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olejoedad
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SEP 19, 11:56 AM
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I've got a Lucasi Custom (serialized) and a very old Joss with a Predator 314 prototype shaft.
They feel the same, the balance point is about 1/2" farther forward on the Joss, I seem to gravitate to it when shooting.
What I have found is that a $1000 cue wont make you a better player.
You want to be a better player? Shoot a million balls. But that's no guarantee either.
It's a mental game once you've gained the basic skills. Total focus and total concentration.
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Jake_Dragon
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SEP 19, 02:11 PM
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There was a table in the barracks where I was stationed. Nothing else to do for 3 years so I played pool
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ls3mach
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SEP 19, 03:02 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by olejoedad:
I've got a Lucasi Custom (serialized) and a very old Joss with a Predator 314 prototype shaft.
They feel the same, the balance point is about 1/2" farther forward on the Joss, I seem to gravitate to it when shooting.
What I have found is that a $1000 cue wont make you a better player.
You want to be a better player? Shoot a million balls. But that's no guarantee either.
It's a mental game once you've gained the basic skills. Total focus and total concentration. |
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Lucasi. That's how you spell it. Mine is a hybrid. I don't know how long I've had it decade plus. You are right. $1000 cue didn't make me better. Shooting with the same one and on a nicely felted table made all the difference. It translated to a better game overall even on a crappier table.
I once watched a video (I think I saw it on here) with the Black Widow or whatever her name is. She was such a shitty person to play against in the video I watched. No sportsmanship and mocking her opponent (who I think was playing from winning an amateur tournament). We used to go to bars and play and would run into people who would be crummy about losing and made it no fun. I don't drink anymore these days and only one buddy still has a table. No family pool halls in my area either. I don't think it's a game, but when I was a kid we had a local pizza joint and played by the hour.
A million shots is a whole lot of play time.
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maryjane
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SEP 19, 03:32 PM
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I was once told by a lady bartender what it meant if the light over the pool table was missing, and found out 1st hand a few nights later. Probably didn't do much good for the felt on the table but I really didn't care.
Does that count?
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olejoedad
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SEP 19, 04:45 PM
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I didn't spend a grand on my Lucasi, it was slightly used.
New was about $1200, got it for $350.
I love the stick, but the old Joss just feels better.
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ls3mach
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SEP 20, 08:13 AM
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Good days boys! [This message has been edited by ls3mach (edited 01-15-2025).]
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fredtoast
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SEP 20, 08:28 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by olejoedad:
What I have found is that a $1000 cue wont make you a better player.. |
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When I was in college in the '80's I had a roommate who was on the tennis team. The larger headed racquets were just becomeing the big thing and he played with the wooden Prince racquet. he had 3 or 4 so he would let me borrow one to play with. He also had wire baskets of balls. When I showed up at the courts with a basket of balls and a Prince woody people assumed I was a great player. I was so bad that I was embarrassed to play anyone I didn't know.
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Valkrie9
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SEP 20, 10:16 AM
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Jake_Dragon
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SEP 20, 05:48 PM
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Throw the ball, English is one of the most important things you can learn.
Position is everything, either to pot your next ball or keep the other person from hitting an object ball.
I'm no where near an expert but I have played with some people that were amazing. I had a friend back 35 years ago that would kick your ass with a mop handle, with the mop still attached.
I also drank allot back then and some other things but he was one of the best sharks I have ever seen. Lot of good pool players when there is nothing else to do.
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Valkrie9
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SEP 24, 06:31 AM
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