I bought them and have to ask a question. after trying some of his shots and advice, seeing my results, I looked again at the video. I do not believe he is using a 41/2x9' table. it looks like a 7, maybe an 8. For me, I think disclosure is a must to be of value. I stopped watching.
Can anyone please tell me the size of the table used? I have experienced this with other instructional and believe it to be a short coming.
thanks,
Phil
I love the Tor Lowry videos, no matter the table size. When I got mine, the total price was about twenty bucks for the set, really cheap for such good instruction. Recently a version III has become available, apparently at no charge but maybe the upgrade came to me free as a prior customer, not sure.
I use them in conjunction with the Play Great Pool book by Mark Wilson, plus the many Dr Dave videos and explanations, and several Bob Jewett articles in pdf format which are out there for the free downloading.
Between these few instructional items, there is great confirmation and clarity. I have had good luck just playing Tor videos in the background as I play around on my table, so I stop and review shots or techniques as they interest me.
As for the table size, it sounds to me like someone is looking for a reason to dislike the Lowry videos. If they are not for you, try something else, no need to bash them because you have not been informed of the exact table size, who modified the rails, who installed the cloth, what balls are used, what cue Tor has, and what tip he has installed. All that is just sour grapes, and I think anyone looking for such an easy out to dislike teaching should take a good look in the mirror of their learning style, and seek out the good instead of bashing where you do not feel comfortable or need an excuse for some lack of understanding or lack of progress. Because by now everyone should know there is no magic wand, no magic bullet, no magic teacher, no magic instructional video - nevertheless, many people people find the Tor Lowry videos helpful, each to his or her own degree. Many people find the Lowry videos of great benefit, I am among that group.
I have not spent as much time on his banking videos nor as much practice. But the first large video with the basics has improved my game so much that I now expect to run out any game of 8 ball, if I get one make-able shot accompanied with a lane to position or cluster breakup. Formerly I was a three and four ball run artist, always getting so far out of line by the third or maybe fourth ball that I could not recover and finish the run. Now, with Tor's compact stroke, and his ideas on pattern play, plus some shot making drills, I have a huge increase in skill level, so much so that I have to work to casually lose to my banger buddies who have not improved, so they won't lose interest in our barbox fun ball games.