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I wonder, if John had won, how many of those side bettors would have paid off? My thoughts are probably few of them would have actually paid off. I too, got lessons from an old hustler from my hometown. Make everyone post, especially those you know. (I was whining, about someone not...

I call bull$hit…. "Again, to the forum fans and billiards, it has been this committee’s honor and pleasure to name the annual Louie Roberts Action and Entertainment Award for the past 10+ years. Initially what was started as a way to reward the excitement that action players brought to the...

I always smile, as I remember Scooter being voted in on St. Louie Roberts award. While he spent the week playing "Two Brothers and a Stranger". In his spare time robbing cash washes....:rolleyes: I don't put much faith in folks on committee. In fairness, I haven't been around JM much, but...

Back in the day, and maybe still today when I play in handicapped tournament they go by APA ratings. I think I was rated a 3 or 4 the last time I played APA, but at that time I hadn't played for years but I was still playing as a 3, yeah for me! I was gambling and I beat this woman before...

LOL I had a friend that owned a pool room in Paducah Kentucky. He has passed but he played pretty good, and I would consider him a shortstop level. He played with Joey Gold cue with 14mm shafts. Yep, you talk about stiff. You wouldn't believe how much stiffer the shaft going from 13mm to...

Gus Szamboti Hoppe cue. 57" cue 2nd best was Jason Miller's Southwest cue (I owned probably 10-15 years ago, but traded it for the other Gus cue shown below)

No its not a Palmer....0 chance. Joint looks like old Brunswick, but IMO, its a junk stick worth less that $10. Ken

Crazy - Changing the wrap on Southwest will have ZERO impact. Southwest cues are not rare (except very few), they make 100's of them each year and are as close to a production custom cue as any out there. They basically make 1 model and change the woods and veneers. Yep, they play...

This is the picture you should hang in the gameroom my brother. Ken

Nick - I didn't think of him, but that would be a great choice! Ken

I guess I have one more point. I moved back in Indy and started playing in leagues and what I see most troublesome for me. Especially for lower level or starting players. 1.) Learn how to make a closed bridge and many different bridges. I see starting players struggling, and I offer to...

A few years ago, I saw a John Davis blank that was used and it was one of the worst forearms I had ever seen. I felt bad for the poster on here that posted pictures of it, as it struck me that he didn't even notice. If I remember right, the blank was sent to the cue maker and the cue maker...

I guess I think the other way, its a shame to waste it. Folks ask for cue makers that I would send it to for a conversion. I guess I am biased, but I always think that Bill Schick is who I would send it to. He is my favorite cue maker, but his conversions just scream out, "FIRST CLASS"...

I have taken many lessons from many instructors and pros. Some good, some poor. I would recommend an instructor. I will get pounded for this, but I would recommend gambling, and playing under pressure. If you have ever seen gambling matches, when guys are just playing for play, they...

Good one. Ken

If I had been able to go to Johnson City, I would have tried to learn from Titanic Thompson. I have a friend that said Titanic was there, and not playing pool. Ken

That is awesome cue....wow. Ken

If you can get a 2nd hand Rick Howard or give Rick Howard a call. IMO again IMO the best cue for the money period. No I don't have one for sale. Ken

Beautiful cue. Something that I would never let get away. Yep, its that good. Ken

Never seen so many children whine about spending $600.:rolleyes: Its not like you set it on fire, you have a cue and probably worth about $200. Geez. :rolleyes: Ken