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Okay, I just need to vent a little bit.....My latest coach/mentor just said he can't practice with me anymore because he doesn't want his girlfriend to be uncomfortable with him coaching women. My first mentor stopped practicing with me because he suspected that his girlfriend and I were more...

Once upon a time there used to be a lot of cheap bar tournaments in my area, but they've all disappeared. When I've asked the bar owners why, they all say the same thing, the "sharks" would come in, get a glass of water or one $2 beer and then scare everyone else away....it wasn't good for...

Hi, I'm looking for a Custom Bacote Sneaky. I've been looking since January and had two nice cues slip through my fingers because of bad luck and the fact that I have limited access to the internet. Anyway, anything out there?

The APA League I play in has trouble attracting and keeping higher level players. I hear a lot of the better players say there's not that much in it for them. The competition is too weak or they don't like the handicap system, etc... I'd really like to hear from some 6s & 7s who enjoy playing...

Hi, I'm interested in buying a Coker Plain Jane: Cocobola, Bacote or Tulipwood. Anything out there? Thanks!

I'm curious, does anyone switch cues when playing on bar tables with a heavy cue ball? I'm very happy with my cue when I play with a regulation ball, but don't like the feel at all when I'm playing in a bar...I usually end up switching to a house cue if its decent.

About a year ago I bought a Cousins Cue from someone locally for $350 (its similar to the 4pt one that you can see on chalkers.com). Its my first cue and it was kind of indulgent of me to buy a custom right off the bat, but I liked it and could afford it. At the time, one of my justifications...

What do you consider the basic rules of sportsmanship for league play? -Shake your opponents hand before and after the match -Do not distract them or stand in their eye line during shooting What else? I'm trying to think of a basic list for new teams....sometimes casual bar players don't...

I'd really like to start playing straight pool, but don't know anyone who plays. What's the best way to get started? I've played around a little bit, but the break shots are a real problem. I'm only an SL3. Is there a book someone could recommend, or should I really look at getting a lesson...