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The last custom made cue I had made was 12.75 shaft and I loved it. It was 63" long and I loved it. I like a longer cue now. About 12 years ago I bought one of the first Schon cues made. (it was made the second year they were in business). This cue came with 5 shafts, two Schon shafts and...

I really enjoyed your story about the Philippines Pidge. My wife and I own two pool halls in the Philippines, each has seven 9' tables. My pride and joy is an old Gold Crown that is the money table in one of the pool halls. We won't get rich but we make enough to stay open. We live about a...

Short rack bank pool has been around for at least 50 years. Lenard "Bugs" Rucker was one of the greatest short rack 9 ball bank and One Pocket players in America. He used to play 8 no count One Pocket, meaning he had to run 8 balls or none of the balls counted. I never knew him but he is one...

Thanks very much. I really enjoyed them.

I'll try the glass cleaner. Hope it doesn't hurt the balls.

When Efern Reyes was ask in an interview who the toughest player he ever faced was, with out hesitation his reply was Mike Sigel. I have not been able to find many of Mike Segel's games. Can someone tell me where to look? I'd like to learn more about Mike Sigel. Thanks much my friends.

For most of my pool playing years I played with a closed bridge. Then I learned most pros play with an open bridge because it gives you a better sight picture so I switched to an open bridge. I shot with my fingers spread apart and my thumb out awayfrom my index finger. My cue rests at the...

Kim Bye, I disagree with most of what has been said here. The strongest part of my game was position play. When I played the best I ever played I was just below half as good as Earl Strickland. He has the run from the break record of 13. My best was 6 racks ran from the break. I know of no...

I like the idea. How would you rack the balls? Rack 6 balls? Winner is the first to bank any 3 balls? Or rack 3 balls and the first to bank 2 balls wins? One of my fondest memories of pool is playing 9 ball bank pool with the best player in my pool hall who is also a very close friend of...

Way to go Geno. Well done. Sure wish I could have seen it.

Thank you so much for all of your help. I was talking about the World Pool Masters TV schedule. Quarter final 1 starts March 5 and it ends April 17. Should really be some good matches.

I think you will love Tucson Joe. Congratulation on your retirement. I've been retired for 9 years now and they are the best years of my life. I wish you all the best my friend.

Hi everyone. I hate to ask stupid questions but here goes. Is Ske Sports part of Sky Cable TV? I have Sky Cable and love to watch billiards on TV. I'd love to watch this tournament in the UK that will be on Sky Sports. Thanks much for your patience and help. Shoot well my friends.

Sure wish I could come jay but my wife and I are in the Philippines. If you can please do me a favor. Get me Dennis phone number or email address. I want to hire him to come to my pool hall in Naga near Cebu City. Tell him it is for the Bud and Maria he met in Tabanook pool hall. We have a...

So where can I read the letter?

Table in Philippines that needs new cushions The table is a knock off of the Brunswick Gold Crown. Not sure if I can get pictures of it. Please let this be enough information and tell me what cushions to buy for it. Thank you for your help. Happy New Year.

I have not been able to find the rules for beginners Bonas Ball. I'd like to start playing it. Can someone please tell me the rules for it? Thanks much for your help.

Type of table in the Philippines... The name on the pool table is King Brown. It's a tournament table. Thanks so much for your help. The table is actually in my pool hall. Thanks again my friend.

I need to buy new cushions for a 4 1/2 by 9 foot table in the Philippines. Very humid. Which new cushions will give me the most bank for the buck? The table gets lots of use. Thanks for your help.

I need to buy new cushions for my 9' pool table. I live in the Philippines. Can someone please tell me the best type of cushions to buy and where to buy them to get a good price. I would like to get them as soon as I can. Thanks for your help.