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Wow... great looking joint protectors.

I have a Meucci HOF-4, and it sure doesn't feel anywhere near as solid as any of several Schmelke full-splice (sneaky petes) that I've had. Maybe I'm mistaken, but all those multiple parts and so on, and all that glue (of whatever provenance) just aren't as strong as a full-splice butt, but...

Thanks, Pat, for your very thoughtful reply. I agree with you: the real issue here is not setting up a shot with donuts on the table to be able to reproduce exactly the same shot so it can be repeated until it's easy. The issue is learning how to transform this kind of shot into a reference...

That's a good suggestion. However, if I manage to pull it off a fairly good percentage of the time, do you really expect me to come back here and let everyone know that? :grin-square: Flex

Inside english? Sometimes terms get in the way of understanding what's going on. He shot that cut shot to the right with extreme right english, which slows down the cue ball in this case when it hits the rails, and straightens out the cue ball once it hits the top short rail. I think that kind...

Not tough if it's a bread and butter shot for you. I bet it is for Effren. In any case, it was a two way shot, and the ball went in the hole to make things better. He didn't just let go of the cue ball, he didn't slam it, he cut it in with extreme english and killed the cue ball off two rails...

Definitely a nice shot, but way easier than I expected to see given all the hype.. Think that shot's "hard"? Set it up, and practice it a bit and it should become high percentage. It's all in the power of the stroke and the attendant aim. If you don't make it within the first 10 snaps...

I just took a look at those claims. IMHO, there are a few factors that aren't often mentioned that likely bear on the ability of a cue to draw the rock. While I have four shafts with a small tip diameter, anywhere from 11 mm down to about 10.25 mm, all with milk dud tips I made, there is an...

My suggestion: Get Buddy Hall's "The Clock System" and you'll quickly find out how good he is at teaching. Sure helped me. Flex

There's someone who was a top player, and is a top instructor: Mark Wilson. Flex

Some people just crave the attention.

Does that kind of seizure of the joint also occur with the 5/16 X 18 stainless steel pin into brass insert, wood to wood joint? If so, what's the best way to avoid that mess? Flex

Put him on the spot??:eek: Why on earth might I do such a thing? :sorry: :grin-square: Based on the hype, er... advertising :rolleyes: I thought it must be the best thing since sliced toast. Seriously though, it's possible the hit is fantastic, and perhaps even better than a full-spliced...

I understand your peeve, however there are some circumstances where having a phone on is very necessary. If you're someone who is unemployed and looking for work (I have a pool playing friend in exactly that situation right now) your phone is a lifeline, and while pool may be an avocation...

I call mine a cue, sometimes a stick. If I see a nice one, I'll compliment the owner: "Nice cue!" That being said, I like the feel when my cue sticks the ball.... :grin: Flex

Whacking isn't a good thing. It might cause flinching, or worse, fear of the stroke :eek: For whatever reason, I just like to pound the balls into the pockets. Actually, Bob Henning in "The Advanced Pro Book" recommends taking a full stroke whenever possible as it builds confidence. Plus...

I think that should be the cardinal rule...

I think your first statement about nobody having a perfect still elbow is spot on. And I also agree with your comment about a slight elbow drop and the collapsing you talk about. Even so, if it comes naturally and works consistently for someone, why fix what ain't broke? Flex

In this video of yours, http://www.poolvids.com/view/52/throwing-your-cue/ at 3:38 you really drop your elbow when demonstrating the throwing the cue technique; at other times in the video you don't. Hmmm....:scratchhead: :scratchhead: In this other video of yours...

They sure look like the KC cues available on eBay. I had one of those, the KC, and it was ok. Shafts were too thick for me; retapered one of them and a friend bought the cue with 2 shafts from me for $250. I paid $115 including shipping for it. The friend has some good cues: Schuler, and...