Getting a straight, smooth stroke is one of the best ways to improve your game. Having already shown you the basic stroke, Anthony now shows you a couple of exercises you can do to better your stroke. Find other episodes Transcription Hello, I’m Master Instructor Anthony Beeler and today I want to talk to you…
Read MoreOnCue: B-2 and the B’s
Although Jim McDermott had been producing cues for some time, the company he founded officially started in 1975 with the very successful MR Series of cues. The line was only offered for one year before becoming, with the addition of several new cues, the B Series in 1976. The newly christened B Series of cues…
Read MoreMaintaining Your Cue: The Tip
The tip is the most important part of your cue. After all, it’s the only part of the cue that actually contacts the cue ball. A mis-shapen, worn out, or bad tip can and will throw off your game. So, it’s important to keep your tip in tip-top shape. Shaping Although new tips are flat…
Read MoreAnthony Beeler Instructional Lesson #6: Mental Game
In previous episodes, you learned about the physical aspects of taking a pool shot: you learned about stance, bridge hand placement, gripping the cue, and the types of bridges to use. In this episode, Anthony discusses your mental game. Specifically, he covers what should be running through your mind when you look at a shot.…
Read MoreAnthony Beeler Instructional Lesson #5: Stroke
Now that you’ve learned how to get your stance right, where your bridge hand should be, how to grip the cue, and what bridges you should use, it’s time to take a shot. In this episode, Anthony teaches you the elements of a good pool stroke. Find other episodes Transcription Hello, I’m Master Instructor Anthony…
Read MoreHow to Adjust the Weight and Balance Point of Your McDermott H-Series Cue
Our McDermott H-Series is the first line of cues ever to feature the fully-adjustable Variable Balance Point (VBP) weight system. This revolutionary system allows you to customize the weight and balance point to your liking. In this video, Jayme shows you how to add weight to the VBP system and change the balance point. Transcription…
Read MoreAnthony Beeler Instructional Lesson #4: Bridges
Having shown you how to get the right stance, how to place your bridge the right distance from the cue ball, and how to grip the cue correctly, Anthony now shows you how to form the six main types of bridges. He covers the open bridge, closed bridge, rail bridge, extended rail bridge, tripod bridge…
Read MoreAnthony Beeler Instructional Lesson #3: Grip
Having shown you the correct stance and bridge hand distance, Anthony now explains how you should grip the cue. He shows you how to determine the right grip pressure, what your fingers should be doing when shooting, and how to stay consistent when stroking. Stay tuned for the next episode, when Anthony will explain the…
Read MoreOnCue: The E-J5 and its Teddy Bears
If the D-23 and its colored rose hinted at a new art direction the company was taking, the E series was the destination. Launched in 1990, the E series included an extensive selection of cues with a wide variety of representational, inlaid art. Some of the more interesting examples included cats, hot-air balloons, a dragon,…
Read MoreAnthony Beeler Instructional Lesson #2: Bridge Hand Distance
After showing you how to get the proper stance in the first episode of our Anthony Beeler Instructional Lessons series, Anthony demonstrates how to get the perfect combination of accuracy and power by placing your bridge hand the correct distance from the cue ball. He walks you through the measurements you need to take and…
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