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Tooler · 2023-03-23T07:57:45-0700

The best thing Jayson could do for "his" game, is lose about 20 pounds. Sorry, but that's the way I see it.

Stop with the Bon-bons, Bagels and Beer. Get back to stealth mode.

dr_dave · 2023-03-23T07:50:14-0700

The_JV said:
The only time I've heard of a notable player switching back and forth is Alex P. I think I read somewhere that he prefers solid maple for the soft touch games, (1pkt & 14.1). Something to do with maximizing squirt

Why would you want to "maximize squirt?"

The_JV said:
with minimal power.

This has to do more with cue hit efficiency than CB deflection. An LD shaft, especially carbon fiber, can have much better hit efficiency than a typical maple-shaft cue, especially with a hard tip.

The_JV · 2023-03-23T07:45:45-0700

The only time I've heard of a notable player switching back and forth is Alex P. I think I read somewhere that he prefers solid maple for the soft touch games, (1pkt & 14.1). Something to do with maximizing squirt with minimal power.

dr_dave · 2023-03-23T07:31:47-0700

hang-the-9 said:
I think LD are better for some shots, when I use the Revo my obstructed shots where I can only hit part of the cueball like on a rail or over a ball are more accurate.

Why do you think this is the case? Smaller diameter, rounder tip, mental factors?

hang-the-9 said:
I am able to get more spin action out a LD shaft and a layered tip than with a standard shaft and layered or normal tip.

FYI, this topic is covered in detail here:

getting more spin with an LD shaft?

The tip shouldn't make a difference per the info and demonstrations here:

cue tip differences and effects

The type of chalk really doesn't matter either:

chalk brand comparison

hang-the-9 said:
I don't do any sort of calculated pivot point or spin method, just line up and shoot and see if I miss or not. If I miss, I know I can't aim that way next time.

Trial and error is the most common "aiming system when using sidespin." SAWS is better.

JessEm · 2023-03-23T07:29:55-0700

Wow. How much was the restoration, and what condition was it before?

Mine is probably a ways off from needing it, condition-wise. But if that's how it comes back looking... Very nice.

skogstokig · 2023-03-23T07:25:13-0700

Iwishiwasrich said:
I don't know if I could walk around with that cue in my case and not be worried about getting robbed. 30k for a playing cue,it sure looks nice. I would love to hit a ball or 2 with it. For the record I play the same with my $350 joss as I do with my $2300 Carmelli. That Carmelli hits sweet though and is real nice to look at.. I've played with a southwest and while it was a very nice cue,it was not for me.

i think taiwan has the lowest crime rate in the world, or close to it. but still, a 30k cue is insane to travel around with.

hang-the-9 · 2023-03-23T07:21:15-0700

dr_dave said:
FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates both the advantages and disadvantages of LD (low CB deflection or low squirt) shafts, explores the pitfalls of back-hand-english (BHE), shows the effectiveness of the System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS), and completely answers the question: Is an LD shaft better?:

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Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - LD Advantages
3:06 - Aiming Differences
6:03 - BHE Pivots
7:55 - BHE is Not Perfect
9:33 - SAWS is Better
11:03 - Wrap Up

As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.

Enjoy!

I think LD are better for some shots, when I use the Revo my obstructed shots where I can only hit part of the cueball like on a rail or over a ball are more accurate. I am able to get more spin action out a LD shaft and a layered tip than with a standard shaft and layered or normal tip. I don't do any sort of calculated pivot point or spin method, just line up and shoot and see if I miss or not. If I miss, I know I can't aim that way next time.

RunoutJJ · 2023-03-23T07:04:59-0700

So is John done blocking people on Facebook for not being a 100% on board with everything he says and does? Just checking if his attitude has changed at all.

dr_dave · 2023-03-23T07:03:43-0700

SKILLZELITE said:
@dr_dave
As always with your research & videos , this is very informative & helpful.
Thanks for your continued contribution to the community.
Youre shared knowledge is a excellent assest to any players game.

Thank you, and you're welcome. I aim to swerve.

SKILLZELITE · 2023-03-23T07:00:36-0700

@dr_dave
As always with your research & videos , this is very informative & helpful.
Thanks for your continued contribution to the community.
Your shared knowledge is a excellent assest to any players game.

JTB51 · 2023-03-23T06:55:04-0700

simplestroke said:
I'm thinking of making a mid cue extension and wondering if aluminum would be a decent material? I'd either spray paint it black or anodized it black to match a carbon fiber shaft. Curious to get thoughts/ideas on materials.

I make mine with carbon fiber and make the pin with Aluminum so it’s not so heavy.

dr_dave · 2023-03-23T06:42:05-0700

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses and demonstrates both the advantages and disadvantages of LD (low CB deflection or low squirt) shafts, explores the pitfalls of back-hand-english (BHE), shows the effectiveness of the System for Aiming With Sidespin (SAWS), and completely answers the question: Is an LD shaft better?:

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Contents:
0:00 - Intro
1:00 - LD Advantages
3:06 - Aiming Differences
6:03 - BHE Pivots
7:55 - BHE is Not Perfect
9:33 - SAWS is Better
11:03 - Wrap Up

As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.

Enjoy!

David Sorensen · 2023-03-23T06:40:56-0700

dendweller said:
So how did this work, did you pay him in full up front?

After previously dealing with him & all went well the 2 nd order never took place once he got the money

JoeyInCali · 2023-03-23T06:30:34-0700

Shooter08 said:
I have heard varied opinions of how Southwests hit, honestly not real interested personally. More curious in people’s opinions in general.

Looks like people went off-tangent.

RickLafayette · 2023-03-23T06:24:04-0700

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