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1938 5x10 Saunier & Wilhelm, with double-shimmed pockets.

I did some tests between the Aramith Measles ball and the Chinese red spotted CBs. After some 50 draw shots with both balls, I got a little better draw with the Aramith ball - probably about 10% better. The contact sound with the OB (Aramith Premiers) was about the same. I will always use the...

If playing with a near beginner, allow ball in hand on every shot. As he/she gets better, start inning with ball in hand and then play as it lays. You - standard rules throughout.

My home table is a 5x10 and has tight corner pockets (4-1/4") and side pockets (5"). Playing equal offense forces me to spend more time thinking how to best play the shot and calculate the precise speed/spin necessary to get to the next shot. And because I'm a "thinking" player as opposed to...

I wrote an article in "Inside Pool" about learning to play opposite handed. I recommended that the shooter do a LOT of practice on the kitchen table - using, of all thing, a small can of tomato paste. Use the can as the cue ball and set up for the shot. Make very slow strokes the length of...

Sometimes when focus goes away, and any tricks don't work - try this more philosophic approach: Back off on your expectations. Play as if your competence is at half level and slowly work your way back to full confidence.

Who was really shooting those trick shots?

Bang - you nailed the "above the table" thinking that wins you a lot more games. This is the playing approach I introduce to all my students. It applies an analytical approach that eliminates most fantasies. Congratulations. :D

You were following the philosophy of all offense, all the time. Your opponent used a different approach - he wasn't trying to win - he was helping you lose. When you didn't recognize his tactical choices - and respond to them - you pretty much guaranteed losing. Strategies are based on the...

It took 40-50 years for Japan to lose its reputation as "cheap" and "low quality". It's going to take China a 100 years.

How about real basic, basic: Billiards & Pool With two 8 balls for the "B", and 2 one balls for the "oo" Ok - yeah - it does sound stupid on re-reading it - but it's is two cents (maybe one) worth of input. :)

You can still practice with the 9 footers to prepare for 7-footer competition. To practice, use a soft break that spreads the balls but keeps them all within the first three diamonds. Or, you can spread the balls by hand. Starting with ball in hand, only play to the side and foot pockets. This...

Players who don't understand the concept of applied strategies and tactics are helping themselves lose. Consider this - every time some silly fantasy shot is attempted, more than half the time the billiard gods will help your opponent win. There are a lot of lazy players out there who win...

Totally "ditto" and "mega-ditto" this. Just because someone (myself included) has a service/product - doesn't mean you have to pay attention - you are completely free to follow 1 - 2 - or 3 as stated above. Besides, your very "complaint" makes you sound chintzy and petty - not something you want...

Assume you are playing on a blanket table. Impossible to draw, but follow works decently.

3 Pocket and 1 Pocket Games for the serious player. Yeah - it does give it better ambiance.

On some tables, you couldn't keep the balls together epoxy. There is one trick that seems to help make the rack get a bit tighter. First, slap the racking area several times with the open palm of your hand. This knocks the chalk dust down into the the cloth Second, place hand flat on the...

It would be cool to come up with a bunch of vehicle toys built around an actual pool ball. Might be a great idea. I could see a cross market here - scale model car collectors, pool players. Enough design flexibility for limited editions (100 only), autographed sets, first editions, etc...

The two players I've seen with the smoothest playing style are: Bob Jewett Eric Harada For each one, every stroke is smooth and professional as good as or better than anyone on the pro circuit anywhere in the world. They are both instructors with San Francisco Billiard Academy.

My original home stomping grounds. Got lots of family in the area. Used to be small pool halls (4-8 tables) all over the place then. Haven't been there in years. There used to be a little meat shop on the north side of town that made the best smoked sausages you ever knoshed, including a...