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How is the variation in deflection from soft to medium to hard shots? Some shafts' deflection don't change too much between medium and hard shots while others are horrible in this regard. How does the ignite do?

How would you describe the differences between Ignite and Revo?

Yes, and the players who compete in the event expect perfect breaks with perfectly tight racks on brand new tables, felt, balls and racking template. That being said, the above suggestion on X no. of reracks is brilliant.

The advantages for an open bridge have been explained in detail by Dr. Dave. The advantage of a closed bridge for shots that require a power stroke is also well understood. Here’s a different take on the advantage of a closed bridge that my coach proposed: Before taking a shot, you’re done...

Completely agree with you. Mastering the aiming for all kinds of shots can be done through loads of time on the table where more shots become familiar the more you pot them. However if delivering the cue properly isn’t perfected, it’ll always be a player’s Achilles’ heel that limits fulfilling...

I think Joshua Filler does his 10 ball breaks with an open bridge.

I’m not sure about the scene in the US but when I’ve travelled around Europe, usually decent players on table around me would come right over and ask to play either for money or for fun.

Thanks everyone for your responses! It seems that since I only have 1 shaft to use (the warped one) and don’t have a spare, I’ll just continue using it like I always have until I make a new purchase!

Tested on a 314-2. Bouncy, produces a ton of spin but seemed to be too soft and mushy for a clean transfer of energy from cue to cue ball. With some tips you feel your shots become effortless, with the Longasy I felt that shots took more effort than usual. YMMV, try it at least once but I...

Hi! Apart from using gravity with a cue hanger, is there any quick way to straighten a warped shaft? I can't find the Youtube match video but I once saw Earl bending his cue manually (I presume because of warpage?) in the middle of a match. Thanks! Edit: 2nd question — do shafts warp because...

Bong as in Bong Bata? Who exactly is he? Any background info?

This is the drill I recommend the amateur players on my team who are trying to get their game to the next level. This drill is appropriate because you encounter all sorts of shots, you have many balls to choose from hence positional play isn't that important, and you gain a lot of confidence...

I think an interesting and valid point has been made here: chin height affects your perception of the shot. The chin height that gives the most effective perception of a shot varies from player to player. E.g. I spent my first solid few years learning pool with a 100% snooker technique. A...

“It may also be easier to control small amounts of sidespin since more cue offset is required to create more sidespin, as compared to a rounder tip.” However, based on Patrick’s diagram and second comment, it seems that dime vs nickel has no significant difference in the amount of sidespin...

Hmm I’m not sure if we are talking about different things. What I was talking about is discussed here in the diagram titled “Same tip for all three”. http://billiards.colostate.edu/threads/cue_tip.html#size