wtf is it? and does anyone have one for sale????
Doug Carter Stroke Trainer? WTB? Maybe
- Thread starter The Renfro
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lol good point.... I read several good reviews on it and need a way to get some pool reps in on the days I can't get to a pool table which apparently is doable with the apparatus.... Looked and couldn't find but a few pictures that really didn't seem to tell the story of what it is and how it works......
Just use the search feature on AZB
This is a different type of stroke trainer http://billiards.about.com/od/accessories/gr/StrokeTrainer.htm you could make it in a few minutes with some spare wood and a piece of pvc.
Enjoy
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The Stroke trainer was/is an aluminum bed hinged in the middle. Another piece of aluminum sets perpendicular on one side and depending on which model either two sticks on an aluminum eyelet on the opposing end. The pieces were adjustable on the X and Y plane to fit your body and stroke. I think the sticks as a guide were added to facilitate a pre shot routine instead of the eyelet. That way you would come down through the sticks instead of starting with your cue back to far. You would move the pieces around until they held your stroke straight and then you stroked back and forth trying to develop muscle memory with the trainer helping your form. I bought the second one Doug made many years ago loaned it out when I quit playing for several years and haven’t seen it since. If you get the chance buy the one with the Sticks as the front guide. I haven’t seen Doug in years if I run into him ill find out if he’s still making them.
Hope this helps,
Matthew
Hope this helps,
Matthew
I made an earlier post in this thread... I am now adding a picture.
The unit I have is a later model of the one shown in the picture. The model I have is painted gloss black. It is new. It can be purchased for $125 plus shipping (shipped in cardboard container) or You can add a nice ABS plastic case for another $25.
Shipping is about $22 with insurance.
The unit I have is a later model of the one shown in the picture. The model I have is painted gloss black. It is new. It can be purchased for $125 plus shipping (shipped in cardboard container) or You can add a nice ABS plastic case for another $25.
Shipping is about $22 with insurance.
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Here is a vid I made of the one shown in pic. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEcUkTjqXYM
This is the 2nd version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOd6gt6G1S0
The Black one was nicer looking but cost to much to have them powder coated. Both serve the same purpose. To train your stroke and bridge hand at the same time.
You can shoot ball with either one but you have to be deal on.
This is the 2nd version http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOd6gt6G1S0
The Black one was nicer looking but cost to much to have them powder coated. Both serve the same purpose. To train your stroke and bridge hand at the same time.
You can shoot ball with either one but you have to be deal on.
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