Thank you for the positive feedback, I really appreciate it. I wanted to add something different to all the billiards videos out there and give some entertainment value to my reviews. It’s a lot of hard work but I think it’s well worth and I am glad you like it.
Nice job. I like your laid-back style. One statement, and one question: I have used my HXT shaft now for a couple~three weeks and love it. Your review on it made puling the trigger that much easier. Thanks. Now the question... the APT tool. Mushrooming tips are something I help other people with a lot. I know you said you'll be reviewing all this equipment in-depth, so, I guess my question(s) on that will be answered in due time, but if you have the time and inclination to offer up anything more on that, I'd appreciate it. Thanks again. Good stuff.
Thanks for the response. I’ve had a lot going on the last few months but I will be doing a review of all the items in my bag as well as many other things. I’m not sure when the review of the APT tool will be but I will have one on the WillardTip shaper hopefully soon. I go back and forth on both the Willard’s and APT tools as to which one I like more, they each have their benefits.
Don Alex when I started out I wanted to make videos that were more entertaining than just standing in front of a camera. I have found out I kind of like the creative outlet with making these videos. Thanks for watching!
Thanks! My goal and hope is to be able to promote and grow the game of pool, especially in the US. I remember how pool was 20 years ago and it's been on a decline ever since. I love pool and hope you keep with it!
@@PoolAddiction nice also I believe it was popular in the Willie Mosconi days and the golden days of Hollywood so the 1920s to like the 70s since an actor was a great pool player too
Heck yeah that sounds great 👍🏻... I'm kinda on the same boat . Quit for 20 years raising a family now simi retired and like to play so yeah we should play sometime... Have safe travels sir and hit em straight 👍🏻😎
It is a great bag. It's a John Barton and it protects my cues really well and it's very durable. My only complaint on it is the shoulder strap pad. It started tearing apart about 2 years after I bought the bag. I believe JB Cases has fixed the issue now with better materials. Also, they will do warranty repairs, I just haven't sent it in. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed the video!
Pool Addiction That’s a bummer. Yeah I’m sure he would take care of it for you. I’ve watched some of his TH-cam vids and he seems very passionate about his pool cases. I actually just went ahead and ordered a black one same as yours just now. The pocket layout looks great. I have a pretty expensive cue and the cheap case it came with isn’t cutting it anymore.
Enjoyed the video and it’s nice to see someone who doesn’t shoot with predator. I agree with you about leaving the most expensive cue at home especially since I take public transportation
I will say that I love what Predator is doing for the sport and that’s only done by people buying their products. I was a big fan boy of the 314 back in the 90s and early 2000s but never been a fan of their cues. The cue dimensions and balance as well the joint are not what I prefer in a cue. I am a bit of a custom cue maker lover hence the Chris Nitti I play with (I have 2). Also, I spend a lot of time on Facebook looking custom cues, a bit of an obsession. Thanks for watching and glad you liked the video!
@@PoolAddiction Are you familiar with Cognisenti cues made by Joey Gold. I have two of them; they are not cheap but NOBODY making cues today can touch his fit or finish. Additionally they hit better than any cue I have ever had Mucci, Southwest; Schoen Jacoby Mc Dermott you name it.
I know of Cogs but never tried one. I’ve always wanted to get into cue collecting but the the lack of $$ seems to be an issue. If I did, I would have have a Cog in the collection. Don’t get me wrong though, my collection would mostly cues that I’m not afraid to play with. I didn’t mention earlier but, I do have a Predator cue. The reason why have it is to have a cue with a Uni-loc joint which gives me the ability to try out a shaft in a Uni-loc if that reason arises.
@@PoolAddiction You have to look at a cog as a serious investment because they start at about $1200 but what sets them apart other than the finish and the fit is the polymer pin which is specific to a cog. Its basically very light and stronger than steel. The problem with most metal joints is the weight. Most custom cue makers have trouble keeping the weighted part of the cue out of the butt but most of JG cues are forward balanced. I live in Chicago so I was able to go to his shop and select exactly the wood I wanted. If you have an email I will gladly send you pictures
@@robertbyington7715 Sure, my email is pooladdiction13@gmail.com. I am going to have dig more into them because it wasn't on my bucket list but I may have to add them now. Probably going to go check out his site as soon as I finish this.
