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If you look at the original video, and the cue ball only, it looks like a foul. It looks like the cue ball hangs with the other balls. Maybe I'm wrong, but this is only my opinion. Danny

Thanks for the objective exchange of ideas. It's tough for me to see a good hit with the delayed reaction of the balls. But maybe this is in my mind as well. Danny

RRfireblade, don't know your name, but you seem like a nice guy. I see a foul in your slo-mo. Great how you did that, by the way. I wish I were so computer savvy. The pool cue moves out of the way after the ball is contacted a second time. The position of the seven keeps the cue ball at the...

The cue ball didn't necessarily jump. But if you notice the cue ball moves through the seven, and with the stroke used the cue should have come back towards Dennis. It would hit the five, the seven and move slightly towards him. If you watch carefully, there's a delay in the shot, and that's...

The thing is, he doesn't have to move the tip forward again to hit it again. I've had many double hits where the cue ball comes back and hits the tip as it finishes the stroke. I believe that's what happened here. This happens in a matter of a fraction of a second. If you listen to the...

I don't believe the ref was close enough to see it, for one thing, and since the opponent didn't object there was no reason to call attention to it. In the end, who knows? If you look from the side, at the picture that was posted and measure the cue ball in relation to the space in between...

Sorry, He's only about 3 and 1/2 inches from the cue ball when he hits it a second time and the cue ball hits the seven. Remember, when the cue ball stops on the five, he's closer to the cue ball with his tip, especially if the cue ball is coming back some. I agree that it's a very close and...

One more thing about this shot. If you look at the distance between the cue ball and object ball, it's about six inches, but when you factor in the size of the cue ball the pool cue is only about 3 1/2 inches from the cue ball when (in my opinion) it is hit again. So it would be relatively...

I'm not so concerned about his intent but what I actually saw in the video. Watch carefully. The cue tip seems to hang on the ball a little and the completion of the shot seems delayed. Anyway, this was dismissed on the forum here as being a good hit, and I really doubt that it was. Danny K

I looked at this again closely, and it appears that he double hit the ball. I would have no qualms about calling a foul on the shot. I understand the reluctance of the referee, though, it being case game and all. It would have definitely caused some fireworks to call it a foul. If you watch...

I guess I must be an old-timer, I like the Porpers. They're light weight and easy to carry and travel with. Danny K

Sorry to add one more opinion here. It appears that he used center ball on the shot, and being jacked-up translates into slight draw. Very close, but I would say that he fouled the shot. The reaction on the seven makes no sense with that type of english. The cue ball should have come back off...

I'm not sure what Byrne is speaking about there. and quite honestly I'm not sure I'm labeling the diamonds correctly. I do find it odd that the two sized tables would not respond the same way on three cushion shots, though. Maybe the size of the balls and the profile of the cushion have...

I checked on Consumer Reports recently and found out that many of the sets are similar in picture quality. For the price they recommended Olevia. I have purchased about 10 Olevias lately for my pool room and all are good sets, with very good prices. Danny K

I don't think in our case it's a problem with the balls being polished. Wayne polishes all sets (Centinniels) every Sat. morning. Gilbert had a different theory for a 4 1/2 X 9. I'm not sure why it would be different, but apparently it is. The speed of the shot (if it's shot with more speed)...

I just came back from my pool room, Danny K's, and while I was there my tournament director (Wayne Norcross) and I worked on the "fly on the wall" shot. He remembers Alan Gilbert telling him that a 4 1/2 X 9 plays differently than a 5 X 10. We tested it, and it is true. On a 5X 10 the cue ball...

"The Hustler and the Champ" is a great character study on both Willie's and Fat's personalities and lifestyles. You're 100% correct. I found it an engrossing read. Danny K

Have to agree with Billy regarding Efren. It's even noted in the new book "The Hustler and the Champ" that Ronnie and Kelly both were busted playing Fats giving up 9-7. Efren could probably give Fats, what 10-6 and the break? I would sure have bet on Efren in that game. Danny

Can't argue with Efren's presence at the table versus Mosconi's. Enough can't be said about his attitude and "art" at the table. However, even watching Willie play 30 years ago against Fats in nine ball when he was 65 and retired, he had terrific cue ball control and shot making ability. All...

Jay, thanks for the info. I worked in a bakery in 72 or so with Wade's girlfriend in Ahaheim. I was an apprentice baker for about a year ( as long as I could stand it). She lived in the area while he was on the road, I guess.