Put up or Shut up

To all who wish to post comments on my videos and/or call me names...

1. Post a better video, proving not only you can indeed make the shot but you can teach too.

if you are so excited after making the shot....I can see through bullcrap..you got lucky.. and

everyone else will too..so make it at least look like you know you can make it.

2. Know what you are talking about before commenting, I will call you out and exploit your

ignorance to everyone, I AM a master of this...do not tempt fate on this one. So please, do

not talk out of your ass.

3. If you post a response video, please email me and let me know, I have had several posted to

the wrong video. I have been nice and emailed the poster to let them know I was deleting it

and then gave them the link to the proper video to respond. Put the apples in the right

basket, Please.

4. Be careful when you "name drop".......I have lived all over the US and keep in touch with

a lot of fellow players/instructors and pool halls. It is nothing for me to make a phone call

to disprove your story...then I will make you look like an ass SEE #2.

5. If you are going to buy billiards equipment from the internet, go to eBay, search for

joerackem , this is AAA Nielsen's Billiards in Springfield, IL (217) 585-1660. Joe will hook

you up and he is an excellent player too. MILITARY FRIENDLY just ask for a military

discount. Find what you want on eBay, then call you will get a better deal. Shameless

plug for a friend...I live in Florida and I still use him.

6. Oh yeah, if you can not respond with proof....i.e. VIDEO, then STFU....you are only proving

that you are incapable but you are also a moron. At this point you should Put Up or Shut

Up.

- The Hack

Buying a Pool Table

I have owned a few pool tables in my time....and played on at least a thousand more. I have my own personal preference in what I want in a pool table, but so does everyone else. There are some factors to take into account when buying a pool table.

1. MONEY - How much are you willing to spend on a table?

2. ROOM SIZE - How big is the room that will house the table?

click on the link for direction http://www.bestbilliard.com/resources/dimensions.htm

3. ROOM LOCATION IN THE HOUSE - What level of the house is your pool room? Can I use a 1 piece slate or do I need 2 or 3 piece slate? ( almost all newer tables are 3 piece)

4. WHERE AM I BUYING A TABLE FROM - Is it a reputable dealer specializing in billiards accessories/tables or do they sell hot tubs, footballs, dishwashers or bar-b-que pits there too?

Pool table installation should not be a DIY project. I even pay someone to level my table on a regular basis, this is the most time consuming process in the installation. It may only take 45 mins to put the rest of the table together, the leveling may take 3 hours initially. If you are installing on carpet, you may need to have it leveled every 2 weeks for the first couple of months due to the carpet "settling". The weight of the table will compress the carpet and pad over time throwing off the playing surface. Once your table is in place NEVER MOVE IT!!! until you move out of your house. If you move your pool table, you will have to go through the leveling process again. Most professional installers do not use the cheap Black and Decker levels, they have electronic or high dollar bubble levels. You can level it yourself, make sure you have a couple of decks of playing cards (works better than wood, does not compress as easy). Just pay someone to do it right the first time and save your headache.

Keep these questions in mind as I ramble on about qualities in pool tables.

The technology that is used to make pool tables has made them affordable to buy.....so there are a few things you want to make sure of before buying. You have the choice to pay $15,000 for a vintage Brunswick pool table or you can fork out $1,000 for a good quality not-so-well known name table. Chances are, you will not be able to tell the difference in playability of the table. This is due to the different types of felt, laser leveled/diamond honed slate and interchangeable rail materials. These days the only way to tell one brand from another is to look at the label. So if you want pure quality, the label does not always get you the quality, a high price yes, but quality...not all the time. If you have $2,000 to spend, you can get a table that will last you a lifetime....remember the table will last...but the felt and rails will eventually need to be replaced.

There is no such thing as the perfectly made table, no matter what they do at the factory, when it hits your house, it needs adjustments.

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WHEN I SAY FACTORY, I DO NOT MEAN SEARS, DICK'S, PACE, K-MART, WAL-MART, SAMS, COSTCO, TOYS R US OR JC PENNEY. I MEAN BRUNSWICK, FISCHER, OLHAUSEN, DIAMOND OR ANY CUSTOM TABLE MAKER IN YOUR AREA

