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Rule changes as in how the balls are racked which totally benefits the “illusion” of better pattern play, roll out, & and the advent of jump cues IMO make it very difficult to compare past generations. These rule changes changed the game… beyond incredible shot making and getting shape...

For the most part I won’t argue about the amount of players that can shoot as well as anyone ever has… and why. I tend to agree. But I’d argue overall that the past generation of players knew how to move around the table a little better because there were no jump cues and because of rule...

Which means more than half of natural-born Americans would fail. 😂 According to a survey released by the Institute for Citizens & Scholars, only one in three Americans (36%) can pass a multiple-choice test consisting of questions taken from the U.S. Citizenship Test. The passing score on the...

Jam I love this post! I could not agree more! So many times on here I’ve bitten my tongue because it’s not worth the arguments. You could not have said it any better respectfully! 😉

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Yes that’s very interesting! I wonder if there was connection was or maybe he was just doing a professional job and wanted a professional photographers. Two great photographers! Message sent.

I found this: https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/california-players-help-with-history-of-tourney-poster.281578/ It seems as though artist John Coito was a fan of Spock? He also Included Spock in this billiard/pool poster. And also a pool fan? He was from Modesto Ca.

Just the way Al always likes it! 😉 I’m going to have to look for a copy of this book! If any one out there has one that they are willing to part with let me know.

I don’t know. My father wouldn’t have known who Leonard Nimoy was if he was standing next to him unless he had his Spock ears on. Lol my dad has never payed attention to Hollywood stuff. Pool, sports, and his job… that’s it. I’ve researched John Coito before and it seems as though he was a...

Efren was not totally unknown by everyone when he showed up at Red’s. “Little Al” Romero already knew Efren. I don’t know who it was that had something to do with bringing Efren to the United States but as I understand the story that person knew Al Romero and he introduced Efren to Al when he...

I agree with just about here though I will say I have seen pecking orders change a few times. I’ve seen players gain something by who they are hanging out with. Some people are missing an ingredient in their own game and they can’t even put a finger on it. And then they happen to run into a...

You’ll be laughing or crying… my money on crying.

I 💯 agree with your assessment. The comment about gadgetry is so spot on… the ten to one majority is what drives the industry within the industry of jump cues. Also I’ve always said that any amount of gambling in a poolroom will never match the gambling that goes on in any clubhouse on the...

Joe Salazar was good friends with my uncle. This news saddens me. I never got the chance to meet him but my son was out in Vegas a couple of months ago and met him at his cue booth and when Joe found out who his uncle was Joe spent a minute talking to him. The fraternity of old timers with all...

Spoken like true hustlers… never brag, never boast, no concern for validation, & avoid the spotlight as much as possible. 😉

Top 5? I thinks it comes down to what part of the country you are from. Agreed, most great players were already good as youngsters and could hang with some pro players. Tyler Strawn comes to mind as a very good youngster but there’s too many for a top 5 for me. Life gets in the way of many young...

Attention to “table difficulty” is getting in the weeds. If you have a table that is “difficult” as far as pocket size or deep shelf pockets it’s only going to make you a better player if you play on it consistently. You will subconsciously make adjustments that it will naturally be part of your...

Makes sense.

The skirts are fiberglass and are located below the apron. On many tables they were removed and on later models tables they were not provided as part of the build.

Know the learning process in getting better and be honest with yourself in what level you are in the process. Know a good learning process for improving and be honest with yourself in what level you are in the process before playing that game. If you are actually good enough to compete in...