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  1. Matt_24

    Just got kicked out from tourney

    This guy was a way better player than me. 100 ball straight pool runner. Multiple discipline state-champion, etc. I was just playing above my head that tournament. But, we had been cool and he knew me. I couldn't believe all of his crying when I was playing so well, and insinuating i was doing...
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    Is there such a thing as natural talent? Some say yes, I do not think there is?

    Talent is definitely for real. Some can put in all of the hours their entire life and at best be a B player - but they can be knowledgeable. Some can take up the game and in a year be a pro-level (John Schmidt) for example. Don't deceive yourself. Talent is real. Physical abilities are real...
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    Just got kicked out from tourney

    My best competitively was running a 3 pack (on a tight diamond that was formerly used in us open) on a former state champion in the final of a 9 ball tournament. I had to beat him twice to win. He pulled every move while I was whipping him the first set (including the 3 pack). Crying about the...
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    Just got kicked out from tourney

    That's like, your opinion, man.
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    Don Mackey Back?

    Stu, I've spoken to a few important guys who have some superb content (doesn't matter who) and, in my humble opinion, they're still stuck in the early 2000s, and 90s via how to get the content out while monetizing. I just shared my idea that they should split these matches up into multiple...
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    Just got kicked out from tourney

    I'll share a personal story that led me to this conclusion. Once, (and I'll spare some details to save any embarrassment) I lived in a state and hung out at a pool room where I was good friends with the owner. Well, out of the blue Corey Deuel shows up one afternoon. The owner and I decide to go...
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    Just got kicked out from tourney

    To share MY opinion, I've done reasonably well in some big tournaments before. I've beaten state champion level players in tournament matches at times, and matching up EVEN...but, I'm not supposed to. When I'm playing, I'm just really confident...but I consider myself a good C player. I consider...
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    Just got kicked out from tourney

    Yeah, dude...sometimes I think people's definitions of A and B players vary greatly. I go to some "B" tournaments here...and some of those guys play sets for thousands, and might run a 4 or 5 pack on you. A players are just a different animal, and I think sometimes we have lowered the bar on...
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    Just got kicked out from tourney

    Does this forum not yet understand that COCO may be the greatest comedian/troll in the history of this forum? I'm talking, Andy Kaufman levels of genius. He plays us all like fiddles, and we love it.
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    Just got kicked out from tourney

    True, EZ...he's like Sahdguru....Cocoguru...he could go on a speaking tour giving advice.
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    Just got kicked out from tourney

    Fatty, you the man and all.....but any B player is a "walk" for you? Are you sure?
  12. Matt_24

    Production Cues used by Pro Players

    No. Predator, Cuetec, Meucci.
  13. Matt_24

    Just got kicked out from tourney

    He definitely doesn't have a hustler's mindset. He's just a strong competitor and enjoys the thrill of the kill apparently, and not the money. I wouldn't be insulting with him...just an opportunity and experience to learn from. Note: The BEST hustler I ever knew made more money gambling at...
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    Just got kicked out from tourney

    Your strategy was all wrong. This tourney was too easy, and you viewed it as free money. Come on? 17 out of 21. With that in mind, to not get kicked out you should have taken some 2nds, 3rds, and 4ths....spread the wealth a bit while still making some money on your investment. You don't...
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    Just got kicked out from tourney

    OH LORD......Norma Rae over here....
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    Jayson Shaw's 714 becomes 669?

    Bobby, I don't even know why you need all of the video experts, and committees. That is almost an insult to the people that were there watching this take place live, as well as an insult to Jayson. Why can't the video evidence, plus the audience and Jayson's word be enough? I don't think Jayson...
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    What is the best pool cue joint/pin type?

    Agree! I remember this one really great player in my area, Randy, was a monster with his Meucci. On the 4 x 8 anyone could get it. He bought himself this beautiful Schon....and his game dropped by like 3 balls LOL...he was so frustrated he had to go back. Those Meucci's played great! they were...
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    Jayson Shaw's 714 becomes 669?

    I think you are confusing me with someone else? I wasn't involved in the set-up/execution/etc of this event. Why am I crooked and/or a joke? I just said I watched the run and Jayson was awesome. And he was. Instead of picking that apart, or the table apart, why can't you and others be happy for...
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    What is the best pool cue joint/pin type?

    That may be, but my point was that they are solid and play no different or worse than anything else. And were/are fine on Predator cues which are a great product.
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    Cue weight?

    When I ordered my Southwest I said I don't care what the weight is, here are the woods I want, the shaft tapers, and I believe we discussed where I wanted the balance point. I still don't know exactly what it weighs nor have I cared.
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