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  1. RobMan

    J Flowers Aspirant Series Cue -- any thoughts?

    https://jflowerscues.com/product-category/jflowers-cues/playing-cues/aspirant/ I have been thinking of upgrading to a carbon shaft and browsing through the litany of options. Saw this entire cure with a carbon shaft for $300 which is about $100 less that I have seen any carbon shaft alone...
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    Statistics - Now I think I know what I need to work on

    And that would be proper pattern selection / CB control for the final 5 or so balls on the table prior to the break shot. Mostly when I practice 14.1, I set a break shot and play offense. After looking at stats on runs from league matches (thanks to the Straight Pool Deluxe App), it is evident...
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    Intentional 3-foul ... anyone ever do it in a match?

    So, played a match this weekend; me going to 115 and opponent to 90. Neither of us are world beaters with high runs -- mine this season is in the 20's; his is 14. He is an older gentlemen who can pot balls well, and plays very good safeties and cue ball control on long safeties. Plays slow...
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    Aramith Tournament Set Ball Weights

    About a year ago, Aramith published an article on AZB about the quality of their ball sets - http://www.azbilliards.com/news/stories/11258-setting-the-record-straight-on-aramith-phenolic-balls-for-billiards-pool-and-all-cuesports/. In regards to ball weight - they state, "Aramith® has never...
  5. RobMan

    American Rotation - Who plays?

    Just curious as to folks thoughts about American Rotation - the game that Joe Tucker created. http://americanbilliardclub.com/ If you have not checked it out, do so! My views: I joined a league and am really enjoying the format. I would guess my skill level as a low-to-mid B player...
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    test

    This is a test!
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    So... I decided to start playing again....

    Let me preface; I started playing pool when I was 16 or 17. Joined a 14.1 league in late teens and loved it. Great league with a lot of players. College was a bit of a distraction from pool, although I still played, but mostly nine ball. Played a lot of straight after college for about 5-6...
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    Bonus Ball - The Game

    For my 100th post, thought it fitting to start a thread! :D Has anyone every seen or played Play Bonus Ball??? Evidently it was introduced a couple years ago at the US Open. http://www.playbonusball.com/ Interesting game and concept. I played two games last nite after league play at...
  9. RobMan

    Introducing Poolball, America’s Next Great Barroom Sport

    http://www.wired.com/playbook/2011/05/poolball-ultimate-barroom-sport/ Gotta love it! :D Watch the video. Personally, I like the "moccasin masse"! :thumbup:
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