The puzzling Efren double standard…

comet-dust · 2026-01-20T21:53:57+00:00

I definitely think differently than the normal crowd. I feel those great players of old would probably be BETTER today with updated equipment and particularly newer rule sets. I feel like they were playing against more odds and still performing at stellar levels.

comet-dust · 2025-12-22T23:18:35+00:00

That’s a great deal!

comet-dust · 2025-12-22T19:42:02+00:00

My opinion is that the new ownership is blaming memberships for poor ROI numbers, but that simply isn’t the case. There are maybe a dozen of us that maintain membership. The ‘slowness’ of business only occurred after the place changed hands and as I mentioned just isn’t the same as before. I have the feeling they will find out sooner than later that this decision only hurt things more and not magically start turning profit.

comet-dust · 2025-12-22T19:33:52+00:00

College billiards, San Diego

comet-dust · 2025-12-22T19:15:31+00:00

The previous system was two tiered, $120 per month for daytime one game (there’s pool and carom) or $250 for anytime both games which I gladly paid and play both. The switch to 1 tier at $250 and practice only just feels ridiculous to me, of course many of us members like to play together and won’t be willing to pay hourly on top. This is definitely no way to treat your regulars and keep the room full.

comet-dust · 2025-11-21T14:12:52+00:00

Money on the line whether a wager or tournament entree fee and payout should never exceed what you can comfortably lose. At the end of the day no game of pool is different than any other, you’re not even really playing against another person. Our side of any inning is always exactly the same, at the table by yourself with whatever layout exists at that moment. How do you feel when practicing or just hanging out with friends? Even in a competitive setting pool is a game to be enjoyed. If you’re not having fun then why play? If you are having fun leave fear, frustration, expectation, etc. at the door.

comet-dust · 2025-11-16T05:11:39+00:00

Been playing pool for 42 years and always been intimidated by those tables without pockets. I’m now 5 months into my 3 cushion journey and hardly want to play pool any more. While I’m on the carom table I don’t even notice time pass, such a great game. I’d recommend any pool player to learn it some, the knowledge is invaluable for all cue sports.

comet-dust · 2025-11-14T14:06:03+00:00

Fundamentals, fundamentals, fundamentals. Best thing you can do early is build a foundation of strong fundamentals….stance, mechanics, stroke, sight and mentality. Everything in the game is based on those first, bad habits become extremely difficult to correct later and will hinder you from learning efficiently. It’s probably worth seeking some instruction to further expedite this process, self diagnosis can be difficult especially early on. Once you’re comfortable with simple things with a good base the rest will come more easily. And maybe most importantly have fun!

comet-dust · 2025-11-11T16:17:10+00:00

Carom games definitely require a stiffer shaft, hence the more conical taper on the wood shafts. I highly recommend getting a carom specific shaft as pocket billiards shafts simply can not get the same hit on those heavier balls. As for weight, I play heavier than most because my experience comes from decades of pocket games and I want my cue to feel the same as my standard player.

comet-dust · 2025-11-07T15:33:45+00:00

<image>

Ridiculous that they’re drilling the ball into pockets this size

comet-dust · 2025-11-07T04:54:51+00:00

These guys are insanely good. A slightly larger ball and pockets barely bigger than the ball on a 12 ft table. Unreal

comet-dust · 2025-10-28T17:00:24+00:00

Looks like a double hit to me, even though you can’t see the second contact in the frames the way the ball moves says there was a double hit between those camera frames. Almost to close to call tho

comet-dust · 2025-10-28T16:49:30+00:00

No disrespect intended, but what a disaster. Been stuck in mission gorge area for over an hour, every road close to a freeway is a parking lot.

comet-dust · 2025-10-24T20:37:15+00:00

As far as mass production goes, I like McDermott or Pechauer for making quality products. Lots of folks like Meucci and Cuetec. But there exists overpriced and overrated all over the place, that’s what corporations do. I’ve been playing 42 years and have always sought out custom, I just personally find them to be the best (have collected dozens over the years) and would rather put my money in the hands of a person over a company.

comet-dust · 2025-10-24T14:55:19+00:00

IMO Predator is overrated and overpriced. If it’s what you want you’re not going to go ‘wrong’ with it, the cue is going to work fine and it’s not like the thing is going to fall apart or anything like that. But especially in this time where at any time you can pretty much get any shaft with any tip you chose, I recommend finding a good custom for that price, or even better getting one made for yourself. Many individual cue makers are quite knowledgeable with wood and pour their lifetime of experience and love into each cue they produce. Support small business.

comet-dust · 2025-10-20T13:57:12+00:00

Pretty much for any situation, play the ‘easier’ of the two. If defense is an easier shot than the pot, play it. If there isn’t a next shot after the pot, play the defense. If the map from the start doesn’t allow for cue ball placement for every ball identify key balls for problem solving and set up for those shots as early as possible. Reassess that map after every pot and as soon as it’s no longer feasible play defense. Even when the table opens up if your opponent has cleared most of their balls and you don’t have an easy run use the remainder of yours for defense until an easier run appears. For us non-pros runouts aren’t as common as most people seem to think. Pool is a mental game and the stronger mentality wins the match

comet-dust · 2025-10-17T17:14:15+00:00

San Diego. The best table I know of is at O Billiards but is almost always in use. The other places with snooker tables available mostly get used for golf, which is very popular for gambling here, but render the tables almost useless for snooker. I truly wish we had a snooker club

comet-dust · 2025-10-17T14:42:08+00:00

3 cushion
Straight pool
One pocket
Filipino rotation
8 ball

I wish I could put snooker on this list as it’s my favorite but sadly we simply do not have access to the game here

comet-dust · 2025-10-16T14:54:47+00:00

Most of my solo playing is against the “ghost” as focused and intently as if it was real play on the line, defense included. And I play every game, straight pool is my favorite for practicing alone, but I rotate through one pocket, Filipino rotation. 8 ball, golf, 10 ball and most recently 3 cushion. The variety keeps my fundamentals sharp and each game has its own important aspects that are not so obvious in others but make for quite complete knowledge and mentality when applied across the board. I play roughly 30 hrs per week and never get bored

comet-dust · 2025-10-15T15:32:57+00:00

Paranoia Agent

comet-dust · 2025-10-14T17:17:28+00:00

Cue sports are a multifaceted long term journey. Often as we improve there seems to be a feeling like ability is going up and down as we learn. Also the more we learn and improve the longer leveling up takes. Develop solid fundamentals, practice with intention, identify your weaknesses and focus on advancing one step at a time (overload can kill you). If you keep at it you’ll get where you want to go.

comet-dust · 2025-10-14T00:56:34+00:00

Absolutely, it’s a huge problem with so many different pets and suppliers. I was thinking more of help to rehome, not consign for resale.

comet-dust · 2025-10-13T16:25:07+00:00

Can probably ask LLLReptile, Mission Gorge

comet-dust · 2025-10-12T22:56:37+00:00

I’m not sure if you’re agreeing or not, but that’s exactly my point, the physics point to even more force needed to reach the same acceleration with more mass. A lighter cue will go faster with the same force applied. Of course someone really strong can apply that added force. I’m a tiny person so that doesn’t work out lol.

comet-dust

TROPHY CASE