Recent content by Straightpool_99

Took the liberty of bookmarking the shot so the link leads directly to it. Wow!

Do you happen to know the density of Ivorine? I had a shaft with an Ivorine ferrule and it deflected more than any cue I've ever tried. It was a heavy 13mm shaft, though.

Diagrams and videos welcome! Maybe this doesn't count, since technically Nick Varner is shooting and missing the 9, so Mike Sigel should be happy to get to the table. Still, that leave is BRUTAL!

Sorry to hear it. Well, since you have exhausted all other options, I guess you'll have to quit pool. You can always come to NPR: Come play with us DrCue's Protege. For ever and ever and ever.

-"Hey Bob! Just came back from fishing, man it was terrible, not a single bite!" -"What were you using?" -"Spinner, green" -"Did you try something else?" -"It's my favourite bait, I never use anything else" -"Where did you fish from?" -"The camp site" -"Did you try from somewhere else?" -"Nah...

Why would you have a "usual" spot when you are experiencing nothing but misery from there? Your current strategy isn't working, so logic dictates you must try something different. Try controlling the one, not to pocket it. Try the other side of the table Try cut break. Try to gradually move...

700 is closing in on journeyman status, which I'd put at starting at 730-740 approx. A journeyman would be someone capable of placing half decent on a good day, but not winning pro international events. Those 30-40 points do not come easily. The top pros are now over 800 and some up to...

You are moving your entire body forward, which could mean that you are transfering weight from your back foot to your front foot, like one would do on a break shot. Try to shoot some shots and focusing on keeping the weight the same on each foot throughout the shot. I mean try to feel the...

I would ONLY recommend the dart stroke for very specific situations on the table (where reach is a problem) or if the player is too short or has disabilities which do not enable the use of a regular stroke. The dart stroke does not have the proper power in for all strokes. It's hard to put good...

Yup, he sure did. Make sure to keep your bridgearm and body as still as possible during the stroke. Pretend the arm is dead. I also noticed some head movement, which is particularly bad and will cause misses. Your stroke looks ok, smooth even. You could benefit from trying to minimize cue butt...

Never happened to me that way, though obviously I've had terrible days/weeks even. I have had my skill diminish dramatically when I had to take long breaks (months/years). Usually though, the knowledge is all there but some part(s) of the body are misalligned. If you're not seeing angles, head...

Truer words were never spoken. Shootout is a joke which in my opinion does not belong in the sport.

If Keith tried to do this, it was freakin phenomenal! Having watched him play a bit on Accu-Stats, I wouldn't rule it out:

Back in the good old days pool was a treat to watch. It just isn't the same nowadays. The level of play has increased but the entertainment value hasn't.

If a man does not respect himself, he will not command respect from others. If you dress like a bum, talk like a bum and act like a bum, people will think you're a bum. Nobody wants to be associated with a bum, even if he can play pool. What brand could possibly benefit from being worn by or...