Recent content by MiscueBlues

So I've noticed some people getting into the idea of playing with longer cues. I know players who are playing with an extension permanently screwed onto their cue. And I've tried it, and it is nice having the extra reach there, but the balance and weight is uncomfortable for me. So I'm...

I know it depends on the table, but for the sake of argument let's say it's a 9 ft table with good cloth and easy pockets. If someone can beat the 9 ball ghost in long races, like 10+, at least most of the time... how good would you say they are compared to your league handicaps? What about on...

I was thinking of starting simple, just jump over a ball straight towards a pocket. Then adding an object ball to try to make the jump, straight on and at different distances. And then maybe adding jump-into-cut shots into the mix. What are your thoughts on the best way to practice jump shots?

What do you guys think about all the different jump cues out on the market today? What materials are best? What tips? What weight jump cues have you tried, and how do they feel different? One, two or three piece? Jump-break or pure jump? Are there any particularly unique new jump cues on...

This one time a non playing pool buddy took a look at these forums...

Strsight pool tournament! No entry fee. 1 million dollar first prize. 100k to all top 10. No other prizes. Races to 500. To 1000 for the last 2.

In pool and in life! :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I have an idea for a phone app for pool players, looking for someone who knows how to make one.

That put in good hours of quality practice! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

High schools in the US have badminton and all kinds of other clubs/teams already. I think all it would take is some kids starting up a club and challenging nearby schools and it could grow from there. There have to be kids interested in it though. I wish I had thought of this back in high...

Sure, but anybody who really wants to get better figures out pretty early that drinking and weed only get in the way... Some might see the guys drinking and smoking and having a good time laughing around the table and decide they want that. Others will see the shots they miss.

It's kind of sad pool isn't bigger in schools. Just imagine how many kids would get addicted to improving at the game instead of drinking and smoking weed.

In poker and chess your performance isn't based on a precise physical motion. In pool, golf, bowling and even darts it is. I think this qualifies them as a sport. Just like Olympic curling is a sport. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I would think of it this way... If I don't play him, I'm losing an opportunity to play a competitive match. I don't know about some of you, but that's the reason I play leagues and tournaments. Experience and fun in competition. I'll get neither from not playing. So it's an easy call...

Absolutely. It's all part of the game. Some people so obviously care just about beating the other guy at all costs, or about getting attention from others, or worst of all they only care about the money and will stoop pretty damn low to get it. Losers, the lot them. They have no idea what...