1,000, 2,000, 3,000 ... How much would you be willing to pay for a billiard cue? The most expensive in the world reaches $ 150,000. Almost nothing. I have been browsing some of these relics on the Internet to see how high prices soar and why they are so expensive.

They are the engine of new generations of billiards. In them, the promises that in a few years will become great stars are formed. Riding a good pool academy requires investment, time and a lot of effort. But it is the price paid by those who want to have the youngest billiards better prepared.

Until a few years ago, Christmas was synonymous with watching billiards on TV.

Billiards and movies get along well. The proof is that more than 60 films have been made with billiards as protagonists, as the Billiards Movies blog collects. Some of these films have even become great cinematic classics, like The Hustler or The Color of Money.

Unfortunately, in our kiosks there are no Spanish magazines for billiard lovers. But you can find good billiard publications in other countries, especially in the United States, and subscribe to them to receive them at home.

Since the competition was established in 1992, 38 young players have been proclaimed world Junior Pool champions. Winning this prestigious 9-Ball tournament and winning the title backed by the World Pool-Billiard Association is a big leap for those billiard players who dream of being professionals of this sport. It is a great showcase for visibility and sponsors, and a good indicator of the future of Pool.