GDD1966 said:

I understand the difference btwn a full splice & short splice......but how do you know if a cue was spliced vs. the points just being inlaid? For example, were all of Tim Scruggs / Bill McDaniel's cues spliced? I assume some of the mass produced (i.e. McDermott) are inlaid points vs. spliced?

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The points being inlaid with a 90 degree V groove is called a half splice. Not sure what a short splice is, but I'd assume it's the same thing as a half splice.. ie. Now you can just inlay something and make it look kind of like a half splice, but usually you'd only do that if the material you want to use for points doesn't have a large enough 90 degree male V surface available (ie. You have a thin veneer or something like that...) High quality CNC inlaying, in my opinion, is more difficult than a half splice, so not sure why you would do it otherwise.. also it's very difficult and requires special techniques to CNC a sharp point, where splices naturally produce sharp points...

Gotcha... Yeah I think getting it really shiny before applying clear might be the best it's gonna get... Okay ty!

Bob Jewett said:

But I think it's much, much better to just play a straight-in follow shot. The path of the cue ball tells you how well you hit the ball. Make it progressive, moving the cue ball farther and farther from the OB.

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For straight shots I agree.

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Coos Cues said:

You are the one who compared both of them to Tennis and Boxing here. That was the context. Nothing more nothing less. I have read the entire thread and fully understand the subject as it has been discussed many times before. Golf is closer to pool than pool is to boxing. By miles.

I will end this right here because my instinct is to get personal and I don't want to.

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Them??? I'm sorry just go back and read post number 11. If you can't figure it out and that's okay, it's not meant to be a test.

If you are using it for shooting porn, no one but azers will notice the table.

sbrownn said:

Yes, this is what I was trying to get across in my earlier post.

From Gemini:
Material Characteristics: Cyclops focuses on an 85% pure phenolic compound. Dynaspheres advertise their "Next Gen" resin as offering better burn resistance, a smoother surface, and higher density (maximum weight deviation of only 1.5 grams/ball).

If you can live with the traditional colors (most cannot live without them, including me), the Dynaspheres Vanadium set is pretty much the best bargain in pool these days...

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i already have sets from Dynasphere, Aramith and even centennials. i was asking about this specific color scheme for a reason, not generally asking for pool ball advice.

maha said:

there is the 20 minute rule in effect. if the opponent chose to call a foul you have 20 minutes to wait to see if it falls.

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My first used car purchase came with a 30-30 Warranty. 30 days or 30 feet. Whichever comes first.