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Tiger Sniper for many years. Got a Howe Titan Medium and will try that soon. https://seyberts.com/products/how-titan-tips?variant=42617250939078

Even on straight shots I'm slightly above exact center ball. I use a bit of spin on lots of shots, especially high and low.

These are the rules in my house. When you spend as much as it costs for a really nice Diamond table if someone doesn't respect what you put into it, they can GTFO.

If you're right handed, twist your hips clockwise as you get down into the stance. That automatically moves your belly out of the path of the cue. Provided your right foot is to the left of the shot line, it's not difficult and gets everything else in line for the shot.

It's not just clean vs. dirty. The age of the balls matters too. The surface gets roughed up microscopically during normal play. You can't see it with the naked eye but that bit of roughness makes a difference. So if you run a test, it'll have to be using two sets of balls - brand new and old -...

I'm in a BCA league, almost all 7' tables and on week nights starting at 7pm. I have a 9' at home. Competition always improves your game. I don't see the reason for your complaint. The alternative is not competing, so I'm happy to participate in what's available.

Agreed. The less moving parts the less chance for error. Having said that, many top pros have a less than orthodox stroke, but they do it consistently. That's the key, as long as you can repeat whatever you do for each shot.

Mark Wilson talks about more than the stroke, I think you're just biased. And stroke fundamentals are what are necessary to be consistent which leads to good play. Look at just about any top pro - they do the same routine for almost every shot. It's the basis for excellence. And remember, we're...

MARK WILSON POOL CLINIC: Part 1 (of 3) This was the catalyst for me and some other friends.

When all decisions are made while standing over the shot, especially where the cue ball has to be for shape on the next ball. If I accomplish that, my confidence is good and execution is devoid of doubt. As others have said, all the technique is applied automatically as if someone else is...

I'm still using the same piece of Taom Pyro I bought over a year ago. Before that I used Magic and before that Masters. I get miscues with all of them, and every time it's the fault of my stroke, not the chalk. Taom is cleaner than the others, and I don't like my tables cloth littered with chalk...

Yes I'd watch, just not as much. I used to road race motorcycles a long time ago, but still watch the pros. Now however I'm not looking for techniques tips from them. Instead I get frightened knowing what might happen if they go over the edge of traction just a bit too far. I used to be...

1 - 5 are technique, plus there's more to it than those 5. They all have to be correct, without a stroke nothing else matters. Add preshot routine because without it there's no consistency. And you have to see the plan in your head first, aim while standing, then get down on the shot. Firm...

I have a 9 foot Red Diamond manufactured in 2003 or 2004. The cushions were changed to Klematch P59 and the cloth is Simonis 860HR. Measured height to the middle of the nose is 35mm / 1.378 inches. The spec sheet says 34mm. My table plays short with anything above a low speed hit, but not as...

I'm not tall and use a 3" extension all the time so I can comfortably reach the cue ball past the middle of the table. Bridge length is about 12 inches. Total cue weight is 19.25 ounces. I like the balance with the extension.

Agree with fly there and do it yourself. I moved 1,600 miles a few years ago. Broke my table down (9' Diamond), loaded it into a rented 20' Budget truck with 1/4" plywood between the slate. The rails were wrapped in the old cloth. Then a great mechanic assembled it at my new home.

After finally getting control over my stroke I was able to execute difficult and pressure shots much better. But I still get in modes where I fall apart - sometimes even on simple shots. I figured out that the commonality during those times was emotion - negative and positive emotions. To play...

I have a few, but only use 2 - playing and break. As I learned the sport I discovered what works for me. Those 2 cues are both better than I am, so I'm probably set for a very long time. I understand collectors but I view cues as tools only. While I appreciate the inlay art in some that doesn't...

I bought a gross of Masters years ago and it worked just fine. Masters created a lot of chalk dust so I frequently vacuumed and washed the cloth, even though using the Simonis X-1cleaning tool. I read that Taom Pyro is a much cleaner chalk so I tried it. Now I use it exclusively only because I...

Differences between cue balls exist, but your opponent has to play the same equipment as you, so adapt. Same goes for tables - cushions, cloth, pockets - they're all different.