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You can learn a lot from the old Accu-stats videos. McCready certainly knows all the angles and little finesse shots. You can clearly see that when this guy was on, the game looks easy. He has an ability to get back in line when he's slightly off, that is very remarkable. This is one of the many...

I'm going out on a limb and say "NO!". Everything you buy from Temu is either utter crap, deadly toxic or made by slaves. Ok, that may be a bit of an exaggeration but it certainly is a gamble, and one that's rarely worth taking. There are tips for sale from China that are adequate for serious...

I hate to be "that guy", but unfortunately I think a shotmaking contest of standard shots would become extremely boring FAST if not immidiately. Also, specialty events like this usually lead to specialization and deviate further and further from the actual game. Before you know it people are...

People in general are taller than they used to be, and stances have also changed a bit. I bought a Revo to use in a championship a couple of years ago, and frankly I didn't think there was much of a difference. I get the same spin and results as I would with a wooden cue (though I have been...

If you compete in a league where jump cues are permitted, you are handicapping yourself by not having one. Buy one and learn how to use it. You do not need an expensive cue. For most jumps that are advisable to attempt, a cheap Bunjee or copy of such is more than good enough. Those cues that...

How about some blackball magic by Melling? edit: Oops didn't realize this had allready been posted.

I don't want to pile on here. You put yourself out there with a video, and it takes courage to do so. The only thing I will criticise is the rather disingenous idea that scratching on the draw shot is a big risk here. You have to mishit the shot so badly for that to happen, that it's actually...

If a tournament really matters to me, I make sure to not eat anything heavy or too much. I play my best when I'm ever so slightly hungry. Too much food or the wrong kind of food makes me drowzy. Caffeine can make you more shaky and nervous, but if you're on too little sleep it can get you...

Never pass. Tempus fugit. Make sure your hydration and electrolytes are right, that you've eaten healthy food that keeps the blood sugar stable. Much more important and impactful. Also sleep is important. Caffeine can only do so much and won't keep you playing well for more than a few hours...

I just don't get why anyone would NOT draw this? With a low right shot you're in line the entire time, especially if you touch the second rail. It's not like this shot is even missable with draw and outside. I'd get it if it was a longer shot, but missing this just isn't going to happen...

When some cue thief - has got all your cues - Who're you gonna call? - Hells Angels! I know some people who got their money back from scammers and thieves this way. Ok, you won't get it all back, but you'll get it fast!

Tried playing a bit yesterday on a table with huge pockets and slow rails. Have hardly touched my cues for going on 3 years now, due to ongoing joint pains. Didn't do too badly, couple of 30's. A nice run of 46 too, nothing to write home about on such an easy table, but for a guy who litterally...

I’m drawing this. There just isn’t any reward to the risk posed by the other routes. If I’m to take a risk on losing the frame, it better be worth it. My favourite and best games are 8 ball and straight pool, both of which are risk management games. 9 ball is more about angle management, but...

Personally I think it's a huge ripoff, but then again I don't have a huge power break. It's pretty average. I guess, maybe for the absolute elite breakers there is something to be gained?

I'm not entirely sure exactly what you mean by "pool jersey" but if you mean t-shirt with vaguely pool related slogans and stuff, I don't think there is anything more lame in the entire world than a shirt that says "Hustler" or something similar on it. I'm seriously trying as hard as I can to...

I like 14.1 and I'm happy while I play it. That's it.

Good old pool room tactics. Everybody just swaps money and everybody comes out behind. I remember I was there when the "black" book was tallied up in my pool room, all the debts of the year were settled and mostly everyone broke even. All that noise, matchmaking, playing and nothing to show for...

WPA is a total disaster for the game. The expression «to overplay ones hand« comes to mind when looking at this latest move. Thet will have to reverse this, or they’ll lose absolutely everything., which IMO is almost inevitable anyway, but the timetable certainly has been accelerated by this...

Sorry, poorly worded by me. There WERE no 8 ball championships for ages, between 2012 and 2022 to be exact.

You underestimate the power WPA wields. In Europe, they're tied into everything, and I do mean everything. From small local leagues to the Eurotour, to the European Championship and World Championship. A WPA ban pretty much means you're banned from any competitive pool in Europe. You're screwed...