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I was curious if any cuemakers here or anyone who knows anyone has any experience with custom backgammon boards? I always thought it would be a cool twist on a traditional board to put veneers on some of the points on the board :p

I've had a few... Junior -- Because there was another, older John when I first started going to the pool halls. John the Kid -- Again, an age thing. The youngest league player at the time. Johnny Cash -- Just something a friend of mine decided to start saying when I walked into the room...

I keep a few squares of 860HR in my case. One I like to drape over the crown of the bridge so that if my cue shaft decided to bounce a little, the shaft doesn't get dinged up. The other I keep around to clean/wipe down my shaft without water, also to help remove dirt and moisture from my...

In retrospect, I feel that a lot of what I had to say was relatively pointless. I know I don't have a snowball's chance in hell to get reimbursed, partly because of my own bad foresight and failure to double-check things before I venture out. If you want to read the original post, it's quoted in...

Likewise, I'm the same way. Over the years, I've naturally adjusted to this dominance. When I had my Perfect Aim lesson with Gene, it only took one shot for him to determine I was left-eye dominant. So, in short, there are no problems with being left-eye dominant per se, but if a technique is...

Melissa Little when she came through Chicago maybe two or three years back. We played 4 sets of 10-ball and split them even steven.

The only thing I could recommend (and you may already do this in an actual game) is to approach every shot from behind the shot line. That is, once you have selected your shot, stand in the shot line and step forward into your shooting stance. That way, you're consistently getting your body...

I'd say it's not tulipwood, but I can't really give you a solid answer of what it is. It almost looks like a honey-colored amboyna.

An issue was generously donated by 0ne9marine. Thank you! :thumbup:

I'm looking for this issue in particular since it features the results from the 2011 ACUI 9-Ball Championships. That tournament was my third showing at nationals, and although I didn't do as well that year as I had in years past (7th/8th in 2009 and 2010), Raymond (two-time champ) mentioned me...

I have a Champion sitting in my case right now, along with a spare shaft with a loose ferrule. I might have to give it a try. Thanks for the info!

I'm on temporary leave from my job, so I'll most likely be around to watch the action.

Translation of the original comment: The winner of the match will have won by virtue of being a better player, not by luck or good breaks.

If you can pickup a cheap copy, the book "Hustlers, Beats, and Others" by Ned Polsky would be a good resource for your paper.

The Beard once told me to keep playing pool, that I play the game right. Yup, that's all it took.

I do agree with this use of terminology. Not just because I'm a member of the Chicago coalition, but because it does an adequate job of describing the circumstances of the bank. And these terms should be in everyone's repertoire. The changing "short rail-long rail" terms between banks and...

I've had the privilege of playing Raymond these past two years at ACUI Nationals. I can say without a doubt that he has given me the opportunity to play some of the most exciting matches of my pool career, and he's a class act head and shoulders above the rest. I didn't have a chance to buy...

I think I could take the #10 spot. 57% of every thread I post in dies! King of AZ Thread Killing!

Can I get a BUMPTTT? I've filled in the people who I'm sure are playing (mostly from my area). Let's fill the gaps!

The stage is set. Virginia Tech will be hosting ACUI Nationals July 15-16, and Northern Illinois hosts Junior Nationals on July 6-10. Anyone have word on the players for each of these tournaments? I'll update this post as more info comes in. BEF Junior Nationals - 18 & Under Boys Eric...