New Cloth Slide - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of New Cloth Slide

New Cloth Slide is a billiards slang term that is a part of Pool Table Terminology.

New cloth slide is a phenomenon where balls have a tendency to exhibit slide after striking a cushion. As cloth ages, it collects chalk and dust, and thus, tends to grip the ball surface better.

See: slide, sliding ball, pool table cloth marks for more on the meaning of "New Cloth Slide".

New Cloth Slide - Usage

This table has the new cloth slide.

Billiards - New Cloth Slide

Title: New Cloth Slide
Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
Published: 4/16/2006
Last Updated: 1/13/2008 9:49:38 PM
Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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