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ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

Santa's sled is packed and ready with great gift ideas for the pool player in your life.

Imperial - Ball Set
Creating a trickshot, drill video or reel? The Streamline ball set from Imperial is optimized for video streaming, with high-definition color and white on black inlaid numbering. Made of cast resin to exact specifications so you can play and record with confidence.
MSRP: $139.99
www.imperialusa.com

Championship LLC
Show your support for your favorite collegiate or professional sports team with a mixed be and rail set. Pair up your school or team colors in any of Championship's cloth brands and be ready for the season!
MSRP: Varies depending on cloth.
www.champbilliards.com

Triple-60
Performance reaches a new level with Triple-60 's Whyte Carbon shaft, which features carbon fiber performance with a wood grain finish. The natural wood grain aesthetic is complemented by dual-core carbon construction, and the cue comes standard with advanced features like Micropz Compression technology and Multi-Density Fill Pattern.
MSRP: $600
www.triple-60.com

Cue & Case - Rival
Rival all gift-givers this holiday season with the Lucasi Rival 10-piece spliced shaft series from Cue & Case. The Rival features a matte finish Midnight Black, metallic blue graphic overlay logo, Rival G5 grip, Kamui Pro soft tip and an upgraded Uni-Loc radial 11.75 Zero Flex slim shaft.
MSRP: $648.42
www.cueandcase.com

CueStix International - Action Sport
The new Action Sport soft cases offer a clean tech look with the organization and protection your cues need. Each has 3-butt, 5-shaft capacity and comes with adjustable backpack straps and two spacious accessory pockets.
MSRP: $249
www.cuestix.com

Koda - Tip Tool
Shape me, rough me up and chalk me! Your tip is begging you for one of the great tip tools this holiday season, available from Koda.
MSRP: $19.99
www.playkoda.com

Cuetec - Pro Line Cases
Pro Line Cases set a new standard for intelligent case design. Developed to meet the exceeding demands of the game's road-warriors and champions, each case is packed with purposeful features to ensure your equipment and accessories remain protected for your next match today, and for many years to come.
MSRP: $325-$359
www.cuetec.com

Longoni Cues - Feijen Cue
BCA Hall of Famer Niels Feijen 's cue line is complete with the new TB-22 break cue and TJB-22 break/jump cue from Longoni, both available with the innovative Luna Nera pure graphite shaft, V-grip and curly maple and bocote wood to match his playing line.
MSRP: $1,110
www.longonicues.com

McDermott Cue - Mach 1
Unleash the power of precision with the Vanquish Mach 1, the pinnacle of break cues. Boasting a state-of-the-art carbon fiber butt, the Mach 1 integrates Variable Balance Point technology for customizable weight and balance. The Mach 1 includes a Defy break shaft, ensuring maximum power and control and offering cutting edge technology at your fingertips.
MSRP: $750
www.mcdermottcue.com/mach1

HB Home - Checkers
The race is on! Get all your pieces into the corner on the opposite side of the board before you opponents do with the Chinese Checkers game set from HB Home, a set so beautiful it can double as an accent or décor piece. The oversized board is framed in solid hardwood and can easily accommodate 2-6 players.
MSRP: $139.95
www.hbhomefurnishings.com

HB Home - Backgammon
The new backgammon set from HB Home is an awesome addition to family game night. Available in two beautiful and modern finishes, this set is close to 3 feet wide with the pieces measuring 1.75 inches.
MSRP: $229.95
www.hbhomefurnishings.com

Viking Cue
Experience the shared passion for superior playability and timeless aesthetic with the limited-edition Fire cue, crafted by Viking in collaboration with master cuemaker Paul Drexler. Inspired by the four elemental forces — fire, water, air and earth — the Fire embodies raw energy in its most elegant form.
MSRP: $1,950
www.vikingcue.com

Imperial - Laser Sport Cues
Laser etched officially licensed cues from Imperial are made of solid maple and feature authentic Irish linen wraps, quality leather tips and implex joints. A decorative silver ring and laser etched NFL, MLB, NHL and College logos let you put your team spirit on display while you play.
MSRP: $119
www.imperialusa.com

American Pool Players Association
It's one-stop shopping this year in the APA Store, with gift ideas for every poolplayer on your holiday list, from drinkware and hats to jackets and shirts. The APA Store has you covered.
MSRP: $25 and up
www.poolplayers.com/store

Cue & Case - Pure X
Heat up the holiday season and experience the best of both worlds — Pure X Fuze. Experience natural low deflection, carbon fiber durability and the sound and feel of a traditional wood shaft.
MSRP: $399
www.cueandcase.com

Cuetec - Gloves
Breathable comfort from any angle. Axis Gloves feature a durable, ultra-low-friction surface paired with cool-flow breathable mesh that is reinforced with double stitching to provide players with a smoother and more consistent stroke. The result is a better foundation to give your game the X-factor. Available in four different sizes.
MSRP: $24
www.cuetec.com

Koda - Colors
Color your pool world this holiday season with one of the vibrant colors available in the Koda line, the only genuine curly maple cue in its price point.
MSRP: $199.99
www.playkoda.com

