I Have Two Cues For Different Pool Games !

[@lotusdj1]

The world needs more Alex!

[@billysikes1374]

Agreed, the best guy for sure

[@jsatchton597]

AGREED. Love how a true professional, legendary player stresses the "for me" part without making judgemental, generic and foolish declarations using the idiot word "best". So totally unlike amateur players online who insist on preaching that their preferences are "best" for everyone and then actually fighting with people who dare to disagree with then.

[@nickuzelac3065]

Wow that’s interesting! Alex is such a legend he’s so talented and fun to watch

[@chadhutsell8847]

Alex is an absolute gem. World class player, incredible charisma and just has so much fun. Is playing great right now. Was a blast watching him at the Derby

[@AccordionJoe1]

A couple of years ago, I attended a pro-am tournament in South Carolina with a couple of my Filipino pool playing friends. At the end of play the second night, a wealthy backer challenged Alex to play the ghost in a race to 17 for $10,000 with 13 balls racked and Alex pocketing balls in numerical order. Alex won with a score of 17-13. The fat cat then challenged Alex to go double or nothing on the flip of a coin. Amazingly, Alex accepted and lost the toin coss and the $10,000 he had won from playing the ghost. Alex just shrugged his shoulder and smiled, like winning or losing 10 grand on a coin toss was no big deal. I will never forget that night.

[@jagger8655]

Been waiting on this one for so long! Alex is one of the only touring pros who's equipment I had just about no idea about. Thanks Karl!

[@nobodyspecial6436]

He played with a Schon for years…. Predator was his break cue… and Predator shaft on his playing cue of course

[@Isuc_at_poolgolf]

@@nobodyspecial6436 his playing shaft is EX Pro, a Mezz shaft

[@nobodyspecial6436]

@@Isuc_at_poolgolf now it is … yes but he used a Schon for years.. He won the world title with it… I watched him play many many times in person with it as well… Don’t know when he switched

[@Isuc_at_poolgolf]

@@nobodyspecial6436 cool information. I’m always a fan of him, but never know these.

[@TNskinny]

One of the greatest to ever play. Great all around guy and perfect ambassador for the sport.

[@joerobertson7887]

Terrific video, Karl. I like all your videos, but the details from Alex in this one are super interesting. The best "What's in the Bag" yet. Keep up the good work.

[@gwn860]

Alex collaborating with Lomax on a cue line, I'm all in. Thanks for the vid Karl, great as always.

[@TheBilliardMarine]

Did he ever come out with it? Not sure what Alex is shooting with today

[@dylanharrington744]

Love watching Alex play, He seems like a nice guy.

[@nathanielcruzado8399]

So fascinated by Alex’s knowledge on each pool elements🎱

[@modztar]

Alex been one of my fav players for many years now, really sweet to get a close up of those beautiful cues! Thanks

[@itellyouwhy6957]

I was watching him play snooker a few weeks ago on KZbin from some years back. The wee man is a player! His pool form recently has been very good also. Filling in Filler a few times.

[@bossmustang9615]

Thanks for fantastic video with Alex, probably the most informative "in the bag " I have seen.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@briangc1972]

Everyone is slightly different, so as Alex clearly said several times, this is what works for him. A steel joint and thicker shaft for one pocket is contrary to what so many "experts" claim. What is important is that every player should try as many different cues as possible before spending thousands of dollars. Unfortunately, fewer and fewer pool rooms offers high end cues and most won't allow you to chalk the tip when trying out a new cue. Some online sellers have figured it out though and offer 30 or 60 day trial periods and only charge a small restock fee. That is far cheaper than spending $$$ on cue after cue searching for the one that feels best for you.

[@bgjb-r1499]

Alex is a great guy. Personable, friendly and an exceptional sportsman.

[@JimJones-kk8pb]

That's not fair

[@brandonwhite7536]

Can't wait for his products. He is an awesome player and person!

[@dd0ck]

I had no idea about Pagulayan's cues! I can't wait!! I will most definitely be a customer...

[@Kierron85]

Such a lovely fellow. Excited to see how he might improve the Taom chalk, that stuff is incredibly good and the best value for money! That Purple Heart jump cue is also pretty spectacular. Great stuff Karl!

[@turner9324]

Never forget Pagulayan vs Yang Ching-Shun's match in Taiwan, so wonderful game.

[@SpaceboyBilliards]

Wow. And people dogged me for bringing a different cue for force follow shots and another cue for draw based off the weight and balance. Alex always been the man with the knowledge and spirit

[@martyflannigan5052]

this has got to be the best what's in the bag I've seen well done

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Was amazing loved it

[@daaam2160]

My personal favorite all-around player. I wish much success. The video commentary sounds really interesting. Thanks for the vid, karl, great as always.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@khunley73]

Alex is awesome. Met him once at Buffalo's in Louisiana. Would love to see him play in person again. Hoping to meet you one day too, Karl and watch you play in person.

