It seems that @billiardshot drove him away.

Here is @Fatboy's last post, and he hasn't visited here since then -- about a year ago.

dr_dave said:

A harder tip gives you slightly more CB speed for a given stroke because it has a slightly better hit efficiency.

Also, smoother acceleration over a longer stroke length can give the perception of less effort being applied to create the same cue speed (as compared to a short, punchy stroke).

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I'll agree a 'Harder' tip for 'Artistic shots' is better for the 'Extreme' effects of the CB!

IMPO, a 'Med-Med-Soft' tip for more control of the CB in actual Pool/3C play!

Patrick Johnson said:

I might if I knew what you meant by it. But I can live without knowing - maybe we've taken up enough of this thread.

pj
chgo

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'I' gave Video examples, to help!

But, will You play Better?

maha said:

the current debate is if you can hit the cue ball as hard with less speed

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A harder tip gives you slightly more CB speed for a given stroke because it has a slightly better hit efficiency.

Also, smoother acceleration over a longer stroke length can give the perception of less effort being applied to create the same cue speed (as compared to a short, punchy stroke).

mr3cushion said:

So, from the first 3 videos I provided You can't ascertain if I'm hitting the CB 'Hard/Force' or not?

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I might if I knew what you meant by it. But I can live without knowing - maybe we've taken up enough of this thread.

pj
chgo

dave please dont destroy so many of the players perception of their equipment. as its their only hope of getting much better is by advancing their equipment rather than their skills.

it ruined many when they found out different weights fall at the same speed. as they saw the feather and ball drop at different speeds.

the current debate is if you can hit the cue ball as hard with less speed as with more speed. bob tried didnt get too far.

and thats why pool needs to have games where you play against your opponent. instead of a game where you are really just running balls to make more than your opponent did.

vegas is packed with those wanting or willing to spend the bucks. so what they are doing is right. having cheap only brings in cheap. and no money.

it is a place for entertainment at a higher level.

if you want cheaper go to the indian casinos or casinos in smaller towns that have them.

stay at the beverly hills hotel 1000 a night for a room and 50 bucks for a hamburger. there is a place for everyone and everyone's budget.