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I wasn't going to say anything, but that's how I'd play this as well, Dale. I love side-pocket break shots like this -- with the proviso that one either A.) ensure a solid hit on the first two balls; B.) apply some draw to ensure that solid hit, or to pull the cue ball to one of the long rails...

Dave wasn't banned. Take a look at the bottom left corner of each of his posts -- notice you can still give him rep. That button is taken away for a truly banned member. -Sean <-- supports Dave's outwards-hand-flick-from-under-his-chin gesture at the trollers

Stu: Although it doesn't answer the question of why barbox discussion comes up in people's minds when talking about how one player would do against another player in a tourney that is exclusively big table skills, all what you write above is very true. I've heard no less than Darren Appleton...

Dunnn51: Yours and Jaden's are along the lines of the type of feedback I was looking for -- staying true to the spirit of the question of i.e.: 1. what do barbox skills have anything to do with expertise on the big table? 2. And why do people ask, "how so-and-so would do against so-and-so...

Post of the thread. To the OP (str8shooter): no matter what hurt you feel, and no matter the feelings you may have that she doesn't deserve the cue / violated the spirit in which the cue was given to her / how you can give that cue a better home... let her have it. It's not worth the pain...

Responsive database maintainers Folks: I just want to put in a good word about the directory database maintainers of this site. I suggested a few changes for the states of CT and NY just yesterday, and those changes have already been implemented. Great work, admins! Just a suggestion; when...

Found in another thread: Folks, not to single-out the author of the above text, but it is Exhibit A of something I've been scratching my head about. I'm curious what "bar table expertise" has anything to do with tourney competition on a big table? Especially when discussing tournaments held...

Concerning the bolded, BIG difference between the two. Because the diver *will* hit the water no matter what, divers are instead scored for their form. Cueists are not -- they are only scored on whether the ball went into the pocket. Form sport vs. execution/results sport. I was scratching...

Although my time is limited at the moment (end-of-fiscal-year closeouts at work, that conclude at the end of October), count me in. -Sean

I have to admit when I saw the announcement of all of these non-playing people besides the captain (which btw, must be a first for the Mosconi Cup), my immediate thought was that it sounded very "Fisher Price"-ey. I know, I know; Mark is trying to model from the Navy Seals where every cog has a...

Many, many thanks for the feedback Thank you for the kind words, and for bumping this thread, arnaldo! It is feedback like this that makes contributing to AZB all worthwhile. The notion that I helped someone -- even just a single person -- makes my day. It's interesting that I used the same...

Great runs to watch and study Wow, thanks for these, Dennis! I've been following your seemingly regular uploads to your YouTube channel, and it's MUCH appreciated. You're right -- there's some good content there to study, irrespective if it's a big number or not. Folks, don't be tempted to...

Or, it's wearing off. :p -Sean

"Property taxes"? Is that what they're calling the Greece country bail-out plan? :p ;) :D J/K. All funnin' aside, while some may complain about the payouts, the U.S. Open is still one of the higher- and deeper-paying tourneys. -Sean

Orcollo wins, 11-8.

Because some people: A. have deflection/squirt compensation built-in to the their PSR / shot approach / aiming; B. prefer the nice resonant hit of a solid maple shaft over "glueware" any day of the week; C. prefer to keep their "wallabushka skills" (i.e. the ability to play off the wall)...

Paul, I understand your thoughts on #2, and why. You've provided enough clarity over the years on why you think this way, and I certainly understand. However, I'm curious why you think the way you do on item #1 (concerning called shots). Call safeties are another matter, in that depending on...

Not true. You should never use talc to install a rubber (or otherwise) grip on a cue. Better to roll the grip on, like this: http://youtube.com/watch?v=E2onarFkOyk A very good warning, and very true, as well. Because of the taper of the butt from pin to butt cap (i.e. it gets larger), it's...

Luke: The below thread (a bit dated, but good info) in the Carom Billiards subforum offers some options for grips: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=127244 As for how to install them, here's a GREAT how-to video presented by Seyberts: http://youtube.com/watch?v=E2onarFkOyk Yes...

Heed the warnings, Jennie. Had a near F2 roar through here (yes, in NY!) a couple years ago, and let me tell you, it really is something to behold. The good news is that the wife and I ended up with almost 3 cords of hickory (firewood) from that twister pulling down a couple huge hickory trees...