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I was thinking about drawing the rack outline on my table for 14.1. I wanted to see how to correctly do it? Pencil or special chalk? Is there a standard rack to use for this as different racks have different outside thickness. Also, this line is the outside of the rack correct...

Ok, so I am a novice player . I played in Hs and ran a rack of 9 out every once in a while, and got my own table ( 15 years later) last year. My progress has been slow. Very slow. I need to get a lesson, but no funds at the moment. However, I have spent a lot of time trying to develop a...

Played a bit in high school many years ago, but I got a table put in by Jack here on AZ about a year ago. I am a big fan of straight pool. I admire the thinking strategy and how good players just float around the table. I have a goal of running 50 balls and I have not made nearly the progress...

I have never been to the DCC. I have seen some streaming stuff, but have no idea how it is all set up. I would like to go look around at vendors and try out some custom cues and make a purchase. When is the best time to go for that? Also, if I just wanted to catch a quick match or see some...

Beginning/intermediate player here who just got his own table. Played a bit in high school and now 15 years later I finally have the opportunity to really develop a game. Having problems with developing a consistent repeatable stroke despite endless straight ins on a chalk line, taping myself...

I am getting ready to make my first "real" cue purchase here and was conflicted. Before I pull the trigger on a plain sneaky I am sure would play awesome, I just wanted to see what else is out there. Preferably custom. Preferably longer than standard.

Just curious why Shane doesn't play any straight pool. At least I haven't seen any videos of him. Obviously, straight is not the money game that 1p and 10 ball are and he is clearly a big money player and probably the best in the world right now. However, he clearly has the skillset to run big...

Do you guys have any suggestions for a laser i could use to make a straight line on the table for lining up balls to work on stroke. i have tried dental floss and it just is a pain. Thanks!!

budding straight pool player who somehow always plays position for shots that need a rake on accident. The problem is i dont have one!!! What would you guys suggest. Lots of them are cheap looking and i want one that is well made, works well and wont damage my table obviously. Do you guys...

I am still a beginner at this and recently got my own table so I am playing a lot. * Straight pool is my favorite game, but my stroke is inconsistent and I feel like I change it everyday, trying to get it down. It seems to come and go.* When I slightly change my eye position, arm, body position...

Just wondering how serious pool players take off and put on a tip. Is the proper way documented anywhere??? I have seen the cheapo kits at Dicks and Walmart, but what do you guys use? How do get the old one off, type of glue, clamp etc?? Thanks!

Just got my own table a couple months ago so really trying to groove a pre-shot routine, set, pause etc. I can hit some nice shots and can hit a very nice table length stop shot, but I am very inconsistent so clearly I have some mechanics issues. Looking at getting some lessons but trying to...

I posted this on the 14.1 forum and got some good info, but suggested I put it here as well. Basically, I was saying I have NO elbow drop and was wondering if that was something I should work on. Just got my own table and getting back into the game after not playing consistently since high...

Just got my own table and getting back into the game after not playing consistently since high school. My stroke is getting there but i am noticing my follow thru is not as long as some of the pros. i notice a lot of guys drop their elbow on a lot od shots after contact amd really extend their...

I have a Schmelke sneaky Pete that I bought about 10 years ago. It is ply, but the ferrulle is scratched a bit and shaft has slight roll. I was looking at new cues, but now maybe was thinking of getting a predator shaft or some other aftermarket shaft. Easier to compare. How can I tell what...

This may be kind of silly, but I am going to Chicago area next week to pick up a GC. (Thanks JZMechanix!!!) and I am nervous about moving it. I have a short bed f-250 and I am trying to get an idea of all the parts this thing has and how it will all fit and what blankets to bring. Should I...

http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwi/spo/2267838333.html good deal? 700 bucks.

I am looking at tables for my house and everyone says Gold Crown or diamond in 9 foot, which sounds great, but are hard to find locally.(Indiana) Plus, once you find a gc or diamond I need to pay 400 to move it minimum, 400 for simonis, 400 for new rails. It kind of seem like not that good...

I am having trouble determining something about using english properly and aiming. Lets just assume I am lined up dead straight with a ball and I am using right english. (No reason I can think to do this, but just for explanation.) Do I line up my cue with the cue ball and the object ball...

A guy by me is offering this table for 250 bucks. BRUNSWICK-BALKE COLLENDER . Says made in 1896 with original stencil. Are these any good or more troible than worth?