Recent content by Runnintable

Play a rack, maybe once a week or as often as needed to correct the "jumps". Shoot the rack - where you shoot every ball and do not get up until cue ball stops moving. Obviously this is an over exaggeration of staying down but works nice too reinforce good practices of staying down on shot.

Nice birthday gift --> Just got a few pieces of TAOM and a holder that will work with magnet clip I already had. I am using the V10 currently got a piece of the Pyro (blue) also but have not used that yet. The V10 is the first piece of chalk in my experience that is a discernable improvement...

I agree. Shops like Jeff Prather and Richard Hsu are putting out excellent shafts. some call the Keilwood shafts

The US Amateur event is run by the APA, but has nothing to do with their league. Only benefit of being an active APA league member is a discount on registration fees. Congrats to Brett Stottlemyer, Brett played in this event many times before -- always came up short. He played excellent to...

I wish that they did a better job with the qualifier locations. very limited in some areas, especially in tristate region.

I am grateful I got to see that hall go from a family-kids amusement place to world class action poolroom. Sad to see it go. Once Masters closed on Queens Blvd, Steinway stepped up in a huge way and filled the absence of a 'true' action room in Queens, NY

The back rent from the COVID Pandemic was a major crushing blow.

I agree with Measureman. Left pocket is my first instinct. I primarily shoot right handed

Thank you for all the replies to the thread.

Lately, I have been experiencing a higher level of "gamesmanship" during sets and match play. Had trouble fading an opponent that made efforts to maintain their presence at the table when it was not their turn. Any pointers on how to clear the mind from distractions?

Trent, I am in Long Island , NY

how come only 4 cushions, I need 6

All, Suggestions on what direction to go to change rails to play similar to blue label. I have a red label bar box Diamond table, I am way over due for new felt. At this time I do not want the action I get from the red label cushions anymore. way too much travel. I have my motivations to mimic...

God knows what you did! You should ask him? You: "God what did I do to get myself banned? " God: "I don't know my son, but maybe it's your face!"