107 Breaks & 6 Chances

When i was first around good players/action guys i soon noticed that they all hit most shots at about the same speed and RARELY did they slo-roll one. They play on equipment that varies from great to pure shit and they can't take the chance of whitey rolling off.
There was double jeopardy between the CB and OB. I think it's still true that guys who can 'hit' the ball go further but the faster conditions have redefined what 'hit' means.

Slow Rolling Question

What would the follow thru have to do with the cue ball not going straight??
Slow rolling jacked up often reveals such stroke issues. Combine dominant eye and parallax masse error, and having to follow through and you have a complex technical issue. You may have a tendency to simply aim at the final stick position and presume that's the true shot. I had this issue and instead of the bonehead, " till you can't miss..." approach, just took the thing apart.

I discovered that tapping the ball eliminates the masse effect and _may_ allow the ball to act like a rolling tire, gyroscopically holding its line. That part might be incorrect but that's how I look at it. Regardless, much of the roll off I formally attributed to table leveling disappeared; this on most reasonably prepared tables at that.

Any tips for not changing your grip pressure on the shot.

Oh my God, you hit the nail right on the head. Yes it happens on shots where I get a little longer or a little more angle than I want. I will definitely take your advice and keep shooting them until I feel comfortable.
A pro bowler once taught me this mantra --- When you feel the tension starting to creep in --- repeat to yourself: Trust is a must. Trust is a must. Trust is a must.... then trust yourself and your decision and execute with 100% commitment. Remind yourself that tension grabbing is not an option.

A little bit of a grab to hang on to the cue is normal on power shots. A tension grab can cause you to twist the cue.

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