Just got back from Pensacola and the filming of John's newest DVD. I spent 4 days with John and as soon as he picked me up from the airport I could tell he was very excited about this project.
Typical John, as soon as we left the airport he wanted to go hit some golf balls, so off to the driving range we went. 100+ golf balls later and we were on are way to the pool room to just goof off before dinner, the filming was going to start tomorrow morning. We played a quick 200 point game for dinner and he stepped up in the third inning and ran 114, dinner was on me.
The great aspect of this DVD is that John will have a wireless mic on him throughout the entire run and will be explaining everything he is doing along the way.
We arrived at the pool room at 9 AM and set up the equipment. The first run of the day ended at 86 when we discovered the sound wasn't working. Three more attempts with nothing more than 70+ so we called it a day because the room opened for buisness. We came back later that day for a few more games between the both of us, John had runs of 175, 109 and 103.
The next day John seemed more relaxed. Our goal was a 100 ball run with extensive live commentary. First try (did not hit one ball to warm up) netted us a 164 ball run with excellent commentary. It was amazing to watch. We broke down the equipment and went to the golf course for lunch and more driving range balls. Back to the pool room later that evening and John ran 97 and 104 in a game to 200. Breakfast will be on me the next morning.
Last day before I fly back to California. After breakfast we get to the pool room at 11 AM. John runs 70 in the first inning and scratches on the breakball. A few innings later he has a 135, he starts he next run about 12:30, we have to leave for the airport about 2:00, when 2:00 comes he is somewhere in the 180's I didn't want to make him aware of the time so I didn't say anything, he missed after a run of 210. (should of had the camara rolling)
So there you have it 8 runs over 100 with one run over 200 and 5 or 6 more above 80. It was the the greatest exhibition of straight pool I have ever witnessed and I am 54 years old and have seen a lot of straight pool.
This DVD is a must for anybody serious about straight pool. I believe this will be the best and most entertaining instructional video on straight pool ever made.
I would like to thank John and Rachael for putting me up in their home and letting me be apart of this project.
Bill Maropulos
Typical John, as soon as we left the airport he wanted to go hit some golf balls, so off to the driving range we went. 100+ golf balls later and we were on are way to the pool room to just goof off before dinner, the filming was going to start tomorrow morning. We played a quick 200 point game for dinner and he stepped up in the third inning and ran 114, dinner was on me.
The great aspect of this DVD is that John will have a wireless mic on him throughout the entire run and will be explaining everything he is doing along the way.
We arrived at the pool room at 9 AM and set up the equipment. The first run of the day ended at 86 when we discovered the sound wasn't working. Three more attempts with nothing more than 70+ so we called it a day because the room opened for buisness. We came back later that day for a few more games between the both of us, John had runs of 175, 109 and 103.
The next day John seemed more relaxed. Our goal was a 100 ball run with extensive live commentary. First try (did not hit one ball to warm up) netted us a 164 ball run with excellent commentary. It was amazing to watch. We broke down the equipment and went to the golf course for lunch and more driving range balls. Back to the pool room later that evening and John ran 97 and 104 in a game to 200. Breakfast will be on me the next morning.
Last day before I fly back to California. After breakfast we get to the pool room at 11 AM. John runs 70 in the first inning and scratches on the breakball. A few innings later he has a 135, he starts he next run about 12:30, we have to leave for the airport about 2:00, when 2:00 comes he is somewhere in the 180's I didn't want to make him aware of the time so I didn't say anything, he missed after a run of 210. (should of had the camara rolling)
So there you have it 8 runs over 100 with one run over 200 and 5 or 6 more above 80. It was the the greatest exhibition of straight pool I have ever witnessed and I am 54 years old and have seen a lot of straight pool.
This DVD is a must for anybody serious about straight pool. I believe this will be the best and most entertaining instructional video on straight pool ever made.
I would like to thank John and Rachael for putting me up in their home and letting me be apart of this project.
Bill Maropulos
