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Just wondering what most folks use to make a decision between stripes and solids in 8 ball. I've gone from: easiest opening shot TO most open balls TO least "difficult" balls TO least balls without an open pocket. Now I'm hearing the most important thing is the best key ball to get on...

We play lots of different guys in our 8 ball league so the lags are not memorable, but I'm finally picking up on a guy who seems to always wait for you to lag first before lagging himself. It's not exaggerative in that I think he lags before my ball hits the end rail, but it's now bugging the...

I really need to learn safeties. After my opponent beat me he re-laid the balls on the table and suggested that I should have played a safety instead of taking a really tough offensive shot. It was 8 ball and I had 6 balls on the table versus his 3. Obviously I had a bunch of blocker balls...

Beginner level player here. I noticed last night that if I hit a shot with dead straight aim, the object ball will go slightly to the left. I played to that fault the rest of the night with confidence, cheating a bit to the right to see the ball go a little left as expected. My question is...

I'm having a party on Saturday with a bunch of non-pool playing folks. What's the best game to play where everyone can have fun? My latest thought is to play 14:1, and let everyone just take turns to see who can get the highest run. Breaks would be a free shot b/c no one is going to know how...

An instructor took a look at my cue tip the other day and said it looked like it needed to be replaced. I've had the same tip / cue for over 5 years, but haven't played regularly until I got a table a year ago. I plan on wearing the tip out more regularly, so I'm wondering if replacing the tip...

:confused: I really don't know the difference between cues, except that I like the feel of my $90 Mali better than both my "titanium" Mizerak and "graphite" Minnesota Fats. I'm told that if I want to get a serious low deflection cue I need to pony up at least $250 for something like a Predator...

Does anyone track their personal statistics? I would like to track mine, but I don't want to go overboard where I am logging stuff more than I am actually practicing / playing. Right now I am primarily playing 3 ball ghost so the extent of my statistics are how many times I have played and how...

I just noticed that I have been using somewhat of an awkward bridge for most of my shots. It is a closed bridge with my index finger on pressed on my middle finger and my ring finger is is curled with the nail on the cloth. This raises my palm and elbow off of the table. I'm thinking that's...

I am just starting to look at potential leagues to join. APA, TAP, VNEA... I'd love to research my options then just go up to the bar / pool hall where they are playing and see league play in person. Anyone have any comparison / contrast thoughts on the different leagues? Is there a good...

Hey all, I am having an 7' Olhausen Augusta installed in my basement in 2 - 3 weeks. I discussed Simonis 860 vs 760 with the dealer and I'm pretty sure I'm going with 860 since it's a little slower for the 7 footer. I'm leaning toward classic Simonis Green & having them place a single dot...

I was quoted the following for 4-5 year old floor model Olhausens: 1,799 - choice of one table: Augusta or 3 different Eclipse tables 345 - move / installation 299 - upgrade to Simonis cloth As mentioned, the tables are all former floor models that have been sitting in a warehouse for a few...

I'm just starting to learn how to plan a simple 3 ball run. I'm basically playing the ghost at three ball and taking the ball in hand after the break. I'm sure it might be easy for most on here to run out, but I'm struggling to visualize how the run will play out. Just last night I started...

This table is in a warehouse close to where I live. For some strange reason, I really like it. I'm thinking $595 is too much for it though. If I can get it for less and verify that parts are still available for it, I just may give it a go. It could be a good sacrificial lamb to start...

Hello All, I am finally moving into a house (Cleveland OH area) that has enough room in the basement for a pool table. The practical space for the table is 26' x 12', but there is a 14' opening to the space with a small pillar at 5'. I'm thinking 7' table 5' away from all walls except I would...