mr3cushion said:

You forgot, 'Timing, Tempo & Rhythm'!

I'll add this for 'You' in my answer!

The start of the proper stroke​

The proper stroke starts in the pre-setup routine. After analyzing the position that waits for you, determine what kind of stroke is needed to achieve a point. Before the player addresses the cue ball, he needs to decide on the rhythm and tempo for that particular shot. Use a couple of warm up strokes to get the feeling.

When addressing the cue ball, the cue tip should be fairly close to the cue ball before you start your backswing. The player should learn to develop the same number of warm-up strokes on every shot. This provides the rhythm component of the stroke.

I personally believe in the continuous straight, horizontal and vertical stroke method, and not pausing. If the player interrupts the rhythm, he may lose the timing and tempo he was trying to achieve. Another very important part of the stroke is crescendo, (increasing speed), never decelerating. Just remember, whatever number of warm-up strokes you choose to take, embed that into your game

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j2pac said:

I use the gray/grey Cuetec Surge Jump cue. I had the stock tip changed to a Horo White Storm. Couldn't be happier.

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straightline said:

Ok. He did go into the CB. I avoid the masse hazard by using a hard tip and tapping the ball. You'd be amazed at what air stroking these will do. If you set the cue down in line, that's 100% of the aiming. Haven't perfected using more speed but that's just a stroke thing it'll come.

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bbb said:

answering your post seriously although by the emoji it seems you were kidding
first of all it was a stroke not a bunt full backswing to his bridge and nice follow thru
the accuracy at that distance and being jacked up
simply gorgeous

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kollegedave said:

Basically, I only compete in one pocket. I am considering the prospect of dusting off my 9-ball game. These days, I think rotation players have to be proficient with a jump cue. Accordingly, I am considering an investment in a decent jump cue. I am interested in your recommendations on jump cues if you have them.

I am particularly interested in any insight on a comparison between the JFlowers JMPR and the CueTec Propel. Most things I have found so far, suggest the cues are comparable, but the Flowers cue is a bit cheaper.

Thank you in advance.

kollegedave

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