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Thanks! I estimate I saved about $5k by buying used instead of getting a new table with the light and other accessories. I was on a strict budget so knew I had to find it local because I couldn't afford the cost of shipping it long distance. It took about 6 months of searching on craigslist...

I got a used Diamond 9' Smart table in excellent condition on Craigslist for $4K, including the Diamond light, Super Pro Aramith balls, and 6 Cuetec cues I searched in my local craigslist every day and was patient, and eventually scored what I consider a great deal: the same table goes for $8k...

SS - No apology necessary. I knew a lot of things weren't right with my technique because they just didn't “feel” right to me. To have it reinforced by instructors here just gives me more motivation to practice, get lessons and (hopefully) start playing better.

No apology necessary. I knew a lot of things weren't right with my technique because they just didn't “feel” right to me. To have it reinforced by instructors here just gives me more motivation to practice, get lessons and (hopefully) start playing better :)

No offense taken. I know I'm bad and wouldn't have put the video out if I thought I couldn't handle the criticism. All I want is to get better. If that means tearing everything apart and starting again, I'm willing to do that. When I take my lesson, I'll let the instructor know I'm willing to...

Will do. Thanks Randy

I wanted to get overhead lights, but the ceiling in that room is too high and angled. Just can't justify the cost right now, so floor lights are gonna have to do. You're right, I haven't been playing long. Just messed around in college at bars, then got married, had kids, worked, etc for 10+...

I wanted to get overhead lights, but the ceiling in that room is angled and really high, and the estimate to install overhead lighting was just too much. The floor lights are the best I can do for now. You're right, I haven't been playing long (at least not seriously). Just putted around with...

That's a good point. At this point, my game is changing every time I read a thread and pick up on something else to try. I actually heard back from Lee Brett after emailing him before starting the previous thread and not hearing back. I'd be willing to take a lesson with him this weekend, but I...

I will look into getting a copy of your DVD, Scott. Thanks!

Awesome this is exactly the kind of advice I was hoping to get. I will print out and work on all those things. Thanks BL and CJ!!

Hi, I've been reading a lot of old threads in this subforum where a poster will post a video of themselves hitting some balls and the instructors on here always have a lot of good input, so thought I'd give it a shot. This is a 3 minute vid of me just hitting some balls around...

I will definitely look into getting your DVD. Thanks Scott!

Hah well you're probably right that it won't do much one way or the other. But then again, I feel like I've learned a ton of new things just from reading this board for the past week so you never know! (This SPF technique was like a lightbulb going off in my head. So simple yet so effective!)

Thanks for the encouragement. I actually think I want to practice 2-3 hours a day for a couple weeks before getting lessons. That way I can (hopefully) maximize my time with the instructor and I don't have to waste precious time being corrected on stupid issues that I can work out on my own...

OK will do

Thanks Any chance you have his contact info? Google search isn't giving me much...

Yeah I actually called Best Billiards and his name came up. But I kinda got the impression I needed a higher skillset before getting a lesson from him. The person I talked to on the phone wasn't rude or anything, but seemed to think I was clueless when she asked what my rating was and I said I...

Hi I'm a one-time casual player who is now seriously looking to improve my game and would like to take some lessons from an instructor before I start putting in hours of time practicing/reinforcing bad habits. I've searched and read all the old threads on here regarding instructors in Vegas but...