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Is a long draw shot easier with a 12mm compared to a 13mm or is it purely stroke mechanics? Is there science behind this answer? If a mechanical arm used both cues with the same force, would the cue ball draw back the exact same distance?

Not me. This was my first non league tournament. Don't know what an 'Open Speed Player' is.

I competed in my first Fargo rated tournament (650 and under), and I have never had a Fargo number. After the tournament my first Fargo came out as a 700. For an average leaugue player I thought this was excessive. I checked with Fargo and they said it's simple math. Games won %. 70% makes...

If you call "pushout"...can the shot result in ball in hand? Can you foul? If yes...explain how.

Derby for instance...if your are in the 700s Fargo you have a good chance of cashing? The rest...pretty much...NOPE. Am I close?

Just curious what the group thinks...in both cases (break cue and jump cue). Is getting a great outcome from each type of cue 95% shooter technique and only 5% the cue's production properties? Is this close for each type, or are some break cues that much better and some jump cues as well? (I...

I am very surprised not seeing Shane or Corey...8-ball masters.

Valley Bar Box Tip: Quiet down that loud hollow sound when the balls are made. Before you put the slate back onto the box...put as many pillows and blankets as you can inside the table. Make sure they do not interfere with the balls rolling down the tracks. My table is so quiet. Also put a...

Cue piston machine, template for 8-ball rack, same ball order and cue ball in exact same spot for the break. Will you get repeatable results on ball positions after the break or will randomness happen due to chaos for various reasons?

40 years in the APA now. I still love the weekly matches and having fun trips to Vegas 19 times now...too fun! I ignore any drama and just play pool.

You take an average league player (example 4 level APA) and have them practice for 4 hours a day for a year. They must do this on their own with NO outside help. No, books, no DVDs, no YouTube, no teachers, no more league matches, nothing. Does the player move up a level in skill? I say no...

I'm curious...just as purely dollars spent...which group of people spend the most "pool related dollars" (memberships, weekly fees, entry fees, cues, shirts, food, drinks, travel, etc.)? Pro players. Nope. Just not enough of them. Pro player viewers. Nope. Just not enough of them. APA League...

What should happen and what the rule is may be different. I'm in search of a rule.

Shooter performs a break and pockets 1 solid. Cue ball spins backwards and contacts the tip on the break cue before the shooter lifts the cue out of the way. 1) Ball-in-hand foul? (There are no ball-in-hand fouls after the break in APA currently.) 2) Re-break by same player. 3) Re-break by...

Too all 'Streamers'...first of all thank you so much! Secondly, please do NOT show multiple tables. Watching streams are for learning and entertainment. In order to learn we need to see large images of their hands, bridges, shot choices etc. Showing small images limits the viewer on...

Here is the proof...

Or...you could be a polite human being and only respond if you have a thoughtful response that applies to the topic.

Just curious...how much of a breaking advantage does a carbon fiber shaft really give you when breaking? If a machine broke with the same perfect stroke 100 times with carbon fiber then maple...what difference would be seen? Or does carbon fiber only make up for issues in the stroke? I'm...

Do you you think the pro players all watch every recorded match to analyze and learn like NFL teams do after every game?

Soooo...if a player makes a 2 rail kick and cuts the 8-ball into the side pocket which was 12 inches from the pocket...is it luck or skill? We re-setup the shot and it took him 23 tries to make it again. Is 5% a luck shot or is 10%? Where is the line? I'm thinking anything less than 10% is...