Dirty Pool Podcast - Ep27 - Abe Flips - Mastering Pinball

▶ Full Dirty Pool Podcast Playlist https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS9lWVjGsygallsiz2_TJ_oxIlhl29fLC&si=iLC8oBnZfl_U7pJj Abe Flips from AbeFlips.com joins the Dirty Pool Podcast to talk about his new instructional series Mastering Pinball and the state of modern pinball education. Abe has become one of the most respected teachers in the hobby through his clear breakdowns of real control techniques, helping players move beyond random flipping and actually understand how pinball works. His videos carry forward the instructional legacy of Keith Elwin and company’s classic Pinball 101 era, but updated for the modern generation of competitive and home players. We talk about how the series came together, why teaching pinball still matters, and how the community continues passing down knowledge one tutorial at a time. ⚪ Mastering Pinball Contributors: Jeff Teolis : https://www.pinballprofile.com/ Scott Danesi : http://www.scottdanesi.com/ Robert Glashüttner : https://theballiswild.net/ Simon Platzer : https://www.grainhouse.productions/ 🔺 Praise the Great Pyramid: 📡 Twitch http://www.twitch.tv/dirtypoolpinball 📺 YouTube http://www.youtube.com/@dirtypoolpinball 📷 Instagram http://www.instagram.com/dirtypoolpinball 📘 Facebook http://www.facebook.com/dirtypoolpinball 00:00:00 - Introducing Abe Flips and the rise of modern pinball tutorials 00:01:20 - Pinball 101 and the early history of pinball training videos 00:02:20 - The long wait for Mastering Pinball after the trailer 00:03:30 - Filming massive slow motion footage for pinball techniques 00:05:00 - Explaining flipper skills and visual teaching methods 00:07:20 - Demonstrating drop catch mechanics in slow motion 00:08:30 - Scott Danesi’s music and the Blu-ray release decision 00:10:00 - Filming locations and access to many different machines 00:12:30 - Planning shots and building repeatable ball feeds 00:14:00 - Using extreme high-speed cameras for pinball physics 00:16:00 - Advanced nudging to extend flipper reach 00:17:10 - Virtual pinball machines and learning rules digitally 00:18:30 - Moving from YouTube tutorials to a full film project 00:20:20 - Balancing humor and serious instruction in the film 00:22:00 - Using colored balls to reveal spin and ball behavior 00:25:40 - Production timeline and unexpected licensing hurdles 00:28:00 - Studying pro player footage to discover new techniques 00:29:40 - Lighting setups and challenges filming high-speed video 00:31:00 - The Mastering Pinball masterclass and community Discord 00:33:00 - Stage flipping and how flipper hardware changes skills 00:35:00 - How slow motion analysis improves real gameplay 00:36:10 - Mechanical insights like flipper bushings and dead bounces 00:38:00 - Stern catch, tip passes, and advanced control techniques 00:41:00 - Community reactions and player improvement after watching 00:44:00 - Advice for learning and practicing new pinball skills 00:47:30 - Future plans and continuing pinball education content 00:50:20 - Final thoughts on the impact of Mastering Pinball 00:53:40 - Wrapping up the podcast and raid outro 00:54:19 - Great Pyramid #pinball #pinballpodcast #abeflips #pinballtips #pinballtutorial #pinballstrategy #pinballskills #pinballtraining #pinballtechniques #competitivepinball #pinballcommunity #pinballplayers #pinballhowto #pinballlearning #pinballculture #pinballstream #dirtypoolpinball #pinballtalk #pinballfans #homepinball #pinballaddict #pinballwizard #pinballworld #modernpinball #pinballcoaching #pinballpractice #pinballgames #pinballlife