3rd Eye Stroke Trainer Review

[Hal]

I think this is a great device. Especially for the price. (21.45 shipping included) I'm not sure I'm disciplined enough to stick with it. I get bored very very easily and just start throwing balls on the table and shooting. It appears as though it will definitely straighten out your stroke.

Surprisingly, my stroke was already fairly straight. I "bobble" a lot of balls and I thought this was the reason. My pockets are 4.0" in the back and 4.5" in the front. It's not a name brand table (Cannon), but it does has 1.5" slate and seems to play pretty decent.

Anyway, I recommend this product.

 

[poolplayer3]

I use the 3rd Eye alot. Even if you use it 15 minutes every time you get to the table it will help set your stroke

 

[AuntyDan]

I use the 3rd Eye alot. Even if you use it 15 minutes every time you get to the table it will help set your stroke

Hmm, I wonder if this would be legal to use whilst warming up for a tournament? (Assuming you could deal with the sniggers from your opponents)

 

[Bob Jewett]

.. Especially for the price. (21.45 shipping included) ...

For the do-it-yourselfers, here is how to make a stroke trainer from a 3x5 index card. Get a lined (4 per inch is standard) 3x5 index card. Fold the card in half so it is 3x2.5. With scissors, cut a slot that is two and a half lines wide down to the fold. Adjust the fold so it is a 90-degree bend. The card now has a base and two "prongs" with a 16-mm slot between the prongs. Put the base on the table, and shoot between the now-vertical prongs. For more stability, tape coins to the base.

This device has the advantage of allowing you to have a still elbow in case that's something you want to develop.

Another device that a snooker player recommended to me is the outside cover of a small box of wooden matches. It might be hard to find a box the right guage.