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… but then I would have also needed to mention all the weird versions of pool out there. 😳

Good point. I should have at least briefly mentioned "American Snooker" in the video.

I'm glad you liked it. Thanks for watching. I was very impressed with how well Nic was able to demonstrate all three stroke types (piston, pendulum, and "J") with ease.

FYI, we just got a very late cancellation in our Sept 21-23 Advanced Course Boot Camp. If you want the spot, please let me know ASAP at: DrDave@BilliardUniversity.org. All info can be found here: https://billiarduniversity.org/instruction/school/

CB weight makes a big difference with CB deflection. More shaft endmass and less CB mass both give more CB deflection.

FYI, I just posted a new video that I created with respected snooker coach Nic Barrow that looks at all differences and comparisons between the sports of pool and snooker. Check it out: Contents: 0:00 - Intro 0:43 - Terminology 2:34 - Equipment 4:04 - cues 5:26 - pockets...

Again, at the risk of sounding like I’m begging to give my money away, I will bump this periodically hoping to get more participation. Even if you don’t post videos, feel free to share your scores. I’m curious to see how a wide range of players does with the Challenges. The contest ends in...

FYI, the cloth in my table is about 5 years old. I didn’t change it when I installed the new rails last year.

Thanks for sharing that here. I saw it in the Facebook comments also.

Thanks for the info in the TDF thread. I've updated your info above. Congrats! I haven't done that yet, but I never try. One of these days (before I get too old), I need to put in a good effort to reach that goal.

Here's the latest: Calculate your Table Difficulty Factor (TDF) to determine how tough it plays relative to other tables. Only three pocket measurements are required, and you can use the TDF spreadsheet to get your results. username - table size, pocket mouth size, mouth-throat difference...

Thanks for the new info. I've added your re-worked table to the list.

For an overhead camera to help with a shot like this, it would need to be extremely high-resolution so the view could be zoomed up dramatically with good quality. And even then, the angle of the view might still be inadequate. Agreed. Kelly showed a lot of class.

These last two Title-deciding calls sure have been “exciting.” The refs must have been even more stressed than the players. I hope they were, anyway.

It is too difficult to make a call like this from the video footage available. Seeing a shot like this live and up close is much more reliable.