Rack-A-Shot

I had a little bit of time to play around with the Rack-a-shot yesterday. It's a neat device that will help you set up certain shots and you can learn about aim lines and tangents if you pay attention. Maybe I have tough time getting oriented, but I was always flipping the book and/or rack upside down to try to figure out which holes were which. Maybe you could put numbers on the template to ID the holes? Unfortunately I couldn't get a video in because there was some extracurricular stuff going on in the room where I was shooting, but hopefully I can try again by the weekend.
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I agree with 1Hit...It would really help to number the template. I made small numbered tags and stuck them on my template.
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These are good comments. Let us see what others think about the numbering system. The reason there are no numbers is that in the critical thinking learning process we want to constantly be required to check and recheck all avenues of approach and from every informational gathering place. In other words, each shot requires a systematic approach that comes from on and off of the table. The need to look in the book at all of the information about the shot and seeing the parabolic instruction that leads from one shot to another is part of the learning and gathering process. The holes not being numbered requires that you constantly refer to the book as you might to your opponent for information in game play.

If the consensus is to number the holes, then we will definitely consider it. However, my thinking is that going through the difficult critical thinking process that brings you to a successful end with more rapidity, will enhance your abilities to see the game on and off of the table.

Thanks again.
 
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Numbers

It doesn't really matter to me whether the numbers are there or not. The one thing we noticed while messing around last night is that it seems when the balls are supposed to be frozen, the template has a very tiny spacing still between each ball. Maybe there are differences in ball sizes? Not sure, these were good Arimath balls at a nice pool hall. Has anyone else noticed this?
Thanks,
Larry Hale
 
cueguy said:
It doesn't really matter to me whether the numbers are there or not. The one thing we noticed while messing around last night is that it seems when the balls are supposed to be frozen, the template has a very tiny spacing still between each ball. Maybe there are differences in ball sizes? Not sure, these were good Arimath balls at a nice pool hall. Has anyone else noticed this?
Thanks,
Larry Hale
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Thanks Larry,

Were you able to make the shot?

I haven't noticed this on the tables we have practiced with Rack-A-Shot. We have though, had to tap the top of the balls sometimes because of the felt. That is why we made the holes. I will check it out though.

Thanks again,
Keith
 
A few of my teammates and I messed with the rack-a-shot for a hour or 2 last night. I had every intention of recording it, even had my camcorder with me and all set up. Wife said camcorder was charged, GGGGrrrrrrrr. It wasn't.

Gonna mess with it again and record it for you this weekend sometime.
 
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1hit1der said:
Maybe I have tough time getting oriented, but I was always flipping the book and/or rack upside down to try to figure out which holes were which. Maybe you could put numbers on the template to ID the holes?
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We put the stickers on the racks as a reference point. I shows which side is up and it's at the end of the holes. I hope this helps.

Margie
 
We haven't heard from everyone to whom we have sent a Rack-A-Shot system.

Even if you do not like it, please reply on these boards that you have received it. I think that would be proper.

Thanks a bunch.

Keith
 
Really digging it...

Been working with for two weeks now and I am really enjoying it. Was actually doing video for my shot (#5) and just when i started someone decided to come in and cram the jukebox full of quarters and you couldn't hear me talking at all. Going back today to try again.
 
Received mine the other day. After using it for awhile, it seems that it would help to understand how the balls react with each other. Have not yet had a chance to do a recording. Will get it taken care of soon.
 
Thanks for your responses, I am trying to keep this forum on the first page so others can see and be reminded to respond.

Blessings to all...
 
wellllll

I made it to the pool room with the template and book yesterday. Broke it out and started, as Keith asked, at the beginning with shot 1. Second attempt, all the balls went where they were supposed to, and elicited a round of applause from a number of spectators. By that time, everyone wanted to know what it was and how much it cost.

When I started on shot 2, by now, I had helpers, and lots of discussion going on about stroke and where this thing came from and what was the point etc.

