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straightline · Sunday at 9:34 PM

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westcoast · Sunday at 9:32 PM

Rocket354 said:
Playing all the time with an extension was a fad for a couple years, no clue why. A decent number of pros did it, so lots of league players suddenly did, even ones who played only on 7ft tables. Then the pros stopped, and I don't see any more league players doing it.

Both SVB and Shaw seemed to play great with the extension- they won a lot of big tournaments- that old saying "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" may apply- both seem to play worse without it, Shaw especially- may just be a coincidence though (perhaps natural age-related decline). Kaci is probably the one major pro still using a full extension now.

Out of curiosity, I started shooting with one around 7 years ago and have consistently used one since- don't know exactly why I like it, but it feels like it adds stability and power to my stroke.

InsertCleverNameHere · Sunday at 9:30 PM

iusedtoberich said:
Why aren’t they breaking like Shane taught the world then, and making 2-4 balls on the break like he was, even with the wood rack in TAR 1?

Breaking from the rail in 10 and 8 ball will never make sense to me. I can understand second ball playing 8 ball but hitting the 1 solid from the rail is dumb imo.

Dbex6505 · Sunday at 9:28 PM

I have a Bobby Hunter wrapless coming to me this week if you’re interested in trades. Two shafts but both are a little thinner or the PK sneaky with two full shafts

ivicafranic · Sunday at 9:09 PM

R2PQZ said:
I am turning shafts today. Every time I get back to my phone you have more cues to share. If I miss the like button on any of them I apologize.

Thank you very much!

Positively Ralf · Sunday at 9:05 PM

iusedtoberich said:
Dumb question perhaps... if the Chinese are pumping this much money into cue-sports, what are they doing with more mainstream sports?

This is a great question that I've been asking for years now. The only mainstream sport that seems to get a lot of attention over there is basketball and that is because the NBA is in bed with the Chinese government. I have no idea what else is considered mainstream over there when it comes to regular sports. Do they even have a national soccer team?

I do know that the Chinese have invested heavily into the esports realm but have no idea if it has paid off as that bubble seems to have burst a few years ago.

azhousepro · Sunday at 9:00 PM

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SSP · Sunday at 8:59 PM

SlopCounts said:
"Competitive practice" is the best practice. Always play/practice with other players for something, even small.

Play for something is what gamblers say, if winning for the sake of being the best that night is not enough for you then you don't love the game as much as I do, beating my friends out of $10 or $20 means nothing to me, I don't mind losing a few bucks at a tournament, you don't win anything unless you win a lot of matches with people who have tha same goal, being the best that night, keep winning in tournaments, you can take pride in that......

pooljockey · Sunday at 8:44 PM

I have my personal playing cue from Dickie I had built before he passed away it plays amazing as all his cues does anyone who knew of dickie knows his playability and quality craftsmanship $2000 OBO

kingwang · Sunday at 8:34 PM

skip100 said:
Link to bracket:

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duya.dyzy6.com

Looks like the round of 64 is about to start. All three Kos, Orcollo, Potts, Wu Jiaqing are still in. Ko Ping Han and Wu play each other next.

A few other WNT regulars that made the cut

Mickey Krause
Lin Ta Li
Liu Ri Teng
Fu Che Wei
Chang Yu Lung
Alberto Delgado

R2PQZ · Sunday at 8:28 PM

ivicafranic said:
Ott Cue

One of the biggest cues so far from Ott Custom Cues Shop

8 Points
2 premium maple shafts Black Spanish Bull leather wrap
Mitered boxes, white points are ivory substitute (ResinIvory) from David Warther
Front is Thuya Burl cored with Purpleheart
Maple handle has a 2 part core - .790 natural phenolic that has its own .650 laminated maple core
This cue will survive the Apocalypse without warping

Terry and Micah are always pleasure to deal with. Amazingly nice, polite and helpful. Treat everyone with respect and at the same time they build indeed amazing cues. Quality is second to none and playability fantastic.

Enjoy

Terry Ott

I am turning shafts today. Every time I get back to my phone you have more cues to share. If I miss the like button on any of them I apologize.

skip100 · Sunday at 8:18 PM

decent dennis said:
What is it with the men that they think they should coach on even the easiest and obvious shots?
I’m not sure about Grabe but I know Fu was a world champion. And Szewczyk is all over Hiraguchi and I don’t remember him doing anything except choking in the past. I’m done

It’s an eye opening experience going to the golf course or pool hall with a skilled woman player and seeing how common it is for far less capable men to give them unsolicited advice.

skip100 · Sunday at 8:13 PM

Link to bracket:

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duya.dyzy6.com

Looks like the round of 64 is about to start. All three Kos, Orcollo, Potts, Wu Jiaqing are still in. Ko Ping Han and Wu play each other next.

j2pac · Sunday at 8:07 PM

Rusty in Montana said:
View attachment 912587 This is fitting for Father's Day in my way of thinking a Dad passing down a love for the outdoors and the wildlife !

Jimmorrison · Sunday at 8:01 PM

Jimmorrison said:
I think you are right, the guy knows his chances of getting to 800 are slim to none. That doesn’t mean it’s some kind of scam. Assuming he makes a genuine effort, going along on the ride should be enjoyable. Similar to the enjoyment of following your FargoRate thread

This was meant to quote Iusedtoberich

Jimmorrison · Sunday at 7:59 PM

I think you are right, the guy knows his chances of getting to 800 are slim to none. That doesn’t mean it’s some kind of scam. Assuming he makes a genuine effort, going along on the ride should be enjoyable. Similar to the enjoyment of following your FargoRate thread

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