Recent content by fjk

Out of curiosity, why do you like the gen 1 better? I've heard nothing but positive comments in the gen 2.

For a 1x2 tube case, you won't find any better than an Engles. Not cheap, but they are all hand-made in the US by one guy that's been making them a long time. They also probably offer the best protection from crushing.

Statistics can be confusing. I'm sure Mike could tell you the probability of a 582 beating a 657 14 to 7. Their software could have an alarm that is triggered by a probability setting. Acedemic / scientific studies that are looking for statistical difference between two groups typically...

I'd say it looks great. Not exactly like the advertised image, but they seldom are. Close enough is my opinion.

I'll take the two 5/16x18. Please send me payment info.

Unfortunately, someone probably googled the sender's name and quickly learned the package could have an expensive cue in it. Once they got it home and researched it, they learned how unique, valuable and recognizable it is. My guess is they are looking for an oversees buyer. Definitely get...

I tried diligently. I must be doing something wrong because I was unsuccessful. If someone was to make themselves an expert on this, I'd bet they could have a nice little side gig straightening shafts. I have some shafts locked and loaded waiting to ship to someone to try. :)

Man, horrible, horrible news. Sorry this happened to you. It's a pretty distinctive cue so it will show up sooner or later. I will certainly keep an eye out.

It's close between: Filler Shaw Earl Worst (from the stories I've read) Trump Dennis Orcollo Also, I have an Earl story. One time I was watching a young Earl (21-22) practice before a match. For some unknown reason, he started shooting out of a corner jaw to a ball in the middle of the...

I wish you would have just said "yes". :)

Hmmm, probabilities get a little complicated here (at least for me). For example: Player A wins the 1st set 4-3 Player A loses the 2nd set 0-4 Player A wins the 3rd set 4-3 So, player A wins the match but only ~44% of the racks played. Are you saying the match win probabilities are not...

This one is awesome.

I've been averaging 5 days a week at the gym for the past 35 years or so. I got before work. I've never taken any steroids or anything similar, but I've always tried to get as big as possible while lifting casually and without supplements. It has never negatively impacted my stroke or game. If...

Have you seen evidence to the contrary? I'm going to go out on a limb and say players show more raw emotion (personality) when frustrated than they do with success. The table-jumping-fist-pumping celebration after a big finals victory is so contrived it's cringeworthy. Another point (please...

I don't know buddy, the critical assumption to your statement is someone surveyed pool fans and could speak for the majority. To my knowledge, those data don't exist. For some reason, a real lot of people play recreational and league pool, but in relation to that large number, very few watch...