Recent content by Cue Alchemist

I probably should of said, that has only been in the last couple years, the quality seems to have gotten better. Before that, like you i didn't think much of them. You still have go through a few, before you will find a nice one. Triangles, are much softer. in my opinion. Again i will go...

I don't go near elkmasters, they, just take too long. To play in. Very soft tip. There ok when there pressed. Pressed triangles are your best bet. or if your lucky you might get a nice one, straight out of the box. Le pros, are more on the harder side. in my experience, a bit more consistent...

This has been my experience too, you change things all you want, under pressure, things tend too unravel Very fast. It takes months of work to change something like that, and to make it feel natural. If your stance and set up is solid, then its just the mechanics of your swing, sometimes trying...

This is what pool is like in the UK, much like you describe. If your not good enough you don't win. Its that simple. Aspiring to be better, learning from the best players. Its what its about.

I like the updated video. Your definitely hitting the ball better. Just keep working hard with the practicing. As far as the grip, what ever feels natural to you. I wouldn't mess with it too much, as i said before, this would have been better off, in the ask the instructors category. I know some...

that picture was taken from, the 1986 Clyde Childress Memorial Tournament. From a selection of photos, that have been around a while.

Could also try Modern Pool by Ralph Eckert. Very good book, lots of drills.

Very brave first post, welcome, The main thing is, you want to improve. you noticed, some of the flaws in your game, but if i was you. Make the same thread over on the Ask The Instructor category. They can put you on the right path. Nice run though👍

Thanks i will give them ago. They sound good!

I am too at the moment, My last one had kielwood. I didn't think it was all that. yours might be great! Different sound and much stiffer, than any i have used before. Gone with stranded one this time. And your right, the taper is so important. Long pro taper with 12.65 at the tip. One thing i...

since i failed awhile back to find a decent triangle, all 4 i tried were rubbish. But the other day, i got lucky. I had a couple left.and picked a good one. The right color, not too soft, not too hard. I never tried them pressed. How do they play? Do they last?

Great post, i feel the same way, it really doesn't matter. if your confident in your equipment. It's nice to still see some, that don't feel the need to change from wood. (A good sponsor also helps here too) Regardless of the era of pool, or the equipment. I would like to think, that any of the...

And that was down from $700. that the op paid. I remember when this guy, was selling through pool dawg. His prices have gone up considerably, since then.

$600 for a shaft? What an earth makes it worth all that?

At the end of the day, unless you can request what tip you want, its probably going to be a medium or hard you end up with. Forget about it, and play pool🙂