Standard & Premium Accessory Kits by Big Sky Billiard Supply

Big Sky Billiard Supply
Oct 24, 2023
6 min read

Updated: Aug 19

Standard Accessory Kit: Retail Price is $500.00 Skip to Custom Premium Option

We include the Standard Accessory kit with your pool table; also included in the price is your color choice of the standard cloth (Championship Invitational 4066). We are now purchasing the Basic Kit from Cue & Case and the cues are their Energy Series, very basic models.

We created this kit in order to pick those items that we know stand the test of time but won't break the bank. If you would like a wood ball rack instead of the "Indestructible Rack", just let us know and we will substitute it. We've included the Indestructible Cue Rack because it lasts much longer than a wood rack in the family game room. It is a polycarbonate product reminiscent of Tyvek and plastic combined. We've found them to be very tough.

These are the items in this BSBS Standard Custom Accessory Kit:

This kit includes:

Cue & Case SLP 2.0 Ball Set: These balls are great for family use and the best of the basic phenolic resin sets, but if you feel like the balls are the jewelry of the table, please take a look at my Blog post about Billiard Ball upgrades.

Wood Black 8-ball & 9-ball rack: The racks in the kit are made of wood. If you would prefer a tougher rack made of a Tyvek product (below), please request it. The Indestructible Racks are available to substitute without charge.

The Energy Cues by Cue & Case are typical Kit cues. If you would like to substitute the Viking Valhalla 2-piece Cues (18, 19, 20, 21oz). we can substitute them for $220.00. The Valhalla cues are $110 a piece and the kit cues usually retail for $50. We order the Valhalla cues specifically for accessory kit substitution, so we don't have the ability to substitute colors unless you would like us to order a specific model or substitute a cue in stock. Specific colors are not always available from the factory, but we are willing to check if there is enough time. Allow at least 4 weeks to request a color from Viking.

We have sold the Viking Valhalla for the last 5 years with good results.

These cues are ordered in 18oz-21oz in the colors shown below. If you would like too have all one color, you will likely get all one weight. We can try to remove weight bolts, but be aware that these are not available in all weights in all colors at all times.

Made from 100% North American Grade "A" Hard Rock Maple
Pro-tapered 13mm shaft
Premium leather tip
Special High-impact resin ferrule
High-gloss Super UV Finish protects cue from fading & chipping
This cue retails for $110 per cue in our shop
Lifetime warranty through www.vikingcue.com

Moose head bridge with rubber gasket:

Two-piece bridge stick, Moosehead Bridge and Nylon Brush: This picture just shows the finishes available. The finish that comes in the kit is ebony.

Felt Saver: It's nice to have a natural bristle brush and those are included in the Premium kits, but this Felt Saver is a great alternative to brushing your table! If you would prefer this option or would like this as an addition, just let us know and we can include one for $12. You can clean this product in water and it will be functional for a full year of constant play. We substitute the Cloth Buddy from Koda Sports when it is available (wider).

8' vinyl table cover in Black: This would be the other upgrade that we recommend. Naugahyde table covers look nicer and are more likely to be used over time. Table covers are very important to use because they protect the cloth from UV light and dust, the two things that break down cloth over time. An upgrade to the Naugahyde fitted cover is $95-110 depending on the size of the table.

6 cue wall rack in Ebony and the International Rule book:

Recommended Upgrades

Table Brushes: Table brushes made of nylon have a tendency to shed...forever! We sell the natural bristle brushes in our store and we can upgrade you to one of the nicer brushes for only $24. Billiard Ball Upgrades: Some people don't mind the basic phenolic resin balls and some strongly prefer the higher quality Aramith pool balls. We offer the Aramith ball upgrade so that we don't have to charge everyone the much higher kit price for Aramith balls. If you strongly prefer the Aramith balls, please see the Billiard Ball Upgrade section; use the C&C Kit Price to determine the upgrade price if this Standard kit is the one you are going to purchase. Pool Table Covers: The basic vinyl cover that comes in this kit will suffice for a short time, but if you want to protect your cloth, we highly recommend buying a heavier Naugahyde fitted table cover. These heavy duty covers fit most tables and run from $85-120 depending on the size of your table. If you have a table that requires a custom cover, we recommend either buying it when you purchase your table, or we can order it from Champion Billiards in any number of colors and types and they run anywhere from $125-$250 depending on size and cover construction.

Premium Custom Accessory Kit: Retail Price $775.00

Upgrade price for the Premium Custom Accessory Kits is $475. Primarily, the Premium Kits have Viking Valhalla cues with Linen wraps which sell for retail at $120. Once again, we order these specifically for the Premium Accessory Kits, so unless you want Valhalla cues in stock, or to substitute for another cue entirely, trying to change colors will involve a delay. Please see my Blog post about creating a fully Custom Accessory Kit if you would like to make these kinds of changes.

Note about "Kit Cues": Most Kits have cues that may have points or neutral Restoration Hardware-like designs, but these are typically cheap cues that won't last. We highly recommend the Valhalla basic design made with hard maple and finished in various colors. Most designs are stickers in this price range, and it is better to have simpler cues that are higher quality.

SEE OUR CUE OPTIONS BELOW

These cues come in 18oz, 19oz, 20oz & 21oz weights. The kit also has a bridge stick similar to the one in the Standard Kit except that it comes with a Nickel or a Gold bridge head shown below (depending on the amount of browns and greys in your package):

Heavy Duty Wood Triangles [8 & 9-Ball] and a Natural Bristle Brush [finishes are in Black or Espresso] are also included in this kit and represent a significant upgrade from the Standard Accessory Kit:

If your table does not come with a drawer for cue and ball storage, a nicer, two-piece wall rack for cues is also included. All of our kits have wood finishes in Espresso or Black. If you have ordered a table with a drawer and you would like a two-piece wall rack included, please ask.

We always include a BCA Rule Book, a box of 12 Master Chalk pieces that match the color of the cloth on your table, and a tip shaper.

The balls that come in the Premium Kit are Cue and Case's SLP2.0 Balls (or equivalent) and are the same as those found in the Standard Kit. If you would like an upgrade to Aramith Balls, please see our Billiard Ball Upgrade Post.

Cue & Case Speed Luster Pro 2.0 Premium Billiard Balls

Finally, an important upgrade to this kit is the Naugahyde fitted pool table cover. These retail for $95-$110 and are an important addition to this kit; especially if you have purchased a modern-style table with interior pockets and square corners (Breckenridge, West End), normal antique-style table covers will not fit these tables.

Cue Options for Premium Accessory Kits:

All Neutral cues in Colors that Signify Weights. Most folks don't want the cues marked, but the weight of the cues is important for pool players. Some people prefer light and some heavy, so we have a few options. If changes are made, we usually require at least 4 weeks lead time with Viking due to supply chain issues. We stock the options here normally, but any special requests will require extra time.

NEUTRALS

With notice we can put kits together with one color for each weight. The most commonly stocked cue is Black, so that is almost always available. However, if you need other types of cues for the environment, please see our Make Your Custom Accessory Kit Blog.

ALL ONE COLOR

Most Pool players will appreciate different color cues, but there are times when you need one color for the set. We suggest Black because it is the most likely to be in stock, but we can arrange one color as long as we have sufficient time.