Joe Villalpando, Excellent videos and super guy to talk to!

[MOJOE]

First of all, I want to clarify that I have no financial interest in any of Joe’s videos or lessons. I just want to share what type of guy he is.

I will start by saying that I had never heard of Joe Villalpando until his PoolIQ videos came out. When the first one came out on kicking, I bought it expecting to be disappointed. I can tell you that I was NOT getting what I expected, the production was great, well produced and full of VERY useful information on the clock system and kicking. He really stresses exact cueing rather than hitting and guessing.

Along came video 2, cue ball control. Wow, the video is produced very well too and Joe is very good at communicating his points. He makes the game very simple, so I really hope that my competitors don’t discover what I did. A very well produced instructional video.

I have owned dozens of pool instructional videos and these are the best IMHO, by far.

Also, I had a couple of questions for Joe so I emailed him. I expected to get a response via email in the next week or so but he called me himself. He has spent a good deal of time on the phone answering my questions, and just talking about the game asking for nothing in return. He is a very knowledgeable man and has a real passion for the game and helping others.
I hope to make a visit to Iowa to spend a day or two with Joe in the near future. I can promise that you would not be disappointed with your decision if you decide to try the PoolIQ videos out for yourself.

I am not sure if Joe posts here, but if he does… Thanks for your help and kindness.

Peace, Joe Koontz

 

[BackCut]

nice review

I wondered how they would be.

Nice review, I will order them both very soon.

Stay down on the shot!!

 

[iapoolguy]

Joe Playe's in my room.... he still has such a fire for the game ...Did he mention to you about his student Chad ..he is the young man that shoots 60 percent of the shots in the secound Dvd....Chad is the Iowa State poolplayers Associatioins open player level 2 State champion,,,There was 313 players entered...Lil Joe is such a busy man ...he works 40 hrs dealin cards on the local river boat...gives lessons ..which he will never tire of..and he ..ssssh ..is workin on number 3 dvd...Terry

 

[iasaxman]

I can't wait for the 3rd installment. The information he passes along is limitless when you see how easy it is to manipulate to fit every situation.

I'm just glad that I get to see him often enough that I can continually learn new things from playing against him or the tidbits he offers up all the time.

Anyone whose interested in advancing their game should check out his DVDs. I'd suggest the kicking one first since it gives you the basis you need to understand his system. And I'm not suggesting that there is no other reason to get it...it is the best DVD period for 1 rail, 2 rail (end rail first and side rail first), 3 rail, and extended rail kick shots. If you want to develop better table patterns, safety play, and break out shots, get the Cue Ball Control DVD. Within a week of watching these DVD and practising the system, you will be doing things on the table that you guessed at before.

Take it from me, I couldn't consistantly hit shots 6 months ago that are automatic now. Now I hope somebody leaves me a 5 rail kick shot for the money. 3 rail safety hits are now easy.

Check it out for yourselves.

www.pooliq.net

Dave

 

[arsenius]

I was a little disappointed with the 1st DVD myself, but the second one was FLIPPING GREAT!!!!

The first one spent a lot of time just showing different people shooting the same shots. I personally don't care if everyone can shoot these shots. I know everyone can make the same kick shots, regardless of whether I have actually seen it. I did really like the way he included the track lines, that was a big improvement over other videos. Not only were the track lines there, but the video was professional enough that they were accurate!

The second DVD was really great. The track lines were there again, and just as accurate as the first dvd. I really liked the way he used the family in this one. Instead of showing different people shooting the same shot, he used one person for each shot. What really stood out, as compared to other videos, was the failed shots. There weren't any! Even though a little kid shot most of the shots, they cue ball went where it was supposed to every time. What a refreshing switch from other videos.

The other thing I liked about the video was that he didn't offer any drills. I'm kind of tired of watching videos of people doing drills (and usually only hitting them about 50% of the time). Instead, he offered knowledge, and an easy way to apply it. Creating drills for what he showed in this video should be really easy if you understand what was happening. And you should understand what is happening, he really makes the subject clear. I really like the clock system he shows, although I haven't had a chance to play with the whole clock yet.

Also, it was clear to me that they learned a lot while doing the first video and applied it to the second. The camera angles were better, fewer cuts during the shots (something that bothered me in the first). I'm definitely curious to see what the third video will bring.

 

[iasaxman]

I think the repetition of the shots on the first DVD served two purposes. First, it helped to validate his system by showing that no matter who hits it, the end result is the cue ball travelling on the correct path.

Second, it helped to instill the particular "Time" and speed each shot required. I know that by seeing the same shots a few times no matter who was shooting them helped me to remember the "time" and "circle" to hit them on. The first time I got on a table after watching the DVD, I was pocketing the balls just the same as the shooters on the video.

I've seen plenty of other DVD's out there, and I couldn't care less if some pro can pocket the ball. Joe's system is 10 times more accurate than anything else out there. That's what allows any player to utilize his system more efficiently. He leaves nothing to inherant ability. Any pro can pocket the shot, but can they take an entry level player, or even better, someone who hasn't played more than a few games in their life and teach them to make the shot? I doubt it. High left/low right doesn't cut it. Try 10:30 second circle/5:00 first circle. Now you're talking precision at its best.

Dave