Recent content by AHWOSU86

My speed control is horrible, every time I play a good player and there are a lot of good players from Columbus Ohio, they tell me that I am hitting the ball way too hard. Here is the problem, how can you get a good stroke through the cue ball without using much speed at all? If speed and...

Also, my elbow drops like crazy on my stroke. But not until the cue ball is contacted. Looking at the pros, my elbow drop looks a lot like Mika Immonen's stroke, obviously not the best in the world like Mika.

I know you're supposed to stay loose during the stroke but every time I stroke the cue ball, I feel my bicep is tightening which is what is making my forearm go forward. Instead of stroking the cue ball it feels like I am pushing the cue ball which is really affecting my follow through. I see...

I don't know what it is with me, I can play 9 ball on a tight pocket 9 footer okay, but can't run out for the life of me on a bar box playing 8 ball. I have a hard time moving around all the clutter and break out shots are harder for me. I know a lot guys specialize in playing on a bar box and...

Anybody have a forearm tattoo that resembles the 4 or 6 points of a cue? I am talking about a black boar type inlay design on the forearm. I was planning on getting one like that. just wanted to see if anyone else had one to see how it turned out. Perhaps I may go full sleeve and make my...

I was practicing some 8 ball earlier tonight and my buddy who is one of those never play 8 ball kind of guys, said quote "playing 8 ball is terrible for your game, it makes you f@$*ing lazy and 9 ball shots will seem miles away, so stop wasting your time. Any experienced players here share his...

Don't get me wrong I love pool and always will, but it sure is a hard sport to be successful in because it has nothing to do with athletics, so there are so many great players, and even average players can run out on the best.

The guys name was Mark, didn't get his last name.

I am not at all considering playing pool for a living but would like to get good enough to make a little extra cash for spending, anyway I was talking to a local pool player in Columbus Oh who is a hell of a player, his brother even better and he said there is no money in pool. I can understand...

I am looking for an instructor in the Columbus Ohio area, I consider myself intermediate. I am now starting to string run outs together but still make mistakes on easy shots, just need to get some bad habbits ironed out and need help figuring out which shots to shoot 1st during a run out. Mr...

I currently play with an OB-1 Shaft that has a visable coating on the shaft, you know above the high glossy bottom part. Anyway my standard Lucasi shaft from a few years ago does not have that layer, in fact the whole shaft is glossy and has become very sticky. Are there any standard shafts...

I plan on upgrading to a better playing cue. My current set up is a Lucasi with an OB-1 with matching ring work. I'm looking at the Tiger line of cues especially the Ebony and Turquiose Shawn Putnam cue. Do we have any Tiger cue owners that care to comment on their products?

I have an OB-1 shaft and love it. As far as looks are concerned I like the OB with the curly maple butt, they are also made in the USA. Predator seems a little overpriced considering they are made overseas for pretty cheap. I feel that OB has better quality control because it's a smaller...

For those who have had Richard make them a custom cue, I have a few questions. Is there usually a long waitlist and how long would it take to make a cue? I live in Columbus Ohio at Ohio State so I can drive down there. I saw Chris Bartram's cue on TAR's website and his work looks awesome.

Does anyone have any pictures of OB's new break cue and shaft? Are they even for sale yet.