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The question is whether the previous matches are still discounted. In the given explanation, it sounds like it is assumed if he progresses to a 600 level, that is what he was in his early matches. My question is can the system, at least to some degree, recognize when a player has demonstrated...

I don't think it's just the gambling aspect that is the concern. I think it's the general unsavory reputation--that pool halls are filled with people who are hustling, threatening, fighting. Lots of people watch and enjoy football or baseball or boxing without a care about gambling. But many...

How did you manage that?

Is there some element in the calculation to discount the low-robustness match? I'm envisioning someone who develops as a player quickly, perhaps getting most tabletime away from fargo-rated matches. So at a 7 robustness the player was really a 350-400 but then improves dramatically over a couple...

I appreciate the feedback and you are correct to some degree. But I do want an outside opinion from a different perspective, as well.

I have to disagree with that narrative, although I know it's a common one. Poker was already on the upswing in 2003 when Chris Moneymaker won, and in 2002 another amateur, Robert Varkonyi, won to little fanfare. What also happened in 2003 that really created a boom in TV popularity (and...

I used video in my lesson with Scott. But after developing my stroke myself over the past two years from readings/videos I'd like confirmation from someone knowledgeable that what I'm doing is correct, and to incorporate any needed tweaks ASAP. All parts of my stroke are open for interpretation...

I have twice. Once years ago with a pro I won't name, but I was ultimately dissatisfied. But, in retrospect, I may not have been the most receptive and open-minded student. The second time was with Scott Lee (RIP). He was very "by the manual" and I took a lot away that I incorporated into my...

I agree 100%. But many people who have a perception of pool as a, to borrow a phrase, wretched hive of scum and villainy, and they will not care the slightest about what's getting reported--they'll tune it all out. They need to have their perceptions to some degree validated, and only then can...

I like that distinction. I was lukewarm on TCoM, but it's still the second-best pool movie around...first if you discount The Hustler. The Hustler is just a great movie, period. It's the only movie about pool that I recommend to anyone. It's a character study/drama which involves pool.

I don't know what the average person seeking instruction desires. For me, I have my own pool table and a willingness to practice 3-4 nights/week at 2+ hrs per session. I would like to make those sessions more productive. I've already spent the last two years completely breaking down and...

Thanks for your input. You didn't state it directly, but have you had in-person instruction from him? I am looking for more serious training opportunities. I'd like someone to evaluate my stroke and fix flaws, and to give me drills to practice my stroke. Also drills for ball control, as needed...

I disagree with the idea that pool's seedy side shouldn't be addressed. Literally any time I tell someone who isn't a pool player about my pool hobby I get some or all of: "Ever have your thumbs broken?" "Do you hustle people?" "Ever get into a bar brawl?" Etc, etc. Due largely to...

I sent him an email a couple days ago. I still have not gotten a reply. He does seem somewhat reclusive, even enigmatic. Which is why I asked. Still no one has reported any direct contact with the guy. I do agree he seems to be a good instructor. He does push his other material for sure. But he...

I've been watching some of Tor Lowry's YouTube videos. I find them very well done. His recent one about position play gives excellent explanations/illustrations and compelling reasons for his recommended approaches. While watching, a lot of things really clicked home for me and I found myself...

You are not crazy. The pockets are a bigger percentage of the rail perimeter. But also, I have the same issue and I, too, usually play on a 9-footer. I've concluded the most likely reason is that I think of some shots in terms of locations rather than angles and distances. For example I might...

Best thing I'm going to see all day. I should just stay in bed at this point. It's all downhill from here.

It was a great tournament. Savannah beat Joey Tate plus a few others to go surprisingly deep. 15 year old Adrian Prasad beat Oscar Dominguez and showed real heart and determination while going deep, as well. SVB played lights out. One match he was behind 3-2 when he got to the table and then ran...

Agreed. I use Pyro and I'd say I'm scuffing my tip about once a month, which is more often than I did before using it. Regarding Pyro v V10, I've yet to have anyone adequately explain why V10 is better. So my five pieces of Pyro I have (ie, practically a lifetime supply) should suffice. It's...

I gave a test run on my diamond this afternoon. It came up short, just like other systems. For smaller banks (2-3 diamonds on the base of the triangle) 1/3 more than twice seemed to work, and larger banks than that it was more like 1/2 or 2/3 more than twice--confirming my approximation from a...