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which order to take the balls As guideline, approach clearing the balls at the end of the table in the same way as you would approach clearing the whole set, ie using the same general rules. So: Plan the whole run before you start; Look to take out the difficult balls early; Leave the easy /...

I like this reply. It reminds me of a thread in another forum on how to change tips. There, one of the posters said that every time his tip needed changing he just got a new cue. His firm recommendation to others was to do the same. Nice guy. He sold some nice cues as well.:D

Different strokes for different folks I have gone completely the other way! After about 25 years using only blue diamond or Elk master, I recently tried a much harder Talisman pro, and absolutely love it :) Just goes to show that while the choice of tip can make a big difference, there is...

Try swapping the tips A couple of weeks ago I found exactly the same thing. The house cue that I had been using quite a bit seemed to be playing significantly better than my own cue that I had custom made for me. My first reaction was to find out what was the characteristic of the cheap cue...

Long time! 8 Ball - took me over 20 years, and yes it was a big deal when it happened. Although I found that the novelty wears off surprisingly quickly, and I now I sometimes don't even notice B&Rs. 9 Ball - never done it. 3 months looks pretty impressive to me, no matter how the balls were...

Mind games It has never occured to me before that it might bother someone, so long as it doesn't get in the other guy's way or hold him up. I will usually have a quick look and if I have lucked a snooker will apologise (but smile inwardly! :grin:) Actually, if you are feeling a bit...

Tip size and spin I'm with Ed on his one. I know that some people will swear that they can load up the white with more spin when using a smaller tip, and maybe they can. But I am sure it is because when switching to a smaller tip, they start hitting the ball differently, perhaps because they...

neverending safety I think that you will find that in general players won't just keep playing safes by rolling up against a ball. You might find a player who adapts this tactic but you can just avoid playing them - everyone else will be :wink: Having said that, of course if you go for a...

In situations like this I agree that there is no real point in trying to defend. As has been pointed out, both the 3-rail shot actually played and the long 1-rail alternative have their attractions and dangers. But what would clinch it for me is which of them I was more confident at the time...

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Most good snooker players have a piston stroke. Whether it is the optimal stroke for pool is another matter ...

Well yes - I can see that backers without any money are a bit of a waste of space. :grin-square:

Harsh I don't think that it is reasonable to condemn all backers in this way. It seems a bit like badmouthing all the people involved in a nascar team except the driver, on the basis that they can't race. It takes all sorts to make up a team, with different individuals contributing different...

What not How I know exactly what you mean. I have been trying a root & branch overhaul of my technique, and for a while I found that my game was going down the pan in the process :mad: It took me some time to realize the root problem was that I was unable to concentrate on WHAT I was doing...

My bridge length varies. I tend to use a longer bridge for long range shots (where I also get down lower over the cue, and use an open bridge). But I also find that a longer bridge can be useful in some short range shots when I want to increase the distance the white travels after contact...

Defining your goals I think that Neil is quite right. Maybe you need to have a long hard think about exactly what it was that you used to get out of the game. If you can pin it down, then perhaps that will help you find some direction and goals that will rekindle your interest. Bob...

I don't see why any or all of failing vision, nerves, energy & stamina should be a reason for giving up pool. Pull yourself together man. Maybe of you lost both arms you should consider packing it in. Only consider mind - look at this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LR2Gk7k7yc It...

William, Welcome! :wave3: From what you have described, it could be that you are not getting down to each shot in a consistent way. Try standing back from the table a little while you are deciding what shot to play & how to play it. Then, once you have made up your mind, get down to the...

Stripes look OK. I think I would be happy enough about the 15 to be confident in leaving it until last. 12 in corner, holding for the 14 14 in centre, using 4 to hold the white for the 13. 13 in centre leaving angle on the 11 to come across to the middle of the table. Depending on the exact...

When I was cue buying in the early 80's (albeit in a different continent to yourself), I grew tired of waiting for someone to invent the web and turned to magazines. At that time, there were 2 or 3 cue sport magazines, and any custom cue maker who wanted to avoid starvation advertised in them...