Recent content by nfs2

I'm always up for some pool. Just joined the CPA and am an SL3 so i need as much practice as possible lol I usually play at the fox and fiddle on laird. Not too far from where you are i think

I've heard of the bottle method to practice a strait stroke, but are there any other ways to practice at home without a pool table? I only get out to the bar once or twice a week, and usually for competition, so not a lot of time to practice.

Yeah i've seen those. They look awesome. My dining room is still not big enough for those, and neither is my bank account.. One day though :)

I'm inclined to agree with this. What i'd really like is something like a long, narrow slate "table" that i can place on my dining room table to practice aim, draw, english etc, but using regular balls and have it be regular length. I've been searching google for something like this but only...

My 1 bedroom apartment is too small for a pool table, and i only get out to the bar once or twice a week. I've been thinking of ways to practice at home to improve, but i'm worried the small, foldable type tables will throw my game off.. The balls are smaller and lighter. Are these a good idea...

Its this one here http://www.askabilliards.com/McDermott-billiard-pool-cue-sticks-McDermott-billiard-pool-cue-sticks-Professional-series/c462_899/p2902/McDermott-billiard-pool-cue-stick-Lance-M33E-G-Core-shaft/product_info.html?osCsid=b1b451b2712e6ff8ede2fdf9574b4881 Nothing fancy, but i liked...

Thanks for the replies :) I feel relieved

I feel so dumb for asking this.. I just got a new McDermott cue, and its my first cue. I've always played with house cues, so i never seen a tip without chalk on it.. Are new tips supposed to look like this? It almost looks like the tip was ripped off.. Then again i've never seen a new tip before