Recent content by JakeDaSnake

I have tried experimenting with this, but to no avail. I am wondering, if you were to shot the cue ball directly at a rail, does applying top or bottom effect the CB's speed/distance coming back towards you? Thanks Jake

Wow, thanks everyone!

I'm off to see the Hustler!

i heard that it was from someone, but maybe they're wrong.

thanks. You're from MN, too, eh? where abouts?

sure, there probably is. guess i was just refreshing a topic, if so. maybe people would just like something to talk about :)

What are some good pool movies out there? I know of The Hustler, the Color of Money, and Cool Hand Luke. Any others worth watching? I suppose I could just google it, but what the hell. Something for discussion anyways...

haha now thats what I like to hear my man! I actually do use a..... sock lol... between racks.

Cool I just watched the Color of Money last night. Good movie. Never seen The Hustler though. I believe it also has Paul Newman in it...

Thanks. And to be honest I didn't know what a Willard shaper was. I know that shapers make it a lot easier to keep the nickel/dime shape. Like I said I'm pretty new and I am still learning about all the equipment. I have just been shaping my tip with a file by eye then punching holes with the...

What is "Banking with the beard"?

Alright guys I'm new to the game and care a lot and I was just wondering. Thanks to the few guys who gave me an answer. And thx Jesse for answering the other part.

what are pearl drops?

Ok thanks I'll try that. Yeah, you can clean it with toothpaste, you're just supposed to be careful not to get it on the tip. It works like a charm. Poolhatur, any of those toothpastes will work, but dont forget to dip the whole tip in listerine for a good 30 seconds.

Ok, so a few days ago I was cleaning my ferrule with toothpaste and a toothbrush. I took my cue out of the case to play that evening, and I was terrified by what I saw. The tip was white, dried out, and hard. I accidentally got it on the tip while scrubbing it. Careless mistake. It is a Le pro...