Recent content by Tennesseejoe

Just close your eyes...

Are you saying that if the tip was 1 inch long, installed on my cue, it would play the same way if I turned it down to 1/4 inch? It may sound like I am reducing this to the ridiculous but I have concerns about masse shots, break shots, etc.

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I will try a Bulletproof next time. I like a medium tip so that may be a good place to start. I usually have the expert installer shave my tips down to 1/2 the original thickness. In your opinion/experience, what would you advise?

Rub a bar of hard soap on the threads. Leave the soap residue on and screw it together. If it had a weight bolt , I would put the soap on it also. Also, it is an easy way to tighten up joints on an old cue.

This was before I knew anything about 'pivot point'. But it started to come together. It was about the time Bob Meucci was promoting 'Zero Deflection'. He had a table set up at Starcher Billiards in Akron, Ohio, for the Ohio Open Championship to prove it. I, as others, could not comprehend it...

My question: Should players try to minimize shoulder movement or to incorporate the shoulder in a smooth straight stroke? Compare Allen Hopkins to Mike Massey...both champions. Thanks.

I put a stainless steel ferrule on a guys break stick back in the 1980's, just to see how it performed. The deflection was more than a foot from head spot to foot spot. What an eye opener.

Thank you very much. The video i tried to post was not the correct one. I'll try to find a good example so others may see the process. I understand your explanation.

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1G21ZCwUPE/ Spectators place small objects on the table...what are these for? https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1G21ZCwUPE/ Here is a sample. I've seen where several spectators place objects near several object balls. I read that is a type of betting.

I said 'loose grip' not loose wrist or bicep/tricep. Could you explain?

Where is Jay Helfert when we need him?

I like the way you study the table. Stroke is a little jerky. Good shooting. Where do you think you need help?

Why do spectators put marks/markers on the table cloth while players are getting ready to shoot?

I'll never renew my passport.

China is known for not playing fair in international competition.