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I'm starting to transition from playing 9-ball most of the time to playing 14.1 frequently and I've gotta say. I think it's pretty difficult as someone who's new to it. It's really fun, but it's a whole different way of perceiving the table.

Yep I fully agree :) I actually didn't WANT to put in a handicap. The issue is that a number of players I fear wouldn't play without it. Thanks for your input everyone!

Although admittedly effective, I don't think that's a viable option :)

So I run a small 8/9 ball league at my University. I'm pretty new to it and it worked out pretty well last semester. However, due to the VERY large ranged in skill between players, I've decided that I need some sort of handicap system. I've been doing some research and there are some VERY...

I'd very much like to see this too if someone has a link to it :)

Having shot with Everest Mediums, Moori Mediums, and Kamui Mediums I can say, and this is just my personal opinion, that they play differently. Everest Mediums seem to me to be the least forgiving when it comes to stroke. Moori's and Kamui's play similarly but the Kamui I've found lasts much...

I spoke with my guy. He told me he'd do it for 25 which seems like a a deal to me at least. :) Really I just wanted to make sure it wouldn't be damaging to the shaft to play with it before having it matched since I have APA league tonight. Seems from comments that it won't be. So I'll go ahead...

Hey All, Just got a nice new OB-1 shaft...annnnd I'm pretty much in love with it. Curious question though. The back end of the shaft, where the joint is, is larger in diameter than the top of my butt. Is this a common problem when buying a shaft or is it just because I was shooting with a Bob...

Hey, First of all in APA I believe it is a foul to snatch the cue ball out of the pocket when it's scratching. I've been told at my location that we are required to let the cue ball fall completely into the pocket. Probably this is to avoid that very scenario. I would think though that...

To hopefully answer some of your questions: I have heard of an extension like the one they described to you. In fact, I used to own one :) I would recommend NOT using the extension to double up as a jump cue, especially if this is your playing cue your getting the extension for. Could prove...

Thanks for your input everyone :) Radial consistency is something I was wondering about as well. I've been told that the OB is very consistent. My current stock shaft is quite the opposite, I turn it to a certain point every time before shooting. However if the carbon fiber core adds to the...

Thanks for these links! I'm pretty new the game of straight pool but I'm starting to get into it a lot. Highest run thus far is only in the mid 40's though. Needless to say, thanks for the links. Gonna go watch em right now :)

Tuesday afternoon bump o.O

I second that :) I also like to throw some practice lags down the table and shoot some cross side and cross corner banks to get a feel for the rails.

Hey All, I was doing some searching around the forums and found a similar thread but it was a bit dated and I've been told the construction of the I-Shaft has changed since then. I currently shoot with a Bob Frey custom SP. I'm looking to upgrade to a high performance shaft from the original...