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    Question about some Epic Threads

    3. I haven't seen anything on here from Gene in quite some time. I remember he was having a multitude of health issues so maybe he gave up going on the road to do his instruction and sell his system. I don't know. 4. I don't think Danny and John have matched up again, but I could be wrong.
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    Break Stats -- 2018 World Pool Masters 9-Ball, March 2018

    Agree with this. I forget which match I was watching on Saturday (possibly one of Shaw's matches), but the female referee racked several slug racks. Ted Lerner even said something to the effect of "It looks like Shaw is hitting them much harder." and Raj Hundal pointed out he was likely...
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    Sometimes even the instructors get it wrong

    Getting back on the original topic I know that when I was beginning to learn the game I saw several books and videos show the "lift the tip" shot for when the cue ball and object ball are nearly touching and the OB is close to the rail. I've heard many times since then that this would actually...
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    RAM shot videos

    I miss Push and Pool and Pool Killer and all the rest. Funny and entertaining unlike a lot of the threads here.
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    Straight Pool Specific Learning Aids

    Play Your Best Straight Pool by Phil Capelle is a comprehensive book on the subject. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    Apple Green Simonis

    Hope you like it. I really like that bright shade of green on tables. In my opinion the green hue of the baize is one factor that makes snooker on TV really pop visually. The simonis blue may be good on the eyes when playing, but it's visually uninteresting.
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    For newer members and those that could use a laugh today

    It was always my theory that this manual and PK in general was an elaborate troll job on the forum by a collaboration of more than one person. To them I say well done. Around the same time that this was published there was one guy who was a frequent poster that would get in tiffs with people...
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    For newer members and those that could use a laugh today

    I absolutely loved this. The dedication it takes to make something like that is amazing.
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    Old thread, cant find. Need some help

    RIP New York and Arizona *pours out OE*
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    The Whole Joint Got Hustled

    Joey thank you for bumping this thread. I've been around here a long time, but on and off for long stretches as well so I've never seen this thread. Love stuff like this.
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    The "Drill Instructor"......

    He also sells some sort of extension deal that has a cheesy name (I think it's bazooka) emblazoned really big on it and the thing is huge like impractically big. I don't mind people at all trying to make a buck, and I don't think he's doing anything shady at all. It's just a little too cheesy...
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    how are ya'll doing in league ?

    Had a good night last night in VNEA. I've been playing well recently overall. I'm just frustrated because even though I'm having good nights and making good shots I'm not getting the 50 point nights and break and runs that I should be getting. I'm less concerned about the latter because I'm...
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    Flooding at the Horseshoe!

    I always thought that the hotel looked like it was sitting in a flood plain based on the surroundings, but those pictures are amazing. I know it's a long way off, but I imagine repairs are going to take a long time so I hope this in know way affects next year's DCC.
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    The Challenged Living Legends - Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland

    Glad you and your son enjoyed yourselves. I wish I could be there. Regardless of the level of play they are both legends and entertaining personalities. It was fun watching the stream and hearing the mic'ed up commentary. Sorry Freddie I'm stealing your schtick. Brent-Would gladly be a...
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    The Living Legends Challenge - Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland <<<===={{{{{

    Earl has very "non-standard" break shots in almost every rack and he made it work. I didn't expect Mike to play so poorly when he was playing well in the 10 ball. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    The Living Legends Challenge - Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland <<<===={{{{{

    He also said his break wasn't working because this table was a different height. Lmao Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    The Living Legends Challenge - Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland <<<===={{{{{

    I will say I agree with them when they were talking about the table and the balls playing strangely. Like Freddie said a lot of skids, and the rails seem pretty bouncy. Maybe something to do with the weather or the climate in the room? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    The Living Legends Challenge - Mike Sigel vs. Earl Strickland <<<===={{{{{

    It looks like they are having fun. I know I am. Sigel can give anyone the 5 out and the break when it comes to talking. It's hilarious. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    "The Pearl and Cap'n Hook" Earlybird ppv Special

    This is endlessly entertaining regardless of what the score is. Micing up the players was a great idea. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    2018 Matches you would like to see

    I'd like to see someone match up in 14.1 with John Schmidt. Maybe Ruslan Chinakhov vs John Schmidt to 300 or 400 points.
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