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Johnny doesn't use CTE, I don't even think he's more than vaguely aware of it, if at all. He also doesn't use or understand any techniques for english compensation (back hand, front hand, etc.), although once again he certainly knows how to compensate based on experience for his equipment...

The Miz did one of those shots years ago. Set up, turned head, opened up bridge loop and move the cue away from his body, returned it to his bridge and made the shot. I totally agree that having the bridge on the right extension of the shot line is key, and of course keeping it there. Just...

I had been wanting a Longoni cue, after much research and deliberation I finally got one (Sultan model) and it was not to my expectations, returned it. I might have just got a dud cue, there were issues with the shafts and tips, so hard to tell. My buddy's Longoni hits great, if I could...

Interesting... Stan, is this the cue you had with you when in Jacksonville? I had been wanting a Longoni, I did get one (Sultan model) but was disappointed, did not hit like my friend's Longoni, which I like very much. Could have been a "dud", bad shafts, etc. This seems like a nice option...

My two cents - sometimes your perspective of the shot is skewed due to the elevated nature of the stance. Especially if standing differently, more sideways, etc. And totally agree with other advice, what I do myself - double and triple check alignment, take my time getting into position...

Tor's drill is nice to take the OB out of the equation and just focus on repetitive fundamentals. But for more experienced students, I prefer Ralph Eckert's version and recommend it to my students, where you line up 15 object balls across the middle of the table (between side pockets) and take...

The only system I ever saw for this was from Jimmy Reid on one of his videos, I have it written down somewhere. It was a little complicated but worked reasonably well. However, I never committed it to use. First, the shot rarely comes up. Second, it is very sensitive to speed, spin, and...

I'll add my feedback as well. Have not yet ordered from him, but when I was looking into some things I submitted a request and he called back, on his day off, to chat and answer my questions. Nice guy and great customer service. Scott

Hey Jon, hope you are doing well. Some comments for you: 1st rack - looked like when you shot the 2, you didn't use enough speed to move the cue ball much. Definitely should have gotten close to the 3, would have made getting back down to the 4 much easier 2nd rack - again, small positional...

Just heard about this. Don't play one pocket, but plan to some day. Have been looking for good material, reading Upscale One Pocket helped demystify some of the game but this sounds even better. Money sent! Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge and perspectives on the game with...

I ordered the first generation SS360 a year or so ago. It did take a bit longer than promised to complete, but it was completed as discussed to my specs. I liked the shaft, it hit well, just had a bit more deflection than I was used to or planning for, but that didn't have anything to do with...

Steve, Is the tumbled kangaroo just regular kangaroo that's been through some sort of processing? Is it textured? Hard to tell from pics I've seen. I know it's tough trying to get a feel through words, but I was definitely intrigued by that one myself... Scott

I've searched already, just looking for an opinion to solidify my decision... Been wanting to change out my linen for leather for some time now on my Schon LTD. Recently ran into a guy with elephant ear on his cue an got me thinking again about changing out the linen for leather. Looking for...

Force follow is simply hitting the cue ball high (with follow) while hitting the object ball rather full. The forward momentum is halted by the full hit, then the rotational spin is converted to forward momentum causing that "whipping action" like Buddy Hall would say. I think of this as a...

Fran's post is right on target - as usual... :) I'm guilty of not being in the pinpoint camp - that's necessary more often in 8-ball or straight pool, where you are working in traffic. But in 9 or 10 ball, you are often moving the cue ball a bit more and trying to come into a certain zone...

Love listening to Alex Lely commentate, very informative. He did several of the World Pool Masters events, you can look them up on YouTube. I think he did matches I watched from 2009, 2013, and maybe 2014 as well. IMO right on par with Grady, Bill Incardona, etc. Here's one to get you...

That's my current favorite combo as well. I have 2 Schons, R6 and a limited from early 90's. Both are very solid playing cues, and with the WX700 hits great. Scott

If you come through FL (Jacksonville), I would be more than happy to help. Not traveling up north any time soon though. Only person I could recommend up near you would be Jerry Briesath, and I'm not even sure if he's still teaching, but if so he would be up in the Madison, WI area. He's...

Joey, I had a Alex Brick after trying one that someone had at the US Am. It had a cut down white diamond on it. It jumped great, but wasn't wild about the forward weighting for breaking. Decided to give one another try, but this time bought a Tony Layne, it's in route now. May end up being...

4 shafts still available, see list and pics. Scott