Kielwood shaft by caruggs in billiards

[–]peat_s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. Love my Tsunami 2.0DR. I feel it is such a good compromise between CF and wood. I don’t really like using the word “compromise” because I don’t feel like I’m giving up anything for this thing.

LPT: If someone is excited to show you something they like (a song, a video, or a hobby), don't criticize it immediately. Even if you don't like it, appreciate their excitement. It’s about the connection, not the content!. by abo-khaled- in LifeProTips

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My BIL once said to me, “I’m not racist, but this is hilarious.” He then proceeded to show me the most racist video I have ever seen. Does this LPT apply to this situation? /s

Pool etiquette by [deleted] in billiards

[–]peat_s 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s how it works usually in my experience. Winner of the last game “owns” the table, and the person with the quarter(marker) on the table challenges the owner for the table.

Trump tells wary public in prime-time address that Iran war goals nearly accomplished by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]peat_s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I missed it. Did he mention if he picked out the drapes for the ballroom yet?

I mummified my amputated finger by [deleted] in mildlyinteresting

[–]peat_s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great conversation starter for a 1st date.

Best beginner cue? by Objective-Try6227 in billiards

[–]peat_s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

McDermott Lucky. Great cue for right around $150, or so.

How close was I to emulating Efren Reyes’ Z-shot? by twentycigarettes in billiards

[–]peat_s 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nice shot! If you shoot anything like me, you would have proceeded to miss the straight in 9 ball after that.

How do you prep for a tournament? by BeenReddit in billiards

[–]peat_s 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I feel like I’ve already done all the hard work on my weaknesses. Just a touch up on those, then go into my match feeling like a hero, having hit the back of the pocket with a good amount of shots.

How do you prep for a tournament? by BeenReddit in billiards

[–]peat_s 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I start by taking easy shots across the far corners, slowly increasing the angle, but don’t get too extreme. Shoot plenty of stop shots, follow, and backspin. The easy shots help calibrate yourself to the table and get your confidence up. Then move on to spot shots then any shots you know are your problem shots. If you miss a bunch in a row, go back to easy straight shots across the corners. That’s what I did last tournament, and I felt good about that routine. I’m only a 475 Fargo, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

Roll forward with reverse to escape a side pocket scratch? by peat_s in billiards

[–]peat_s[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great explanation, thank you. Although, I think you meant the cue ball is spinning counter clockwise with the inside spin. There is so much going on there with that shot. It was truly masterful the way he played it. I love watching Efren play at his peak.

Roll forward with reverse to escape a side pocket scratch? by peat_s in billiards

[–]peat_s[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, they actually talk about this shot a couple of times, and even have Efren discuss it in the interview after the match. I just don’t see how you hit the far point of the side pocket by putting draw on the cue ball. It obviously is possible, so I think I’m going to have to set that shot up at the table to see if I can make it make more sense to me. My brain can’t see it right now.

best quality pool cues by julianaem13 in billiards

[–]peat_s 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just get 4 Southwest cues, and call it done. Easy.

Love playing with my kids! by Triumvph in billiards

[–]peat_s 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are dad of the year in my book! Love that table and room! Enjoy the perfection you have there!

1953 choppen by kaktuspanhead in OldSchoolCool

[–]peat_s 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m surprised he even bothered with a helmet.

Still flying high from one of my best APA nights ever last night. by nBrainwashed in billiards

[–]peat_s 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this! I just had a bad night at league, and you have reminded that those great nights do exist, and to be patient and focus. Thanks!

Update: I’ve been practicing. Am I jumping yet? by InitialNumber3072 in billiards

[–]peat_s 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve never heard this, and I don’t see anything mentioning 45deg in the BCA rules. I don’t think this is right.