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Apparently, these cues are made to resolve the dilemma posed by those areas where a pool table is obstructed by a wall or pole. I found them at Ozone & Syberts websites. The 42" would suit my needs. Can anyone say which one is better or suggest a 3rd alternative?

When my pool table was installed, there was one area so close to the wall that they gave me a short stick to use there. Obviously, opponents take advantage of this. The forced choice of using this wretched short cue vs jacking up my Jacoby is quite frustrating. How do you solve this dilemma?

stiff shaft I tried many cues at the Derby City & picked up a Jacoby, which should serve be til the grave. I would like to sell my Universal Smart Shaft with its Players butt if anyone is interested.

one stroke warmup drill I sometimes perceive that I am taking extra warmup strokes more to reduce anxiety & increase confidence than assure alignment. I thought that a forced one warmup stroke drill would increase my confidence. I believe that it has increased my confidence. However, I was...

I have found it useful to do drills in which I restrict myself to one warm up stroke before pulling the trigger. Is there any precedent for this?

I have a Sardo 5000 for sale.

I did not like the idea of modifying my table cloth so it has not been used. I settled upon a Delta.

back strength trap bar deadlifts, seated rows & shrugs abdominal routine stetch

amen Time & money well spent. He drastically reduced my learning curve & at my age, time is precious. Knowledge & skill are necessary but not sufficient without scientific pedagogy. Stan is superlative on both counts. I am confident that Stan gives the same energy & dedication to a Master or...

cross training for pool Stretches? Weight training?

"Redneck" stereotype Pejorative references regarding "rednecks" reflect an anti-working class bias. The term is traced back to the march by an army of miners who marched to assist their brothers in their struggle against thugs who were organized by management with the assistance of the state...

My wife & I are planning to sail to Europe & fly back. Are there pool tables on ships like the Queen Mary?

Dust Buster Perhaps Johnny Archer will endorse a line of dust busters for pool tables & we will all be running to the store to buy one.

Excellent condition.

reflections Since a far lower proportion of women seriously play the game, then it is likely that a higher proportion of serious women players excel. As more women are entering traditional "male roles" it is likely that more women will also play pool seriously. If playing better players is...

barefoot Barefoot feels best

funny I am merely trying to benefit from the superior knowledge base & experience on this forum.

I'm also increasing my follow through.

I have had some success experimenting with the 2nd ball break in 8-ball. I am hitting in the center but low on the CB, raised my stance a bit, & incorporated a minor sway to simulate the hip movement for power in the martial arts. Should I also be modifying my grip? other suggestions?

Jacoby I had been led to believe that Jacobys were custom cues. Clarification?