UNBELIEVABLE APA 9 Ball Comeback!! | Me (SL5) vs The Massé King (SL5) *UNCUT!*

Throwback APA 9 ball match featuring my buddy Colby. He's a rockstar who shoots hard and loves harder lol! Enjoy the customary 1am commentary!
Keep the comments coming. And let's grow this thing into something we all can be proud of!

[@embracemarriageministries4882]

Hey Mike! You can tell from this vid how much you've improved. Keep up with the good work and content.

[@mikestuckey]

thank you my friend! always good to see you in the comments!!

[@embracemarriageministries4882]

@@mikestuckey Always, bro.

[@necessarytruthszig]

Mike, I can tell you are a true professional through and through! These are great!

[@blackyardbbq5227]

Back with another rack!!🔥🔥🔥

[@chirider1605]

Mike you started that match Ice CCold. I was thinking... Oh No! Nice warm up to pull it out. Yeah I'm in the Chi. There was a popular commercial in the 70's Where Orson Wells said "We will sell no wine before its time" The inference is that your viewers want you to produce a lot of content. But your vlogs have a special flow and perspective that you have to protect. Stay in your rhythm.

[@mikestuckey]

Dude keep talking! haha. Love your insights! Hope to see you pop in again and again!

[@PaulVout]

I enjoy watching your videos. Can't wait for the next one!

[@Truthandtravel]

Great video and commentary. If colby wants to improve his game, I would recommend he starts playing 10 ball. He will understand quickly that he will have to maintain cue ball control or else he will keep giving the opponent the ball.

[@mikestuckey]

absolutely haha. thx for the comment!

[@briangray2850]

Love the videos! Don’t be afraid to hit the ball harder in order to get the cue ball to travel to where you want it to go. Soft is good but if you can’t get the English you need, sometimes you can use more pace to get to where you need to be. Keep em comin.

[@mikestuckey]

thanks brian! good tips!

[@bobbypyburn5983]

Ok, after watching your videos and knowing you play around Nashville, I always thought it would be the coolest thing to run into you one day, right. Well, lo and behold, who do I see at JOB's last night for the league playoffs? Mr Mike himself!! I just wanted to say again that I am a fan, I love your videos, and I really enjoyed getting a chance to meet you last night. Thanks again for taking the time to talk with me and getting to know me some. Highlight of my night! And I played pretty damn good yesterday, so what does that tell you? Lol please keep doing what you're doing, sir. Much love!!

[@mikestuckey]

bobby my bro! man that was the highlight of my night as well! I played like garbage haha but that’s because my nerves were shot. Gotta work on that! We will get together soon as I get caught up with work bro can’t wait!

[@Poolplayer_Ice]

Holy cow that dude is a banger! 😂 Your game has improved since this match; note the position from the 6 to the 8 in the first game. You drew back most of the table when the balls were right next to each other. I doubt you'd do that today. Keep grinding! 🎱💪

[@mikestuckey]

I thought the same thing when I reviewed this vid. spot on. thanks for sharing as always!

[@RobertCOVELL]

YOU GOT A POOL ROOM!! My literal dream that will come true

[@mikestuckey]

it will bro!!

[@xH3LLHOUNDx]

Hope you're doing good Mike! miss the awesome content.

[@amazing40s97]

Thanks for the shout out Mike. I was getting some withdrawals not seeing your video. Your commentary is awesome, you get so many views watching you play. I tried doing videos of matches and get so little views. That just tells you how great you do commenting

[@mikestuckey]

you’re welcome my friend! we’re both really just trying things! to early to quit on doing commentary vids. of course you can do whatever you want but yea…it’s early! if you enjoy it keep trying it! thx for the compliment!

[@amazing40s97]

Yes, I think I will, I love talking to folks too but a lot of people are gun shy in front of the camera!

[@shelbypiearce2496]

Hell yeah captains all the way let’s go Vegas witch we will be there august 9th through the 12th

[@shelbypiearce2496]

Colby here by the way

[@shelbypiearce2496]

You just got me on a bad day I don’t always hit that hard

[@mikestuckey]

haha yea you do

[@kickapoo72]

🎶don’t call it a comeback🎵 🎶i been here for years🎵

[@mikestuckey]

haha that was almost the title!!

[@cj-ef1rp]

Look at you playing multiple safeties (perfectly btw) in an old match! You make a father proud 😂

[@mikestuckey]

haha and i’ve grown a ton when it comes to playing safe. my mindset is if I can’t run out play safe. it’s been a real game-changer thx to you all helping me!

[@chaoarecool]

When you make wine it needs to age to level out the alcohol flavor, you want to do that to get the true flavor of the wine. So the comment is saying that you need to take your time to plan and take your shots

[@Angelreyestn]

It’s interesting hearing your thought process analyzing your shots. You need to use that same thought process while you are shooting. You’ll see your game and strategy improve immensely. Take a minute and study your options before you shoot. Love to play a game or two with you if you get down to Murfreesboro again. I have payed league for years, but have taken the year off since moving to TN.