Shot 2 took a couple ( 5 ) attempts, as I think I was not hitting DEAD center no english, and not hard enough. Lesson learned. (as an aside, I knew that where I normally come down on center ball, is actually a hair to the right and even if I start dead center, my first stroke will be slightly right of center so maybe the extra focus will help me correct that)

Shot 11 ( my *assignment* ) is only 9 shots away. :p

I agree about numbering the holes being a good idea. I do see your point as well, Keith, about having to examine everything a little more and the information that exmaination adds to the *lesson*.
And, at $49.95, I think pricing might be a major issue.
 
RascalDoc said:
at $49.95, I think pricing might be a major issue.
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I agree. In order to get the shear number you are aspiring to get into the marketplace, you'll really need to re-assess the pricetag. I could see paying $29 or perhaps a bit more but $50 is steep.
 
I agree on the price. My money people, because of the cost of manufacture, think it is a $50 product. I think it is a $30 product.

I will make sure all in our corporation sees your posts. Keep them coming. Giving me all the info you can.

It is a fun product, when others see what you are doing. I wrote it to bring people together and for an individual to gain greater knowledge and ability in pocket billiards.

Thanks again,

Keith
 
We received ours today, after reading all the comments on here, it was fairly easy for us to figure it out. The kids have already made a few of the shots, lil more practice and i think we might be ready to cut a video. My partners in pool are looking forward to messin with it on saturday, i might just have to book exhibitions.. anyways, so far all is going good and your product is a big hit, as far as the price, it does get a...OH ....from most people @ 49.95
Thank you, and we will keep you posted as to our progress.

Sincerly,
Floyd (ccn7) Tibbetts, and the 7 seven grandsons, and 1 grand daughter.
 
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lightwait said:
I agree on the price. My money people, because of the cost of manufacture, think it is a $50 product. I think it is a $30 product.

I will make sure all in our corporation sees your posts. Keep them coming. Giving me all the info you can.

It is a fun product, when others see what you are doing. I wrote it to bring people together and for an individual to gain greater knowledge and ability in pocket billiards.

Thanks again,

Keith
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I think your money people, and the system, are missing out on an opportunity by leaving the price at 49.95 now. ESPECIALLY when the system is getting the advertising and marketing it is while we are trying to get our shots down. If I could send people to Rack-A-Shot.com, now, and they saw 29.99 instead of 49.99, you might get some sales out of it. When I'm done going through the process of learning the shots, how often will the system be on the table? I [edit, add "try to" here] play pool, and RARELY do trick shots. My best guess is that most of the people trying this out fall into the same category. We all want to learn from it, but the system, book and template, won't see the exposure it is getting now. Just a thought, and a bump back to the front.
 
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I just got mine today so I will work with it over the next few days and should have a video to you next week.

Thanks,

BVal
 
RascalDoc said:
I think your money people, and the system, are missing out on an opportunity by leaving the price at 49.95 now. ESPECIALLY when the system is getting the advertising and marketing it is while we are trying to get our shots down. If I could send people to Rack-A-Shot.com, now, and they saw 29.99 instead of 49.99, you might get some sales out of it. When I'm done going through the process of learning the shots, how often will the system be on the table? I [edit, add "try to" here] play pool, and RARELY do trick shots. My best guess is that most of the people trying this out fall into the same category. We all want to learn from it, but the system, book and template, won't see the exposure it is getting now. Just a thought, and a bump back to the front.
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OK!

I talked to the money people. We, as I write this, are lowering the price to $29.95. The product costs us (for the 500 we have produced) more than $20 without labor. However, I, like you, believe it should be a $29.95 product. When we make thousands the production costs will be lessened.

My prayer is that you all will like Rack-A-Shot and we will be able to help the billiards industry broaden in scope. When this works, we want to place the shots of professionals on other Rack-A-Shot systems.

Remember this, the learning curve in Rack-A-Shot will be difficult but rewarding with the folks at home--especially the kids. The quality of the product will show up when these "home folks" show up in the pool halls to play and compete with others because of their new found skills and level of play.

I really believe you all will find Rack-A-Shot an honest and rewarding product.

Thanks to all of you who are involved.

P.S. I hope to make some videos as well.

Keith
 
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