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WNT Florida Open 2026, August 4-9, Orlando, Caribe Royale

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jbart65 said:
Jesse played more like a 750 Fargo than a 650. Hit some big banks. Made some nice safeties. Pocketed most of the shots a good player should pocket.

Bergman, on the other hand, did not play well in the second half the match. He jumped to 4-0 and 7-3 leads, then missed a bunch of key shots. Two misses on the 9, as mentioned. One of them he shot too hard into the side pocket. Easy shot he should make 99 of 100.

His safety play, and one pushout in particular, were particularly poor and uncharacteristic of him.

In the last game, Bergman also tried a really tough backcut on the 7 when a safety was the best option.

What really bugged me was Bergman jumping with a full cue. He hit the ball he was trying to jump over, which he has done before. If you are going to jump at all, learn to use a damn jump cue!

It was almost comical how Jesse came back. A Bergman miss on an basic 9 into the side. Bergman leaving an easy combo for the 9 ball for an early win in a rack. Jesse getting three fouls on Bergman. Jesse fluking in the 9.

Take something for granted, and it's bound to bite you in the rear.
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i don't think he owns a jump cue though
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30 min practice spurts.. better then hit a million balls?

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trob said:
I was watching clips on my phone and they showed a clip from a pod cast of an instructor discussing the hit a million balls theory being incorrect. He said when Efren was asked how much he practices he said only a half at a time. If he practices in the morning he will again in the afternoon and that’s it. This instructor said it makes sense because if you have long practices the average person will lose focus and that’s when bad habits will sink back in and then frustration. He tells his students to go 4-6 weeks where they are only practicing 30 mins a day and they see real progress. So my personal thinking is

1) As I’ve said many time I don’t like to compare what I do or the equipment I use to the best players in the world. They have more natural ability then I do so comparing yourself to the goat just seems like stinkin thinkin. Svb is known to shoot the same shot for hours upon hours upon hours but I think he is born with a concentration and focus the average person may not possess.

2) but I think for some of it stands out. I try to now take a little break. I tend to play a race against the ghost then stroke drills. Then another race and then more stroke drills. Lately I’ve been throwing some straight pool in there because of an upcoming league but just taking 5 mins to rest in between .. whether it’s watching tv or looking at my phone for a bit seems to keep my concentration at a higher level for practice longer.

I love the game to much and with a diamond table in my garage (it’s like having a mountain of crack in your house and telling a crack head not to touch it.) I’m going to struggle only playing a half hour a day lol
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People that love the game hit a million balls because they love playing and time doesn't matter or it is a place to go to shut out the rest of the world and have fun. If you don't like practicing by yourself you will never be any good.
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WNT Florida Open 2026, August 4-9, Orlando, Caribe Royale

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skogstokig said:
bergman 8-8 against a fargo 650
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Jesse played more like a 750 Fargo than a 650. Hit some big banks. Made some nice safeties. Pocketed most of the shots a good player should pocket.

Bergman, on the other hand, did not play well in the second half the match. He jumped to 4-0 and 7-3 leads, then missed a bunch of key shots. Two misses on the 9, as mentioned. One of them he shot too hard into the side pocket. Easy shot he should make 99 of 100.

His safety play, and one pushout in particular, were particularly poor and uncharacteristic of him.

In the last game, Bergman also tried a really tough backcut on the 7 when a safety was the best option.

What really bugged me was Bergman jumping with a full cue. He hit the ball he was trying to jump over, which he has done before. If you are going to jump at all, learn to use a damn jump cue!

It was almost comical how Jesse came back. A Bergman miss on an basic 9 into the side. Bergman leaving an easy combo for the 9 ball for an early win in a rack. Jesse getting three fouls on Bergman. Jesse fluking in the 9.

Take something for granted, and it's bound to bite you in the rear.
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Sold Ignite 12.2 for Radials Kamui Black hard $550 USD all in shipped -slightly less for Canadians

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$550 USD shipped all in including all fees taxes and duties via Paypal F&F

Mezz Ignite 12.2 shaft 29" was purchased new from authorized dealer around a year ago,
this came as a stock United pin , converted for radials

price slightly less for Canadians depending on location with local pickup available Toronto area
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What's Inside a Pool Table?

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LedfordBilliardSupply said:
We're here to learn from the community, contribute where we can, and continue improving our craft. Looking forward to being part of the discussions.
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This has to be addressed. Very amateur. Pure hacker. Not trying to offend or hurt feelings but this (Grey Cloth) is no good.
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Worst Cue by a Revered Builder.

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I was given a set of VHS tapes on cue building years ago. They sold for $100 each at the time. I learned how not to build cues watching them. Well known cuemaker who passed away awhile back. A joint was assembled using toilet paper and epoxy. While doing a leather wrap he cut his finger with a razor blade. Blood everywhere. Rather than redo the video, he continued and did a poor job on the seam. Never saw one of his cues in person.
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What, in your opinion, is the minimum Fargo you should have before entering a WNT Open?

Sooner32
I thought about this recently for the Oklahoma Open. I would be the definition of dead money. I believe it was double elimination, race to 9, alternating breaks, so my thoughts were that I would at least get to the table some. I may do it next year if I can improve a bit. Aside from playing poorly, I also am in bed by 9-9:30 most nights, so that's a problem.

I don't have a fargo, haven't played a tourney or money game since around 1998 or 1999 and even when I did play regularly I never played in more than $20-$50 entry fee tournaments.
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WNT Florida Open 2026, August 4-9, Orlando, Caribe Royale

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GideonF said:
I remember watching a guy playing Earl the first round at DCC on the TV table. He couldn’t make 3 balls. The guy probably played pretty good when not thrust onto the TV table with a legend.

I’m sure I would feel the same. Now playing a legend on a side table would be awesome.
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Yesss!!! You know i say this about apa nationals in the finals and you’ll see someone ripping a 9 that he’s not that good because they are struggling .but your in a situation where you mentally haven’t dealt with before. The lights, cameras, a packed room on bleachers watching you , a booth with Eva and god knows who else commentating and a nice chunk of money you are not going to be in a place that feels familiar and your going to be on the struggle bus. Earl just playing pool and that dude is in the match of his dreams.
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What, in your opinion, is the minimum Fargo you should have before entering a WNT Open?

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wlycdgr said:
Follow up question: if spots are limited and you are towards/at the low end of the Fargo range, do you think etiquette requires waiting to register until late, to give as many higher rated players as possible a chance to register before you? Or is it first come first serve, and tough luck to any 810 full time pro who was hoping to make a few bucks but forgot to early-reg? Is it on the organizers to implement a "players below X rating must wait until the week before to register" type rule?
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onus should be on the organiser not the player. Don't think you can blame someone for paying their money for entering an open tournament. It's a good point though and maybe something Matchroom should consider.
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