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I play on both GC3's and a Diamond Pro. I rattle more balls in the end pockets on the Diamond, but it teaches me to be more exacting on long "up table" shots. The pockets are tighter on the Diamond Pro, I cant cheat the pocket nearly as much to achieve position. I like the GC3's mainly because...

Another couple of ways to learn the game might be: Find a knowlegeable player to mentor you. Schedule weekly games with him and ask questions, gleen knowlege. Find a 14.1 league to play in. Study the playing styles/patterns etc of your opponents. Ask your pool room operator to bring in an...

Finally broke 30 Had a 30 ball high run today in a match at Shooters Billiards in Burnsville, MN. Previous best was 29. -Dennis

I ran 29 last night (1-28-2011) at Shooters Billiards warming up for my league match. Dennis

This sounds very common sense and reasonable compromise.

Our league plays cue ball fouls due to the fact we do not have refereed matches. -Dennis

We recently finished our fall/winter league session with 18 players and will begin the winter/spring session on Thursday night Jan 6, 2011. Weekly fees are $10 ($6 greens fee, $4 to the prize fund). If you live in Minneapolis/St Paul area and want to enjoy this wonderful game, please contact...

I'd love to have nothing but easy shots and defense is huge part of the game. I also admire Crane for his longevity...winning major championships in four decades I believe. Dennis

I have a video of Irving Crane/Joe Balsis and have watched Crane's artistry countless time. I would have to say I try to emulate Irving Crane.

Steve; After reading the article, if you have any questions on how it works for us, send a pm. -Dennis

Steve; We found the article at: http://www.sfbilliards.com/articles/2003-06.pdf -Dennis

I am curious about what various 14.1 leagues are using for handicap system? At Shooters Billiards in Burnsvile, MN we have been using a system based on Bob Jewett's article from Billiards Digest June 2003 for past couple of years. Works well for us. I have heard of averaging systems etc, what...

We are into our fall Thursday night 14.1 league at Shooters Billiards in Burnsville, MN and happy to say we are growing in numbers each year. We started out 4 years ago with 6 players and presently have 19 registered in 2 differant divisions. I want to thank Shooters Billiards for hosting the...

I have watched the Crane/Balsis match many times, and Irving Crane is a personal favorite. However, if I could take over anyone's stroke it would have to be Steve Mizerak. I have seen him, on video, get out of many tight jams with fantastic long draw shots. So my favorites would be: 1. Steve...

We had 14 players players this session, ranging from 24 to 89 years of age playing. We tried a few things differant this time around including a handicap system based on Bob Jewett's Billiard Digest June 2003 article which worked out fine. Everyone enjoyed the game. For a report, complete with...

Thanks for your comments. For me, personally, it is very difficult to play extremely slow paced. I have been in a few matches (ahead in points) where I unscrewed my cue out of frustration with slow play by my opponent. I dont play fast...just steady. I kept track of my last 10 100 point games...

I would like to hear ideas from 14.1 league players on how the pace of play is controlled in their league games. I thought of giving expectations of game duration on start of season. ie: 80 point match should not take more than 1.5 hrs normally, 100 point match shouldnt take more than 1.75 hrs...

26 ball run tonight in league play against Les M. Hope to break 30 yet this year. -Dennis

Matt; About 5 years ago I had my choice of 5 pool rooms in the south suburban metro Mpls area, now only 2 exist. But I have to add that other factors such as local business economy, and lack of indivdual expendable income also contribute to the pool room closings. -Dennis

In my area, the overwhelming majority of snooker tables (yes, there are a few) are used to play "golf" on. Rarely see the red balls used.