Recent content by Carl

Congratulations Ian -- Great looking set-up. But don't you miss the urban charms of your old basement? Carl

Well-done and very helpful I watched the video several nights ago, and plan on watching a few segments again. CJ presents some material I haven't seen before (such as his aiming system), and does a better job of presenting other material I have seen before. I took as much as I could retain...

Great cue I bought an AC after testing a bunch of cues at the Midwest Cue show last fall. I hit cues by James White, Blackcreek, Stacey, Sugartree, and several others. The AC felt the best of the lot -- well-balanced, solid, good feedback, and great workmanship. I was almost disappointed...

I've never hit with a Carolina, but they seem to have a good reputation. I have a Coker that's very well made, good balance, and hits great. Bought mine and one for a friend through Matador custom cues: www.matadorcustomcues.com Very good experiences in both purchases. Good luck with your...

Encore! Incredible event. I expected a nice collection of cues, but nothing approaching what I saw. Even better was the chance too meet Andy Gilbert, Jim Buss, Pat Diveney, a bunch of AZers, catch up with Dick Neighbors and Brent, and just wallow in the wretched excess of it all. Hope it...

Is that the same Dickie Neighbor's cue I paid you $470 for by Paypal on August 17? And why didn't you respond to the email to your personal email account? Carl

Not a gambler, but not opposed to a friendly bet I have no interest in making money games with strangers or big bets with friends, so I don't consider myself a gambler. I play to relax and unwind, not to win money. I'm willing to put a few bucks on a game just for bragging rights, but have no...

Can't think of any reason a good stroke would make position worse. Should make it better. I do think there's a temptation as we improve to juice the ball more than is necessary, which can produce needless and unexpected action. Feels great to spin whitey around the table, but do you really...

Good - Information is Power Think of a question you've had about any aspect pool. Without the internet, how would you answer it? Would you expend the effort to go to the library or call somebody up? Are you sure you even know anybody who has the answer? I found AZB and other forums when I...

Tip pic See tip pic, Willard Shaper, and others here: http://www.billiard-zone.com/accessories_cue_care.htm Also available at just about any other billiard supplier (Mueller's, Seyberts, etc.). Press the tip pic into the tip with just enough force to help the tip hold chaulk. You're not...

Happy with the tip Brent, No complaints about the tip. I expect it to firm up a little as it's played, but fine if it doesn't. I'm getting a feel for it. Thanks again, C.

Picked up my BHQ butterfly from Brent this week. Pics are posted here: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=135191 As usual, the pics don't do it justice. Brent did a great job with fit and finish. He delivered ahead of schedule, and was fun to work with on the design. (Hard to...

Test Results I played with Super Aramith Pros for three years, then bought a set of Centennials this past year just for a change of look. The Centennials are a more classic design, taking me back to my youth. The Super Aramiths appear more translucent, and less pure white than the...

The End of an Error I agree with the spirit of your post, Purdman. I think we're just seeing the final stages of a catharsis. Eddie raised so much bile in so many people, they'll be spitting for a few more days to get rid of the bad taste. When I first found AZB, Fast Larry was in his...

Breaking in Snipers I've used both Talisman and Sniper tips. Snipers feel soft at first, but firm up with use. Give the Sniper time and I expect you'll grow to like it. I switch between cues a lot, far more than I probably should. When I go from a cue with a hard Talisman to a newer...