Buying or Picking a Pool Cue and Case

Here are some steps to take before purchasing a "real" cue. The one you got at Wal-Mart, Sears. Dollar General, Dick's Sporting Goods or Pace DO NOT COUNT AS A GOOD CUE! I chose to leave out pawn shops because you can get a good deal on a good cue at one....sometimes. I want all of you "WANNA BE's" to quit telling me...and I quote "I got my cue at Wal-Mart and I play fine"...SO FREAKING WHAT! I can play with a broom stick, a 2x4 and an umbrella....I still would rather play with a quality cue that provides me consistency and a chance to improve my game...there is also the intimidation factor that comes with a good cue. With your "Dolla Stow" cues comes NO QUALITY, after a short while, the joints come apart the ferrule falls off, the cue warps etc. You decrease your chance of this happening 1 billion percent by buying a good cue. OK off my soap box and on to the meat. Here are the steps you should take before buying a "Brand Name Cue" or a "Custom Cue". Brand name cues are the ones like Meucci, Viking, Falcon, Joss, CueTec, etc. Custom cues are like Durbin, PFD, SouthWest, Black Creek, Samsara, Blue Grass, etc. Again, now onto the steps...
1. Do your homework - this means research what you WANT and NEED, then make a decision on what you can FINANCIALLY afford. If you only play 2 hours of pool a week, get a brand name cue, if you play 6 hours a day, you better be getting a custom cue. Do not buy a Rolls Royce on a Volkswagon budget.
2. Test out different cues and shafts - Go to your local pool hall or billiards supply store - shameless plug for Neilsen's AAA Billiards 0n ebay username joerackem my local supplier- The have test cues available for demo...do not let them tell you any different.
**********WARNING WARNING WARNING***************************
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAN SAVE YOU BIG BUCKS ON CUES!!!!!
The $150 Meucci plays AND IS MADE THE SAME on the inside as the $1500 Meucci (Meucci was just an example). YOU ARE PAYING FOR THE INLAYS AND FANCY WORK ON THE CUE...NOT THE PLAYABILITY! Unknowledgeable/underhanded cue salesmen will try to tell you differently. Test out all the cues you want to and WRITE DOWN the make and model number.....DO NOT BUY RIGHT NOW......WAIT A FEW MINUTES.
3. GET A HARD CASE not a soft case - If you are too retarded to understand why you should never use a soft case, close this page, delete it from your favorites, get up from your computer and go hit yourself in the head repeatedly with a rubber hammer.......nuff said. Get the cue you liked and MAKE SURE IT FITS INTO THE CASE. Not all cases are Universal fits. Put joint protectors on the cue and make sure it fits. It does not matter if you buy a leather or vinyl case, it is all preference. Just make sure the case is lined. Write down the make and model number of the case....and GO HOME. DO NOT LET THE IMPULSE TO BUY GET TO YOU!
4. Get back on the internet and research prices - Local dealers will more than likely meet the online prices to maintain your business loyalty, just do not be a prick about it.
5. Get accessories - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UZ_5BxGdrg is my video on this area. I spent way too much money in my younger years on stuff I never needed. Again do not let the store sucker you in to the hype.
6. BUY JOINT PROTECTORS - go back and read Step 3. if you do not....make sure you get the right size, try them on your cue first before buying.
7. Make your decision - again, the right cue for the right price for the right amount of play. If you are buying a custom cue, this is usually a harder decision if the cue maker is half way across the country. Most custom cue makers make the cue to the owners height/body build/hand size/personal preferences. It is like getting tailored for a good suit and a wonderful experience. If you have a custom cue, you are demeaning yourself by reading this blog....think about it. Would you be looking for the info if you know you can afford and use a custom cue...come on....
8. GO GET YOUR CUE AND CASE - make sure your purchase turns NOT ROLLS straight. If you are so retarded that you think you are able to tell if a cue is warped by rolling on the table....you are in trouble and I have some land in the Everglades to sell you. Good cue shops will have a lathe. Make them turn it a few times and look for wobble or warpage, make sure the butt and shaft allign and fit well. When you buy a car, you look it over before you drive it off the lot. Get your joint protectors, PUT THEM ON YOUR CUE, then put the cue in your new HARD CASE. Pay for the rig and leave.
9. DO NOT GO STRAIGHT TO THE POOL HALL - Everyone will be able to tell you just got a new cue and will laugh at you....seriously, I do all the time. Go home, to a buddies house, or in the corner of the pool hall. YOU HAVE TO GET USED TO YOUR CUE...just like the break in mileage on your car. You have been playing with a piece of crap house cue for the last umpteen years. You have to get to know your new baby. Practice about a week before showing your face for the game.
10. Decided if you need to upgrade - shaft,tip or accessories - BUY THE BRAND NAME SHAFTS AND TIPS - IT IS MONEY WELL SPENT - HERE YOU ARE PAYING FOR THE QUALITY. ie Predator Z2 or 314 2 , Sniper and Moori tips.

Like I said, I tell it how it is and hold no punches. I hope that this is informative for all.

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