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50 beads per player is standard. In fact, I've never seen anything else. Another piece of advice, the set typically comes with white on one string and black on the other. When you install them, the fifth bead should be an alternate color. That means 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, etc. should be white on...

Instead of using a wire, I would strongly recommend trying to mount rods instead. Wait to get the beads, bring one to Home Depot and see which size works best but it should be something like the below. None of the poolrooms in NYC use wires, they're too flimsy...

Any updated information about this tournament? Will there be east coast qualifiers?

I see your point. I think the trap against the rail is just more obvious and can be more significant. Both shouldn't be allowed at all.

I agree with Bob here. I think the shooter was definitely walking the line of unsportsmanlike conduct. In this particular instance, since they're friends who know each other, it's fair to say the shooter would answer honestly. That said, if I were a referee presiding over this match and were...

As the former league director of Amsterdam's 14.1 league, I can personally attest that there are divisions for all calibers. Personally, I think 14.1 is the best game and it's the one I started playing seriously shortly after getting my first cue. Your strategy will evolve as your game (and...

I think the whole analysis boils down to how he played the 1. I wouldn't have played the 1 that way, that's certain. But, you can't argue with it since he does make it and get dead perfect on the 2. In my opinion, there are better options but I think the best is to play safe. I don't like...

Stun Follow - Cue ball will travel along the perpendicular line momentarily before curving into forward direction. You achieve this by hitting slightly above center and with force. Ideal for getting the cueball to slide across the table yet still bend forward. Force Follow - A shit-ton of...

For starters, I think it's very hard to learn how not to miss when you're playing people that miss. I know, it sounds obvious but if you're a C/D player looking to improve, you need to treat 8ball, 9ball, and 10ball as one inning games. If your everyday opponents are routinely giving you 3 or...

I should also add, my wife likes to run in races like half marathons and stuff. I will help her train (although it usually means riding a bike along side her) and take her to events. It's all about compromise. If you expect your wife to take special interest in what you do, even if that means...

This thread has more to do with relationship therapy than pool. Every guy with a passion for something has to deal with the issue of balance. You want to be a married pool player? Well, you have to make compromises as does she. In my life, I have the "Find My Friends" app turned on my iPhone...

Without actually seeing the table in person, nobody here can tell you what it's worth. All they can say is, $2k is an acceptable figure for a used commercial table. In fact, I would venture to say that the price could even be higher than that if it's in great condition. Now mind you, I didn't...

I think, overall, about an inch. You might want to lengthen this a little if you're breaking or hitting the ball hard. If you're hitting it soft, you could probably get closer but I don't know if there's going to be much benefit within an inch. You should be close enough that the variance of...

I kept thinking the exact same thing. The only difference really is, Jayson really had the pool gods on his side throughout the match. For Mika yesterday, it's as though the pool gods got out of his way. I mean, I would too. He was running like a freight train.

I agree. I think anything is possible in this match. Corr has *proven* herself on the Joss Tour as a force to be reckoned with. She has a lot of good history at Turning Stone. I wouldn't be surprised if this were a close match. That said, Ko is clearly the favorite over the entire field and...

LMAO! Loudest I've laughed all week.

Great video. It's incredibly informative and we're all a little wiser because of it. I do love Kamui products but after using Kamui chalk, had a hard time justifying purchasing more. It's just so damn expensive and I never felt Master chalk was *bad*. This video proves that sticking with the...

Four poolrooms I know of in NYC have had 10-foot tables. Two of those four got rid of them and one room outright closed. The only remaining room recently purchased a whole new fleet of Diamonds and the 10-footer sits right in the front of the room and gets all the serious action. From what...

Given the fact many tournaments are now allowing magic rack and allow players to rack for themselves, it's imperative to mess with the breaking order. The winner can't always break, not when they're racking in the same pattern and perfectly every time. Your idea definitely addresses this...

I sort of agree with this but I have a little more to say. I used to play with a Predator P2 and the butt eventually started to warp. I still played with it and I had no problem pocketing balls but it gets in your head a little when you miss a shot. Was it me or the warp? Eventually, I got...