Recent content by HouTexPlayer

I understand everyone's perspective - was just sharing mine. Granted Sky and Fedor are different people but I'm basing my expectation on what happened with one and I'd articulate that with the other if the opportunity came up. If I lost a a $100.00 set to Fedor and got nothing from it, no...

I could see that, but I'd set the expectation beforehand that I know I'm donating to him and would like some return on my investment. Whatever game we played, I'd play even but I'd want his agreement beforehand that my "donation" gets me his insight and things that can help me advance. It's not...

I played Sky a set of bar table 8 ball - race to 7 for $100.00 a few years ago when he was in town for the Big Tyme Classic - he torched me and then afterwards gave me some great tips/advice - well worth it. If I was in KY, I'd pay Fedor several $100.00 sets for the same experience - if you're a...

Oscar tightening the rail bolts didn't see to be an issue for his opponent when he took a 9-1 lead or did I miss the part where Oscar was down 9-1, called time out, then went and got his tools, adjusted the table in his favor, changed out the felt, shimmed the pockets and cut the tip of the...

I've played with a couple of different CF shafts and settled on the Becue a couple of years ago - by far my favorite - I use a Kamui soft on it as well and this will prob be the combo I use until I stop playing - been very pleased with it. (Still miss way more than I should - but that's the...

Don't disagree at all - agree with everything you said - I guess my point was more along the lines of we need to take our preparation for the event (in general) much more seriously rather than have the US team show up and pick up what looks like a participation trophy most years. It's a little...

Europe played better on tougher equipment - it's not rocket science. Get the team together a couple of weeks in advance on the same type/style of table that they're going to be playing on and practice. Learn each others tendencies and how each person likes to play position and why, communicate...

There was a definite difference yesterday in shot making, especially under pressure. Too many unforced errors on the US side and you could see it reflected as the European team seemed to play stronger as the day went on. Going to be difficult at best for the US to come back unless they clean...

Met him a couple of times over the years - always very cordial and pleasant to talk with. He was only 3 months younger than me and I know that he felt that there was plenty of life still to be lived, because that's the way I feel today. 52 is far too young, whether you're a professional pool...

Thanks - I didn't check for a little bit and guess I missed it as I can't find it on there now - appreciate the heads up.

Trying to find the cue pictured below - my Dad bought me one years ago (1993, 1994 maybe?) before he passed and for sentimental reasons, I'd like to try and find another to keep in the collection. I look on Ebay consistently and have posted in the WTB here a few months ago, but haven't had any...

Danny Spates (Woodlands, but has a shop inside Big Tyme), Jerry Olivier and Bill Lister (FL) come to mind. Bill made me a beautiful cue a few years ago and the price and turn-around was very reasonable.

Responded - I'd be interested - very cool concept.

I've watched it a few times and I can't come to a conclusion in my own mind. From some views/videos, it looks like a clear foul, from others it doesn't - depends on the angle, speed of the video that I'm watching etc. It's going to continue to be controversial I'm sure, but it's done, the...

Bought several cues and cases from him over the years - a true gentleman and very easy and honest to deal with. I had the chance to talk with him a couple of times about his days on the road and while he never bragged about how well he played, I heard enough from others to know that on a bar box...