I love a good game of pool, but let’s face it, the standard equipment can be a bit boring. Here’s 27 ideas for jazzing up the pool balls, table and surroundings.
Keep a bottle of wine fresh (if it lasts more than one sitting) with these pool ball adorned bottle stoppers. Link
Pool balls with skulls on. Mwahaha. Link
If the Texas Longhorns are your thing, check out these themed pool balls. Link
Very British (not that you can find many real ones in the UK any more) only this red telephone box is for storing your pool cues and pool balls. Link
Why play with boring plain pool balls when these marble ones feature great swirling colours. Link
Made from resin, fortunately, but don’t they just look like glass marbles? Cool numbering on them, too. Like a lot. Link
OK, I’m not convinced novelty ties are allowed, but if you must… Link
You know someone’s been a pool fan far too long when they start baking stuff on the theme. Link
Apparently works as a real lighter, flame upon pressing the number. Link
Just for the kids’ room? I don’t think so. Link
Wow… Eleanor Salazar makes them out of pool balls. I’m not really into rings but even I might consider that ring (one of the other colours, maybe). Link
If this one doesn’t grab you, there’s a few more at the link. Link
Want more than just the 8 ball, or actually burn the pool balls? Try this set of six pool ball candles. Link
A different twist on the game: 10 different cared games played on any pool table. Link
Mythical creatures printed on your pool balls. Far more interesting – let’s hope they don’t fly away when you’re trying to sink them. Link
Actually made from blown glass and then stuck to your door. Link
Designed for the Hollywood motion picture “The Adventures of Pluto Nash”. Link
Each ball is good for 50,000 flashes, and they flash upon impact with the cushions, cue and other balls. Link
If, worst luck, your pool table has to share the room with other things that don’t appreciate it, this pool bench at least lets you hide away the kit until it’s time to play. Link
Lucky birthday boy Mike may get to find out what the Magic 8 Ball says later on after he’s munched through this cake. Link
Aramith glow-in-the-dark pool balls and pool table conversion kits. Comes with glow-in-the-dark phenolic ball set, reflective cushion tube with metallic springs, glowing cue rings, glowing break spots, and glow-in-the-dark rail sights. Link
All manner of games represented here, as well as being a camera, but pride of place to the pool balls being used as Fred’s head. Nice. Link
Authentic American 8-ball, chopped and drilled so it can hold a candle. Link
Does exactly what it says. Just don’t get those 70’s clothes out again. Link
Pool and pinball combined. Does it get any better? Loads more photos via the link. Link
Everyone loves a practical joker when they’re lining up for that crucial make-or-break shot, right? Give ’em what they want with the crazy cue ball – it’ll never shoot straight. Unlike their fist. Link
Available in peppermint and cinnamon, WPBA Billiard Mints are shaped like miniature 9-balls. They are packed in rectangular tins illustrated to resemble billiards tables. Link