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4.5
This is a great set to get started playing pool, and contains everything you need except the table. The bottle with all the little balls people are wondering about is for Kelly pool -- a great game if you have an odd number of players, like five. Theoretically, you could have up to fifteen players. You can look up the rules online.People having trouble with the bridge, it just screws on. I know the cue end isn't threaded, but trust me, just screw it on.I'd say this set is worth it for the cues alone, and it's nice to have a variety of weights -- you get 1 each at 18, 19, 20, and 21 ounces. They make for good house cues. Unfortunately, the 21 ounce cue in my kit is pretty warped near the tip, and that's part of why I'm knocking a star off. (I still use it as a break cue to spare my regular cue, and it's fine for that purpose.)I can't vouch for the balls, since I already had my own set. The brushes are very nice, and get the job done. I haven't had to use the tip repair kit yet, except I did use the sandpaper to rough up the tip on a new cue and it worked well. The table cover is surprisingly nice, with washers to weight down each corner. The chalk holders are standard, and nice to have. I use a different cue rack, but the one included seems like it would do the job just fine.It's nice to have both 8 and 9 ball racks, but the racks I received weren't sanded and varnished well, and the surfaces are very rough in places -- no way I would let them even touch my felt, thus the other reason I knocked a star off. I could sand them myself, but I shouldn't have to. I opted for Magic Racks instead.Still for the couple (kinda big) flaws, I do not regret this purchase at all. Three out of the four cues get regular use, the table cover means I don't have to worry about my cats clawing up the felt while I'm away, everyone should have a bridge cue, Kelly pool is fun and the tally bottle is something you don't see in most packages, and, again, this kit includes everything you need except the table.I found this to be a decent home starter kit for my patio 8’ table. My only complaint was both racks won’t tighten up the first ball when you rack. There jig isn’t bad. Went to local store and bought ones that work. The sticks are surprisingly good for a starter pack. Good value.All the pieces were there however I was a little disappointed in the some things. The cues all needed to be cleaned. they were dirty and a little sticky. they were all wrapped in plastic so I don't know how but they were. The cover that is included is not of the highest quality but it will do until we choose to spend more to get a great cover. Overall I guess you get what you pay for.Great starter set comes with everything to start up.Wasn’t sure what to expect as there isn’t a ton of pictures on the item when I bought it but it had 4 nice pool cues, balls, racks ect. Everything I needed and it was awesome. Everyone loves playing with the nice cues. Very pleased. Exactly what I needed for a causal home pool set. Better than I expected.It is ok for starter set but cues are in varnished. Was expecting pro cues but would have been nice if they were varnished for users who don’t have their own cue. Balls and everything else was good.Purchased this for our work pool table! Comes with everything! Looks great and works great! Exactly what we needed at a great price!It looks phenomenal on the wall of our game/movie room!the cues are a little light in weight ,but overall ,good valueNot good
