Customer Reviews

Precision Pool, 2nd Edition

5 star:		(5)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

At last, a book on pool that EXPLAINS what you are trying to do and doesn't assume you are related to Willie Mosconi. You gain a better understanding of the reactions of the cue ball and an accurate insight of where the target ball will go. Well written, beautifully illustrated, and logically laid out, this book has already shown improvement in my game and will do the same for yours.

As a chef and pool fanatic, I have, over the years, built an extensive pool and cookbook library. While the culinary arts have mastered the recipe for successful publishing, it's about time pool authors and publishers released a FULL COLOR edition of a pool instruction book. This book has awesome color diagrams, photos and brilliant content. If you are even remotely serious about playing pool, or know someone that is, for less than $20, Precision Pool is a must! Don't hesitate to order this book. If this can't help your game, give up - nothing can!

Just what I've been waiting for! I'm a total pool novice but have always wanted to cue up! You know how you watch ESPN and WISH it was you up there? Picked up PRECISION POOL, and now I feel like I'm ready, set for action. Love the color pictures and diagrams. It's all so easy to understand. Plus it's lots of fun to read. You can tell the authors love this game and want us to love it, too. Thanks!

Nice book. Easy read with lots of illustrations and definitions. As with all orders coming from Amazon, it arrived quickly and in perfect condition.

I retired in 2006 and about a year later I purchased a pool table for recreation. In November of 2009 I decided that I wanted to become a better pool player and on the suggestion of my brother-in-law I purchased the book The 99 Critical Shots in Pool.

That book moved me along but I kind of hit a brick wall within a year. A friend recommended Precision Pool and I've very thankful that I purchased this book. The information in this book is similar to the information in the other book but the explanations are superior. This is a book I can use to develop my skills. Within days, I was already playing a better game.

I'm probably nuts to recommend this book because someone I play against may read the review and use the information in the book against me but I'll risk that. Good competition is hard to find.

The last time I played pool is probably decades ago, and I wasn't good then. Now my 29-year-old son has moved back in with his pool table, and he and his friends want me to play. I was tired of being unable to even shoot a cue ball into a pocket, so I borrowed this book at the library. The difference was visible every-time I read more and played again. It was so helpful I returned the book and bought it at Amazon, so it can continue helping me long-term. It even helps my son, who plays well enough not to be embarrassed at a bar or pool room.

For me I found pocketing balls where you have to hit the target ball off-center was very difficult. Now I can get all but the most extreme cases. Soon I'll learn how to do combinations, which I've never done once successfully.

My only complaint is it doesn't give you practice set-ups so you can easily try and retry whatever is a problem. For example, I put a ball at every intersection of the white markers (plus right in front of the side pockets). Then I go up and down the table, always placing the cue ball where it isn't a straight-on shot. Doing this over and over, seeing with how few shots I can sink 14 balls, has made me far better at everyday situations.

I heartily recommend this book!

I own seventeen books on the game of pool and Precision Pool has by far been the most enjoyable. Beautifully illustrated and very comprehensive, this book will enhance your game. Perfect tool for anyone who is a strong visual learner. Great section on the mental aspects of pool. I highly recommend it!

If you are anything but a beginner I would not bother with this book. Buy Brynes instead.

I found several glaring errors (running English) and several of the illustrations are incorrect. Parallel aiming to name one. Half ball hit is another.