[POOL] An interesting idea

[Craig Stacey]

Yeah, I think the best way to line up shots (said the kettle to the 
pot) is to practice, practice, practice.

Seriously, I've gotten a *lot* better at it than I was a year ago.  
It'll come.

On Dec 20, 2004, at 5:10 PM, Satish Balay wrote:

> On Mon, 20 Dec 2004, Roger Sersted wrote:
>
>> I was thinking about ways to improve my game and I came-up with an
>> idea.  How about a laser scope on the cue?  I could go to American
>> Science and surplus and get all the parts to make a little "laser 
>> sight"
>> for my cue.  A small laser pointer is about $5.  I figure for about 
>> $10,
>> I'll have a "laser sighted" cue.   For bank shots, I could put a 
>> little
>> mirror on the edge of the table.
>>
>> I've already googled and found that I can get a cue with a laser sight
>> in the tip.  However, my idea is to have the laser above the cue, 
>> rifle
>> style.  The reason being, one of my (many) problems is cue/object-ball
>> alignment.  A laser will give me a much better view of that alignment.
>>
>> Comments?  Suggestions?
>
> For one - I'd suspect such devices are illegal for the pool league
> :).
>
> And secondly - I would think - the extra weight of the laser would
> make the cue-stick extremely unbalanced. So you might be able to aim
> straight with the laser - but keeping the shot straight might be a
> challange.
>
> Satish
>
>
--
Craig