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Another modern light option for consideration. Solvita Comparatively priced but slightly more than Perimeter and Lite Systems. Each day brings me closer to ditch the old fashioned can/pendant light style from 1924 even if they have 5k LEDs.

This man has to be the all time record holder of finishes like this. Hill-Hill race to 20. They love him! https://youtube.com/clip/UgkxApjXgo78D3UHcsumvXoLnQPO0LoxxNHS?si=KzxCFH6DSH1zQuoV

Had an ‘aha’ moment after all these years of Fargo solo practice. All this time when switching to rotation phase I just picked any ball that looked like a favorable sequence and started the run. This would ultimately leave balls on the table once the highest # was pocketed. Didn’t realize it...

I’m looking to get a dedicated three ball set for English billiards on my 9’ table. Need a recommendation between the different Aramith sets in the $75-135 range. I don’t need the professional level balls, but how are the $75 set for occasional use? Here are the sets I’m considering. I...

Recently my sparring partner and I have tried out Cowboy for a change. Great game. However it’s curious how 11 points could be scored in a single stroke. According to the scoring rules, the CB must contact all three balls and all three must be pocketed. 9 points for each OB face value (1, 3...

Set of Aramith Premium balls, barely used. $12.12 Cleaned and ready to go. (not for sale)

Been a few months since my first blog post about my Equal Offense practice routine, so it’s time for an update. I’ve been working on mechanics, and along with some decent table time I’ve seen improvement, that is until my overall score is evaluated. The goal to move up a level requires an...

Wanted to keep updating the home pool room blog where I left off last fall. The room is completed, but wanted to continue with the chronicle. These pics are of moving the shed, groundbreaking and foundation laying.

The wife and I had some time to shoot again the other night and thought we’d continue our success by playing some more ‘Mr. and Mrs. Pocket Billiards’. Apparently my skills have increased in the last couple weeks. She had won 4 out of 6 games last time (2 because I fouled out), but this time I...

After watching Jerry Briesath’s latest instructional videos I learned more about ‘Equal Offense’ and the practice version to help improve your game. I’ve taken a lot of Jerry’s tips in his videos seriously to help improve my game, and I have noticed a difference. In practice Equal Offense the...

I’m a mediocre to not very good 14.1 player but I really enjoy the game (both watching tournaments and playing). I did find the rules on Line-Up which the BCA rules say is a forerunner of 14.1. It also appears to be a better option for novice straight pool players in that there’s no...

On the occasion when I can get the wife to play, finding a game that can be fun and competitive can be tricky. The universally known 8-Ball is an obvious choice, but handicapping is trial and error. Since she’s a beginner and I’m intermediate level, finding a balance between easy and tough on...

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After a year of construction my man cave/pool room is basically complete. Just need to hang the light and finish the baseboard trim. And hang a window blind. I’ve been eyeing the Brunswick website for months and months, and noticed the GC V and VI we’re offered simultaneously. I like the...

Exactly one year ago today we broke ground on a home game room for a pool table I’ve been wanting for three decades. As an anniversary gift to myself, thought I’d start a blog showing the development. Here’s the spot. We have a detached garage and the new space is built right behind it...

Hello, can anyone identify this Brunswick model from this picture. Looks to be a Gold Crown, but there are no side pocket castings. Could be another model maybe, originally price pointed lower than the GC? It’s the only pic I have for now. Thanks

The wife and I finally are moving forward with building a 380 sq foot pool room connected to our detached garage. Really excited after 30 years without a table in my home. I have a 4x8 Gandy Atlantan I purchased new in the late 80s with a little help from my parents and working way back when...

OK, here's a rant. You're the first person at the hall when it opens at 11 in the morning. There are eight tables in the place so you pick one in the corner to avoid the inevitable bumping into others when you shoot. Then 5 minutes later the next group comes in and they pick the table right NEXT...

I just about spit my coffee out when I saw this on craigslist. This person must have added too many zeros to the price. A brand name would be nice. http://columbus.craigslist.org/spo/3213320662.html

There's always a lot of talk about the Gold Crown table, but I can't seem to find any reviews of any other Brunswick models. How do they play compared to the GC? For instance, has anyone any experience playing on a Treviso, Windsor, Gibson or Mission table? Or even the Centurion? I presume...