The deals at SBE are often much better than on here. You're buying direct from the cuemaker (in many cases) as opposed to the dealers on here that mark up the price $1k+. There are many dealers at SBE also, but you can deal a bit more in person.
I nearly purchased (should have) a cue from a...
That's exactly what's required to be good at this game. His methods are only a starting point for new players, but then you need to practice like crazy until it all becomes second nature.
Otherwise, everyone would be a pro playing at the same level.
Hey now, I NEVER said they were quality products! They just happened to sponsor a ton of players back then. It was all about the marketing for Meucci, not the quality...( similar to Predator today 😬).
Didn't say he's playing bad, but ever since he switched he has not been the dominate figure he was in years past.
He said he switched "for a new challenge because the game was too easy" - AKA my sponsor made me change.
I was thinking exactly this the other day. He definitely needs to switch back, his high gear was way above everyone else. Now he seems like he's struggling.