Samm’s Cue Tips

And then there’s Liz Ford.  She finished last season ranked #27 (although based on the new WPBA ranking system, she’ll be ranked #23 to start the 2010 season).  Liz has pool on her mind 24/7 (as you can see in the picture below) and we’re really excited to have her unique insights on our site.

Liz Ford’s Dawg Training

In addition to writing for us and playing professionally on the WPBA tour, Liz was also featured on a very cool TV show called “Time Warp” on The Discovery Channel.  I was able to find a clip of it on YouTube, so be sure to check it out.

Liz and Samm will both be contributing an article every month.  Liz’s articles can be found in her new “Dawg Training” column and Samm’s can be found in the new “Cue Tips” column.

The Ultimate Pool Challenge – Only $19.95

Here’s the deal.  You get a 52 card deck, each with a different shot.  Different shots carry different points. The shots range from pretty easy to crazy hard.  Banks, cut shots, combos, English and ball control are all part of the game.  Its sort of like HORSE, but you get points for making shots instead of letters for missing shots.  Check out this sample card and you’ll get an idea as to what the game is like.

Still not convinced?  Come over to the website and we’ll give you four more sample cards.  All you need to do is click the link on the page and print out the cards.  It took everyone here at the office all of about 3 seconds to get completely hooked on this game.

As for who the creators are?  Well, see for yourself.

Ok, we get asked this question all the time.  ”What’s the best way for me to practice?”  If you ask almost any pro player, they’ll tell you that they use a technique called “playing the ghost” in order to practice.  So the next question that comes up is “What do you mean ‘playing the ghost’?”  

Here are the basics to how it works.  You rack and break, then take ball in hand.  From there you need to run out.  Run out and you win.  Miss or scratch and the ghost wins.   We asked the guys over at Billiards Digest if they could send us an article that might provide a little more detail and they were happy to help out.  Check the link below to see the entire article about playing the ghost.

Ask the Billiards Digest Editors: “Playing the Ghost” Practice Routine

OB-1 Shaft – Starting at $176

Low Deflection Shafts – Simply put, low deflection shafts make pool easier.  They give you more control over the cue ball and are specifically constructed to make sure you don’t have to overcompensate when putting english on the ball.  In addition to the OB-1 Shaft pictured above, we also carry the Lucasi Hybrid, Players Hydrogel, Mezz Cues featuring the WD700 shaft and of course the Predator 314 shaft.

Jim Rempe Training Ball – $21.95

Ball Control – Need to practice your english and ball control?  Check out the Jim Rempe Training Ball.  Easily our most popular training tool, the Rempe Ball has both a beginner and advanced player side so as you improve as a player, the ball will grow with your game.

• See where to hit the cue ball for spin
• Develop a better stroke by teaching a more accurate delivery of your stick to the ball
• Optimize the rebound angle on ball and cushion for a better position on the next shot

Play Your Best 9 Ball – $21.95

Books, DVDs and More – With over 50 training items to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect book, DVD or training tool to improve your game.  Whether its learning to Bank with the Beard, improving your aim with a set of Pro Pocket Reducers, or even just brushing up on the basics with authors like Phil Capelle, PoolDawg has what you need to get your game tournament ready.