2026 WNT Ranking event- Chinese Taipei Open, 8-11 Jan2026, Winner $30K

I know the Ko's parents own(ed) a pool hall and they've all been playing since they were knee high to a grasshopper.
They play with Zen cues I think(not sure they make a carbon shaft)
Apparently Cuetec isn't cutting those SVB checks for everyone.

yes, they both won world championships with southwests, and changed to zen later (with solid maple shafts). i thought at first it was a weird sponsor because they are quite expensive cues, but maybe i was wrong, they seem to sell well

Predicting and Controlling Cue Ball Direction off a Rail with Follow Shots

Yes, I just set up this shot. All my CB did was go straight over to the rail. No bending or curving like I expected.

When I hit the CB high about as hard as I am physically capable of hitting it there was a very slight bend. Probably about 1/4 of what I am seeing on this video.

It just convinces me even more that this GCIV has some kind of issue that prevents it from playing like it should.

Try to wax the CB to see if that makes a difference. As I mentioned, the cloth in my cushions is very new, so that could have something to do with it (but I doubt it). Also, if you post a video of the shot (maybe with unwaxed and waxed CBs), that might shed some light on things.

Predicting and Controlling Cue Ball Direction off a Rail with Follow Shots

Did you try to set it up just like in the video, and gradually increase speed with a high tip?

Yes, I just set up this shot. All my CB did was go straight over to the rail. No bending or curving like I expected.

When I hit the CB high about as hard as I am physically capable of hitting it there was a very slight bend. Probably about 1/4 of what I am seeing on this video.

It just convinces me even more that this GCIV has some kind of issue that prevents it from playing like it should.

Predicting and Controlling Cue Ball Direction off a Rail with Follow Shots

You get new cloth every 6 months! You should be able to do this shot with your eyes closed. Its just firm follow, at the right cut angle, nothing more.

Not every six months. Sometimes a year. Sometimes 18-24 months.

And I am telling you - the way that shot "BENDS" and curves coming off the rail - there is no way that shot could be made on my Gold Crown IV.

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