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I also noticed how many rail first balls as well as points being hit with the ball still going. Especially the points? Did they alter the shelf on these blue label Diamonds? I know on the old ones, there's no hitting a diamond up the rail even on a very shallow shot and making the ball. And...

Why not jump the 9 to make the 8 on the previous rack after Shane botched the shape? Looked like a 1/4 ball jump at most. No need for a jump cue either. No worry about going off the table. Shape might be an issue, but compared to that terrible safe....

Devastating.

100% correct. One of the most astute posts about Earl ever. Same thing happened in the C.O.M. match against Efren. He feels the heat, and rather than play his heart out and accept the outcome, positive or negative - he rather throw it. He blew it against Efren. He should have never lost, even...

While true, there is something to what he is saying. Most shafts these days are pretty poor quality maple. As a result, they are softer than shafts of the past. Dings and nicks are harder to avoid. For example, using a plastic bridge head...a shaft shouldn't get a series of tiny nicks in it...

Key word *some* ...you know some. But most are rightfully associated with crime, violence, drugs etcetera. No argument about the corporate, white-collar criminals. However, when a person is in a pool room, it isn't the white collar corporate or government scum that is going to break out into a...

Corey can be, if he wants, the best American player. No doubt in my mind. He has incredible natural talent. I think he is more of a natural than SVB. The issue is, he's not as dedicated as he could be. Perhaps the incentives aren't there? I've met him a couple of times. Watched him play...

Well, unfortunately for you - the dress you choose belongs to a culture and lifestyle associated with drugs, gangs, crime and violence. I know where you're coming from. I know that people shouldn't be judged by how they appear. There are people who are bikers that are good, decent and civilized...

She passes the dress code discussed in this thread...:D

Here's a concept.... Go home, take a shower, change into clean, decent and respectful clothes...and go out for a nice evening of billiards, drinks and whatever else. Apparently too difficult. Can't stop at home? Bring a change of clothes or a pair of other shoes. I remember one guy who I...

Old thread, but a good one. Here's my $0.02... I think the dress code is a great idea. The truth is, the dress code serves as a discriminating filter to keep certain kinds of people out... THUGS and TRASH. It amazes me how short-sighted and foolish previously successful businessmen can be...

When is Kamui coming out with a shaft that will aim for people? Or a cue that will make shots? All this talk these years about Kamui tips "creating" all this extra spin and draw. And now chalk that improves games? For billiards, these are great times we live in gentlemen. :rolleyes:

Are fundamentals a myth? No. But fundamentals are a myth depending on what they are. That said, they need defining. A fundamental should be that which is absolutely necessary, and done so as efficiently as possible. I won't describe what those are, but it's safe to say whatever it takes to hit...

I believe there is truth to this. I can't prove it scientifically or any of that to please the technical junkies on here. It's just something I've experienced. I admit I could be 100% wrong as I am just commenting on things I feel. That said, the worst cue I've used for rail shots is the...

Some of these safety shots are ridiculous. Unless the angle is truly off to prevent a reasonable bank, meaning it's trickshot tough...it takes more skill and precision in angle, hit and speed control to execute the safety perfectly than try and bank the ball. If you can guarantee you miss the...

I have an 8" Starrett 98-8 level in the box that I used only one time to level my slate when I recovered my table. What do these sell for used? Was thinking of listing it in the for sale section.

Quite often, most the people who repeatedly opine how jump shots require no skill, or are too easy - themselves cannot jump a ball or can't jump very well. They think getting over an obstructing ball is all there is to it. They grab a jump cue, get over an obstacle and they've got it all figured...

I have a different take on all of this. It appears that the whole issue is a matter of nomenclature. IF you hit the CB once and only once, and did so only with the leather tip and not with the ferrule - then it is NOT a miscue. Using that term (as well as announcing it in advance) is how you...

What I describe isn't about straight pool. I'm not advocating for straight pool. However, straight pool was the best representative game of those values and ideas of competition in pool. 9 ball and 8 ball can be also, just not to the same extent because of their open breaks. The open break adds...

Did he win that race?