What is cue chalk used for during a game of pool?

Question

Any smart-alecky/humorous replies will be mocked relentlessly for their failure to induce laughter.

Answer 1

your question has already been answered, but i bet you dont know what that little part that holds the que-tip is called? hint f.........e

Answer 2

To help you put english on the cue ball.

Answer 3

the chalk adds traction to the cue

Answer 4

the chalk is used to prevent miscuing.i recommend that you use chalk every after shot you make.especially when you are about to shoot th cue ball with english(or top/left/right spin), or when you are drawing the cue ball.

Answer 5

ITS BLUE. BUT SERIOUSLY, IT REALLY IS. IT HELPS TO NOT TEAR THE FABRIC.

AND YOUR QUESTION ROCKS. SORRY, I KNOW THIS FAILS TO INDUCE LAUGHTER, BUT ITS TRUE.

Answer 6

OK well call it traction It keeps the cuetip from sliding off the ball ,like sand on an icey sidewalk serious enough!!

Answer 7

Simply put; without chalk on your cue, the cue can (probably will) slip and you'll blow the shot.

Answer 8

to stop the ball from slipping off of the stick.

Answer 9

Its used for frcition on the ball... the chalk actually "grips" the ball in essence so the cue won't slip.

Answer 10

i think it's get better traction with the ball. otherwise the cue and ball might slide off each other giving you a crappy shot

Answer 11

to get the tip of your stick chalked,so when you hit the cue ball you won't "scratch"

Answer 12

too help with grip

Answer 13

to put  an "anti-skid" substance on your pool stick to to reduces the chances of doing a "mis-cue" during your shots.

Answer 14

Adds traction to the cue tip.

Answer 15

It's for keeping score on the chalk board.