[@mikestuckey]

absolutely! and yea my gametime decisions are very different than my commentary lol

[@blackyardbbq5227]

Nice come back!

[@mikestuckey]

I was sweatin my boi

[@BlitzJunky]

Yo yo what up Mike! Love the content keep it coming. Hopefully we can get a few games in man I like your style. Keep up the good work. See you at the West Gate!

[@mikestuckey]

yes sirrr!! if you see me, holler!!

[@ossinurminen]

I hope you get ur set up more personality like the last one. I loved it. Love your videos keep it up!!

[@fromdonwithlove]

Beautiful pool room, Mike!

[@mikestuckey]

thanks my guy!

[@ThePoolTryHard]

Give that man Colby a mic. That would be some entertainment. Lol. Great video, sir.

[@mikestuckey]

hahaha you ain’t lying!

[@mrhcrip]

Good luck in Vegas! Find my dude Axel while you're out here...he runs the league in Long Beach, CA. Pretty much knows everyone at the convention

[@mikestuckey]

I’ll look for him! thx bro!

[@cosc137]

Always a good day when I see you drop a video, Mike. Cue ball placement and positioning strategy can drastically affect the outcome, more so in an APA point system match. Winning the BIH turnover battle as much as possible is key, and it certainly helps a lot especially when playing slop masters 😂😂😂. @2:55 were you able to draw away from the 8 back to a similar position you are in now? Or follow 1/2 rails to the bottom and back out for the 8 in the same corner? Even short siding for the 8 in the bottom left would have been ok. Starting 1/7 in a race to 38 can be a huge hole vs starting 4/4. @6:35 that is a difficult and low percentage shot, but a very high probability for a lock down safety behind the 9 that would give you another BIH. @10:55 placing the cue ball with a slight angle and applying a bit more draw would leave you off the rail and closer to the 4, and would have given you a better shot on the 5. This is a great drill to practice, and is a very good weapon to have in your bag. @12:10 Colby should have placed the cue ball for a straight draw (no angle) on the 5 taking the snooker 8 out of play, and giving him an angle on the 6 to go 2/3/4 rails around the 8 back to the 7. @14:00 I was going to ask if the 1 carom off the 7 in the side was there, but the safe was very well executed and an even smarter play. Awesome Shot, Mike!!! @15:35 worked out well, but the smarter play is to place the cue ball near the 7, thin the 1 in the side, go up to between the left/middle diamond of the top rail, and come back down directly towards the 2. Staying along the position line gives you the leeway of missing short or long vs coming across your position line. Also, when shooting the 2, unless you were able to hit the 9 square, leaving yourself for a lock down safety when shooting the 3 would most likely snooker the slop master and have given you back BIH. Bumping into the 3 on your 2 ball brings scratch into play. @17:40 placing the cue ball between the 3 & 4 with top left and going 2/3 rails for the 4 in the bottom left would have been nice to see. Combo on the 8 needs to be pocket speed for the 3 to stay by the pocket even if you hit the 8 thin. Hitting the 8 square in this long combo is very difficult and very touchy, especially being so close to the rail and with so little room behind the 3. @18:55 place the cue ball just a hair more to your left so you can let your follow stroke out without fear of scratching, and go side rail - bottom rail for a straighter shot on the 5. @27:20 If you were clear of the 9 and if the 6 was not clear of the 7, go 6 into the rail, then carom off the 7 back into the corner (just don't scratch). The 7 will go towards the top right and you will have a shot on it next. @28:10 Playing this a little harder as a stun towards that chalk on the bottom rail, and going 2/3 rails back out for the 9 in the left side pocket would have been nice. @32:05 it is a difficult shot unless you practice it, but a stun or stun follow would have sent you between the 6/8, and even if you slightly bumped either or both of them, you most likely would have been ok. Stun is a very powerful weapon to have in your bag. I would love to see you play more stun when appropriate. @33:05 Great Safe, Mike!!!!!!! That is one from the pros!!! @34:05 Way to comeback and good leave on the 6!!! Just a bit more inside on the 6 would have cleared the 8. @36:20 that felt GREAT, Mike!!! @36:25 On 9 ft tables, low outside would be ok. However for bar tables, top inside and 3 rails around or above the 9, and back out to the middle of the table 100%. Even if you bump the 9, an unfortunate leave is not likely. Staying above on bar tables are more difficult vs 9 foot tables, because you need to add more outside and pace to your draw. @36:45 Safe all the way, Mike. Bank the 9 to the middle of the bottom rail. Left english on the cue and send to the top rail. Great chance to leave both balls on opposite rails. All in all, Great Win Mike!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoyed watching you shoot and securing the W for your team!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mikestuckey]

Wow! I will come back with another reply after I review your analysis!!

