Upgrading Equipment

[sonnic]

Say you had 2 or 3 hundred dollars to spend to upgrade your game. Would you spend the money and buy a new Predator BK cue or would you try out the new Z shaft? Say you had to choose one or the other.
I have a Viking cue with a 314 shaft. but i am looking to try something new. and i cannot decide if i want to try and modify my cue shaft or if i want to try and perfect my break by buying a Break cue.

I love my 314 but i keep hearing alot about this Z shaft.... so id like to try it. But the delema is I may not like it and Im pretty sure id like the BK cue...What do you guys think?

[audiopro]

If you already have a decent cue, use the money for lessons.

[sonnic]

Your right... I knew I'd hear that... but it is the Truth. What do you think the best way to find a GREAT instructor? i don't want a guy who is just great at pool and sucks at teaching.

[mechmat]

Unless you game is straight pool or one pocket, I'd say go with the BK if you don't have a break cue. Any improvement you get from the Z shaft compared to the 314 will be rather small, and some people prefer the 314 anyway so it might not do anything for you. A great break can improve your game immediately, especially if you're mostly a 9 ball player.

[mechmat]

You might want to check the BCA website to see if there are any certified instructors in your area.

[audiopro]

From:
http://www.easypooltutor.com/instructors.html

http://www.easypooltutor.com/instructors-39.html

[skor]

I would go with the lessons as well 8)

[dags_lax]

In order to achieve various levels of BCA certification you have to demonstrate your ability teach. In fact to get the master certification you need a favorable review of your skills as an instructor are judged by other BCA certified Master instructors. Or something like that. The point being is that BCA certification is derived from a proven ability to teach. That's something that not to many of the pro pool schools or instructors can claim.

In order to achieve various levels of BCA certification you have to demonstrate your ability teach. In fact to get the master certification you need a favorable review of your skills as an instructor are judged by other BCA certified Master instructors. Or something like that. The point being is that BCA certification is derived from a proven ability to teach. That's something that not to many of the pro pool schools or instructors can claim.

BCA Intructor list: http://www.bca-pool.com/cgi/site/play.cilist.cgi

BCA Instructor qulifications: http://www.bca-pool.com/play/instruction/guidelines.shtml

[CueBall]

Does anyone know of a good location to get instruction? I can't find an instructor in Reno NV.

[sonnic]

firewalled from pool tuitor but i have found it through the bca site. thanks guys i will call today.