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I can tell you that Travis was "shellacked" for lack of a better term--during that match with Biado I kicked at four balls, never had one pocketable shot, and he did not miss once. :shakehead: Not only could I not have won that match, I could not have won a game. He played great. But then I saw...

Just wondering if anyone knows of a Predator 1996 series 314-5 model for sale. Checked eBay many times: nothing. Travis McKinney

Hello everybody, I just have a question. Who makes the temporary pocket tighteners for tables, in other words, what company or companies? I remember about ten years ago that my father had some and I wonder if there are any reliable ones that you can slip inside the pockets to tighten them...

Andy, Andy, Andy... Hey Andy, it's Travis. You need competition. I'll tell ya, I get really bored when I cannot find good, solid competition to play against. And it's definitely okay to take some time off. But maybe, if you're at all like me, you can find old accu-stats or espn matches that...

Prime Network This might be a dumb question, but whatever happened to the Prime Network from circa 1994? I remember that network airing many tournaments from the Players Championship that Mike Sigel won his 100th tournament, Florida Flare-Up, Phillipine Challenge and so on. Is that now a...

Thanks everyone for all your advice. Lighter fluid, toothpaste, warm water on the shaft and ferrule??? I guess it's hard to believe all this stuff works without damaging the cue. But I appreciate all responses. I have used Q Clean a few times now for my new shafts in order to keep them...

Hey everyone, do the Q Clean products do any damage to the shaft? In other words, do they remove any of the wood? Also, how often should I be cleaning my shaft with Q Clean or other products. How much is too much/not enough? The reason I ask is that I CANNOT STAND dirty, chalked up shafts or...

Earl hasn't won it 7 times in a row but he has won it a lot. He used to beat everybody there. I remember once when he drew Allen Hopkins in the very first match. Earl defeated him in a thriller, 11-10 and went to the finals. Meanwhile, Allen went all the way through the one-loss side and met...

The Shiny Pearl These stories have been great, let's keep them going... I remember back in 1992 or 93 at the Akron Open at Starcher's Billiards when Earl Strickland was playing a match against a formidable opponent but still someone Earl would normally defeat. His opponent began playing...

I'd have to agree - Sigel and Reyes hands down. the Hook and the Magician all the way! -Travis McKinney

Allen Hopkins Okay, I'm not exactly sure what the evidence is but I am interested... What exactly is the issue with Allen Hopkins? Is there any other evidence besides the most recent Players Championship to accuse him of being a person who is only "for the cash"? I'm not persuaded or...

Hey Andy, I've been here less lately. I've been very busy with school, work, and pool. I don't think my Dad is selling cues any longer but I can't guarantee it. How have you been? I'm getting ready for my big move to Boston in four months. I can't believe it. It's getting so close! I...

He informed me of his cue balancing procedure and I must say that it is exceptional. My cue is 19 3/4 oz. and it feels light as a feather. It lays bridge heavy instead of back heavy - UNBELIEVABLE! I did order a custom cue so I paid a lot for it but I must say, of all the cues I've played...

Hello everyone, I inquired to everyone about Mike Sigel's custom cues about 3 or 4 months ago because I was pondering ordering one. Well, I've since ordered one, custom made by Mike, a few months ago and received it last week. I have to say, after playing with cues by Schon, Southwest...

Is Eufemia still alive or playing? I've never heard of him before so I'm just wondering. And, if he wasn't a tournament player, was he a gambler? Also, does anyone know if Mosconi EVER gambled? If not, what were his reasonings? Just wondering... Thanks, Travis

Guys, I started this thread to talk about the high runs in Straight Pool - please start your own thread if you want to fight. This forum is getting more disappointing everyday. Travis :mad:

Look, with players of Bustamante's and Archer's caliber, it doesn't matter if one of them gives the other the 6 through wild. If Bustamante's break is working and he's running out everytime at the table, he could give Archer anything and still win because Busta won't miss. The same could go...

I don't know, cold rackers never really bothered me much. Usually, if a guy is trying to shark me with his racking shenanigans, I already know he's probably not going to win the match. If he's got to revert to sharking techniques, then his concentration on pool is going to be severely...

That's what I read as well; can you tell me where you found that record? I'd like to verify it for my own satisfaction! ;) Thanks everyone for all your info! I'm working on my high run of 626 HA! So far I've only made 90 :o But I'm getting there. Travis McKinney

Hi everyone, Anyone know what the actual high run in Straight Pool is? I know Willie Mosconi ran 528 but I read somewhere that another man ran 600 or more in some record book? I can't find his name but I remember reading it years ago. Any truth to it or does anyone know the real high run...