Billiard was first played in the 15th century in Europe and is now a popular sport throughout the world.
Professional billiard players use cue (sticks) made of selected wood and given a layer of tip (tip) of leather, usually made of cows or pigs.
Billiard balls consist of 16 balls, namely 1 white ball, 7 solid balls and 7 stripes, and 1 black ball (8-ball).
There are many variations of billiard games, such as 8-ball, 9-ball, straight pool, and more.
Playing billiards can help increase concentration, speed of thought, and coordination of the eyes.
Professional billiard players can produce millions of dollars from tournaments and sponsors.
Popular billiard games among celebrities, including Paul Newman, Steve McQueen, and Willie Nelson.
Famous billiard players such as Efren Reyes and Jeanette Lee are often nicknamed The Magician and The Black Widow because of their extraordinary skills.
World Record for Break (Opening the Game) on 9-Ball is 7 balls that fall in one break, which was achieved by Shane Van Boening in 2014.
Billiards are also contested in multi-event sports events such as the Asian Indoor Games and SEA Games Olympiad.
