Why do you chalk cue stick

Newswire Powered by. Close the menu. Rolling Stone. Log In. To help keep your account secure, please log-in again. You are no longer onsite at your organization. Please log in. Shopping Cart. My Account. Welcome to Legacy Billiards! Login Create Account. How frequently should a player add chalk? Is there a disadvantage to chalking up frequently? What is the best way to chalk up? Always remember to chalk before every single shot. Now with some newer chalk like the Kamui.

In order to get the most thorough, adequate chalk coverage on your pool cue tip, tilt your cue at an angle and use a deliberate, brushing motion.

Slowly turn the cue stick while keeping the chalking coverage steady. Do no drill a hole in the chalk. This only gets chalk on the very center of the tip and all over the ferrule. You want to ensure that chalk is covering the entire tip surface area.

Like Minnesota Fats used to say, "Chalk your tip like a lady puts on lipstick. Do not chalk your cue over the table. This gets chalk dust and chips on the cloth which can ultimately dirty up the cloth and balls, causing them to react unpredictably. If you have a softer cue, it will be able to hold more chalk, but it generally won't last as long as a harder cue.

Professionals often compare applying chalk with applying lipstick. While you should do your best to ensure that the tip of the cue only has a light covering of chalk, it should still have an even and thorough coat. To ensure an adequate coating of chalk you should tilt your cue at an angle gently rub the chalk on in a soft brushing motion and slowly turn the cue while covering the tip in chalk.

You'll know when you've perfected this technique as you won't drill a hole in the chalk.