[@cardguys]

Karl, when you do these, bring a caliper, a tape measure, and a scale, PLEASE? 🙏

[@tommykukulka7811]

Alex is always entertaining on and off the table

[@henrykibiego]

Legend of the game. Great player to watch.

[@s-trolle8789]

best "whats in your bag" I have ever seen. great info, thanks

[@crbuke]

Absolutely one of the best Pro's to meet in person, he is always so nice!

[@breakshot7451]

i have several queues too. playing over 30 years i haven t found the one who does it all for me. like alex said. 9 ball or a very slow cloth i play my havier and longer queue with a parcial hollow shaft. straight pool and one pocket very thin (11mm) tip ,light queue. with this one i really think i almost can control every rotation of the white ball. my friends call me crazy, so i am glad that alex gave me some kind of absolution;)))

[@vincentbeaurivage]

Super interesting! Just the same day that my favorite cue maker is telling me about his brainstorming with Alex prod team this video comes out! Some great quality is just around the corner! Good luck to Alex & sincere kudos to Karl for another awesome video!

[@Backsaladfrontblunt]

alex please take my money . the best dude right here

[@Tjseabolt]

Karl you’ve done it again. Awesome video as always and Alex is my favorite player to watch

[@paxconsciente3352]

holy crap this guy is a genius lmao, incredible

[@joshsomebody832]

Love Alex! Thank you karl for putting this out

[@Andrewbag6]

Such a super cool happy dude! Big fan of his game 👍👍

[@JohnBowl14690]

One key takeaway...Alex didn't spend 50 hours looking for a break cue. He tried his friends break cue and liked it better and the rest is history. He was already breaking well, but later found something better. Cool stuff.

[@HighXRoller]

I love this. Interviewer is like,” How hard is the tip?” He answers I don’t know. Then How much is the diameter of the shaft? “I have no clue. I just test it out till it feels just right. How much does your one ball pocket cue weigh? I have no clue. LOL. That’s awesome. That’s the best way to test it out. Different brands react differently regardless of specific sizes. He doesn’t set anyone one cue to any specific size or weight. He goes by feel and results.

[@Greenhorn88]

I once jumped with Ray Hansen’s hanshew jump cue. They are very good cues.

[@8ballloz]

That was a great video Karl, loved it! What a great guy Alex is!!

[@bertblue9683]

Awesome guys, both of you.

[@JG-dh4pe]

Such a likable guy

[@2869may]

Who doesn't love Alex...? Thanks Karl. (KO brothers tips)

[@MrPat1953]

excellent video, thanks for bringing us along

[@robertbyington7715]

I have a cognoscenti COG that’s made entirely out of purple heart and it hits amazing.

[@nuggers23]

Karl, congrats, you are almost at 20k subs!! 🎉

[@chuckn.1367]

Honestly can't understand why he doesn't have more.

[@johndenver752]

awesome Lad, Mr Alex Pagulaan. I would love to pla with a cue made by Pagulayan&Co. and a hat...

[@JohnBowl14690]

Fantastic interview! I learned quite a bit.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@glaredemon]

Respect to the preferences but Efren is (was because he finished 3rd this year) the God of One-pocket but uses his normal playing cue. But again, Efren is the GOAT, the most adaptive player I’ve ever seen. I just gotta say not all people are like that, some people need different preferences, I guess Efren was born different (LUCKY!?)

[@packohub1145]

Efren uses 15$ cue

[@javierjavier5468]

@@packohub1145 efren uses predator now

[@mikechek5352]

Great show again Karl. Next time you need to refer and mention Alex as a pass World Champion so people dont get there panties in a wad iykyk lol.. j/k on that as we all already know. Keep up the good work pal.

[@andrewhoeft2710]

Fascinating stuff! Thanks as always, Karl👍😎.

[@kikimomikuto6689]

Wow, thanks for this Karl. Been wondering what's Alex's arsenal since oftentimes I see him use different cues from time to time. So basically he's not affiliated with any brand. PS Maybe you could do Soufi's next...☺️☺️☺️

[@rastabbatsar6012]

Best Segment Ever!!

[@keithdmyers]

The Lion is the best - pool is lucky to have him. 🍁

[@AntonioTrew]

I have a Lomax myself...Steve can make some awesome cues..

[@nuggers23]

Now wondering if Taom can make a chalk better than the V10 😃🧐

[@animulovers3881]

This is really cool content sir Karl so we know all tge player what cue they are using and what brand...amazing❤

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@Grimsik]

Where is the FSR what in the bag😊

[@fabienbedot9645]

A new Taom chalk soon ? I am so intrigued. Can it be better than the V10 ?

[@dominickiraggi1160]

V11 lol

[@Kierron85]

Anything turned up to 11 is always better 🤘

[@Mariyo1250]

Next try check for noyuki oi case iam very curious with the noyuki oi use the cue

[@ayejay7024]

would love to see you confirm cue weights when players dont klnow, wouldnt be tough to carry a scale with you!

