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Cornerman · Monday at 3:01 AM

Is it still going on? Is it being televised?

I’m in Wuxi right now.

Mustardeer · Monday at 2:33 AM

I’ve seen soooo many 650s and 550s announce they’re going for it and are gonna be pros. None of them made it. The only kid who made it always used to say he quit pool, he doesn’t shoot much anymore but his fargo kept going up and out of nowhere he was flying somewhere and winning real tourneys. He’s still only 740ish nowhere near 800 speed. Every current over 800 player was shooting 650 speed by 15 years old. This youtuber is just shooting content but I wish him luck. An over 800 can give a 650 the 3 out, he’s got a long way to go.

Amaury · Monday at 2:05 AM

I like the veeners colors

skor · Monday at 2:04 AM

riedmich said:
That's the point!

But heavier cue will make the arm tired faster and hurt the break over a long session.

maha · Monday at 2:00 AM

everyone can improve vastly by hard work. but unless you have the best eye hand co ordination needed for that sport you can never ever get near or to the top rung of the ladder.

for all of those its just a pipe dream.

straightline · Monday at 1:59 AM

He reminds me of that guy who makes thought provoking analytical videos on a variety of subjects.

maha · Monday at 1:48 AM

it certainly is not a good thing to use for rankings of any sort.

but amount won is a true measure of your success. as that is what you are playing for.

what good is being ranked number one and needing a backer because you cant finance your career yourself.

the smart players would go to where they had the best earn for their time and expenses.

riedmich · Monday at 1:37 AM

cueball2010 said:
I don't think everyone can move their arm that fast. They're probably adding weight because arm swing is already maxed.

That's the point!

Cornerman · Monday at 1:34 AM

InsertCleverNameHere said:
Breaking from the rail in 10 and 8 ball will never make sense to me. I can understand second ball playing 8 ball but hitting the 1 solid from the rail is dumb imo.

I believe people find that off the head rail get the right height of the cuestick automatically for that angle of attack, especially for pop breakers. I remember Dennis O. raising his bridge on the bed to get the height he needed. Corey one tournament broke using a mechanical bridge, and he said it was to get the height of the cuestick where he liked it. I think more often than not, players found breaking off the head rail yielded nice cueball action and stuck with it. For a small table, sometimes there isn’t enough room to place the hand on the bed.

riedmich · Monday at 1:09 AM

TeddyKGB said:
For all the kielwood users out there, whats the lowest deflection kielwood youve used?

Im looking for z3/revo level deflection but in kielwood

Leaning towards the SS360/2 but I havent been able to get my hands on one to try it out.

Thanks

To me the kielwood LD shaft from diveney is the best one. Very comparable to revo

riedmich · Monday at 12:47 AM

trob said:
Just thought I would post this and see what you think about it. Maybe how accurate it is? Enjoy

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Interesting!! The slow motion starting at 6'28'' shows a kind of bending which makes me understand why some of the very efficient low deflection shafts - Z-shaft from predator for example - can be played without compensating deflection, because there's zero deflection created although adding pretty much of side rotation.

riedmich · Monday at 12:29 AM

Pool Cue Hub said:
Hi everyone,

I've been spending more time researching beginner pool tips, accessories, and game room setups while building a newer billiards resource site.

One thing I've noticed is that there seems to be a lot of advice online, but not all of it is useful for newer players.

If you could recommend one beginner tip, article topic, or lesson that every new player should learn early on, what would it be?

I've been collecting ideas and resources while continuing to build out my site:
https://poolcuehub.com

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

To me the best pool tip ever came from a professional trainer: stand absolutely still like a rock

RomilAzemat · Monday at 12:28 AM

skogstokig said:
100% !