CueStix International - Outlaw
Outlaw unveils its newest line of 3-butt, 5-shaft cases, offering a unique combination of embroidery and screen printing that stands out. Each case comes with adjustable shoulder strap, lid handle, external towel ring and two accessory pockets.
MSRP: $289
www.cuestix.com

McDermott Cue - Defy
Defy convention with the revolutionary carbon fiber Defy shaft from McDermott. The Defy delivers unparalleled accuracy and control, with SmacWrap absorbing vibration for a confident hit with a soft feel and quiet sound.
MSRP: $455
www.mcdermottcue.com/defy

Andy Cloth - Tip
Rely on perfect control every time with the HOW Titan tip, engineered with an added professional energy pad. Play with confidence, knowing every shot is backed by HOW Titan tips.
MSRP: $25
www.how-brand.com

Cue & Case - Sneaky Pete
This holiday season, unwrap the Lucas Sneaky Pete cue, featuring white and silver crush inlays, a G5 rubber grip and stainless-steel joints. And with its 12.5mm Uni-Loc carbon fiber Lucasi Pinnacle shaft and Everest tip, you'll experience the magic of precision and power.
MSRP: $1,196.68
www.cueandcase.com

Cuetec - Surge
Power to spare. AVID Surge Series cues deliver an unrivaled rush of energy. Constructed utilizing multiple-layers of specifically oriented glass fibers enveloping A+ kiln-dried maple, every Surge series cue delivers supercharged performance whether you're going through the rack - or over it.
MSRP: $239-$339
www.cuetec.com

Olhausen Billiards
The Grand Champion III is a tournament series table built for commercial use, featuring solid pedestal legs, which give the Grand Champion extreme stability and durability. Available in 7, 8, 8.5 and 9-foot models.
MSRP: $10,995 (9 Ft)
www.olhausenbilliards.com

Imperial - Chevron
The bold design and high-end performance of Imperial's Chevron series is eye-catching and lethal. Made of solid maple, the Chevron series cues feature a premium 7-layer leather tip for accuracy and adjustable weight to suit your preference.
MSRP: $109.99
www.imperialusa.com

McDermott Cue - Galaxy
The Galaxy Series ball sets from McDermott are a great holiday gift idea. Featuring a unique metallic silver texture and vibrant colors, Galaxy balls are sure to grab attention. Meticulously crafted for optimal balance, they meet professional-grade standards in both size and weight.
MSRP: $250
www.mcdermottcue.com/galaxy

Imperial - Licensed Team Ball Set
Fly your team's flag on the table with licensed ball sets from Imperial, made of high-quality polyester and featuring scratch resistant coating. Available for NFL, MLB, NHL and College teams.
MSRP: $299
www.imperialusa.com

Cuetec - Cynergy
Cuetec Cynergy Shafts stand at the forefront of carbon fiber billiards technology. Focusing on more than the singular aspect of deflection, Cynergy shafts provide low-deflection consistent accuracy, without sacrificing the all-important feel and feedback players demand to take their game to the next level. Enhance your game with Cynergy.
MSRP: $449
www.cuetec.com

Longoni Cues - Luna Nera
The Luna Nera graphite shaft by Longoni was developed using years of experience in composite materials, resulting in a combination of low deflection and high power. Available in different profiles to match individual preferences.
MSRP: $532 Break profile; $543 American profile
www.seyberts.com

Cue & Case - Lucasi Duo
The Lucasi Duo Case is the perfect gift this holiday season, with durable nylon canvas for a contemporary look. Available in soft blue/brown or gray/brown combinations, in 2-butt/4-shaft or 3-butt/5-shaft models.
MSRP: $199-$224.95
www.cueandcase.com

Koda - Bull Carbon
Spice it up this holiday season with the Bull Carbon matte black and natural Sneaky Pete, featuring exotic wood double glazed butts and V-Tek interchangeable joint system to share the love across every cue in your bag.
MSRP: $649.99
www.playkoda.com

Andy Cloth
The all new HOW M6 Series cues are ready for action. Available in five different forearm designs and equipped with either low-deflection AP Pro shaft or HOW “Flash” carbon fiber shaft, the M6 cues are ready to perform.
MSRP: $350 (AP Pro); $549 (HOW “Flash”)
www.how-brand.com

Simonis USA
For the enthusiast that has everything - the patented Simonis X-1 cloth cleaner. Your cloth will also thank you!
MSRP: $99.95
www.simoniscloth.com

Accu-Stats
Every day is a gift as the Accu-Stats YouTube Channel streams matches from four decades featuring the world's greatest players - absolutely Free! Or save on all A-S produced DVDs.
MSRP: $9.95 DVD
www.accu-stats.com

Cue & Case - Pure X
The Pure X HXT-P1 jump/break cue offers a quadruple threat, with the MZ Grip technology wrap, Pure X technology jump/break shaft with carbon fiber Impact System, and XLG Quad Face tip. The cue also features four interchangeable quick-release joints.
MSRP: $403.52
www.cueandcase.com

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