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Update, I reached out to Aramith directly, see below: My Questions: What are the weight differences between the following cue balls: 1. Super Aramith Pro Cup (aka Measles Ball) 2. Super Aramith Pro (aka Red Logo Ball) 3. Aramith Red Circle I recently bought a set of Aramith Super Pro balls...

I recently purchased a set of Aramith Super Pros and it came with the Measles Cue Ball which I'm having a hard time adjusting to. It feels like I have to force the cue ball around the table extra hard for some reason. I assume it's heavier than the Red Circle but I'm not sure. Anyways, I'm...

I switched my grip a few years ago. Now, the cue just tangles from my finger tips similar to Orcullo. I can't remember why I made the change but I remember it being a huge improvement at the time. Now it's second nature.

I realized last night that my bridge hand is very tense when I'm down on my shot. For some reason, I naturally want to tighten up/flex my bridge hand to make a rock solid bridge. I've been doing this for years and never thought twice about it until last night. After experimenting for a...

Great post TinMan! Please continue posting new threads because I've found your recent posts to be the most valuable I've read in the past 5+ years. Hopefully you don't get discouraged by all of the back and forth from some people afterwards. I really appreciate them and I'm sure many others...

After years of playing rotation, I'm just now venturing into straight pool and I'm doing all of the research I can to get up to speed. So far, it seems like the end of rack patterns are my biggest challenge. So I was wondering, has anyone ever released a puzzle style book which presents...

I've been playing rotation and eight ball forever but I just recently joined a straight pool league with a bunch of old timers. I intuitively know the basics from watching straight pool matches and playing the other games but I'm sure there is a lot I can learn. As the saying goes, "you don't...

What's the best hand tool for trimming off the edge of a mushroomed tip? I've always used the below tool but it's time for an upgrade.

Dude!!! This is a game changer! I read this earlier today at work and didn’t think much of it until I got home and started hitting balls to experiment. Now my mind is blown. This really simplified shotmaking. Thanks man!! Do you mind elaborating more on the sidespin gearing aspect...

This definitely sounds a little suspect. However, Manny has been heavily involved in the pool scene for a long time. He hosts major tournaments multiple times per year and was involved with the Philippines hosting the world championships in the past. According to this video, he plays close...

If I'm going to miss one of these shots it's going to be from undercutting. I don't know why, that's just the way it is for me. Knowing that, I setup the shot by estimating how much the ball will throw from a full stun hit. Then I adjust my aim so I'm overcutting the ball and relying on the...

Great post Tin Man. However, I don't think overspin is as hard to achieve as you and Mike Page are saying. I've seen plenty of extreme follow shots where the cue ball has so much spin that it severely bends forward off the object ball to miss a scratch. I don't think this can be achieved...

Booze, fighting, and gambling are the reasons kids aren't playing pool?!? Give me a break. Kids love that kind of stuff. Times have changed. Kids would rather stay home and play video games than go out and play in the yard or venture into a pool room. Plus, parents are way more protective...

#1 = Most Throw #5 = Least Throw

Stop crying. There's nothing wrong with a little booze and gambling. This is America god dammit. I wouldn't have it any other way.

Pocket reducers. They're too bouncy to use for any type of match or realistic drill.

Russian Kenny should be top of the list lol

No, each game counts as a separate win/loss in the Fargo system. That's why they need full match scores to be reported.

In the US Pro Series tiebreaker, when someone makes a spot shot, does that count as a won game in the Fargo rating system? For example, if someone wins 4-3 in spot shots, is that the equivalent to winning a 4-3 set of regular 10-ball?

I would say 4.5 inch on a Diamond is ideal. I wouldn't go any less. I think players get caught up in the idea that smaller pockets will make them a better player. I don't find that to be true. Being able to run a few racks on a 4.5 inch Diamond builds up your shot making confidence and...