WOW....
who is this guy? I've never heard about him or seen him before.
Does he have a web site?
Here it is, the trailer for my new pool movie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HsFF23RiJU
PS. I posted this yesterday, but the thread went unnoticed since the finals of the US Open was going on. I figured I'd try again.![]()
Well, I hate trick shots! You see them on TV setting up shots and then yelling and waving cue after it goes. A monkey could do it if they knew how to setup the shots...
This, I wouldn't call trick shot at all!!! I don't see any trick here just a shit load of skill and talent. Call this - Skill Shot, Zen Shot, Master shot or something other than trick shots.
- Who's the best all around Trick shot artist
- What aiming system do you use?
- Do you use a low deflection shaft?
- what chalk works best?
- Have you been to pool school?
- What type tip is best?
- Do you use a tip tool?
- Is spin transfered to object balls?
- What's the best way to clean a shaft?
- Is a Diamond better than a Brunswick?
Paul, I'm not Venom. I'm just the guy who filmed and edited the video.
I can answer a few of these questions for you though, as Florian (Venom) is a friend of mine.
Venom has about 10 cues. Masse cues, jump cues, playing cues, and jump masse cues. Each cue has a different purpose, and different characteristics. For instance, the masse cues are super heavy (30oz) and have a short kevlar and carbon fiber shaft. They have MASSIVE deflection. Venoms playing cue however is almost the same as the one Mika uses. Its a sort of hybrid shaft, somewhere between a LD shaft and a traditional shaft. It's made by Mezz cues.
The same applies with the tips. Some of his cues have hard tips, others have soft tips. It depends on the type of shot hes doing.
As for pool school, Florian (Venom) is currently training with the 1996 World Champion 3 cushion player in France. He has an event against Sayginer next month that he needs to prepare for. He has zero training previous to this though, as he just learned how to play in his attic over the past 2 years. lol
I wont answer the rest of the questions, as I can't speak on behalf of Venom for them. I just answered these few as I knew what he'd say.
PS. Thanks for the positive feedback.![]()
You're Welcome. Then kudos to you for the fine camera/editting work. Hopefully some of the other questions can be answered by others here. BTW, I live in Rochester, about 5 hours from Ottawa. Took some graet vacations in Ottawa, Buskers festival in early August is a great time. Did you ever see the L-shaped table at the "Honest Lawyer", think that's the name. It's a sport bar on the outskirts of the market area. What great restaurants you have.
best regards.........Paul
I am not a "trick shot guy" but that was pretty cool. I may actually purchase a trick shot video as much as I hate to admit it.
Good work man.
I'm glad someone bumped this thread-- reminded me to give my props.
That is without a doubt the most impressive trick shot exhibition I've ever seen. I don't even LIKE trick shots... but these are really, really good.
The production is second to none - very hot looking -- top notch, imo. This might be my first trick shot video ever.
Dave