If you’ve got a green table and you’re afraid of stains, have a look at the Kamui Roku or the cheaper Silver Cup billiard chalk. Because it doesn’t transfer to the cue ball that much, you’re unlikely to miscue with Blue Diamond.Īs the name suggests, this chalk only comes in blue. Although it can get on your hands and your cue, Blue Diamond is reasonably priced, and each cube will last a long time without drying up.
Overall, this is a great all-round chalk. You should be able to play at least two or three shots (depending on the tip you’re using) before having to reapply the chalk. Because there’s a bit more moisture (compared to cheap pool hall chalk at least) this stuff will stick to your tip pretty well. It won’t dry out, even in winter, ensuring you’ll enjoy consistent performance even if it takes you 6-8 months to go through a cube. The main selling point of this chalk is its ability to retain its moisture. If you need green, go for Kamui instead.Īnother mid-budget option is Longoni’s Blue Diamond pool chalk. The only downside to Balabushka chalk is that it only comes in one color: traditional blue. Because it’s fairly cheap, comparing this chalk to the performance of the Kamui models is probably a bit unfair. With careful chalking you should be able to avoid leaving blue dust on your hands and cue stick.Įven though it’s not incredibly sticky stuff, Balabushka chalk actually adheres to your tip pretty well considering the price. Because the chalk isn’t as sticky as the Kamui Roku or 1.21, you’ll see more marks on the cue ball, but they’re fairly easy to wipe off. You’ll need to apply it every two or three shots (depending on how rough your tip is) instead of two or three times per rack. The downside to having a coarser chalk is that it doesn’t grip your cue tip as well as a finer product might. As a result, positional shots feel much easier. It has an almost gritty feel, maximizing the friction generated between the cue ball and your tip. There’s a few other premium brands who make a fantastic cube for a much lower price than Kamui chalk.īalabushka’s product isn’t as fine as the Roku or the 1.21. You have a cube-shaped chalk holder, or don’t like the hexagonal shape of the Roku.1.21 chalk is made for frequent re-chalkers, so it’ll last you longer than the Roku if you reapply it all the time. You’re in the habit of chalking after every shot.You’re fed up of having chalk on your hands and your cue – you want it to be easy to clean off.Ultimately, since the price is about the same, there’s three main reasons you’d buy the 1.21 instead of the Roku. You’ll find that more chalk falls onto the felt though, so you’ll need to brush it off more often. However, this chalk is easier to clean off your hands and off the cue ball than the Roku, because it’s not as sticky. It more closely resembles normal chalk.Īs a result, it’s less sticky, so you’ll need to chalk more often – probably two to three times per frame if you’re clearing the table. The difference between the 1.21 and the Roku is the 1.21 (which is an older product) is a bit coarser than the Roku. It’s very fine, almost never miscues and offers excellent English (spin). Kamui’s 1.21 chalk is quite similar to their Roku product that we just looked at. As you’d expect given what this chalk costs, the level of cue ball control it offers is second to none.Īll in all, if you’re looking for the best pool chalk out there, no matter the cost, the Roku is a fantastic pick. However, don’t think that this means that you only get a thin coating on your tip. As a result, you don’t need to chalk after every shot, and less of it gets on your table. Although it’s not a cheap option, this chalk stays on your tip for a really long time. It’s a much finer substance, almost like a powder.īut this is what makes the Roku so great. It doesn’t really feel like chalk at all. Upon applying this chalk for the first time, the first thing that you notice is its consistency. It’s a replacement for Kamui’s famous 0.98 chalk, which they no longer produce. The Roku is their latest creation, having only launched about a year ago. Kamui chalk is really like nothing else available: it’s as good as it gets. Here are 8 of the best pool chalks on the market right now.
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