Straight Rail Billiards vs. Balkline Billiards: The Ancestor Games Explained
The Carom Family Tree Modern carom billiards, three-cushion in particular, didn’t appear from nowhere. It evolved from two older games that dominated billiard halls and championship rooms throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries: straight rail billiards and balkline billiards. Understanding these games isn’t just historical curiosity. They shaped the equipment, the culture, and the…