Yes it does

RomilAzemat · Monday at 12:28 AM

InsertCleverNameHere said:
Is this applicable for pool in any way? Looks cool

It can yes but this system will be over kill for pool

riedmich · Monday at 12:27 AM

ShootingArts said:
Besides Nelsonite there was a product called Resolute that didn't smell as strongly. However both were pure hell on your lungs. I used to go outside with a breeze blowing and still have to bring a fan out to dip shafts in an upright three or four inch PVC pipe. It is amazing how much of these liquids a shaft blank can soak up in a minute or less. The liquid foams like it is in a hard boil until all the air comes out of a piece of wood and there is a lot of air in wood!

Aside from the little matter of killing myself, I quit using these dips because they deaden the feel of the hit a little. Very noticeable if you test the same wood side by side.

Hu

May I ask how much the weight is being affected bei soaking a shaft? Weight of a shaft before and after soaking (+ drying of course). Many thanks in advance

RomilAzemat · Monday at 12:27 AM

InsertCleverNameHere said:
What about the ability to reposition balls using the system? That could be extremely useful

Yes you can see it in the video that with miss it will tell you exactly where to replace all the balls

straightline · Monday at 12:04 AM

I doubt Arizona people say snoo as in snooze ker.

jlrowe · Sunday at 11:33 PM

Got this shaft off ebay few months ago. Guy didnt realize it was a Predator partial. Got it cheap. Cleaned it up and looks great . I know i have seen this ringwork before and Jay Helfert had a regular shaft with this ringwork. Im was thinking it may be for a Meucci due to the joint diameter of .820 5/16x18 flat face.

skor · Sunday at 11:12 PM

iusedtoberich said:
Why aren’t they breaking like Shane taught the world then, and making 2-4 balls on the break like he was, even with the wood rack in TAR 1?

different tables, different rack, got to find what works for you at a given situation.
It seems that breaking from the rail at this event is safer. the balls stay on one side of the table and the game is more tactical. if the break is dry, chances that your opponent won't run out.

ivicafranic · Sunday at 10:54 PM

John Bender Ebony & Walnut 4 Points

4 Points Ebony into Walnut Stained Birdseye Maple
Points: Ebony
Nose: Stained BEM
Abalone Gunsights in Points and Dots at base of Points
Double Black Double White Veneers
Abalone Barbells and Dots in Ebony Butt Sleeve
2 Shafts w/13mm Arvorin Ferrules
Black w/White Specs Linen Wrap
030 Nicke Silver Trim Rings at JT
Length: 58"
Butt: 15.7 oz
Shaft 1: 4.1 oz, 13 mm
Shaft 2: 4.1 oz, 13 mm
Pin: 5/16-14 Steel Joint
Condition: New

skogstokig · Sunday at 10:39 PM

iusedtoberich said:
Why aren’t they breaking like Shane taught the world then, and making 2-4 balls on the break like he was, even with the wood rack in TAR 1?

because of the slugs. that old wood rack from TAR would be an improvement

after this many years of events i must assume it's rational to break from the side, even for the big breakers

ivicafranic · Sunday at 10:36 PM

John Bender Fancy Merry Widow

Specs:

Birdseye Maple Custom 5/16-14 Stainless Joint
Faux Ivory "See-Saw" Inlays in Light Walnut Stained Nose
Alternating Ebony and Maple Windows in Sleeve, each
also Inlayed with "See-Saw" parts
Ebony Rings on Both sides of the Wrap and at Butt Cap
Each Inlayed with 8 Faux Ivory Dots. NS .030 Rings @ Join
White with Brown Speck Polished Linen Wrap
Signed only Under Wrap
Maker Name Engraved in White Delrin Butt Cap
Length: 58"
Butt: 15.1 oz
Shaft 1:4.1 oz
Shaft 2: 4.1
Weight bolt: .45

John just finished me 6 cues and this is one of these 6. It turned out beautiful and John was fantastic to deal with as he always is.

You will be able to see more of his work at this year's ICCS Show in Chattanooga, TN at the historic Read House hotel.

Enjoy the photos!!!

ivicafranic · Sunday at 10:34 PM

King said:
That’s one beautiful cue added to your incredible collection. Enjoy!

Thank you very much Al

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