Recent content by sifu

Before I took the year off, I used to do a simple version of this, I guess. Rack like 8 ball. Break. Ball in hand. Any ball goes, including the 8. Score the number I could run without missing. I used to keep the average on a whiteboard of the last 10 and see how high I could push it. Only...

This is great. Thank you for sharing. It "feels" a little more fundamental than where I'm at, except I know my stroke has slipped due to time off. It's not so much needing to "learn" these as re-establish them and rebuild the consistency with it, so I'll definitely try it out. The stripped ball...

I appreciate all of the replies. Based on time or information, I'm probably not the typical "beginner". My Fargo is only 345, though, and it's definitely earned, lol. I wouldn't argue "beginner" if we're talking about consistent execution. One of the better players I know has consistently stated...

Ah, lol. Made a joke about a "sifu-edition" sash in Kung Fu 25 years ago. Became a running gag with friends. "Sifu" or some variation has been a go-to for anything from email address, to games, to forums ever since.

I'm clearly biased, so shooting in a game-like format appeals to me. Is this less optimal, though? From what I've heard, this isn't a very focused way to get better, so progress may be slower.

Not sure why you feel that way. Feel free to ask for any clarification on why you think I might be trolling or what I failed to explain.

How to Practice? I have my own 9' table, so I can literally play/practice any time I want for as long as I want. The truth is, I simply don't. I will casually shoot 2-10 tables a week, and not really in a very purposeful or focused manner. Then show up on league night and wish I was better. I'm...

Is it worth it to patrol pawn shops for a possible under-priced quality cue? I suspect they don't deal in many quality cues, and if they do, they probably know what they have. Just curious what other people's experiences are. Follow up question, I haven't ever really followed cue makers much...

I arranged to work from home today and have tried calling twice and had to leave a voicemail. It's a small team making a lot of cases, so I get it, but it's a little frustrating.

I decided to buy the case and a 3 cue claw. If the 5 won't fit, I'll just leave it in my truck and carry it in individually.

Thank you very much for this feedback. Sadly, for the 3x4, I'm still not sure. I do appreciate the feedback, though.

I think you're right. I haven't measured mine. The previous question made me go look up the 2-3-4 cue. When the 2 and 3 both said 4x4x4, I looked harder. The size on Amazon may be the package size, not the product size.

Because me and two other friends on my league team all use the same claw. 1 break cue and one cue each.Also, I believe the 4 cue claw is the same width and depth, it's just shorter in length. Even the 2 or 3 is still likely 6" wide for stability on the table, and that's the dimension of the...

Thanks. My job makes it really hard to call during the day. I did send an email on Saturday. Didn't expect a response on the weekend, but, I haven't gotten a response two business days later, so I thought I'd see if anyone else knows.

From the Amazon link: Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 2 inches ; 3 pounds The case lists the pocket as 18"x 2", but doesn't list the 3rd dimension.