Love the bag man but...I’m oldschool. A crusty old Mali in my bag with legit chalk and a 35 cent sheet of sand paper for the tip, my key chain for rounding and a trusty piece of 35 cent Brillo pad for shaft cleaning. 10 trophies and thousands upon thousands of games later.....Oldschool still works! It’s not your equipment that makes the player, it’s how the player uses said equipment. Dad used to kill with a house cue and his car key to rough the tip! Man I miss those days!
Thanks for the comment! I agree it’s not the equipment that makes the player great, it’s the player who practices that becomes great. Some equipment can help your game if you put I the time with the equipment to make it a part of your game. Thanks for watching and I hope you liked the video!
Hardly, just an enthusiast that wants to help pool players and the game itself. As for filming, I watch a lot of TH-camrs and learn how to film thru trial and error.
Thanks for the feedback. I am still trying to figure out all this youtube video thing. Trying to make the videos entertaining and professional looking......at least the best I can. Thanks for watching!
Per TSA You have to check it in. I travel for a couple of months at a time so I have a wheeled duffle that I use (Eagle Creek 36ORV). It's expensive but it's one of the largest I could find and it's built like a tank. The hardest part is finding a bag is one that fits the length of your case. For shorter trips, you can find some that are soft bags that will fit a cue case and you can pack your clothes around the case. Thanks for watching!
@@PoolAddiction I'd be apprehensive about checking my expensive cue. I also thought most airlines have maximum dimensions for checked baggage. A cue case would be too long. I just asked cause I saw Efren Reyes talking about how he had a "fragile" sticker on his cue case, but not specifically stating he checked his case.
@@Ravencroft81 Believe me I know. Delta destroyed a $1400 cue as well as a $300 Instroke case that was well protected in a box. It was gross negligence but thankfully they paid for it. Still, I don't want to have to replace an expensive unique that once it's gone it's gone. I have been apprehensive ever since, By the way, I am carrying even more $$$ in cues and case nowadays so I am always a little nervous. Most Airlines do have maximum dimensions but I have never had that issue with my wheeled duffle, I usually have a problem with weight. Some of the cue case makers make a soft-sided bag that has some padding that will meet the dimensions of a checked bag. They're big enough to throw clothes in there as well and they have locks for the zippers. JB Cases and Porper are 2 that come to mind that make those bags. I am always on the lookout for bags that will work for travel...I may need to do a video on that. TSA will not let you carry on cues no matter what baggage you have because they consider it a weapon. It's laughable though when I see people with canes, walking sticks, and skateboards that are allowed to be carried on. I have talked to them and it doesn't sound like it's going to change. Ironically they almost changed it back in 2016 but just weeks before it was going to go into effect, they shut it down.
@@PoolAddiction I just ordered a Pechauer Ltd. 16 Haliotis and a Unique SP540. Don't think I'll be letting them out of my sight. I'd probably play with a poolhall cue on location. haha
@@PoolAddiction you have great content and in my view, impartial opinions, greatly valued. If you did more frequent content you can be 10x the subscribers
Thank you so much for the compliment. I try to do my best with the content and it can be draining. Between that, job, family life, and my procrastination it's hard to motivate myself when I have time to work on the content. I love doing it though and I need to push myself more. Again, thank you so much for the compliment and the comment, it really means a lot to me.
I am on the road for work throughout the year and pool is my hobby so I take my sticks wherever I go. When I made the video I was on the road in Japan. Practically all of my road time is international and it’s almost half the year. I hope you don’t think I am some great player (average B in BCA and 5/6 in APA). I would say I can hold my own but I am by far from a great player, heck I am not even in the top 300 where I live…probably well below that even. I love the game of pool and I love trying new equipment. I’ve gained a lot of expereince over the years (playing off and on since 94) trying different gear and I created this channel to get reviews out there on billiards equipment that I felt was lacking. You can say this channel has become my second hobby now. I am just a guy who has been playing for while now that could be better if I were able to get out more. I also want this channel to promote the game of pool and hopefully draw more players to the game. With all that said, if you want to play some sets some time when we are in the same area I can do that but don’t expect much. I am going on the road again in a week or so and won’t be back in the states until sometime in the Spring.
