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9-ball and 1 hole are better for spotting than 8-ball? TV doesn't care about that... Do they want fast and flashy? Yup, I agree so get rid of the idea that 1 pocket will ever catch on with the tv people, because 1 pocket is about as far from "fast and flashy" as it gets. 9-ball, IMO, is neither...

There's a good arguement for 8-ball, and that is the fact that its probably the most widely known of all the cue sports in North America. Go into any bar you want with a coin-op pool table and chances are you're going to be lookin' at a game of 8-ball. Way, way, way more people play 8-ball in...

Is Davenport back playing? I like your Fisher pick. Forgot all about her. tisk tisk :(

I'd say the tip isn't installed right. Most tips are put on with an "instant " glue these days. If the installer isn't real careful, the bond will not be true over the entire ferrule. The result is a new musical instrument - Buzza buzza buzz buzz buzz buzz buzz...

Who do you think has the best stroke in pool? Here's my picks: Niels feijen - smooth, perfect finish. No wonder he can run 15 racks in a row. Steve Davis - compact and precise. No extra moving parts. Ever. Mike Massey - pure power. Nobody in the universe can juice up a ball like this guy...

Thanks, I'm in the housing industry and know what you mean when you say some methods survive time because its just the best way, or others are done away with for methods that are cheaper or better. I'm always disappointed when I see changes that sacrifice quality for cost. Pretty soon we'll be...

Do you think Brunswick's are made as well now as they were then?

Brunswick has a table called a "Gibson". Love it. I saw it on TV in a women's pro event. Is this table kind of like its grandpa?

Joseph, I would think that in the unlikely event that all balls except the 8 went on the break, you, in fact would be able to pot the 8 for the win. Similarily, if you made all the high balls. In theory, we spend our whole life trying to perfect the break. That is, make more balls and keep...

Hello Fast. An oxymoron is simply words or comments that are in contradiction with each other. A humorous and basic example came from George Carlin when he spoke of "Jumbo shrimp" and how that sounds like such an impossibility! I found Silencer's comments equally contradictory when in one...

I agree Joseph, they are absolutely wild about the game in Taipei and Manila. My S-I-L was teaching english in Taiwan when Fong Pang Chao won the WPC. She said he was a "national" hero with status like Tiger Woods in N. America. I'm sure their coverage of the WPC would and will be second to...

Its probably a good thing for the game to move it around. As long as its the same promoter and they keep Sid in there I'm happy.

"i believe i could beat any pro on earth" "when i'm on the 8-ball if i'm not straight in and perfectly easily close, i usually miss" Sounds like an oxymoron... :D :D Just kidding and having a little fun. No disrespect. I'm looking forward to FL's response.

I find that so many of the "fancier" tables with the turned legs, detailed aprons and tassled pockets are more furniture than pool table. They have those skinny, narrow rails that everyone hates but doesn't always notice. Go for a table with a nice, wide rail - like around 7" and look for...

Howdee Roland, I hope you find this board as informative and entertaining as I do!

Hey Catscradle, bring a bunch of $$ to the US and you can be Governor! :cool:

Pool players around the world would be wise to rally behind Steve, as he would be the best ambassador for pool we could ever hope for! Skill, grace, eloquence, etiquette - this is a man that a mother would not mind her son growing up to be. Until there's a lot more like Steve around, the image...

Wow, a pool hall named Pinkies... We have a place nearby called "Miss Ques". Sound inviting?

Thanks for all your input! Each of your opinions is much appreciated. I can see that the majority of players prefer a traditional green color, so hey! Simonis 760 in green it is. Thanks again.

Good point, I've seen very few pool halls with anything but green cloth. Still thinkin' about my options. I've gotta let my table guy know what color by tommorrow if I want the cloth installed in 2003. Drats!! I feel like my wife hummin' and hawin' over the color her hair should be for New Years...