[@ricoespinoza1975]

great comeback! Beast mode!😂

[@mikestuckey]

Thx Rico!

[@rustyrat851]

Z looking good in that corner lol. Nice video. nice pool table . Make sure you hit me up to get a game in next time your at jobs 🎉🎉🎉

[@mikestuckey]

fa sho!

[@PaulVout]

Can you please put out your video weekly 🙏

[@mikestuckey]

I hear you! doing my best!

[@krxprt]

Where have you been?

[@mikestuckey]

all over the place 🙃 coming back with a vengeance soon!

[@alexdowning7587]

Hey man! I play APA in Savannah GA currently. Moving back to Nashville here in AUG as a 6/7. Any league info?

[@mikestuckey]

heck yea dude! find me on insta and let’s chat! @mikestuckey.yt

[@cj-ef1rp]

Colby needs to wear a bib when he plays so he doesn’t go home with all that slop on his shirt…sheesh. He has a very clean stroke, but not much control.

[@mikestuckey]

hahaha!

[@lawrencedawson9907]

Great comeback

[@mikestuckey]

thanks my friend!

[@DeadStrokeMedia]

Yo! Love your content and channel! What cam do you use for recording your matches?

[@mikestuckey]

thanks for the love! sony fx3, 16-35 lens

[@DeadStrokeMedia]

@@mikestuckey Thanks, bro!

[@beageetexas2286]

Another great video. Here is an observation. Towards the end of the match 37:44 you didn't seem to plan to give yourself a wide enough position corridor for the 3 ball. Here are 2 options that could have enabled you to extend your run. Had you played the cue off the rail for position on the 2 ball in the upper left that would have made the 3 ball position open up. Another option for the same 2 ball position without using the rail could have been setting the cue ball slightly inside the side pocket or just off the bottom nipple giving a back cut to stun over. Problem with 2nd option is ball speed needed increases chance of rattle out if you are not perfect. Preferred position on the 2 would be to allow you to either draw between 6 and 5 or go the the long rail past the 6. BTW I saw the outcome and paused the video before you shot the 1 ball and I was saying no no Mike don't do it that way :). BTW it "could" have worked but having the cue that close to the rail limited what you could do and because of that the corridor closed on you. Rooting for you. Hopefully I saw the table properly in this instance and this is helpful feedback.

[@mikestuckey]

super helpful! I welcome these types of comments! thank you so much!

[@RobertCOVELL]

Whats in my bag, funny you probably got that off of Karl Boyes

[@mikestuckey]

him and the hundreds of camera youtubers I watch!!

[@RobertCOVELL]

@@mikestuckey awesome didnt know there were so many damn

[@Amateur_Pool]

Does Bobby pickle not play at JOB anymore? I dunno Joel (but it's been years since I've played there)

[@mikestuckey]

i’m not sure. I’m there for tournaments mostly but I bet he’s still around. Lotta culture at that place. If he’s still alive he ain’t going nowhere else. thx for poppin in bro!

[@carlevanko2060]

That dude is the epitome of an APA player. Bang the ball as hard as possible and eventually something will go in. No real skill there.

[@mikestuckey]

hilarious!!

[@fire9132]

You play in any tournaments? You should do a video!

[@mikestuckey]

been thinking about that!

[@scpitcher]

Mike you ok dude?

[@mikestuckey]

I'm ok Mike thx for checking up on me. Life has just been busy. Hoping the dust settles soon. Got too many ideas for videos! Thx again 🙏🏾

[@JamesPlaysPool]

Colby plays FAST.

[@mikestuckey]

zero pre shot haha

[@TheAntMan101]

A skill level 5 in Apa at that and he’s called the masse king?

[@mikestuckey]

yea I know…it’s corny. I like to hype up all my opponents! it’s for the content man!

[@graemehirstwood670]

Yer Colby lad must have some disagreement with the billiard balls.

[@mikestuckey]

haha bro..my dude shoots hard like that all the time.

[@graemehirstwood670]

@@mikestuckey not going to lie to you- I’m jealous of that shot power. I have no accuracy when I gie it laldy

[@rustyrat851]

They playing Bingo there ?

[@mikestuckey]

yep haha all the time

[@cj-ef1rp]

Half ball hit is referred to as CTE (center to edge). That 9 ball cut was a 1/4 ball hit. You hit about 3/8, hence the over cut. But you followed that up with a smooth, center pocket, roll in the upper corner. Well done!

[@LaVerdad65]

Thats not what CTE is

[@srimanikanta_arjun]

The title of the video really spoiled the fun. Don’t reveal anything in the video title or the thumbnail. Let’s keep the mystery alive.

[@mikestuckey]

man I thought about that.. 🤷🏾‍♂️ still figuring this whole thing out haha. thanks for this tho!