Jaden said:

How far are you from QMasters? For some reason I was thinking you were on the other side of the state, of course I was thinking that KK9 was in the same state so there is that. lol

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Approx 3hr drive to norfolk.

Kk9 prob 4.5 hr drive

there is an in between size that works well not just, tight and buckets.

getting position is usually more important than making the shot into the hole if you think about it.

and very tight pockets severely limit ability to move the cue ball around in longer distances, for anyone but a very good player and it hurts them as well.

This is helpful, I often defaulted to "good match" win or lose but it always feels weird when I win.

Often if it's a loss I'll say "good shooting" or "well played" or something.

But recently I've started using "good shooting with you" or "good playing with you" when I win and I think I'm going to stick with that in the future, much better than "good match" and takes the focus off performance.

jtompilot said:

I’m also looking for a cheap jump/break cue. Has anyone tried the Crical jump/break cues, wood or carbon fiber?

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I was pretty impressed with the Little Monster Jump-Break cue.

changing your stroke doesn't do a thing except maybe make you get a cleaner hit if that helps you.
changing speeds and english, changes where you need to hit the rail on your banks. that's judgement.

best for most to learn banks and understand them with no english, and at a constant repeatable speed first.

some inside on many banks will shorten them up so then they come more straight back. that gives a bigger pocket on certain ones.
hitting harder may do the same thing.
there are many variables.

I’m also looking for a cheap jump/break cue. Has anyone tried the Crical jump/break cues, wood or carbon fiber?

Mensabum said:

So this is a common thing then?? Learn something new every day. Thanks.
In the hall I'm thinking about, several balls in each tray are just a tad smaller, but seem heavier and older, by the looks of the numbers on the stripes.
I try to put those on the corners and head ball.

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In my area it seems to be or at least the places I play at.

i dont play tournaments but cash only.
but i say as i do in most things, what is on my mind, or in my best interests, or i feel needs to be said.

why would you do anything else.