Recent content by The Old Jaybird

Played Mike one time in Albuquerque at a charity event. Pay $5, play a pro. Playing 8 ball, I broke, made a ball, ran about 4-5 more, missed, Mike ran out, thanks for your donation.

before I got back into pool, I shot skeet and the glassware is very similar, sit high on your face and look thru the upper part of the lens. so firearm shooting glasses will work for shooting pool too. since these hobbies were about 20 years apart, I had glasses for both due to changes in my...

middle diamond of the near short rail, and hard, hard enough to go the length of the table 3 times, even though you only need 2, banking for the near right pocket.

there is a youtube video about a guy who buys a $29 cue, then....he has skills and tools....reworks it into a competent player. takes warp out of the butt, puts a leather wrap on it, repairs a split at the joint, and reworks the tenon and ferrule and adds a new tip

I think the pool hall owner of my youth used Royal Oaks on the house cues. Fox Pool Hall, Girard, IL, circa 1950/60.

I just take the cue to the post office or UPS store and have them weigh it. Also, if you rubber band the butt and shaft together, it won't roll. and if you are anal enough to worry about the weight of the rubber band.....I can't help you. a great source for scales of all types was Old Will...

bottom line is you need a straight cue, with a decent tip....everything beyond that is just being fancy. I would like to see a video of a guy making a cue from 2 dowels from Home Depot, screwed together with a good tip shooting pool.

From one Jay to another, hang in there, follow your doctor's directions, take it easy and get well soon. Best wishes for a speedy and complete recovery. Jay in Georgia

when that extra spicey burrito "kicks" in!!!! you are doing the "Missouri Quick Step" to the nearest commode.

had a chance to hit some balls with an old one-piece Meucci stick....eye-opening...like a chunk of re-bar. Not a pro taper, shaft was "fat" probably 13+ at the tip. but it was solid as hell, really, really solid.

six inch pockets will make a difference

I bought a Schon and went from an APA 3 to a 6 in about three games. just kidding

something from Wisconsin......McDermott, Viking, Schmelke, Pechauer, Jacoby.....or if you got money to burn, Schon Plan B...contact a pool room where you are traveling to and see what they have to offer, or can get for you....have it waiting for when you arrive.

WOW

My favorite comedian, I miss him everyday. Saw him once live in Philly. Little more profane in person. "rough neighborhood, really rough I grew up in, the library had a sign...Said Shut the F up."