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If I'm playing 10b against low level players I'll break from center the whole time as I won't expect them to be out if I'm dry. Against good players you need to play a large part of the game 2 ways. Obviously making a ball is a huge advantage, but anyone that plays 10b with and without a...

Less risk (especially with hand racking). If you break from center and don't make a ball the odds are good you leave a wide open table for your opponent. Breaking from the side (with intent to make the 1) leaves more congestion on the side you broke from. If the center break is working, run with...

SVB often sets his chalk on its side. If you're playing on a ProAm just knock them into the pockets, never to be seen again.

On that note: I noticed Szewczyk takes the whole butt off his AirRush and puts the gripped portion on the shaft when he needs it shorter. That would definitely classify as disassembling a cue. But it's not an issue because it's obvious what he's doing. Common sense, y'all.

This happened to FSR late last year. Something was up with his tip. Took a break after the rack and was talking to and showing the official. He grabbed his spare shaft and that was that. If i were the official i wouldn't give them the time for a repair, but if you have a spare shaft go for it.

I generally do something similar: if I don't have a pure stop shot on the game ball, I'll look for the spot on the rail I want the cue ball to hit. One more point for beginners: Find a friendly player that's better than you, but is helpful. I see loads of decent players that are just out for...

Just played with a set of Dynaspheres for the first time (not sure which set). They played fine, but it's the first time I've ever had issues identifying balls. Also, dear God these are hideous.

Big Dumper is an anomaly in all kinds of ways. He's definitely not in the majority of MLB hitters.

Most common pieces of advice i give beginners: - Slow down - Stay down on the shot - Relax your hands/arms - Be smooth through the cue ball For intermediate players figuring out cue ball control: - Use the natural path of the cue ball. Don't be afraid to follow. - Spin *IS* speed. (also learned...

KE = (mv^2)/2 Cue speed is more important than weight. That's why MLB players don't swing 35oz bats anymore. Control is another thing entirely, but if you're looking for maximum cue ball velocity you want the intersection of where the cue weight crosses your maximum hand speed.

I'm sure this is a consideration when a manufacturer is making a new set, and it's nice to get the input from people it affects. Glad the change works for you. I'm not huge on the look, but balls are balls as long as they're quality and don't blend in with the table (the gray cloth takes care of...

Beat me to it. Good lord what is that 2 ball? and the 9 ball? and that cue ball? You know what, i'm with the angry old guys here: this set is hideous.

Poor Darren drawing Filler in the first round. That's rough.

This is funny because my experience has been the opposite. I've never had issues with my Uni-loc joints, but my 2 Radial shafts (Predator Revo) loosen up while i'm playing. I try to make sure the joint is snug, but i won't hulk it like some guys. They're both solid joints, but the key is to...

I break with a Predator Revo 12.9, but it shoots pretty well with a playing tip. Prefer the 12.4, but the 12.9 is certainly playable if stiffer is your preference.