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Hybrid Pro II -12.5mm, slightly conical taper, very solid and stiff, has lower deflection than WD700.

The secret is there is no secret!.....from the movie Kung fu panda 1. If everybody plays pool well due to a working secret formula then with or without money involved, pool wouldn't be much fun. It is like making everybody look exactly the same. I say, use whatever talent or tool you have as...

I know Alex personally, I saw him play only in you tube but It looked to me that he is definitely using a SCHON Im not sure if it is his R12 or CX16(he got this cue from me). The shaft doesn't look like a predator because the ferrule is quite long. Shaft looked new and thick. It must be a MEZZ...

Oh yes, just like everything in life, in order to be good and successful there will be secrets or knowledge that one possess that others don't which makes you ONE UP. IMO, the most important secrets, but not all, in pool can be uncovered or discovered eventually by any means by any player who...

Kamui black soft....so good I couldn't concentrate on making the ball. I keep on thinking how good it feels to my hand. I couldn't chalk as much because I'm afraid it might consume the tip faster and I don't want to change it.:o

The topic of taking beta blockers has been a quiet issue for a long time. I'm a medical doctor and at the same time a pool enthusiast for the past 12 years. I regularly prescribe beta blockers to my patients and I am very familiar with its usefulness and side effects. I don't agree in taking...

I'm a filipino, lived here in manila for the past 38 years. Jay is so accurate in his description of life here in the PI. The Philippines is fast becoming a place for foreign retirees due to relatively lower cost of living. So many beautiful places to live. So many places still undiscovered...

I shifted from 314-2 to HPII, few years ago. Never looked back since. You have to try it to know if it will suit you. HPII is more solid feeling, deflection is same with 314-2, thus minor adjustments if not none is needed. HPII is heavier too. Both shafts are good. Just remember, your game...

HPII- less deflection, more consistent, 12.5mm tip diameter, less warpage due to carbon fiber insert, more expensive for a good reason. An LD that is not whippy. Got to try for anyone to understand. The Kamui black soft or everest, or moori soft is perfect for this shaft. Medium tips feel to...

It is called, "Aiming without Aiming." It is like what Zen archers do. Its mostly about feel, therefore feel can only be improved by practice and repetition plus of course natural ability, all this assuming that your stroke is straight and decent. Continue with this method and your game is...

Mezz shafts definitely plays better and more consistent in terms of deflection. Mezz shafts are more consistent from shaft to shaft. Some 314 shafts have variable amounts of deflection. Mezz shafts are likewise more durable and more warp resistant due to the carbon fiber insert I suppose...

RICH 93, you are Hilarious! You just made my day. I was angry with my wife this morning and was pretty much in bad mood the whole day but not anymore. But kidding aside, your post might turn out to be very close to the answers Efren might give. I have asked this questions to Efren a long...

hope and poke. I haven't been missing balls lately. I HOPE I dont get back on the table again because my wife is poking me lately.:smile:

Paralysis by analysis. I got my answer to most of my pool questions by asking the very top pros here in Philippines including Alex, Efren, Gabica, Joven B. etc.. Since they could never give me any straight or at least compatible answers, they were in fact indirectly answering my deepest mind...

Efren's time is almost up. His skills and knowledge will always remain but his ability to perform will eventually decrease steadily. Here are the reasons why: 1) AGE--at 56 it will be very hard for him to just perform at his best anytime he likes. Optimum physical and mental condition will...