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Mercury · 12-12-2001, 01:45 AM

I shoot pool. Use to do it religouisly. And WAS very good at it. I know everyone says they were/are good at billards, but I actually was.

I have 2, two piece J&J pool cue's. There a good quality cue, and I like the balance of them. The tip of my first J&J split, I still have to get it fixed (Dont get those stupid Plastic Tips) My other J&J cue has a Mustang motiff on it. Its got the running horse "Mustang", and Powered by Ford on it.

Its not one of the ones you see in the FORD catalog, although those sticks arent all that bad either. Once you get good enough, you can shoot with any stick, as long as the tip doesnt suck.

The only tip I can give is Practice, Practice, Practice. I havent played for 2 1/2 years, I probably suck now.

Well one tip, dont grab the cue with a Death grip while shooting. Keep your arm loose. For the best control, I hold the cue one hand width back from the balance point. Swing the shoot like a pendulum using your forearm and elbow, not your whole shoulder and back.

Dont just shoot on the fly, set up your shoots. Make a plan, consider what you'll shoot for when you sink the current one. Dont go on the fly.

Learn "English". If you dont already know it, having control of where the cue ball goes after the shoot helps set you up for easier shoots.

Well thats all I can really "Say". Its easier to give tips concerning billiards in person.

12-12-2001, 01:45 AM	#2
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	I shoot pool. Use to do it religouisly. And WAS very good at it. I know everyone says they were/are good at billards, but I actually was. I have 2, two piece J&J pool cue's. There a good quality cue, and I like the balance of them. The tip of my first J&J split, I still have to get it fixed (Dont get those stupid Plastic Tips) My other J&J cue has a Mustang motiff on it. Its got the running horse "Mustang", and Powered by Ford on it. Its not one of the ones you see in the FORD catalog, although those sticks arent all that bad either. Once you get good enough, you can shoot with any stick, as long as the tip doesnt suck. The only tip I can give is Practice, Practice, Practice. I havent played for 2 1/2 years, I probably suck now. Well one tip, dont grab the cue with a Death grip while shooting. Keep your arm loose. For the best control, I hold the cue one hand width back from the balance point. Swing the shoot like a pendulum using your forearm and elbow, not your whole shoulder and back. Dont just shoot on the fly, set up your shoots. Make a plan, consider what you'll shoot for when you sink the current one. Dont go on the fly. Learn "English". If you dont already know it, having control of where the cue ball goes after the shoot helps set you up for easier shoots. Well thats all I can really "Say". Its easier to give tips concerning billiards in person. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod. Last edited by Mercury; 12-12-2001 at 01:53 AM..