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General Chat / Re: Deutscher Meister parts
« Last post by silverelnors on September 26, 2025, 11:20:41 PM »
Wow, amazing Foosball table restoration! That Deutscher Meister table sounds incredible. I'm always impressed by the dedication to preserving these classics. For your 1970s table, restoring it could be a fun project. Have you considered specializing, like creating a Snow rider - themed version? Just an idea!
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Here's the link to the website but it's about 20 years old and not accepting orders lol
http://www.foosmovie.com/Top ai tool

I've been trying to get my hands on this DVD!!!

I'll pay good money for this if you or anyone you know is willing to let it go!
I don't know what to say other than good luck.
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General Chat / Re: I own a Shelti but play on Tornado...adjustments?
« Last post by MelvinRich on September 15, 2025, 10:44:11 PM »
http://foosdirect-store.stores.yahoo.net/fts-110-005.htmlspace waves

So there are red and pink ones apparently. One of them comes with most Tornados and the other goes with the T-3000 tables. Anyone know any huge differences between the two?

Need answers from everyone.
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General Chat / HELP ME PLEEEEEASE!!! Goal liner search
« Last post by ZIPPO on September 15, 2025, 10:56:32 AM »
I am restoring an old tournament soocer/million dollar table. I need new/used goal liners in WHITE.  These are the last pieces I need. I have searched everywhere online/locally and I am striking out. If you can point me in the right direction, I would be extremely grateful.(Yes, I know they sell them in black...I need WHITE...) thx.
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General Chat / Re: Dynamo Glass top
« Last post by speigo on September 15, 2025, 02:23:59 AM »
I just got a vintage Dynamo glass top. The paper playfield is gone. Does anyone know where I can buy one or give me a line placement diagram so I can print one myself.


Did you find a replacement? I have the same  problem and was planning on printing it at a local printer (plus a few extra) but I need the exact dimensions of the glass surface it goes under.
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General Chat / Re: Dynamo Glass top
« Last post by speigo on September 15, 2025, 02:22:27 AM »
I just got a vintage Dynamo glass top. The paper playfield is gone. Does anyone know where I can buy one or give me a line placement diagram so I can print one myself.


Did you find a replacement? I have the same  problem and was planning on printing it at a local printer (plus a few extra) but I need the exact dimensions of the glass surface it goes under.


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Defense / Re: Foosball men positions in shuffle defense
« Last post by kickfoosballtables on September 10, 2025, 09:09:02 AM »
In foosball, shuffle defense means constantly moving your defensive rods—goalie and 2-bar—side to side to block passing lanes. The men aren’t fixed; instead, they “shuffle” together in rhythm, covering gaps. This forces your opponent to take riskier shots and gives you a stronger, unpredictable defense. https://kickfoosballtables.com/
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Here's the link to the website but it's about 20 years old and not accepting orders lol
http://www.foosmovie.com/

I've been trying to get my hands on this DVD!!!

I'll pay good money for this if you or anyone you know is willing to let it go!
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General Chat / Re: Sullivan Rue - shot technique
« Last post by Welit1987 on September 09, 2025, 04:55:59 AM »
Hi everybody,

I've been playing foosball casually for a while, but I recently geometry dash lite bought my own table to start practicing seriously. To decide which shot system to focus on ("Euro pin" vs. snake shot), I’ve been watching tons of YouTube videos, including footage from recent tournaments. I came across an incredible player, Sullivan Rue, who seems to be a top-tier foosball talent. Am I right in thinking she doesn’t use either the pin shot or the snake shot, but rather a "push shot," where the lateral movement starts with the ball positioned next to the player instead of under a front pin?

If that’s the case, can I assume it’s less about which specific shot system you master and more about being really proficient with at least one, combined with strong passing and overall technique?

I look forward to your comments!

Greetings from Germany
Tobi
You're absolutely right as Sullivan Rue often uses a push shot, not the traditional snake or Euro pin.
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General Chat / Re: Open-palm grip for beginners
« Last post by Yousigulas on September 08, 2025, 12:18:22 PM »
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2. If you need a lot of power, there's no way around open handed play. Watch Tony's pull kick - it would be very hard for him to compensate for the ball's high lateral speed if he didn't shoot it with a palm roll.
Here's where I disagree. You can generate an incredible amount of power using a closed handed shot. The main thing is a good closed handed shot should rely on the pinch point (where the ball almost gets stubbed into a backpin). Pulls, Pull-kicks, Pushes, Back-pins and Push-kicks all can have racing limits wicked closed handed power.
Front pin shots it's a little harder, since the pinch point isn't there. I have a hard and mean closed handed front pin, but I have to point my whole body into the whipping motion. Still, the power is there.
But case-in-point, I'd hazard that 95-99% of pro pull shots use close handed grip, and there's no lack of power in most of them.
No real disagreement here. American Pull Shooters prove that one can generate a lot of power from wrist action. The thing is that it's more difficult to learn a decent closed handed shot, especially if you don't want to get tired half way through a tournament. 

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3. It's absolutely no problem to control the ball with an open handed grip.
I'll half agree here. I can consistently have a slight cutback on my pull, allowing me to tuck the shot, and to go deadbar on it easily enough. Open hand tends to straighten out the shot easier. Depending on the shot, one has more control over the other depending on what you're trying to achieve.
I meant that you can easily use an open handed grip while setting up the ball.


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5. On tables that offer more grip than Tornado, Open Handed is the standard grip. In Germany for example, Closed Handed is all but non-existent if it comes to offensive techniques.
I thought there were a few pull shots in Germany? I also thought that Bonzini players are 50/50 when it comes to open/closed handed shots, even with pins.
Yes, there is a small percentage of players using a pull shot as their main offensive technique, and there's a growing number of defenders shooting pulls from the 2-bar. All of them shoot closed handedly, without exception. But all of them would also agree on the fact that it's a more challenging technique compared to the Euro Front Pin, at least on our tables.

Bonzini players traditionally shoot closed handedly because the old handles wouldn't allow for anything else. As far as I know, this has also been changing gradually.

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You really said well
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