Most Important Shot in Pool
In the 9th and final episode of our pool instruction series with Master Instructor Anthony Beeler, Anthony shows you the most important shot in pool. From this shot, you can go anywhere on the table. Find other episodes Transcription Hello, I’m Master Instructor Anthony Beeler, and today I want to talk to you about the…
Read MoreBrian “Superman” Pauley Trick Shots: Superman
In this episode of our Brian "Superman" Pauley Trick Shots series, Brian performs his signature shot. The Superman shot has Brian jumping the cue ball through the rack and knocking two balls into the pockets. Transcription This is called the Superman shot. So, what I’m gonna do is jump the cue ball over these 2…
Anthony Beeler Instructional Lesson #8: Ball Running Drill
Now it’s time to practice all of the skills Anthony has taught you in previous episodes. In this second to last episode of our series, he’ll teach you a ball running drill that will have you using your new skills to run ball. Find other episodes Transcription Hello, I’m Master Instructor Anthony Beeler and today…
Read MoreBrian “Superman” Pauley Trick Shots: The Leap Frog Shot
In our new to the McDermott Blog trick shot series, artistic pool player Brian “Superman” Pauley performs a variety of incredible shots. This shot is the Leap Frog shot. Brian not only demonstrates the shot, but walks you through performing it yourself. Transcription This shot is called the leap frog shot. So we’re gonna jump…
Read MoreMcDermott Announces Cue of the Month Giveaway for March 2019
MENOMONEE FALLS, WI (March 1, 2019) – McDermott Cue Mfg., LLC is a leading manufacturer and worldwide distributor of pool cues, high-performance shafts and billiard accessories. McDermott is proud to announce the Custom Cue of the Month Giveaway for March 2019. Each month, McDermott gives away a free pool cue to one lucky contestant. The…
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