Recent content by sparkle84

https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/jayson-shaw’s-832-world-record-is-official.573803/page-9#post-8269394 Post 175 This wasn't the 1st time he's talked about other people making attempts (including women) but nothing ever happens. Wouldn't hold my breath.

Him, maybe. Others, unlikely despite all the past hype.

You need to get with a qualified instructor ASAP .... then listen to what he tells you.

While the general consensus is to stay perpendicular, if you observe a large sample of good players, you'll find that a large majority are usually slightly forward of 90 degrees. I'd advise maybe getting contacts or billiard glasses which might help with your head and upper body movement.

+1. Stalev had the best stroke I've ever seen. You described it perfectly. I heard he used a 25+ oz cue.

One note: These levels are incredibly sensitive. Don't bother trying to get the bubble exactly in the middle. Anywhere inside the viewing port should be ok. Otherwise you'll spend forever trying to get it perfect.

He may be speaking in generalities here. It doesn't apply to this situation. If you were to draw this shot you'd miss the rack entirely. Best thing is hit it with left and go 3 rails for the 2 or 8. With 2 balls over there it increases the margin of error for achieving a favorable result and...

This was in the 2021 American 14.1 tournament not the International. It would be helpful to give the time this occurred so we don't have to search the whole video to see exactly what you're talking about. Thanks.

Little off topic Billiards but I was wondering if you'll be playing in the International. Right down the road for you and a good opportunity to display your talents and maybe pick up a few students.

The key word in this thread is 'Micro'. Talking about tip gap or wrist movement, bridge, front or back hand, stance or any other aspect of fundamentals isn't really germane to a discussion about "micro adjustments" The amount of adjustment here is so small as to be non existent (1/64th of an...

Are you saying an adjustment is fine as long as it occurs only during the final stroke? Is that during the final back and forward stroke or just the final forward stroke? Either way, I don't think it's a good idea and I could be mistaken but I don't think it's what the OP is getting at...

Amen to that. Shaws table was ridiculously easy, as was Schmidts. At the Mosconi exhibitions I saw, in my home room, the table I played on almost daily, the conditions were definitely not conducive to running balls.

I don't know about the forum maturing but it looks like you've got your priorities straight. Talking about your life, not getting back into pool but good luck with both.

Where've you been my friend. It's been years.

There've been a few but the one I found most disturbing was Shaw's tirade against Earl in the 2016 World 14.1 at Steinway. His actions were deplorable.