Bob Jewett said:

Here's my version of the thin cut shot in the other thread. How many shots do you need to make the shot?

At the start of the video you can see the setup. The cue ball is on the head spot. The object ball is a ball to the side of the center spot. That means if I send the cue ball straight down the table to the foot spot, the object ball will wiggle from the wind. The balls on the end rails are in the middle of the end rails so you can see the alignment.

My first shot is pretty good. I cut out most of my complete misses. I managed a couple of shots over 90 degrees.

In the end, I show the gaff for this shot. Prior to that, the balls were reasonably clean.

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I'm using a level (as possible) cue stick and extreme left.

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Great shooting bob
So is the other video of you making a 90 degree cut
I see you are using what looks like a carbon fiber shaft now
In your old video, you were using a wood shaft
Do you think the wood shaft makes it easier because of more deflection?

I would like to buy 8 & 9 please.

Yes I liked that movie, too. The box it really checks is the theme of one man living off his own abilities in a non traditional manner, in a more seedy, underworld, where , at one time, only men ventured- like pool, gun slinging, etc, etc.
This was Danny's world, of course, the road less traveled, where danger and the unknown were always in play and only the strongest survived.

My Dad was this sort of character, a lone wolf, " do it your own way" tough guy, but with a real strong sense of responsibility. Funny how he encouraged all of his children NOT to go that " do it all on your own terms" route. - he knew how tough it was on that road- but some spirits just cannot and will not lie down to the norms of " society".

markjames said:

ok -video challenge accepted

but i’ll need some time because i can’t get to a table for at least a week and there might not be time or a camera so maybe two weeks +

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I make the back cuts (not the one in question yet) with center roll, inside, and outside. Theory being at close to 90 the balls glance off the contact point with very little bite. None of the mashing that thicker hits generate - provided you shoot with enough speed.

The inside or outside are more aiming methods to me. I favor inside to get that impossible to hit last sliver. I imagine outside would start with a non hit and come in for that sliver from the other direction.

If you like to live dangerously, start by feathering balls. The idea is to rock the object ball in its personal dimple. Start as close as you need and back out as you sharpen up.

fastone371 said:

I used a 90 degree drafting square (the right angle side of a drafting triangle).

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Lol I dug through my PlaySkool My Drafting Set right past the triangles looking for a protractor.

I'll leave that to Bob J. It's in the video.

does ob have chalk on it?

edit: nevermind, i watched full video

sgonzalez34 said:

BUMP

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Senior - have you considered trade option for another case or cue?

trade + cash or even trade, mono mono

skor said:

but will you shoot it in a match that matters?

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If one can produce that trick in a match, one does not need that trick.

but will you shoot it in a match that matters?

If I don't need to compete anymore, then sure, why not?

Bob Jewett said:

Most of the metal bridges I've seen like the one in post #4 are very cheaply made and there is flashing right where your stick sits. Nasty. Not so much of a problem with a CF shaft, but horrible for a wood shaft. The brass ones for snooker are fine.

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Most clubs here have bridges for snooker made of metal, I prefer the X metal bridge. these bridges are less likely to damage the shafts.
The plastic ones like the chesp moose have a seam from the mold that may scratch the wood.

Still available or what?

Bob Jewett said:

How many shots do you need to make the shot?

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Realistically, you get one.

straightline said:

Reyes did this in a match - can't find it. Can be done legit apparently.

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Yes, he did.

The surface rotational velocity has to exceed the forward velocity of the cue ball.

Can it be done? Yes. In one shot? In a match? That's a different matter.