Recent content by BJTowles

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SOLD. I have a 1996 Series Predator, model 314-4 for sale. I don't play anymore, and I hate to see it collect dust in my house. It is in excellent condition, but it is used. The weight is 20.5 oz and it is both a 314 shaft (1st generation I believe) 10 piece with a 1" ferrule and a 314-4...

This is gospel. And I honestly can't say if the local area around here has changed to a more interactive tournament (bar league) feel or not. I know for many years it was an effort to find a pool hall at all, or at least one you didn't feel like you were taking your life into your own hands...

Honestly, it doesn't matter what quality of cue you have. If you can shoot well with it, that's all you need. It doesn't matter if you pay thousands of dollars for a cue if you can't play with it well. Go with what suits your ability and style, and go on from there.

I've checked some of the halls around here (New Orleans) and they also seem to attract an older crowd, versus any younger players. I wish that weren't the case as I spent a lot of time with my friends around a pool table when I was a kid. It teaches strategy and hand-eye coordination that you...

All, I had a discussion recently with some friends and asked them this question. Do you think pool is as popular now as it used to be, 15 or 20 years ago? I would like to think it is, but I'm not sure. What do you think, and what are your metrics for your answer (tons of pool halls in your...