Recent content by King Jehu

I'm trying to figure out a way to project improved patronage by upgrading tables. The current tables are a mix of 7 & 8 footers. Two are bar-box coin-op. The other six are a mix of Connolly and similar. Replacing the tables with Diamond tables would be about $10k each. Does anyone know of a...

Well said, Matt. Just showing him the picture was confusing. Instead of tensing up at a sidearm, he would tense up in the correct position for a couple shots and then return. I need to get him feeling the dangle. Thanks.

I've got an APA team of brand new players. They're coming along okay with listening to instruction but I've never figured out how to cure the sidearm stroke. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've got two players who do it. One is rather extreme.

I know that it's recommended to return the cue to Predator for tip replacement or find a qualified service tech. If I have to do that every time, I'll go back to the Z-2. It can't be that much of an issue, can it? I tend to replace tips a little sooner than necessary because I lose confidence...

Cue-MD doesn't owe me anything. I bought the unit. It's mine to do with as I please. The money I gave them in exchange is theirs to do with as they please. There's nothing wrong with telling others about the transaction, the unit itself and my experiences with it. Make your own judgement. I'm a...

I spoke with Cue-MD about the problems I was having. Keeping bluetooth connected is quite a challenge. I figured out that I could only get a few minutes out of a freshly charged battery before I started having connection issues. They told me that, if I bought a new one, I could send my old one...

The Cue-MD is kind of expensive, difficult and frustrating to use but the best way I've found to identify stroke flaws. I have one from the first generation. I think the design has been improved since then. The removable, rechargeable batteries are not convenient or reliable. All in all, I...

I've made quite a bit of progress on multiple issues. The Cue-MD was helpful. After reviewing several sessions, I figured out that the twisting of the cue was inconsistent. It was especially notable on power shots. The straightening of the wrist was, like most changes in habit, awkward for a...

I've heard Earl opine that they should take out the side pockets. He launched a classic Earl-tirade at the Mosconi Cup in 2014 about it. I just stumbled across a match on YouTube that was just posted a couple weeks ago. It looks like they've finally built one. Earl and Darren playing 10-Ball...

I just got mine today. It was very easy to get used to. It's extremely slick. No glove would improve the glide of this thing. It feels real good to me. I'm an APA handicap 6 (8-ball) and 7 (9-ball) so you're not getting a professional review from me. I've been a die-hard Z2 user but, after a few...

If you're talking about the infamous "lift-shot", I asked Dr. Dave about this recently. He cited WPA: http://www.wpa-pool.com/web/the_rules_of_play#8.2 The shot would be a foul because a stroke is defined as forward movement in 8.2: 8.2 Shot A shot begins when the tip contacts the cue ball...

In a typical 5-match night, each team has their 5 players present and most of the players know each other. If that's the case, put up first if you have the option. You will control the match-up in the 2nd and 4th matches directly and the 5th match because you know who their 5th player will be...

I don't think I'll study Bergman's grip. That looks way too complicated for me:

I've been getting more frustrated with the Q-MD. Mine seems to have a problem staying connected, triggering shots, false triggers, etc. Every once in a while, I seem to get a group of reliable data. I went back over the last few sessions and discovered that my roll is inconsistent. Sometimes...

Now that I've discovered the rotation issue, I gave it some thought. I noticed that I have a loose grip with the cue cradled in the fingers of my right hand. During the forward stroke, I naturally "firm up" the grip. The curl of my fingers causes a clockwise rotation as they bring the cue more...