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  1. nibrobus

    New pool company, help pick our name!

    Iron Will (or IronWill) Dauntless Valiant Relentless Tenacious Grit Granite Resolute Forged
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    New pool company, help pick our name!

    Ringer Roadman Road Dog Road Warrior Giant Killer Lionheart Nerves of Steel Ice Water Assassin Stone Cold
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    New pool company, help pick our name!

    Stacks (Staxx, some other stylized spelling) Dead Money Easy Money High Stakes (or just Stakes) HeavyWeight Flex Bankroll Busted
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    OB cues going out of business???

    Yes, seems like they've shut the doors https://forums.azbilliards.com/showpost.php?p=6489918&postcount=29
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    Most memorable shot(s) you ever made

    My most memorable shot(s) was a runout I had against one of the best players in my area. It was the biggest tournament of the year where I play, had about 40 players with added money. This is a small bar with only 4 beat up Valleys so it was going to take all day. My first match I draw probably...
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    8 Ball Break - Hitting the 2nd Ball

    Based on the feedback I've gotten in this thread, I decided to try the 2nd ball break with just below center ball and about a half tip to a full tip or so of inside. Didn't get to practice it before our tournament but I got some good practice after we were done. I played around with the speed...
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    8 Ball Break - Hitting the 2nd Ball

    I've actually been experimenting with a Chinese 8 Ball style break too. Cue ball in a straight line down the middle of the table and draw it back a couple feet. Balls behind the head ball track to the side pockets with the right speed. I haven't had much success in my home table but it worked...
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    8 Ball Break - Hitting the 2nd Ball

    Thanks for the question! I don't have a break app currently but my buddy had one years ago. My "power" break back then was around 20-22 mph (not world class, I know). I was finally able to purchase my own table for the first time in August of last year and have been putting in approx 1-2 hours...
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    8 Ball Break - Hitting the 2nd Ball

    Thank you Dr. Dave! I've actually seen your 8 ball break video and read your 8 ball strategies page and it's a wealth of good info (as is the rest of your site). I believe I was applying too much spin whether it was low, inside, outside and combinations thereof. I'm going to try and experiment...
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    8 Ball Break - Hitting the 2nd Ball

    I really appreciate all the responses thus far, great info and advice! 8 ball is not a win in our format; if it goes in the breaker has the choice to spot the 8 and continue shooting or have re-rack and break again. From the responses it sounds like I am using too much inside; next time I'll...
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    8 Ball Break - Hitting the 2nd Ball

    Hey guys, just had a question for those of you who are proponents of hitting the 2nd ball on your 8 ball break (either ball behind the head ball). What english/spin do you like to use when using this break? I've heard just draw, low inside, and low outside from several different sources. It's...
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    Production Cue you Swear By.....

    Beautiful cue! I've been playing with the same Mezz EC-7 for about 10 years now and it's the only cue I've kept; gone through about 20 cues since I started playing including some custom orders through well known cuemakers. I've been playing with the idea of picking up a Mezz sneaky too as I...
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    Do you make "halftime adjustments" and if so what?

    The adjustments I make tend to be more about the way I'm playing rather than my opponent. For example, if I'm having trouble making balls on the break I'll play with the cue ball position in the kitchen, hitting the head or 2nd ball (for 8 ball of course), and break speed until I start making...
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    The Cue Collection

    Welcome Mr. Glenn and thank you for allowing us a peek of your awe-inspiring collection! I am a huge Efren fan (like many others) and was wondering what cue he is currently playing with now? I have heard it is a Pat Diveney but nothing concrete. Any info is greatly appreciated, and I wish you...
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    Rule regarding slo mo instead of ref (or when ref not available)

    I've used the super slo-mo on my phone several times in our local weekly tourney. Every player that's asked me to watch the hit has loved the feature. There's been 2 or 3 times where the naked eye would have called the hit good or bad, but reviewing the video reversed the call. I personally...
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    Various McDermott Shafts + Viking Sneaky

    Hi guys, doing a friend a favor and posting some items for sale for him. 1. McDermott iPro Slim - $300.00 2. McDermott I3 - $210.00 3. McDermott G-Core - $175.00 4. Viking Sneaky (Maple into Maple) - $275.00 1. McDermott iPro Slim - $300.00 McDermott Quick Release Joint, 12.00mm with...
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    williard cue tipper trimmer

    Here's a link to the Ebay listing, should have more information for you...
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    williard cue tipper trimmer

    I was thinking about getting this lathe from Ebay to do basic tip and shaft maintenance, goes for about the price of a used Williard Tip Machine. Do you guys think it's a good buy?
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    Variability of fundamentals in pool

    Thanks for the input! Do you have the names of some snooker players that deviate from the more classic snooker style? I would like to see some video of their approach for comparison.
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    Variability of fundamentals in pool

    I was just thinking about how different people's playing styles in pool are compared to snooker and 3 cushion. Snooker players of course tend to have a very square stance, chin low/touching the cue, primarily open bridge even on power shots, and very deliberate (for lack of a better word)...
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