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I can tell you that for a while, about 1980 or therabouts, NOBODY at The Rack in Detroit could handle Jimmy playing even. NOBODY ! He was the best I ever saw for the money...Tom

The first and only time I had the pleasure of seeing Mr. Matlock play was last weekend, courtesy of TAR. Of course it was a tourney, but I was impressed with his play, particularly the way he handled the cue ball. I can say based on first hand experience that it's hard to be dedicated enough to...

I think Doc was there part time. I for one watched all weekend, however I couldn't stay awake for the finals either Friday or Sunday. TARs generous broadcast came at a perfect time for me, when I am broke and couldn't have watched if they had been charging. I've decided to repay them ASAP by...

The deal is, IMHO, that a celebrity, male or female, that is considered sexy, will have members of the opposite sex making overt and sometimes crude comments about them and their anatomy. They can either be offended, and self conscious, or operate on the premise that it's all flattering, and...

Wonderful little tidbits. Rep to you...Tom

I don't have a dog in this fight, so maybe I shouldn't have an opinion. Or maybe discretion would be the better part of valor, or something like that. Nevertheless, I'm human, and I read the long thread. The entire thing. Maybe I have too much time on my hands. Here's my point. I was away from...

Did you know that Jim Murnak makes them. Nicer than the originals I'd venture to say. By the way, I have an original rust 1 X 2 Lizard Fellini, circa 1979, inner label there, outside scuffed around the edges, brass lock tarnished and worn but works fine. Overall very nice shape. $350...Tom

There is a system that the Europeans use, called the PAT Test, or Playing Ability Test, for Pool and Snooker. The rater actually has to be certified, and then there are different levels etc. Maybe someone will chime in who is familiar with it. I think a concrete handicap/rating system would...

Just a comment about tips in general. Since returning from my 25 year hiatus from pool I have been confused and unsure about which tips to use. I've tried many and been satisfied with a few. For me, the jury's still out but I've learned a bit along the way. Luckily, I have a very patient repair...

I agree with Skor with the caveat that EVEN the advanced players go back to basics when they start to slide. I happen to know of several big name pros who are working with an instructor on their basics. Allison never stops concentrating on them. Someone else said that if you go to the match...

Here are a few things that I know about her. She is a national hero in Korea. She's a very strong Christian living a clean life. She has a work ethic that can't be matched by anyone. IE: She wants to practice 8 hours a day minimum. She can shoot a long straight in shot with those striped...

I have an original 1 X 2 Fellini, circa 1979. It's a little scuffed up but still 100% servicable, and it also has the label inside. Those cases are somewhat impractical because of the lack of a pouch to carry anything. I hang onto mine for nostalgia. I never take it out of the house. IMHO, the...

Charlie may be coaching her now, but Stan Shuffett had both her and her sister living with the family while he worked with her. He says she has the purest stroke that he's ever seen. Landon just says that she's his favorite woman player...Tom

Last week at King's Rare Books in Detroit they had just bought an estate containing about 50 pool and billiard books and priced them when I happened in. Picked up Cappelle's "A Mind For Pool", "Play Your Best Pool", and "Play Your Best Straight Pool" in a cheesy cardboard box AND Cranfield's...

Lets be fair about this. I'm a big Keith fan, and a Sigel fan too, especially when it comes to 14.1. At the time that Mike was on the road in California, Keith arguably could have given ANYONE in the world the last two :rolleyes: on the Bar Box, especially with the big rock. He may not have won...

Lotta good comments here. To me it proved that a lot of pool enthusiasts still will watch a good Straight Pool match. I'm sure that if one of the naysayers with cash want to back Mike for a considerable amount of money in a longer race it could be arranged. Is there anyone listening who can work...

Sorry Roadkill, that's not what he means. I appreciate your point and it's logical. In fact, you might even say that Mike didn't make sense. He WASN'T very sharp about the game to be played in the main event either. Sigel is supremely confident in his 14.1 game. Between Mike and John, whoever...

Funny thing. All my life I've lived near and loved Canada and Canadians. Since 9/11 I've heard more Canadians prove they are not our staunchest ally than in all the combined memories of the 56 years of my life. You may think that I'm taking this too seriously, but for Americans it's a serious...

Some players like their tips best when there is very little left. Not me, but each to his own. The tip protects the ferrule too, as someone mentioned. You don't want the tip to be so thin that a good crack on the edge could break your ferrule. It sounds like you already have decided that you'd...

Yes JAM, it's just the undercard, and it starts at 8:00 PM, and the Alex vs Karl match has to happen after that. You and I have to go to work in the morning right :wink: ? See you there. Too bad they don't have the chat there. Weren't you surprised that Scott didn't win the Arizona thing ? I...