Corner Pocket
Billiards Chalk Holder for Openend Design Ltd.
Chalk Tyme Corner Pocket is a wrist-worn magnetic chalk holder that keeps cue chalk constantly accessible during gameplay. The design features a housing that mounts to any standard 20 mm watch strap, with a detachable chalk holder that magnetically attaches on top. Two neodymium magnets ensure a secure yet easily releasable fit. Chalk is held in place by friction and can be replaced from the bottom using the tip of a cue. Interchangeable holders support a variety of chalk brands and diameters. It is customizable in material, surface finish, and color, offering a range of aesthetic variations.
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Corner Pocket Billiards Chalk Holder Translations
Our Corner Pocket translations are now available in a wide range of languages: Wahi Paʻa Pōkā Bilika HAW, מחזיק גיר לביליארד HE, बिलियर्ड्स चाक होल्डर HI, Lub Tuav Chalk Billiards HMN, Biliárdkréta-tartó HU, Biljardkrítuhaldari IS, Ihe Ejide Chalk Billiards IG, Tempat Kapur Biliar ID, Sealbhóir Cailce Billiards GA, Portastecca per Biliardo IT, ビリヤードチョークホルダー JA, Wadhah Kapur Biliar JV, ಬಿಲಿಯರ್ಡ್ಸ್ ಚಾಕ್ ಹೋಲ್ಡರ್ KN, Бильярд Борын Ұстағыш KK, ឧបករណ៍ដាក់ដីសរសេរប៊ីយ៉ាត KM, Ikibika Amakara ya Bilyari RW, 당구 초크 홀더 KO, هەڵگری تەباشیری بلیارد KU, Бильярд бору кармагыч KY, ທີ່ໃສ່ຊອກບິລຢາດ LO, Tenaculum Cretae Biliardii LA, Biljarda Krīta Turētājs LV, Biljardo kreidos laikiklis LT, Billard-Kräidhalter LB, Держач за креда за билијард MK, Fitoeran-tsaoka Biliary MG, Pemegang Kapur Biliar MS, ബില്യാർഡ്സ് ചോക്ക് ഹോൾഡർ ML, Żammej tal-Ġir għall-Biljard MT, Kaipupuri Tioka Paititi MI, बिलियर्ड्स चॉक होल्डर MR, Биллиардын Шохой Хадгалагч MN, बिलियर्ड्स चक होल्डर NE, Billiard Kridtholder NO, Biljardkrittholder NB, Portacreia de Bilhard OC, ବିଲିୟାର୍ଡସ୍ ଚକ୍ ଧାରକ OR, د بليئرډ چاک هولډر PS, نگهدارنده گچ بیلیارد FA, Uchwyt na Kredę Bilardową PL, Suporte de Giz para Bilhar PT, ਬਿਲੀਅਰਡਜ਼ ਚਾਕ ਹੋਲਡਰ PA, Billar Tiza Waqaychaq QU, Suport pentru Cretă de Biliard RO, Держатель мела для бильярда RU, बिलियर्ड-खड़िया-धारकः SA, Držač krede za bilijar SR, Mubati weChoko yeBhiriyadhi SN, بلئرڊس چاڪ هولڊر SD, බිලියඩ්ස් චෝක් රඳවනය SI, Držiak Biliardovej Kriedy SK, Držalo za biljardno kredo SL, Haystaha Chalka Biliyaards SO, Seboloki sa Chalk ya Billiards ST, Soporte de Tiza para Billar ES, Wadah Kapur Biliar SU, Kibano cha Chaki ya Billiards SW, Biljardkrithållare SV, Lalagyan ng Tisa para sa Billiards TL, Нигоҳдорандаи гачи бильярд TG, பில்லியர்ட்ஸ் சாக் ஹோல்டர் TA, Бильярд Буры Тотучысы TT, బిలియర్డ్స్ చాక్ హోల్డర్ TE, ที่ใส่ชอล์กบิลเลียด TH, སྣུག་མདའ་རྩི་གཡུ་འཛིན་སྣོད། BO, መሕዘኒ ቻልክ ቢሊያርድስ TI, Bilardo Tebeşir Tutucu TR, Bilýard Kremi Saklaýjy TK, Тримач Крейди для Більярду UK, بلیئرڈز چاک ہولڈر UR, بىللىيارد بور ئۇستىكىنى UG, Bilyard Bo'ri Ushlagich UZ, Hộp Đựng Phấn Bi-a VI, Daliwr Sialc Biliards CY, Biljart Kalkhouder FY, Isigcini seTshoki yeBhiliyadi XH, ביליאַרד קרייַד האַלטער YI, Ohun Ìdádúró Chalk Billiards YO, Isibambi Seshoki Ye-Bhilyadi ZU, Biljart Kryt Houer AF, Mbajtës Krejtë për Biliardo SQ, የቢሊየርድስ ጥርስ መያዣ AM, حامل طباشير البلياردو AR, Բիլիարդի մեղրի պահոց HY, বিলিয়াৰ্ডছ চক ধাৰক AS, Bilyard Təbaşir Saxlayıcısı AZ, Billarrerako Klare-Euskarria EU, Трымальнік крэйды для біліярда BE, বিলিয়ার্ড চক হোল্ডার BN, Držač Krede za Bilijar BS, Държач за билярден тебешир BG, ဘိလျပ်ချော့ကိုင်ဆောင်ကိရိယာ MY, Portaguix de Billar CA, Tigkupot sa Chalk sa Billiards CEB, Chosungira Choko cha Biliyadi NY, 桌球巧克架 ZY, 台球巧粉架 ZH, Supportu di Gessa per Billiardu CO, Držač Krede za Bilijar HR, Držák křídy pro kulečník CS, Billardkridtholder DA, Biljart Krijthouder NL, Bilarda Kretoportilo EO, Piljardi kriidihoidik ET, Biljardiliiun pidike FI, Porte-Craie de Billard FR, Gleidheadair Cailc Billeardas GD, Soporte de Xiz para Billar GL, ბილიარდის ცარცის დამჭერი KA, Billardkreidehalter DE, Θήκη Κιμωλίας Μπιλιάρδου EL, Billar Tiza Ñongatuha GN, બિલિયર્ડ્સ ચોક હોલ્ડર GU, Sipò Lakre pou Bilya HT, Mai Riƙon Alli na Biliyads HA, Teuina Sioka Pulu SM, Billiards Chalk Holder EN, for global reach.
