Tpoppa Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I used to play a lot, but that was a long time ago. I am just getting back into it. I joined an APA league to try to find my stroke again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Used to shoot 3 times a week, played in A league in APA for a couple years and always had fun then our team just kind of fell apart. haven't played a serious game since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikAccord Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 to try to find my stroke again. this made me lol on serious note I like to shoot here and there at home.I have an eight foot slate table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScubaCinci Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I'm getting a table for my new house. I used to be pretty good but haven't played in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Used to, but it seemed to get me into too many bar fights, and I'm getting too old for that shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I started looking to buy another stick or 2. There are a lot more options than when I used to play. Seem like shaft technology has advanced quite a bit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricochet Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I did about 10 yrs ago, played in some tournaments won a few, had a couple of nice sticks, then sticks got stolen from my car, and i ended up moving and not many ppl played down here and now just play a few games if out at bar chillin.. i am hoping to play more when i move back to columbus in a week Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koreo Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Me me me me! Where do you shoot out of? I am a 5 in APA. Play 8 on mondays, double jep on wednesday and NAPA on thursday when they need me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottb Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 I like playing, but I kinda suck at it.I know how and where to hit the cue ball, sometimes I can control the "English" .But I usually fail in the execution of the shot.Still have fun when I get to play.My dad had a pool table in his basement, but the side walls were tight and you had to use the short sticks for those shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Since the cost of .22s is putting a damper on other activities, pool is my new cold weather past time...again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gen3flygirl Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Just like the other sticks in my life I play slop 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuikAccord Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 Just like the other sticks in my life I play slop you're silly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted September 24, 2013 Report Share Posted September 24, 2013 I played all the time at a bar before I moved out here to Ohio. Since then not so much. I picked up this monster a few years ago but it has been hiding under it's cover. It is surrounded by construction materials from all the home rebuild projects I have going on. And you always need a matching cue rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koreo Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Ive recently picked up a low deflection, Tiger X shaft for my Viking cue. Relearning how to shoot with a LD shaft took awhile. I love it now though and wouldn't have it any other way. Also, if your looking for a budget but really nice jump/break. Check out the Players JB5/6 (same thing, ones black and ones a sneaky pete) Its a jump break that comes with a super hard phenolic tip. Only thing harder is a glass tip i believe. Jumps really good too. Cue can be had for 80-100 bucks. Here's a good jumpshot, just messing around one night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 I have been playing with a McDermott lately. I am either getting an OB shaft for it, or possibly just buy a new OB cue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Anyone interested in buying a like new McDermott stick with G-Core shaft for $200? 19oz, 12.5mm tip. I bought a few different sticks to try. This one was played for about 2 hrs then put into a case. It's this exact stick: http://www.mcdermottcue.com/g214c-1211.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revelstoker Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Used to play for beers in College, losers buy and I got drunk a lot for free. But, that was decades ago. Got the bug again and played a bit in Chicago till the league ass hats ruined the fun by thinking they were good and took the league for too seriously. Sadly, we managed to collect a full size table in a house buy and it sits in the basement. This house, I didn't even bother to hang the light. I really should play again or if anyone is interested in a full size slate table, it's yours for $500, $150 for the light. Brunswick table, nothing fancy but plays well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koreo Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 possibly looking for a couple more players to join APA team next session. Northwest/Hillard area, exact location to be determined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Any idea how skill levels are determined in in APA? I am curious what determines if you're a 3, 4, 5...8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koreo Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Have you played in APA before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koreo Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) the exact formula that determines your skill level is unknown but it all depends on your Innings, defensive shots and winnings. The less innings, the less defensive shots and the more wins, you're going up. Guy start out as 4girls - 3 If you lose your first match you go down. I lost my first one back in Janurary and have been a 3 ever since then until about a month ago. Now I am a 4 and on track to go up to a 5 with the way I've been playing lately. Edited October 25, 2013 by Koreo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 This is my fist time playing in a league. Started out as a 4 and stayed there for several weeks. Drank too much and played like crap one week, got dropped to a 3...2 weeks after that I'm a 5. I'm guessing it will stabilize after more matches. The skill levels seem pretty inconsistent so far. I've seen some 5s that were really good players, and some that average bar players at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koreo Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 (edited) its going to go all over the place since you just started. Since you're new, I'd say... stay a 3 as long as you can.. until you are confident and skilled enough to keep up with the big dogs. and those 5s that shoot like shit might be what we call "sand baggers" play shitty intentionally to lower their skill level. As a 3, I was playing like 4 and now that I'm a 4, I've been shooting like a 5 and my captains been pissed because I joined to team to stay a lower level and steal games Edited October 25, 2013 by Koreo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koreo Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Here's another read for ya.. http://www.poolplayers.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/HowYourHandicapisCalculated.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 play shitty intentionally to lower their skill level. As a 3, I was playing like 4 and now that I'm a 4, I've been shooting like a 5 and my captains been pissed because I joined to team to stay a lower level and steal games ? If someone asks me to lose or miss shots intentionally, I would be done with that team. That is missing the point, IMO. That's kinda like idiots that take steroids to get an edge in bar league softball. Yeah that happens. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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