[@DinoKintanar88]

Nice one! More please!

[@Mark-bb9qx]

He radiates positivity

[@changjason140]

Finally we know what is that fancy jump cue I think Mario and Kelly Fisher also playing with JH jump cue

[@zgoosekeeper]

Has he launched his brand yet? I’d like to check out his products

[@dangoldenberg704]

He seems a great guy. Though, i am confused on his logic for which cue he uses. I always thought cues with a steel joint are the hard hitting ones, better for moving the cue ball more in 9 or 10 ball???

[@dominickiraggi1160]

He likes the more forward balance he said

[@MikeyD22]

You're correct, steel jointed cues are typically harder hitting cues.

[@jeffhunter946]

karl have you did a what's in the bag with ..fsr

[@tariboclaxton2123]

great vid very interesting

[@ccurrivan]

The Zan Hybrid tip is supposed to be hard in the center and soft on the edges. That's why it only comes in one hardness.

[@dominickiraggi1160]

I think its more the layers close to the ferrule are harder but not 100% sure.

[@Kierron85]

@@dominickiraggi1160 the Zan Soft is great! I thought about getting the hybrid max but it just confused me so I stuck with soft.

[@dominickiraggi1160]

@@Kierron85 The tip names definitely makes it confusing. Boost, Grip Hard, Hybrid Max, Premium Soft. Im pretty sure thats their Premium Line in order of hardness.

[@3spressoShot]

@@Kierron85 i play the zan premium soft, tried the hybrid max but miscued a lot and went back the premium soft.

[@3spressoShot]

@@dominickiraggi1160 no op is right, the center if the tip is hard and the outer edges are soft.

[@onnyt60]

Please Alex, explain this to Dr. Dave about the gripping time on the cue ball because he made 2 videos that it doesn’t matter about hard or soft tips.

[@mosesng6050]

Thanks for creating this video on my comment(s) Karl, now do Joshua and Pia Filler's “what’s in my case” video.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Il get the lot hahaha

[@traviswilson4752]

Great video karl 👊🏻

[@joshua-lim]

Shaft definitely isnt the same - hes using a Mezz Ex Pro pretty much 100% of the time

[@livealoha50f]

Great video. Thanks.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@MJH211]

great video!

[@jimmysupafly1547]

Sup alex miss ya buddy. Miss going on the road with ya.

[@Lauranyyfan]

Too bad there isn't a "LOVE" option, instead of just "like".... this was great!!!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thank you

[@alexcollins1630]

Try using a carom cue. I use a carom cue with wood joint. Euro taper

[@javierjavier5468]

Lol euro

[@JohnAdams-xc5yk]

In an interview Efren Reyes said he played with a $10 cue when he started

[@Jsouvannakasy]

I like Alex style of shooting pool balls

[@uaena182]

great video

[@javierjavier5468]

Hey

[@drewa7606]

Did he play at la spot

[@allgf]

The man

[@luiseduardoacevesgonzalez2228]

Please do one for Filler!

[@luiseduardoacevesgonzalez2228]

including weight of cue 😬

[@nancymartin1697]

What! Where's the karaoke mic? Jk your awesome Mr Alex the Lion 😊

[@hunterslut7752]

Alex pagulayan just a beginner player in filipina

[@kemillionaire2]

Nice to know Alex plays with mezz expro for 1 pocket

[@javierjavier5468]

Why

[@austinmoore1689]

Might have to rob Alex or trade him I been falling in love with the Purple Heart always been a favorite

[@javierjavier5468]

Why

[@yunkywijaya]

The champ please🙏🏻

[@ian8745]

Love Alex

[@milancubrilo5090]

Alex legend...no carbon sh....Carl this is interesting stuff..if all players show only carbon fiber whats the point.👌

[@dominickiraggi1160]

a lot more engineering and tweaking can go into carbon shafts.

[@javierjavier5468]

@@dominickiraggi1160 carbon sucks

[@azaz...]

cool guy

[@robertreese2600]

I hope he does really well.

[@StrawWeaver]

Wow we got an accidental lesson in equipment

[@AliShooting]

🎉🎉

[@everythingbobbywolfe]

Such a sweet dude

[@Dakobotoh]

Alex is not ariel carmeli sponsor anymore?

[@lindastevens3547]

Keep in mind, those cues have beaten all the world class players at one time or another. Like what he said about the softer tip for One Pocket. Him and Efren are favorites to watch playing One Pocket. Now you know the key to easy spin.

[@mussumardy3805]

Please do aloysius yapp next.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Will sort it don’t worry 👏🏼

[@hoangquyen2302]

De Luna please :D

[@rynosaurus89]

Yeah, shout out to James Hanshew!

[@haies09]

5:23 😂