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Unique Properties
Corner Pocket is an intuitive, wrist-worn magnetic billiard chalk holder designed to transform how players access and carry their chalk during a game. It accommodates various chalk shapes and offers a wide range of customization options in colors, materials, and finishes. Two strong neodymium magnets securely attach the holder to the housing, ensuring stability while allowing effortless removal by sliding the chalk holder sideways. The chalk is held in place by friction and can be easily replaced by pushing it out through a bottom opening using a cue stick. The housing is compatible with any 20 mm watch strap and features interchangeable holders to fit different chalk shapes and brands.
Tags
Magnetic billiard chalk holder, wrist chalk holder, 3D-printed chalk holder, pool chalk accessory, billiard equipment, cue sports gear, magnetic pool accessory, ergonomic chalk holder, billiard accessory, watch-style chalk holder
Production Technology
The design blends the aesthetics of wristwatches and pool tables, with a shape reminiscent of a watch housing and the corner pocket of a billiard table. 3D printing was chosen to allow cost-effective production without expensive tooling. Prototyping began with watch parts and magnets to refine functionality before aesthetic development. After testing various 3D printing methods, an optimal solution was chosen for cost efficiency and various color and finishing options, enabling scalable production.
Design Challenge
The biggest challenge was designing an assembly that securely locked strong magnets in place without screws or glue while ensuring easy assembly. Extensive trial and error led to a three-part interlocking system. The second challenge was cost-effective manufacturing, requiring an in-depth exploration of CNC machining and 3D printing. The goal was to find a method that allowed multiple finishing and coloring options, enabling the creation of different product ranges, including higher-end models.
Project Duration
The project started in March 2023 in Rotterdam and finished in January 2024 in Rotterdam
Operation Flow
Worn like a watch, the holder secures the chalk by friction. Simply push it in to lock it in place. To use, the player slides the holder to the side, effortlessly disengaging it from the magnetic pull. After chalking, place it back in the housing where the magnet attracts it to its position. Chalk can be replaced by pushing it out through the bottom opening with a cue stick. Interchangeable holders allow compatibility with different chalk sizes and shapes.
Research
User-centered research revealed that players chalk less due to inaccessibility, affecting shot accuracy. Common waist-level holders had multiple flaws, including staining clothing and being knocked off during play. Observations and feedback highlighted the need for a wearable solution. Prototyping confirmed wrist placement as non-disruptive. SLS 3D printing was chosen for cost-efficiency, durability, and customization, enabling future product expansion and bridging sports gear with wearables.
Inspiration
This project was born from the desire to create an alternative, intuitive way to keep cue chalk within reach during a billiards match. Traditional chalk holders typically clip to the waist or pocket, which isn’t always convenient, especially when moving around the table or leaning over for a shot. Chalk often gets left behind, misplaced, or disrupts the rhythm of play. Corner Pocket offers a new alternative by relocating the chalk to the wrist, where it's always visible, always accessible, and never in the way. The design draws inspiration from the convenience and wearability of wristwatches, as well as the structural form of a pool table’s corner pocket.
Image Credits
Image #1: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024. Image #2: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024. Image #3: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024. Image #4: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024. Image #5: 3D Visualization by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024. Video Credits: Animation by Tamás Fekete, Corner Pocket, 2024.
Project Overview
Corner Pocket Billiards Chalk Holder has been a Iron winner in the Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design award category in the year 2024 organized by the prestigious A' Design Award & Competition. The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Iron Recognition
Tamás Fekete was recognized with the coveted Iron A' Design Award in 2025, a testament to excellence of their work Corner Pocket Billiards Chalk Holder.
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Corner Pocket by Tamás Fekete Wins Iron A' Design Award for Innovative Wrist-Worn Billiards Chalk Holder
Rotterdam-based designer Tamás Fekete has been honored with the Iron A' Design Award 2025 for his inventive Corner Pocket, a wrist-worn magnetic billiards chalk holder that reimagines accessibility and convenience for cue sports enthusiasts by keeping chalk always within reach and never in the way.
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