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Many players find aiming low makes it easier to find the center of the cueball. As for Bustamante aiming off center, he does that because of an anamoly of his stroke. His plane alignment is off kilter, so he delivers the cue right of where he addresses the cueball. His "center" is the left side...

Very good advice so far. Though it has been mentioned, I would pay particular attention to your breathing. Force yourself to slow down and take deeper breaths. Do it as often as necessary. As you breathe out, you'll notice your body feeling calmer. Thereafter, whenever you feel yourself getting...

How well do cork wraps hold up? Do they tend to chip and crack? It seems like a great wrap material, but I think it would get annoying really fast if it tended to chip.

I use mink oil on my Flowers.

I've seen Larry Nevel cut a ball using inside English that seems impossible. I haven't gotten a chance to ask him how he does it, but it appears he curves the ball slightly using inside. Maybe he'll share his secret here.

Thank you all for your responses. There are some interesting thoughts brought up I'll take time to digest. I did want to add, I do know the type hit I want. My cocobolo SW cue is just right. However, I want a cue with slightly more forward balance, one that doesn't cost $2000+, and one I won't...

I'm contemplating having a new cue made. It will be a simple cue, but one of highest quality. I am vastly more interested in its hit, feel and performance than looks. So I don't care about ivory or inlays or points or veneers. I don't care if its cored or not, provided it has the right feel...

The OB-1 does seem to put more spin on the ball. And clearly it reduces deflection. It also feels a lot more solid than a Predator. But I don't use it. I guess I've been playing for too long with my South West shafts. I love their firm, solid hit, and I've been unconsciously compensating for...

I'm not an autograph collector, but the last time I saw Sigel in person it was at the US Open (14.1) in 1992. I saw him signing lots of autographs and he wasn't charging. Miz was a very personable guy and with the Miller beer commercials became the first pool player TV personality. He always...

HA! I knew you were a straight pool player! So when are you coming to Greenville next?

Larry, I wonder where and how you developed your game? Who were your influences and where did your game grow? How much did you practice--now or at any time? For those of you who not seen Larry Nevel play, let me tell you, in 40 years of pool, I have seen maybe 3-4 players with the depth and...

As to the accuracy question of different wraps and finishes, it's common knowledge the most slippery is pressed linen, the least, polyeurethane or equivalent, with leather and various skins falling between. What is not definitive is a correlation between grip and accuracy. Lots of people say...

Mike, I served in Korea after my tour in Vietnam. I assure you, Korea is a cakewalk. I'm glad he's not going to Bush's folly--the senseless conflict in Iraq. Your son will have the time of his life: exposure to an entirely different culture, a wealth of experiences he'll remember all his life...

As to the accuracy question of different wraps and finishes, it's common knowledge the most slippery is pressed linen, the least, polyeurethane or equivalent, with leather and various skins falling between. What is not definitive is a correlation between grip and accuracy. Lots of people say...

What an excellent first post! Welcome aboard, Jenny.

Here's mine to ESPN Classics I am very unhappy about your choice to end programming of Classic Pool. I wonder who decided to substitute reruns of strongman competitions for pool. Frankly, I know of no dedicate strongman fans, though I do know of a great many pool/billiards fans who watched your...

I don't understand questions like yours. If you bought the cue, you must like it. What difference does it make if others say it's good or bad? If someone says it's a lousy cue, will it play less well than when you selected it? Will it be less appealing? Accordingly, if someone says those cues...

Thanks for clarifying. That makes sense. Any further thoughts on what gives a cue resonance?

I thought the advantage to coring, other than weight control, is that the butt does not have to be pinned. I thought the core ran most of the way through the butt. Is that not true?

I left pool for about 10 years 5 years ago. Going back 15 years, there were no where near as many quality cuemakers as there are now. And back then, only a handful of cuemakers made flat faced, pin to wood joints, which is strongly my preference. Nearly all the prominent cuemakers then used some...