The problem for most amateur pool players is that they have no visual guide as to how much of the object ball is being cut. The BAT gives you that advantage by allowing you to see right through the cue ball, just like a bat sees in the dark.
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If there is one thing that all instructors agree on it is that a straight stroke is absolutely needed to play well. The Buddy Hall Cue Guide was invented to train your muscle memory and help you to develop that championship stroke.
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