Recent content by chalkisfree

I have a box of LePros, but every once in awhile one blew up :eek: . It's like they made that tip out of a bad section of cow or something. Other than the occasional bad one, they gave me a lot of grip. I recently spent some time in Japan, and was able to buy Mooris dirt cheap - less than 8...

I'm laughing SOOOOOOOO hard!

Imagine a line extending straight from your cue through the cue ball. If this line crosses the point where the cue ball is resting on the table, you are trying to jump at an impossible angle. Try elevating the butt of your cue higher to correct the angle. Hope this helps :)

The Tice is Right! Thanks Shakes and Big Jon. I ran a quick forum search on Dave Tice, saw some pics, and that is definitely the guy. The Japanese dude probably said Tice, but to me it sounded like Taiso(n). :rolleyes: :)

Does anyone have any info on a cuemaker named Dave Tyson? Possibly from Seattle? I met a Japanese player with a beautiful twelve point cue, 3/8-10 screw, MANY tiny inlays. Mostly woods, no precious metals. The guy didn't speak much English, but I got "Dave Tyson - Seattle". Any info would be a...

Ever step up to the table to take a shot without chalking up? Maybe nine times out of ten the shot goes good. But miscue just ONCE and the hecklers say...

Japanese style 5 and 9 It's called go kyu (five nine). Regular nineball rules apply with a few exceptions: The fiveball is worth 1 point and the nineball is worth 2 points. Variations include the seven- and/or threeball as moneyballs too. A moneyball made in the side pocket is worth double. A...

I've dealt with cheezers before, and although I don't like cheezin', the best time to do it is with a full rack on the table because of the odds on leaving the opponent an open shot. I think that in a race to 4 the cheezer will lose to a B or even a solid C more often than not. Getting matched...

I second that. Jump right into the smaller handicap tourneys and you will get a better idea of where you stand. From there you may be able to negotiate gambling situations a little more accurately too. I think Scottycoyote was describing the game "99". :)

I think the most efficient way to practice safeties is with a partner. Play maybe a set of five games. Whenever it is your turn, you only play safeties, 100% defense. Your partner, playing purely offense, tries to finish five racks in as few innings as possible. Then switch after the five games...

It's a little trickier than that. Say I get 41. There are still 79 available points up for grabs between all three players. One of the other guys could still get past 41. You have to monitor the points in progress with three or more players. I like your choice in tips by the way. :) I shoot...

Games on the wire eliminates most of the slop. Hey, instead of playing for money, you and Lisa can do like me and my wife - play for favors ;) OK, get your head out of the gutter. If you lose you actually have to go shopping with her and not get dropped off at the Sears tool section! If you...

Checked the BCA site but couldn't find anything for rotation. Checked my 2001 copy of their official rules, and my post is on the mark, unless they revised some of the rules. Having a set position for each ball in the rack does seem like the way to go though, and I like how you have 'em set up...

Heck yeah, I'll take weight too. There are a lot of times when I need to give it, but on the other hand there are a lot of times when I need it! :) About getting someone's best game - I feel this kinda ties in with that other thread about not playing your best game without gambling (I think you...