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  1. ajohnson13

    9 Ball break, Foul or no?

    My roomate and his friend were playing earlier and they told me about this 9 ball break. I think the cue ball missed the one ball, but you tell me. Also I would like opinions on the quality of video. I am using this 1.3Mp surveillance camera at MPEG4 640x480. It can record audio as well...
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    Jump Shots are Fun...How would you play this?

    Situation: $5 8-ball Bar Tournament. 8 foot bar box. Race to 2 on the winners 1 on the losers. Final match. Final game. My opponent plays safe to leave me with the layout shown, I am shooting stripes...
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    Jump Shots are fun...How would you play this?

    Deleted...Wrong forum section
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    Break Pot Must Go!! Ideas needed.

    Several months ago, I started and 8-ball Break Pot in the Weekly Tournament I run. It has been a success, and it brings in new better players weekly. It has been selling on average 25 tickets per week, and is currently up to $353. Due to the ever-growing pot, ticket sales are increasing...
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    BIH Rules question, What's the call?

    This subject came up in conversation last night between several of the players in a tournament. The question was brought to me, as a "what would you call" after the fact, however I was not present to witness the actual events. Game: 8-ball modified BCA rules Situation: Player A has BIH...
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    AZ Billiards RSS Feed

    I subscribed to the RSS feed from this site, but it keeps telling me the most recent content is 6 month old. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
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    Pool Tourney Prize Money STILL Not Paid

    On December 6, 2008 I participated in a 32 player 8 ball Tournament at the Pinehurst Pub in Seattle, WA. The event was sponsored by Forte Condominiums. www.fortelife.com The Condo association advertized $875 in added prize money, and charged a $15 entry fee. All the entry fees were donated...
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    Comment & Suggestions needed on a n 8-Ball Break Pot

    I implemented an 8-Ball Break pot last night in the tournament I run on Sunday nights. The first night went well, and I had to explain to 60-70% of the players what it was and how it worked. While explaining I realized that there were some variables that I did not have worked out. Below is...
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    Cue Tip Fouls?!?

    I run a small weekly bar tourney (8-ball modified BCA rules, race to 2 on the winner's side and 1 game on the loser's side) and last night the following situation arose: Player A was lining up for his shot and accidentally bumped the cue ball with the mid part of his shaft. Player B called a...
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    Anywhere to play in Florence, OR

    I will be in Florence, OR for a couple of days next week for work, and I will have some time to play in the evenings. I am hoping for a 9-ft, but I won't be picky, I will be happy with an old slow crooked bar-box. Any suggestions? Thanks,
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    poll test

    poll testerooni
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    Cue Smith Needed in the North Seattle Area

    I have been looking for a dependable cue smith in the North Seattle area ever since Dr. Cues closed down a few months back. I have been trying to get down to see Craig at Fullsplice (manwon on this forum) but Lakewood is pretty far out of my way, and I don't have a lot of free time. I know...
  13. ajohnson13

    Oh that damn nailgun!!

    My company recently purchased a new office bldg, and in the midst of framing the new interior walls I managed to shoot my self sqaure in the left index finger with a 3" framing nailer. The nail went thru a 2x4 top plate into and out the side of a 2x4 stud about 1/2" into my finger right at the...
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    Varney Sneaky FS/FT

    I have a Varney Sneaky For Sale/For Trade...This cue is SOLD pending payment. Thanks. I'd say it's in 90-95% condition, weighs 18.57oz ~13mm tip. There is one small ding that goes through the finish right above the butt cap. There are a couple of very minor dings in the finish only of the...
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    Easiest Final Match...

    I run a weekly double elim, single game 8-ball tourney at my favorite little dive bar. Last night we had 15 players, and about half the field had a good chance of getting to the final match. I felt like I was riding the luck train all night. I was shooting well, but not as good as I am...
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    still-learning

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    Roger Pettit

    Here is my first "custom" cue. It was made by a local cuemaker in the Seattle area by the name of Roger Pettit. It is not signed, but I have confirmed that it is Roger's work. This cue is 10-12 years old and has been through 3 or 4 players. I was playing league (NWPL) about a month ago, and...
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    RAVE: Golden Fleece - New Seattle area pool room

    Just wanted to let everyone know about a new pool room in the Seattle Area. Golden Fleece in Kenmore, WA. I walked in and dropped my jaw to 10 Diamond Pro/Am's with 4.25" pockets. Absolutely beautiful tables. The owner, Dave, is super nice, and they just started a $10 entry 9 ball tourney on...
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