I build the jumps for AMA Supercross every week so I'm actually on the road as well so if any of you guys follow the Supercross circuit I'm across the country back n forth till may ..... California, Arizona, Illinois, NY , Georgia, Florida Bike Week 👍🏻💯, Tennessee, Colorado and Las Vegas in may for the finals.... So all in between I'm off 4 days a week and love to play strangers and play 500$ sets and don't care if I win or lose !!!!! I'd rather lose than do nothing
Tommy V 500$ sets .... I couldn't play very long at 500$ per game dang I like to make my cash last and get my play out. I'm not just gonna play one set either . If I lose , I'm losing atleast 4 sets Tommy ... You can lose one or ten I don't care , I worry bout my game and mine only . So what city are you in and pool room Tommy ? I'll swing through!
Andre Campbell man this is when I was first starting and was trying to find some unique music. Probably not the best music but hey you live and learn. Thanks for the constructive criticism and thanks for watching!
I actually really like the way you make your videos. Your chill manner is actually extremely enjoyable. Keep making videos Chief
Thanks!
Pretty pumped on your videography man. Quality equipment and a decent eye for production. I hope your channel blows up man! Best of luck
Thank you for the positive feedback, I really appreciate it. I wanted to add something different to all the billiards videos out there and give some entertainment value to my reviews. It’s a lot of hard work but I think it’s well worth and I am glad you like it.
Nice job. I like your laid-back style. One statement, and one question: I have used my HXT shaft now for a couple~three weeks and love it. Your review on it made puling the trigger that much easier. Thanks. Now the question... the APT tool. Mushrooming tips are something I help other people with a lot. I know you said you'll be reviewing all this equipment in-depth, so, I guess my question(s) on that will be answered in due time, but if you have the time and inclination to offer up anything more on that, I'd appreciate it. Thanks again. Good stuff.
Thanks for the response. I’ve had a lot going on the last few months but I will be doing a review of all the items in my bag as well as many other things. I’m not sure when the review of the APT tool will be but I will have one on the WillardTip shaper hopefully soon. I go back and forth on both the Willard’s and APT tools as to which one I like more, they each have their benefits.
You obviously enjoy creative edits. Nice work!!!
Don Alex when I started out I wanted to make videos that were more entertaining than just standing in front of a camera. I have found out I kind of like the creative outlet with making these videos. Thanks for watching!
Hey man, I’ve been playing pool for about 7 years, but started to get seriously into about a year back, great stuff u got ✌🏻
Thanks! My goal and hope is to be able to promote and grow the game of pool, especially in the US. I remember how pool was 20 years ago and it's been on a decline ever since. I love pool and hope you keep with it!
@@PoolAddiction I heard it's actually now picking back up
@@zanethind It picking up steam for sure. I love to see it since I got into it when it was popular (late 80s into the early 2000's).
@@PoolAddiction nice also I believe it was popular in the Willie Mosconi days and the golden days of Hollywood so the 1920s to like the 70s since an actor was a great pool player too
Heck yeah that sounds great 👍🏻... I'm kinda on the same boat . Quit for 20 years raising a family now simi retired and like to play so yeah we should play sometime... Have safe travels sir and hit em straight 👍🏻😎
That’s a great bag. I’m gonna have to upgrade mine with that one.
It is a great bag. It's a John Barton and it protects my cues really well and it's very durable. My only complaint on it is the shoulder strap pad. It started tearing apart about 2 years after I bought the bag. I believe JB Cases has fixed the issue now with better materials. Also, they will do warranty repairs, I just haven't sent it in. Thanks for watching and I hope you enjoyed the video!
Pool Addiction That’s a bummer. Yeah I’m sure he would take care of it for you. I’ve watched some of his TH-cam vids and he seems very passionate about his pool cases. I actually just went ahead and ordered a black one same as yours just now. The pocket layout looks great. I have a pretty expensive cue and the cheap case it came with isn’t cutting it anymore.
i got the same Nitti cue ! Nice Player !
Love my Nitti.
