There are numerous new training aids available on the market today. And there are plenty of table choices as well in today's modern pool. We have options from Valley, Diamond, Brunswick, Rasson, or Ohlhausen. For the economic table owner, the Valley pool table always been a great option, and now we are given a whole new option. I’d like to introduce the TruShim.
The TruShim is not just a pocket reducer and practice aid that makes the table play awkward or untrue. This revolutionary tool not only makes pockets tighter, but it also makes the whole table more competitive and is universally applicable. Let's break down what this product is, how it works, and why it's so powerful. The TruShim is not a spring-loaded clamp made of rubber you slap in your pocket. These are laser-cut aluminum slats that fit in between the rubbed rail and the frame of the table itself. These slats run the whole length of the rail and have a pre-cut slot so that the bolts for that rail go right through. Think of it kind of like how a washer works between a nut and a bolt. This is a massive innovation as it keeps any rail you are using the same and the same playability. Whether you have stock rails, penguins ridgebacks, or procut pockets, the TruShim fits and multiplies the playing experience of your table. The TruShim is about 3/16th inch thick, running the total length of each rail. The pro's tighter and slightly deeper pockets, the TruShim makes the pocket tighter and deeper, meaning your control and accuracy will become stronger. Due to the TruShim design, these are the most consistent option you will come across. Spring-loaded rubber insert models make playing and practicing awkward and inconsistent. The quality of the
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