Recent content by lfigueroa

If they are still in the like new condition represented in the photo and the measurements are reasonable I’d like to put in dibs for # 2, the Blackstone, purely for sentimental reasons — it was my player in college. Lou Figueroa

These look pretty pristine. Have they been sitting in a vault somewhere or have they been refinished? Some back story would be appreciated. Lou Figueroa also some measurements

Just PR baloney. You’re playing for 10K but it sounds sexier to say it’s for $20K (in da middle). Total bs. Lou Figueroa

It could be your PSR (which produces your stroke), or bad aim, or a misunderstanding of the physics of the game... just for fun, it could be a bit of all three. Find the best player in the room, politely ask him to take a peek, try to incorporate his advice, then offer to buy him a drink or pay...

Well, the black dots seem easier to see. And my unscientific feeling is that the black plays a bit harder than the red. I always felt the red, for whatever reason, played like it was a of a softer composition. Lou Figueroa

Yes. Been playing with the Aramith black measles and, if nothing else, at some subconscious level, you observe the spin and learn sumthin' on many shots. Lou Figueroa

Good for you. Still, for most guys, it might as well be snooker or pyramid. Lou Figueroa 3C anyone?

Right... you kind of have to look past the sloth to see the beauty of the game. Lou Figueroa I get it

I think we all got spoiled with the production and commentary from Accu-Stats and TAR. One thing the new streamers have proved beyond a doubt is that good commentary is hard to come by. Lou Figueroa

I was there to play in the 1pocket. And I recall waiting in line at the EW hotel registration desk, with guys generally dressed as I previously described, and thinking, "I can't believe this is my demographic." Lou Figueroa

They really need to get over the BF thing. I get that once you put that 10' table in place you don't want to move it but frankly, who can identify with playing on a 10' table?! Especially when there are plenty of great banks and 1pocket matches available. I know the Big Foot is Greg's pet...

This is kinda funny, I'm sure in a very unintentional way because (wait for it): the players at Johnston City were in coat and tie, lol. Lou Figueroa

I went to several of the EW events. Frankly, I don't know what is so magical about guys in t-shirts, shorts, and shower clogs, playing pool in the dead of winter... but then that's just me. Lou Figueroa

After 20+ Derby's I bailed — they’ve just wore me out. It stopped being fun a long time ago. Bad scheduling, too many players and not enough tables, lousy hotel, no food, goofy rules. Lou Figueroa

Nowhere is it written that this, or any other event, can’t evolve out of the ooze, particularly for the general betterment of the sport. Lou Figueroa