Enjoyed the video and it’s nice to see someone who doesn’t shoot with predator. I agree with you about leaving the most expensive cue at home especially since I take public transportation
I will say that I love what Predator is doing for the sport and that’s only done by people buying their products. I was a big fan boy of the 314 back in the 90s and early 2000s but never been a fan of their cues. The cue dimensions and balance as well the joint are not what I prefer in a cue. I am a bit of a custom cue maker lover hence the Chris Nitti I play with (I have 2). Also, I spend a lot of time on Facebook looking custom cues, a bit of an obsession. Thanks for watching and glad you liked the video!
@@PoolAddiction
Are you familiar with Cognisenti cues made by Joey Gold. I have two of them; they are not cheap but NOBODY making cues today can touch his fit or finish. Additionally they hit better than any cue I have ever had Mucci, Southwest; Schoen Jacoby Mc Dermott you name it.
I know of Cogs but never tried one. I’ve always wanted to get into cue collecting but the the lack of $$ seems to be an issue. If I did, I would have have a Cog in the collection. Don’t get me wrong though, my collection would mostly cues that I’m not afraid to play with. I didn’t mention earlier but, I do have a Predator cue. The reason why have it is to have a cue with a Uni-loc joint which gives me the ability to try out a shaft in a Uni-loc if that reason arises.
@@PoolAddiction
You have to look at a cog as a serious investment because they start at about $1200 but what sets them apart other than the finish and the fit is the polymer pin which is specific to a cog. Its basically very light and stronger than steel. The problem with most metal joints is the weight. Most custom cue makers have trouble keeping the weighted part of the cue out of the butt but most of JG cues are forward balanced. I live in Chicago so I was able to go to his shop and select exactly the wood I wanted. If you have an email
I will gladly send you pictures
@@robertbyington7715 Sure, my email is pooladdiction13@gmail.com. I am going to have dig more into them because it wasn't on my bucket list but I may have to add them now. Probably going to go check out his site as soon as I finish this.
Love the bag man but...I’m oldschool. A crusty old Mali in my bag with legit chalk and a 35 cent sheet of sand paper for the tip, my key chain for rounding and a trusty piece of 35 cent Brillo pad for shaft cleaning. 10 trophies and thousands upon thousands of games later.....Oldschool still works! It’s not your equipment that makes the player, it’s how the player uses said equipment. Dad used to kill with a house cue and his car key to rough the tip! Man I miss those days!
Thanks for the comment! I agree it’s not the equipment that makes the player great, it’s the player who practices that becomes great. Some equipment can help your game if you put I the time with the equipment to make it a part of your game. Thanks for watching and I hope you liked the video!
You look like a pro to me honestly
Hardly, just an enthusiast that wants to help pool players and the game itself. As for filming, I watch a lot of TH-camrs and learn how to film thru trial and error.
@@PoolAddictioncool
Give the bulletproof tip shaper a try I absolutely love it
I will look into it, thanks for watching!
great review, not crazy about the music
Thanks for the feedback. I am still trying to figure out all this youtube video thing. Trying to make the videos entertaining and professional looking......at least the best I can. Thanks for watching!
I dug the cute music up front.... each to his own 👍🏼😎😂
God bless you
I subscribed
Would you do an update video if you made changes?
I plan to soon. Thanks for watching!
When you fly, do you check your bag or have it as carry on?
Per TSA You have to check it in. I travel for a couple of months at a time so I have a wheeled duffle that I use (Eagle Creek 36ORV). It's expensive but it's one of the largest I could find and it's built like a tank. The hardest part is finding a bag is one that fits the length of your case. For shorter trips, you can find some that are soft bags that will fit a cue case and you can pack your clothes around the case. Thanks for watching!
@@PoolAddiction I'd be apprehensive about checking my expensive cue. I also thought most airlines have maximum dimensions for checked baggage. A cue case would be too long. I just asked cause I saw Efren Reyes talking about how he had a "fragile" sticker on his cue case, but not specifically stating he checked his case.
