Recent content by Doug

Of course, we will never have an answer to "who was the best in their prime" in anything. That's what keeps the subject alive.....and well. Maybe on a given day, everyone is right when picking their choice. However, I worked doing research for two years to get Vernon Elliott on the ballot for...

I have been very happy with my Rhino shaft and their customer service too. Like most, I suppose, that buy such things, I have several of the competitive brands, and truthfully, I have found each company's product and customer service at a parity. If you read customer reviews of any highly...

My opinion is, Shane really doesn't like one pocket, for whatever reason. I assume this by his table presence in one pocket vs playing 8 ball or 9 ball and by the velocity he shoots some shots. Because of his incredible ball pocketing ability, he will be a title contender at any of the games...

Exactly!

If I'm not mistaken, Rhino's advertisement says their shaft joint size is 21.5. Measure the butt size of your cues and only put it on the ones that measure 21.5. Will make absolutely no difference in how you play but when people check how it nice the shaft and butt fit together you can't help...

Vernon was a friend of mine. Shortly before his stroke he would have me place the object ball on the cushion for his "impossible" cross side bank. There was two other "impossible" bank shots he showed me that he won a lot of money betting he could make them. He told me of the time he won $500...

I would venture a guess that 99+% of all top level pros have no idea how or why they play so well. Prodigies/gifted people just do what they do better than other people. It takes intelligent, ordinary people to understand why they excel to such stratospheric levels. The ones who work harder...

Makes no credible difference. It's mostly a matter of adjusting as in weight, tip brand, tip diameter, and on and on. Your game will improve significantly if you practice more often, and/or pay for certified instruction. Unless, like me, you like to try all the different gadgets. In 1963 I...

Condolences to you and the family and friends of Mr. Gendler. May he rest in peace.

It's always interesting to me the responses that people make about high vs low pricing. Some say the lower price product is the same as, as good as the higher priced version. And get mad that the manufacturer of the expensive product won't reduce their prices! Lol. As a retired business...

Jacoby Black is my favorite shaft. Primary reason is the long taper. Like playing the game of pool, it's easy to over think and over analyze most things. The carbon fiber shaft will make no one a better player but playing with the latest technology equipment takes away other excuses. Nice to...

It's interesting to me why cue extensions of different lengths and designs have remained so popular. I like gadgets so I have bought most of them because that's what I do. A local cue maker and a good friend has made me many over the last several years. John Hager is a friend and I have the...

You're right. I'm only 80, still ride...but much slower.

Dirt bike? A motorcycle rider? Now, I really like pool but it don't hold a candle to riding/racing dirt bikes! John, if you make it to Chattanooga, look me up and we'll go for a ride. Now, I'm twice your age so you may have to give me a head start, lol. I apologize for the intrusion. Now...

Am I seeing the correct list of players? I ask because Danny Smith is listed. Hope he makes it there. One of my favorite players to watch. I'm pulling for him!!!