Recent content by tjmckinn

I can tell you that Travis was "shellacked" for lack of a better term--during that match with Biado I kicked at four balls, never had one pocketable shot, and he did not miss once. :shakehead: Not only could I not have won that match, I could not have won a game. He played great. But then I saw...

Just wondering if anyone knows of a Predator 1996 series 314-5 model for sale. Checked eBay many times: nothing. Travis McKinney

Hello everybody, I just have a question. Who makes the temporary pocket tighteners for tables, in other words, what company or companies? I remember about ten years ago that my father had some and I wonder if there are any reliable ones that you can slip inside the pockets to tighten them...

Andy, Andy, Andy... Hey Andy, it's Travis. You need competition. I'll tell ya, I get really bored when I cannot find good, solid competition to play against. And it's definitely okay to take some time off. But maybe, if you're at all like me, you can find old accu-stats or espn matches that...

Prime Network This might be a dumb question, but whatever happened to the Prime Network from circa 1994? I remember that network airing many tournaments from the Players Championship that Mike Sigel won his 100th tournament, Florida Flare-Up, Phillipine Challenge and so on. Is that now a...

Thanks everyone for all your advice. Lighter fluid, toothpaste, warm water on the shaft and ferrule??? I guess it's hard to believe all this stuff works without damaging the cue. But I appreciate all responses. I have used Q Clean a few times now for my new shafts in order to keep them...

Hey everyone, do the Q Clean products do any damage to the shaft? In other words, do they remove any of the wood? Also, how often should I be cleaning my shaft with Q Clean or other products. How much is too much/not enough? The reason I ask is that I CANNOT STAND dirty, chalked up shafts or...

Earl hasn't won it 7 times in a row but he has won it a lot. He used to beat everybody there. I remember once when he drew Allen Hopkins in the very first match. Earl defeated him in a thriller, 11-10 and went to the finals. Meanwhile, Allen went all the way through the one-loss side and met...

The Shiny Pearl These stories have been great, let's keep them going... I remember back in 1992 or 93 at the Akron Open at Starcher's Billiards when Earl Strickland was playing a match against a formidable opponent but still someone Earl would normally defeat. His opponent began playing...

I'd have to agree - Sigel and Reyes hands down. the Hook and the Magician all the way! -Travis McKinney

Allen Hopkins Okay, I'm not exactly sure what the evidence is but I am interested... What exactly is the issue with Allen Hopkins? Is there any other evidence besides the most recent Players Championship to accuse him of being a person who is only "for the cash"? I'm not persuaded or...

Hey Andy, I've been here less lately. I've been very busy with school, work, and pool. I don't think my Dad is selling cues any longer but I can't guarantee it. How have you been? I'm getting ready for my big move to Boston in four months. I can't believe it. It's getting so close! I...

He informed me of his cue balancing procedure and I must say that it is exceptional. My cue is 19 3/4 oz. and it feels light as a feather. It lays bridge heavy instead of back heavy - UNBELIEVABLE! I did order a custom cue so I paid a lot for it but I must say, of all the cues I've played...

Hello everyone, I inquired to everyone about Mike Sigel's custom cues about 3 or 4 months ago because I was pondering ordering one. Well, I've since ordered one, custom made by Mike, a few months ago and received it last week. I have to say, after playing with cues by Schon, Southwest...

Is Eufemia still alive or playing? I've never heard of him before so I'm just wondering. And, if he wasn't a tournament player, was he a gambler? Also, does anyone know if Mosconi EVER gambled? If not, what were his reasonings? Just wondering... Thanks, Travis