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Well written! Judging by his book money was the reason Willie Mosconi kept playing. Far as personalities go most people go for the party (Greenleaf) and hate the guy who shows up and beats everyone without yukking it up (Mosconi). Judging from the comments it sounds like Mosconi was a...

Agree with your points I would think equipment at a national event would be first rate. What a chance for players to go back to their part of the company and rave about the equipment. I would think sales would skyrocket for rec and pool room. I feel I shouldn't have to adjust to less than...

I wasn't there so I don't know the conditions. What's the purpose of playing the league spend a lot of money and play on tables you can find in a bar. Wouldn't the question be its a national tournament and there's an expectation of first rate equipment? I wouldn't expect or demand a certain...

I detect sarcasm! lol

A few things jump out about Willie Mosconi's book. 1. He sounded like he didn't really like pool (all business). I wonder if he didn't like pool or what it became? People criticize that he only played 14.1 but what other competitions were available; he mentions lucky/gimmick "short" rack games...

It would be great to see a rejuvenated Earl back. He is an amazing player when he hits that high gear.

Shooting glasses (kind of a broad term) are usually worn for eye protection (mandatory unless your crazy you're only issued two eyes) and optimizing light to make it easier to see. "Old timers who don't believe in eye protection usually won't wear ear protection. General list: Clear (indoors or...

That looks great! The cloth colors would drive me crazy but it looks like a first class job. My pastor had a 9 footer (great times) in his basement that was open to all the kids from the church he had a refrigerator with drinks and the whole bit. It was funny he wasn't much of a player but he...

Don't play him again life's to short unless there's a potential mountain of money to be made there are always better matches. I will say the easiest way I've found to shut these people up (kicking the crap out of them involves jail or law suits) is to bear down and not miss (if running outs...

That's the kind of mental approach book I would pay money. The scientific analysis view wouldn't be interesting to me (I'll read a journal if I want the terms) how would I apply it to a better pool game is what's important to me. I would like to see from a player's point of view how they...

I like what you're doing with the stream looks like you're on a good track. Mike Banks jr was the only player I recognized (from a fan's view great player to watch). I'm looking forward to more of your shows I haven't seen David Matlock yet.

Great thoughts. I like the concept if you don't execute this shot you won't win. I don't know how many times I would run out when I wasn't thinking about it but not run out a layout because I figured it was to easy. I always hear about "mantras" does somebody have an example?

Thanks I hear these stories and when I hear someone say pros won't gamble with me I wonder. All the Minnesota Fats stories kind of put you on guard.

From a fan's view Johnnyt's concept of a mixed tour is great. Not turning this into a woman player bashing but some opinions remain. I don't see it happening because: Why would the women who have a successful tour take a chance on their best players leaving for a mixed tour? They (best female...

I don't know him was he really that good? The only time I saw him play he would take 10 minutes to shoot every shot I couldn't take anymore.

Commentators I like discuss: 1. The match, strategy, techniques and equipment of players. 2. During breaks or in between games answers chat questions. Commentators I don't like discuss: 1. Who had dinner with who and other unrelated pool matters not pertinent to the match. 2. "The player has...

A follow on to Scott: I'm not saying having the title instructor suggests you can't teach its just a title. I was a drill, weapons and tactics instructor. Entry level students are about pushing information to establish a baseline. "Advanced" students are about "don't fit them to the shoe teach...

Scott: Read the post. I didn't say a pro player I said a teacher. Teachers teach and instructors push information sounds like schematics but it's not (I do know the difference). I don't have any opinion on any teachers/instructors on this forum because I've never taken a class with the ones...

My opinion is unless you can for sure find a quality lower price person it will be a better value for your time and money to go with the best brand name you can afford. You want a teacher/mentor not a instructor they sound the same but a teacher/mentor can diagnose, correct and develop your...

Last time the finals wasn't streamed was anyone told not to enter if blowing their "cover" was a concern? From a viewers standpoint it reeks watching the tournament and not playing the finals. Does it make sense to anyone why a potential road player who's worried about being seen would even...