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  1. Gerry

    Most Positive Poster

    sorry I havnt posted in weeks, but golf is my summer time drug! I had to drop into this thread! IMO most folks here are cool, but I feel that way about most everyone :) except the dutch LOL.......j/k JAM Terry Jay SJM bdoc catpool9 FastLenny JCIN and a bunch I am up too early to recall. Hope...
  2. Gerry

    Why is it hard to___?

    just a thought......i used to have issues when shooting off the rail, and the culprit was body height over the cue. I was struggling with an alingment issue that would change my back arm angle as I would raise or lower my body over the cue..... This was a major issue in my setup and shooting...
  3. Gerry

    Buddy Hall gave up more weight than anyone! 1-9, the break, and the first shot!

    Funny Buddy Hall story..... I trim my tips with a razor knife when my standard cutter is dull, then I use a fine tooth file. My best tool is a cutter blade I took out of a plastic slitting machine. It is a piece of hardened 1/8" steel about 12" long with a razor edge on one side. I set it flat...
  4. Gerry

    Tried to buy Kamui at SBE?

    maybe, but my wife was buying the tips, I was at home.....no comp imo. G.
  5. Gerry

    Tryed to buy Kamui at SBE?

    let me try to respond to some thoughts here... kmrunout> I never tried to cut out the installer/dealer.....I just wanted to buy tips....also...so you are saying......go buy em online....why try to get them at THE SUPER BILLIARDS EXPO?...really? If Kamui underestimates the need for their tips...
  6. Gerry

    Tried to buy Kamui at SBE?

    Hi people, sadly I missed the expo this year with the flu! nothing like bad timing to get sick. Anyway, my wife went to catch up with old friends and see what he new location was like. While there I asked her to pick me up a few things, she had no issues except with Kamui tips? She started at...
  7. Gerry

    Tryed to buy Kamui at SBE?

    Hi people, sadly I missed the expo this year with the flu! nothing like bad timing to get sick. Anyway, my wife went to catch up with old friends and see what he new location was like. While there I asked her to pick me up a few things, she had no issues except with Kamui tips? She started at...
  8. Gerry

    I went to the SBE 2012 today

    yes...years ago that building was Penco metal products....school lockers and such....some of my wifes family members worked and retired from there....FWIW G.
  9. Gerry

    newby questions

    I hear you!....I have been getting a vocabulary lesson...I was informed a shot I made was a "box" shot, oh really? thats nice....I just called it 2 rails first :) ticky's, backup, umbrella, ladder, ....it's a learning deal! yea...I learned real quick about telling the cueball to "go long!" or...
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    newby questions

    Hi guys, I am just starting to learn 3c and I am looking for some solid learning info. As far as pool goes, I have run a few 100's and 40/50 daily, I can beat the 10ball ghost, so I am somewhat accomplished there to give you all an idea of my level. So far, 5 is my high run at 3C.....I had back...
  11. Gerry

    3 cusion shaft help

    Hey you 3 C players, I have been learning about the game recently and playing down at Drexeline Billiards<<<awsome room!....I have a Local table mechanic finding me a 3C table for here at my house :) ....awsome!!! I have been playing with my standard pool cue with an OB2 shaft. I seem to be...
  12. Gerry

    3C - World Team Championship

    thanx for the link!
  13. Gerry

    The Positive Effects of “Serious Action” or Just “Plain 'Ole Action”?

    theres a difference in your everyday familiar action and getting out to play strangers action. When you know someones game, what to expect etc.....its too easy to get comfortable. Match up with a stranger for the same $200 and there is an unknown.....right? :)
  14. Gerry

    Mosconi captain

    I dunno Pro....great coaches are motivators, baby sitter, psychologists, friend, mentor.....but I don't think it's a must to be world champ. I do think you would need to know what it's like to be in VERY high pressure situations though. Just a thought.... G.
  15. Gerry

    I'm Going to Tunica

    Cool!....I finally get to meet JAM in person! I'll be there with my wife Missy....does anyone know if you can bar someone from the slot machines? :) My wife LOVES those things.....and if I"m playing /gambling pool, I can't run interference with her and our bank roll :embarrassed2: I'm Looking...
  16. Gerry

    Short vs Tall in Stature, any advantage?

    I'm 5'6" and the tallest in my family<<<<I'm the youngest of 10!!! :)...no short jokes!.....In all honesty, I never wanted to be any taller. Very early on I did learn to play righty.....I am a lefty, and that makes a HUGE difference....I only use the bridge on a few shots I can't reach. I...
  17. Gerry

    My newest custom.

    you know...i am far from being a tall dude!....im 5'6"....but this cue seems like a firepoker to me? :) are you sure its not a chalker?. G.
  18. Gerry

    Book exchange...

    i have a few lame stragglers like winning one pocket....shots moves and strategies, and 3 cusion strategy.... hey....we gotta start somewhere!! right? :) G.
  19. Gerry

    John Morra

    Dude!....I'll trade you ANY one of my cues to take along....please dont paint a black boar! :) BTW....how many $US is 10k pesos? G.
  20. Gerry

    Name someone you think is a monster player at your pool room or pool hall!

    wouldn't this whole thread be considered a knock.......but on a country wide scale? :) I can imagine road agents taking notes right now.....
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