Please help with survey

I use draw more because I'm better at it, but I'm convinced that follow is the proper way to do it when either way will work.
 
Use the right one. There may be two or more ways to execute a shot, but there's usually one that is best. For example, maybe the follow shot will lead to crossing shape, and the draw shot will lead to on-line shape. Then use draw.

By crossing shape, I mean the cue ball crosses the position line you want to hit. On-line shape means that the cue ball runs along the position line you want to hit. So, if you err in weight, the on-line shape is much better since you'll still have the right angle.

I try to never leave intentional shape that requires a power-draw shot. It is never as precise as playing a speed shot off rails. Power-draw is too difficult to control with accuracy, especially in tournament situations where you're always playing on a different table...with different cloth...and a different cue ball...

That said, I got stomped in my last tournament appearance, so what do I know.

cheers,
jer9ball
 
Pelican said:
How bout some input on this. What do you use the most when playing for position - follow or draw? I realize there are times when only one or the other can be used. What I am refering to is if either would work which would you use.
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I use draw alot more than follow. But it really depends on how the balls are spread out and what game you are playing. I play alot of 9ball and for some reason, Im more comfortable shooting draw shots.
 
Draw works slightly better for me. If both ways are possible and are of approximately the same difficulty, I'll use draw out of habit. Besides, it's more fun!

I've noticed however, that some players avoid draw like a disease. They would rather go 3 rails or more with force follow inside english than a midspeed outside english draw!
 
If I have equal choice to follow or draw for shape (ball in hand is only one example), I will follow. To me its easier to control.
 
:cool: Follow, only because I'm a little better at it than draw....I don't have the distance control with the draw ...but I'm working on it.
 
kokopuffs said:
I hope that my impending change to a Talisman Pro medium tip will give me better follow than that afforded by the Le Pro tip.
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Oh yes, you power will increase by over 25%. My experiements revealed that the Talisman S out followed the next 3 harder tips.
I achieved the greatest draws out of the X, all pig skin pros.
I play with the H, recommend players coming off softer tips now to begin with the S, then move up to the M and see how that goes and if they can handle it. If that works, then try the H. Break with a seperate cue with the X tip, it's too hard I think to play with. These are just my independent unofficial test results, you might find you achieve the exact opposite of what I did. :D
 
I second Gerald! Balls are meant to roll forward, but sometimes it's cool to see them roll forward then spin backwards the same distance or farther.
I would choose follow in the circumstances mentioned. JMO though!

Zim
 
follow-draw

hey guys: ever played on bar box with a mud ball as big as grapefruit? draw that apple baby!!!!!it is strickley follow up and down table. STICK
 
those big bar q's are the worst. hard to draw unless you are real close to the object ball. Also, the tangent line the q rolls along after collision isn't correct, it rolls more forward than a regular weight q. Also, when object ball is frozen to rail, a cut shot is almost impossible unless object ball is close to a pocket, because center of q can't get close enough to the rail for the correct contact point because it's diameter is bigger than object ball. I don't like playing with those q's, only if I have to for a league or something
 
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