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2025 Men's World 10-Ball Championship, Sept. 20-28

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The whole shootout idea just misses the mark. The shootout itself may be interesting and even exciting to a certain extent. It's what the shootout replaces -- a potential HILL - HILL rack that's nuts. If these types of racks aren't the most exciting spectacle in all of cue sports than what is?

Yes -- a cosmo break and run for a title may only be a 6 out of 10 on the excitement meter, while a competive drill may in some world peg a 7. The problem is, an epic final rack that ends in a clearance after a prolonged safety battle is a 10. Eliminating even the possibility of an epic hill-hill battle for a championship in favor of a drill is insane to me.
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Things to consider for those forum members buying their first pool cue

jalapus logan
skor said:
This post feels like a 20 years old post.
Production cues offer so many more options.
You have linen, leather, fake leather, rubber or other grips.
A lot of production cues comes with a smaller diameter than 13mm at the tip.

Here is my guide to buying a new cue:

1. If it’s too cheap, then it’s too cheap and not worth buying.

2. Buy a cue from a known manufacturer, that have reputation and you can get feedback on it in forums or groups dedicated to pool.

3. First cue, go with 19oz and make sure that you can adjust it. With experience, you’ll learn that balance point is more important than weight and you will know what weight and balance point is good for you. A balance point of 18.5-19 inch from the bumper is a good start.

4. Only buy a cue that can have an extension added.

5. Buy a cue with a real low deflection shaft (you will in the future so might as just get from the get go, might as well go with carbon)

6. Get a good medium hardness leather layered tip and experiment with different hardness when it’s time to replace it.

7. Get a good case for it.
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I could quibble here and there, but mostly agree here. I can only add that one should use the cue you buy and not let it collect dust. Stroke and shot selection will win way, way more games than ane cure ever will.
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SVB’s wrist movement during his stroke and his changes over the years

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BasementDweller said:
Probably just a natural evolution of his stroke. He doesn't seem like the type of player that would focus on his technique as much as someone like Neils would. His body has changed a bit as he's aged. Maybe it's just a result of that.

The follow-through thing I think has something to do with using the dumb extension all the time. With the extension, he played with more of a pinned elbow and used a "snatchy" type of stroke on power shots. Without the extension, he was more of a natural elbow dropper on the follow-through.

Would be interesting to hear his thoughts on his actual stroke as it's one of the most powerful strokes of all-time.
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Why “dumb extension “. I know he has generally stopped using it again. But yes maybe dumb for him to change so late in his career but having an extension (longer cue) for a taller guy starting out, makes complete sense, no?
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Proficient Billiards Cue Repair?

GoldCrown
proficient said:
That is strange. We only use ULINE boxes 5X5 or 6X6. Bubble wrap and paper towels. Filling around the cue might be newspaper or brown paper. And most times we try to reuse the customers tube or box inside our new box for double protection if possible. I am not sure why that would have happened but I do apologize.

Best Regards,
Scot Sherbine
717.4788.CUE
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Thank you for posting. I have 100% confidence in you.. your work.
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Flat faced 5/16x14 shaft question?

fastone371
Mensabum said:
Thanks Mike. What about these Rhino extensions?? They list 3 different thread sizes for 5/16-14. Standard, Oversized and Undersized.
I'm thinking the Schon thread is the Undersized??
I guess I could just crank it down after cutting off the pilot tit.🤦🏻‍♂️😉
No way will I pay what Schon charges for a mid cue.
Thanks again Mike!! Solid.👊🏻
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Don't you have a local cue maker? I had my local guy make a mid cue extension for me, I didnt want a 4" or whatever the length was, I wanted 2 1/2" so I had my local cue guy make one for me. It wasn't expensive.
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Recent Facebook banter regarding fargo

sjm
Without handicapping, pool would be nowhere in America. The APA, and other league operators like it, are the reason so many compete at pool in this country. With handicapping, most will feel that they have a shot to win and that keeps them coming back.

The idea that lesser pool players should "man up" and start playing stronger players even up is ridiculous. At golf, should the 6-handicapper have to play even against the scratch player? In golf or pool, no handicapping system is perfect, but it sets the stage for players of all levels to have a competitive match when competing against each other, and it greatly stimulates interest in the game.

Yes, it's true that the strong amateurs (perhaps Fargo 650 to 730) are, too often, left without sufficient opportunity to compete in events that give them a chance to cash, and something needs to be done about that, but eliminating the use of handicaps is not the solution.
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Proficient Billiards Cue Repair?

jalapus logan
proficient said:
Sorry to hear about the miscommunication in the pricing. We do charge more when we are doing coat over wraps. And if this cue had a coat over wrap then that is likely where the extra pricing came into effect. All of the prices are posted on the website and on the work order form that is sent along with the cue. We always welcome phone calls and usually like customers to send us photos of the cues before sending so we can see what we are getting into and advise on pricing. If she had an old work order that could also reflect old pricing? Nonetheless please pass along are apologies for the miscommunication in pricing to her. And if we are in error then also we want to correct this. Please let her know. Thanks.

Best Regards,
Scot Sherbine
www.proficientbilliards.com
717.4788.CUE
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This response represents you and your business practices very well my friend. Wish there were more out there like you. My cue has some dings in it and needs some touch ups or a refinish. I'll add you to the very short list of candidates to do this.

Cheers,
Neil
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