I guess this is a pretty obvious answer, but has anyone tried contacting Richard?
Although it doesn't look like a Black to me, I've not seen many pictures of his early cues, and none in person.

skor said:

a $1000 for a break cue? you can have them all...

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Mezz is the only one with a $1000 break cue.

gambler67 said:

Model # CF-M-JUMP-3 Monster 3pcs carbon fiber Jump Cue with quick release Joints. Shaft is carbon fiber shaft, the two piece cue butt is wood with special paint. It is a high quality carbon fiber jump cue and jumps easy. It can also use as a short break cue for people who want a shorter break cue. Cue is free shipping with USPS ground advantage and free joint protectors.

$200 shipped with Paypal/Venmo

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skogstokig said:

hmm. will there only be 1st round matches tomorrow?

if that's their plan i think i like the other way better, with at least some proper matches (winner round 2) on day 1.

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There will be lots of second round matches on Monday. No loser side matches until Tuesday.

mr3cushion said:

Bob was at least 6'-7"!

The 'Tallest' I've ever seen was 'Watusi Slim' (7'-1" from Chicago!

Always gambled High for his speed!

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my spidey senses tell my Watusi wasn't born and raised in the northern burb of Kenilworth

Ok, It's on. I'm taking this to the pool hall the next few weeks and will ask people to try on various tables.




Note, I tried something similar years ago, I think even before this thread was started. Maybe 20 years ago. I had a hard time finding takers, even with me paying their table time. They would play a couple racks and then quit because they weren't doing well against the ghost. I'll see if I have better luck this time.

gambler67 said:

one new and one used Magician pool cues both have warp, the new one with Bullet tip has dead straight shaft and 5/16 x 18 joint, the used one has crooked shaft(big warp) and slightly warped butt but can be used as a break cue, has a single layer tip, both cues are 19oz

$100 shipped for both cues with Venmo/Paypal

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gambler67 said:

Schon shaft warped 13mm

$80 shipped Venmo/Paypal

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gambler67 said:

Here are some vintage Books on billiards/pool
$75 shipped for the lot or willing to breakup or possibly trade
Venmo or Paypal

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Charlie Hustle said:

1+ year bump! Would you accept $20?

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nah

Fore Rail said:

Let's say you have two tables stock from the Diamond Factory - 4 1/2 inch pockets.

1 is a 7ft the other a 9ft Both are built to play exactly alike.

They are both perfectly level, the cloth is brand new every time with no chalk dust, debris whatsoever.

Now the player is a robot with a perfectly straight stroke that sends both cueball and object ball on exact starting lines.

What table is tougher?

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The 9' is WAY WAY harder. You can figure it out for yourself in 5 minutes of shooting. Just throw balls on the table and count your misses.

Mensabum said:

Knees. Shakenbake

Maybe it's just me, but my height has been an advantage for me my entire life.

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It's give and take.

I've always been into cars and racing, guess what a 6'3" dude doesn't fit in? Pretty much every fun sports car ever built.

Airplanes? Ha... I don't fly anymore.

Movie theaters / ball games sporting events in general? Yeah, I love my knees jammed into a seat 1ft in front of me.

Yeah, I can reach to get something off the top shelf at the store, but I ain't going to act like that's been more helpful than literally being able to fit in normal spaces and not smash my head walking in basements or generally anywhere confined.

SSDiver2112 said:

when I see a lefty playing pool, I like to ask them if they paid extra for their left-handed pool cue

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Darn right I did and it was worth every penny to get a ambidextrous pool cue for the off chance I had to try a left handed shot !

sjm said:

A year ago, half the field played on Monday and the other half on Tuesday. Now, everybody will play on Monday. I see this as a very positive change.

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hmm. will there only be 1st round matches tomorrow?

if that's their plan i think i like the other way better, with at least some proper matches (winner round 2) on day 1.

SSDiver2112 said:

Here’s a few I’ve made.

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Neat.

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SSDiver2112 said:

I loved that the tip was replaced a few times but the pads were left and stacked on each other. Over time they deformed a bit.

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People do the damn dumbest things sometimes haha.