Recent content by ultramafic

Well, that's fine....you can believe whatever you like - but since you believe I'm just "stirring the pot" I'll forgo addressing the rest of your post since it obviously wont be taken at face value anyway. Thanks for your input.

I generally use a closed-bridge when I make a right-handed shot and an open bridge when I make a left-handed shot. For some reason, I can't make a closed bridge with my right-hand - I dunno why, just can't do it. I prefer a closed bridge for draw shots, or shots that require any sort of power...

Well, I guess that is really the crux of the "issue" I am raising. As has been pointed out, using the bridge is a skill (which takes time to learn). It seems that shooting off-handed is another skill, quite valuable I might add, and I'm just surprised that people would rather take the time to...

Did you mean horizontally?

It is unfortunate that the people making the responses to my question are SO WILLING to make all kinds of assumptions about the motivation for asking the question, instead of being willing to take it at face value, from a guy who was just curious about what other people think. But then - hey, it...

Why is the general advice (at least that I have seen) to store a cue vertically rather than horizontally? Assuming it is a proper case and such, and nothing is pressing down on it or anything, and everything else being equal, what difference does it make whether it is in a case and oriented...

I don't see why. cheap wood vs. precision aluminum? The man has a quality product there - I commend him for it the effort, talent and commitment to quality - even if I don't want to buy one.

$130?? Pricey. I agree with a previous poster - I'd buy a Delta rack with 3 sides for the same or less money. But to be fair, a folding rack doesn't appeal to me anyway. It looks like a very nice product and I commend you for it. Just not sure about your target market availability.

That 3 ball is sitting right next to the rail. What is there to reach out to?

These photos demonstrate exactly what I was getting at! Either of those shots are very easily and reasonably makable simply by shooting from the side of the table. No extended stretches or amazing acrobatics necessary. Simply put you right hand on the table, line it up, and shoot.

When I started playing pool, it was in the student center of the university. I would go down there with a buddy of mine and we would always play "loser pays" - whatever it was, $5/hr or something. I'd win about half the time, he would win about half the time, and it worked out. Over the course...

FINALLY - a QUALITY response. Thank you for taking the question seriously. And I will agree with you that to a large degree, it is a "lost art" of sorts. As for the rest of you....you know - it's just a question. No need to get all worked up.

You haven't been keeping up with the marketing. The Olympics are supposed to be enjoyed by all too (:

Good to know. Well, I don't think it is sexist, but I do think it is unnecessary. I mean, if everyone gets his/her own stall to do their thing, why can't it be in the same room? Would simplify building designs, save money, and eliminate the "potty inequity" - that immensely important issue that...

Yeah, see, for me, I just don't like to give away money because I'm cheap. So, I don't like to play pool for money because I am quite sure I will lose. I don't even like playing in a bar for the quarters you have to put into the game. If I'm paying for the game, I'd rather just play by myself...