hello pool lovers!

i work and play pool if u need to know anything about pool let me know or PM me, i'll answer to my best ability. not snooker though...

2nd hand table: between 3-4k++ for coin op, 5-7k++ for 9ft (per hour) table.

pool cues: 100-200+ for decal taiwanese cues, 500+ to 2000++ for good quality/branded taiwanese, american etc production cues. 1000+ to (numbers u dun wanna know)++ for custom cues.

if you're seriously looking for a table or a pool cue, PM me.

hope this helps, keep on shooting sharp!!

u talking about the red-spotted/measles cue ball? it costs around RM95.

its proper name is Super Aramith Pro Cup TV cue ball...but thats a mouthful

nice mah, can see all the spin/siding going on - useful for checking your stroke- after using it u dun wanna go back to the plain regular cue ball anymore!

not much point buying it unless u got your own table at home. there're a few poolhalls around that use the cueball, like rack and asiacafe (1st floor) in subang and breakers in hartamas (think must ask for it).

better save up some money get a decent cue. then again for a coupla hundred bux, u dun have much choice except those cheap taiwan decals, this is true everywhere u go. its enough to get u started especially if you're a casual/semi casual player, but if u intend to get good at the game, best to get those cues known for their quality, typically starting from 500 onwards.

of cos, if u got natural born talent like efren reyes, then no need good cue la. use broom stick also can!

Asia cafe's tables are decent (1st floor), not too sure about Club7 it's probably slightly inferior. Rack cafe is also decent, nice environment for serious pool.

There's also a new place in Leisure Commerce Square 7th floor where skyventure (i believe) used to be. Well not exactly new, sorta like under new management now. Half snooker, half pool. Big place, tables similar to Asia Cafe's. Nice decor & tables, the F&B there also good. Gonna be the next hangout joint for serious players.

Lastly, there'll be 1 poolhall opening very soon near Sedaya College in Tmn Connaught, Cheras. If it hasnt opened already Run by poolplayers, for poolplayers. It's called Corner Pocket, located at a corner shoplot (getit?? haha)

It just keeps on getting better

1) here are a few:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_spor...cup/2289746.stm

and another of ronnie's 147:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/video/39127000...t_ronnie_vi.ram

2) u can also goto video.google.com and search for pool/snooker. u might get luck.

3) theres a pool hub in DC++, just add "poolandbilliards.dyndns.org". ive never logged in there for some time, so not sure if its still up. its mostly pool, might have some snooker also.

4) lastly, if u're into geeky pool/snooker ball physics, heres an excellent resource, chock full with full & slow mo videos:

http://www.engr.colostate.edu/~dga/pool/


Enjoy

mart, r u the same mart that i met and played before in summit long ago?? lol

mart: great pretender!?!?

fatlip: wah why u so surprised...hes one of the youngest most talented snooker players around last time, similar to stephen hendry. that fella can play with both hands, and i believe holds the record for fastest 147 clearance of 5mins++! should be able to get the video at the bbc site...saw it there its amazing

couldnt agree more!

actually the 5 fastest 147 belongs to him...

fastest on record 5mins 20secs, 2nd fastest 6mins 30secs. the video links already posted above

mart, ask saltybean hes the organizing chairman

basically looking at this weekend la...if nothing comes into our respective schedules

This post has been edited by calvinator: Feb 22 2006, 03:59 PM

saltybean:

i taiko?? haha boy r u in for a surprise. yes i work on weekends, only free after 7pm. but then again who plays pool in the day wan?? lol

fatlip:
asia cafe ah...first floor, not the top one u know. perhaps we'll see u there!

ok, anyone wanna join us...we be at asiacafe 1st floor from 930pm onwards

dei...you're one nite too late. it was yesterday la!

few of us turned up..played until 2.30 damn tiring haha. and that asiacafe was jampacked man even at that time.

luckily, the hp number u so conveniently display here aint mine anymore

mart: it was ok la...as usual...all the ups and downs

kabadi: sure can la. we might be playing again this saturday. still owe saltybean for the table money. watch this space!

mart: hehe sorry for the late reply..busy day at the shop...anyway i be at asiacafe at 9...but not too long la later hafta go zouk. if u reading this, look me up la if u're there

kabadi haha read my post properly la

i got wasted in zouk...now im wondering how it'd be like to be playing pool when you're high/drunk lol

i think its because of disagreements between ESPN and san miguel regarding sponsorship/payments. i have a very vague idea so dun quote me on that

but im sure its nothing that google cannot uncover...

wah been missing for some time and now wanna start association?? lol

anyway credit goes to u guys for the spirit...however, pool is really under the MSBF. however as is typical with these kinda associations, there're lotsa red tape happening and alot of pool players feel that they aren't doing enough for the sport. to cut things short, if u wanna form an association/organize tourneys/etc, trust me, its all been done before and are still being done....occasionally lol.

not wanna dampen your spirit or anything...however they're alot more involved with running a tourney than u'd think off your head. alot of tourneys are run at a loss, but if u wanna make even the slightest amount of money, u'd have to charge high entrance fees, and this will definitely turn off alot of players. heck, even finding the minimum number of players to participate is hard enough to justify a tourney.

why do u think they're not alot of tourneys being run? of cos, on the casual levels, u'll see places like asia cafe or breakers having full house on weekends, but thats just about it. pool remains a very social/casual sport here, and if there's any measurable/noticeable growth to it, its only recently that ppl in the scene are starting to 'buck up', so to speak. but still, its better than nothing and it gives a promising picture to the local pool scene. somewhat.

but u know whats my main complaint about the game?

NOT ENOUGH CHICS IN IT!!

evangalon:

clubs ah...u mean online? sure got if u look hard enough haha. im socalled moderator for poolfanatic.com MY branch, but kinda inactive there. its a SG site, we should at least be like them la...the scene there is so much bigger. and needless to say, alot more chics involved there!

hmm which reminds me, maybe i should login there now to see wats happening lol...

and wat sorta cue u have in mind that is 'concrete'?? lol...famous brands that malaysians always talk about are predator and viking. both are excellent amerincan brands, but there are alot other brands out there. most important, think of your budget first and then i can recommend u one of at least decent quality.

imho, u need to make up your mind which one u wanna take up, pool or snooker. but basicalyl, if u come from a good snooker background, pool shouldnt be a problem but thats stating the obvious. most important is to have the right fundamentals. but if u keep on switching back between pool and snooker, u wont achieve consistency.

im not 'pro'...i play alot, sometimes join competition (not good enough to always join). plus, i dun have high ambitions lol..just play for fun, kill time la. if we ever meet up, feel free to ask any questions

saltybean:

u talking about the short plum malay girl ah? shes okla i suppose, but lately shes not working there anymore. there are a handful of other girls who're actively involved but rarely see them around. again, the ratio is like 1:9...still cant fight with foosball!! heck, even snooker has got more girls playing it...

anyway im keen on any sorta gathering. there's also this Malaysian Pool Kaki on frenster...>400 members the last time i checked but nothing going on wan haha.

Actually, there are 2 of these father-son combo around.

Chinese father-son: Mr. Yap and er...boyboy? lol. Always play at AC, ive played him (the son) a few times before including once in a tourney. He's improved alot since that tourney, nowadays always bugging me to play on Saturday nite but usually i cant make it...his father recently bought a Mcdermott from us. The kid is good...if u leave him 4 or 5 balls on the table he can probably clear up half the time lol

Indian father-son: Mr. Anil and er...dunno the boy. I think they're lousier, yeah always play at CP but sometimes see them at Rack. Anil been threatening to take lessons from us but lately been coming up with many excuses. Dunno too much about them though...