@@Ravencroft81 Believe me I know. Delta destroyed a $1400 cue as well as a $300 Instroke case that was well protected in a box. It was gross negligence but thankfully they paid for it. Still, I don't want to have to replace an expensive unique that once it's gone it's gone. I have been apprehensive ever since, By the way, I am carrying even more $$$ in cues and case nowadays so I am always a little nervous. Most Airlines do have maximum dimensions but I have never had that issue with my wheeled duffle, I usually have a problem with weight. Some of the cue case makers make a soft-sided bag that has some padding that will meet the dimensions of a checked bag. They're big enough to throw clothes in there as well and they have locks for the zippers. JB Cases and Porper are 2 that come to mind that make those bags. I am always on the lookout for bags that will work for travel...I may need to do a video on that. TSA will not let you carry on cues no matter what baggage you have because they consider it a weapon. It's laughable though when I see people with canes, walking sticks, and skateboards that are allowed to be carried on. I have talked to them and it doesn't sound like it's going to change. Ironically they almost changed it back in 2016 but just weeks before it was going to go into effect, they shut it down.
@@PoolAddiction I just ordered a Pechauer Ltd. 16 Haliotis and a Unique SP540. Don't think I'll be letting them out of my sight. I'd probably play with a poolhall cue on location. haha
When's the update on this?
Working on it now. Hope to have it and another video out in the next few weeks.
What did you say at around 3:15? You prefer a glove over what? Talk? Jw
I don't like using a glove but I will use one over Talc.
@@PoolAddiction I've just never heard that term lol we just call it baby powder. Thanks for the response!
You really need to do an updated video, it’s been 4 years
I agree. It has been a few changes. I might have to try before the end of the year. Thanks for watching!
@@PoolAddiction you have great content and in my view, impartial opinions, greatly valued. If you did more frequent content you can be 10x the subscribers
Thank you so much for the compliment. I try to do my best with the content and it can be draining. Between that, job, family life, and my procrastination it's hard to motivate myself when I have time to work on the content. I love doing it though and I need to push myself more. Again, thank you so much for the compliment and the comment, it really means a lot to me.
I love chalk with a good cost to price ratio. Whatever that is lol
When talking to the camera, you sometimes say things the wrong way. Thanks for watching!
Much better with the sound off...
Sorry you didn't like it.
So you said that you are on the road again ,,,, where are you , I wanna play you some . I play with a dufferin 1960s cue I wanna play for cash 💰
I am on the road for work throughout the year and pool is my hobby so I take my sticks wherever I go. When I made the video I was on the road in Japan. Practically all of my road time is international and it’s almost half the year. I hope you don’t think I am some great player (average B in BCA and 5/6 in APA). I would say I can hold my own but I am by far from a great player, heck I am not even in the top 300 where I live…probably well below that even. I love the game of pool and I love trying new equipment. I’ve gained a lot of expereince over the years (playing off and on since 94) trying different gear and I created this channel to get reviews out there on billiards equipment that I felt was lacking. You can say this channel has become my second hobby now. I am just a guy who has been playing for while now that could be better if I were able to get out more. I also want this channel to promote the game of pool and hopefully draw more players to the game. With all that said, if you want to play some sets some time when we are in the same area I can do that but don’t expect much. I am going on the road again in a week or so and won’t be back in the states until sometime in the Spring.
What is your skill level?
When I started the channel I was a 5 but I am a 6 now. Thanks for watching!
I build the jumps for AMA Supercross every week so I'm actually on the road as well so if any of you guys follow the Supercross circuit I'm across the country back n forth till may ..... California, Arizona, Illinois, NY , Georgia, Florida Bike Week 👍🏻💯, Tennessee, Colorado and Las Vegas in may for the finals.... So all in between I'm off 4 days a week and love to play strangers and play 500$ sets and don't care if I win or lose !!!!! I'd rather lose than do nothing
When you say $500 sets, does that mean $500 a game?
Tommy V 500$ sets .... I couldn't play very long at 500$ per game dang I like to make my cash last and get my play out. I'm not just gonna play one set either . If I lose , I'm losing atleast 4 sets Tommy ... You can lose one or ten I don't care , I worry bout my game and mine only . So what city are you in and pool room Tommy ? I'll swing through!
He was asking u what a set was. Not how much money is in your bank account.
The music is terrible.
Andre Campbell man this is when I was first starting and was trying to find some unique music. Probably not the best music but hey you live and learn. Thanks for the constructive criticism and thanks for watching!