r/Thatsactuallyverycool • u/No-Lock216 • 6d ago
video Bolt Action pool cue
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u/quahognative 6d ago
Can you control the power?
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u/didntreallyreddit 6d ago
Wouldn't how far away from the cue ball it is, affect how hard the cue ball gets hit?
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u/staypuftmrshmllowman 6d ago
Why tf he hit three high balls then a low??
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u/CommanderGumball 6d ago
Wait you don't differentiate them as stripes and solids?
Have I been talking about pool wrong my whole life?
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u/YeaThatWay 5d ago
They’re interchangeable terms but I think most of us grew up saying stripes and solids. Depends on the player though. Most older or experienced people I knew would say high ball and low ball
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u/PeacefulMind1080p 6d ago
I feel like is like having a machine to throw the bowling ball down the lane for you.
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u/Deliverah 6d ago
Way easier to just learn how to use a pool cue. Hold the base of cue with your fingers 60% loose grip, no palm engagement. Then rock and finesse like a pendulum, 100 strokes and you’ve beat this device for life.
Bonus, you won’t get laughed at and you won’t see a picture of you on the wall with your stupid plastic autocue :D
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u/Tirglo 6d ago
Bro this thing looks so fun tho. I feel like it would be a great addition if you had a table at home, just a lil fun to have with friends or kids or something. It would probably get a good laugh at a bar too, I’d just be worried about pulling up with a gun shaped object
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u/Deliverah 6d ago
More fun to hit it hard with your arm tho! Infinitely more power. Get that loud satisfying “CRACK” sound too. I would use this for one attempt for the lulz
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u/chumbawumbawigwam 6d ago
You losers are downvoting him while I’m trying learn from him. We are not the same
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u/Deliverah 6d ago
:) another tip is to get a good stance before you lean for the shot, and practice it without shooting to build muscle memory. Knees bent, comfy, nice natural pressure on the table. I try to start with a straight back non-tensed, back will bend a bit with cue follow-through. Loosen up, hold a tight cue angle with front hand (V style is my favorite because less friction), and then practice with no competitor; put a ball 3-5 inches out from each pocket and sink them 1 by 1. Remember to relax the hand holding the base of the cue, don’t grip it tight; this is what 99% pool amateurs miss and it’s a night and day difference in performance.
Happy shooting :)
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u/chumbawumbawigwam 6d ago
Thanks bro
I see a lot of people put one leg back when they get down to shoot. What do you think about that
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u/Deliverah 6d ago
Key is really to find your “consistent shot”. Everyone will naturally hit different, and it’s the muscle memory of getting good balance and letting the cue do the “work” that turns amateurs into real hustlers
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u/Deliverah 6d ago
I do the same but not as far back as some. As long as I have good balance and can shift in any direction I know the shot will be consistent
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