Tom Wirth: Controlled Aggression review

[fd_colorado]

I spoke with Tom yesterday and ordered a copy. He has obviously poured lots of knowledge, time and money into this labor of love. I am saving a spot in my modest pool book collection next to Mark Wilson's excellent book.

Kudos to all who have shared their knowledge and stories with an oftentimes ungrateful audience.

 

[nine_ball6970]

I spoke with Tom yesterday and ordered a copy. He has obviously poured lots of knowledge, time and money into this labor of love. I am saving a spot in my modest pool book collection next to Mark Wilson's excellent book.

Kudos to all who have shared their knowledge and stories with an oftentimes ungrateful audience.

You now purchased the two books which have done more for my game than all others I have read combined. You will not be disappointed.

 

[jjr183]

Is this book going to be available anywhere at the expo? I'll be going down tomorrow and I am always on the look out for moves I haven't seen, heard or thought of before. This is the first time I will not be playing in the one pocket tournament and I am already regretting it, but my weekend is blocked out in order to get ready to move into my new house at the end of the month...

 

[GoldCrown]

Is this book going to be available anywhere at the expo?.

It will not be available. I would bring my copy for you to look at but I'm not sure of my schedule. If you want I will (with Tom's Permission) email a page or 2 two for review. What would you be interested in. Returning the break, various situations, Every page is valuable info. Or look at his Facebook page ...I think there are a few WWYD's. Let me know. I'll gladly help if I can. Thanks, Frank

 

[jjr183]

It will not be available. I would bring my copy for you to look at but I'm not sure of my schedule. If you want I will (with Tom's Permission) email a page or 2 two for review. What would you be interested in. Returning the break, various situations, Every page is valuable info. Or look at his Facebook page ...I think there are a few WWYD's. Let me know. I'll gladly help if I can. Thanks, Frank

Thanks for the offer, but I already decided to buy it. I read one of his WWYD posts on FB and it definitely piqued my curiosity. It would have just been more convenient to get it at expo as I wouldn't have to worry about damage in shipping. I will PM Tom and get the ball rolling on a PayPal. Thanks again.

 

[GoldCrown]

Thanks for the offer, but I already decided to buy it. I read one of his WWYD posts on FB and it definitely piqued my curiosity. It would have just been more convenient to get it at expo as I wouldn't have to worry about damage in shipping. I will PM Tom and get the ball rolling on a PayPal. Thanks again.

Hi. The book is shipped in a decent padded envelope. Should you receive it in off condition simply let Tom know. You will get quite a bit of good info from it. Page one sets the stage. Kindly follow up after while. Have fun at the SBE.
I'll be there around 11am Fri and I'm not buying anything (just in case my wife is reading this)..........................................oh yeah sure I'm not

 

[MOJOE]

You now purchased the two books which have done more for my game than all others I have read combined. You will not be disappointed.

This is correct. I owned dozens, close to 60 pool books. Tom and Mark Wilson's books are in a class of their own. None compare in my opinion.

Tom, I got through 50 pages or so yesterday, the book is fantastic. If only I did not have to work for a living, I'd get through the first reading in a few days.

This is not a book that you read and put down but something that you reference forever. I'm pretty excited to see where my game goes. If I were in FLA, I'd definitely be looking to Tom for personal instruction.

 

[GoldCrown]

Tom, Good Luck in Houston,,,, I really wish I could be there to watch.

Tom finished 4th. That is very respectable.
Nice going Tom. Are any of your games recorded. We would really enjoy seeing you in action.

EDIT: Spoke to Tom...said there might be a game or two available. If so and only with his consent I would like to post some footage of the match.

I did buy another copy of Controlled Aggression and send it to someone as a gift and as a surprise..They do not know it's coming. I hope they enjoy it and will post their comments. Damn I love this book.

 

[GoldCrown]

Sometimes the negativity on AZB is too much to bear. Listen Tom wrote a book about One Pocket and whether people think it is not worth the price is not a justification to knock the effort Tom put forth to bring the complexities of the game into print. This was no easy task. It takes a lot of effort to do so. Tom is a very accomplished player and author. That combination is hard to find. So just enjoy his mentoring and philosophy of the game and attempt to improve your skill set.

Baby H. You are a well respected 1P player. Congrats on your match with BI. You're a winner for going to the finals. What I really appreciate is the way you guys compliment and have high regard for each other win or lose. You 1P guys are a class act.
I'm jealous...but in a non selfish manor. I envy the level you achieved.