sjm said:

I wasn't watching the match, so this is my first look at the final shot.

While I figured this was a foul based on cue ball direction, I don't think it was as obvious as the Capito foul vs Lechner in 2025. It's bizarre that referees don't understand the principles governing good and bad hits when two object balls are near each other. So often, cue ball direction and/or speed will make the call obvious, but referees need better training. In the end, the referee clearly lacked the needed understanding to call a foul, and given this, could not logically call a foul here. I view this as a "lack of knowledge" situation, not a "grossly mistaken call" situation. Based on the referee's knowledge, the right call was made. Still, referees who don't have the knowledge to judge these situations should not get the nod in the final of a world championship.

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If the refs do not know the cue ball physics exactly what do they think they are watching for? What do they believe that they will see with the naked eye that will have a bearing on the call either way??? The sanctioning body really needs to look at that and ask the same question before selecting refs. As far as I know everyvjob onb the

uk_9_ball_convert said:

Two things I disagree with, you said if you were FSR you would be challenging the call, but his view of the table was blocked by Yapp who was directly infront of him as he played the shot so realistically FSR didn't know what happened so was never going to say anything. Wonder what he thinks of it now.

And you think the ref should have taken longer, but someone announced over the tannoy that Yapp was champion almost as soon as the black went in, so that opportunity was taken out of her hands. I feel like the person on the tannoy is partially responsible for it not to have been properly reviewed, pretty hard to roll back a decision after you've publicly announced the champion.

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"Tannoy", I had to look that up, I had no idea what that was.
Somebody announcing the winner should not influence her call whatsoever. If everyone in the crown yelled "foul" is she obligated to then call a foul??

I find it a little bit humorous when think about how it seems like forever that we used green cloth and blue chalk.
Now most tables have blue cloth, and a huge percentage of players are using green chalk.

Patrick Johnson said:

I reckon you said this...


pj
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I absolutely said that one. Yeah, the missing windows and the white what I'm assuming were bed sheets being used as curtains floating in the wind outside of the windows were all the clues I needed from I94 to know that I did noy want to be there. Plus its not like it didnt have a not so stellar reputation and everybody knew that landmark even all the way from the freeway.

Patrick Johnson said:

The table has nothing to do with that.

pj
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It's all about player skill rather than the table, but I do find that games feel different based on the table type.

Like when I play against my buddies on a 6.5 foot table with huge pockets, the racks go by a lot faster. The shots are easier to make, but there's more pressure to choose the right pattern and run out since my opponent is less likely to miss a shot and give me another chance at the table.

Sheldon said:

The depth, shape and diameter of the hole for the bolt varies quite a bit between different cues. Creating an adapter that would fit more than one or two specific brands would be pretty difficult.
A lot of leverage can be created at that joint with an extension, and anything short of actually rebuilding that area risks damage if the cue is ever dropped onto the extension at an angle.

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Ok. Thanks for the info.

I will ask my local cue maker if he can fashion something for me. (He made my custom cue for which the extension in the photos fits.)

BobPA said:

- A Longoni with their S2 shaft was by far the standout favorite of the production cues I tested...It just felt right in every aspect. Their build quality was excellent and it felt perfect in my hands. For a brand I have never considered, I will be putting one into my arsenal soon....Their Expo pricing was a bit.....steep. The only downside is the proprietary pin.

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I own two Longonis, both with a Luna Nera carbon shaft (they call it graphite). One for a pool hall locker and one for home.

Before settling on Longoni, I tried a bunch of production shafts - Predator, Cuetec, Becue, Viking, Pechauer, Lucasi, Whyte Carbon and a few others.

I liked Longoni and Predator best, but not by a lot, over Whyte Carbon and Cuetec. I didn't feel a huge difference, though. I did think the Longoni felt better in my hands and was better made. Longoni prices weren't terrible before the tariffs, but they did rise notably after that.

Longoni has a quick-install, quick release joint. I do have to tighten once in a great while, but it's very fast to assemble.

The Longoni extension system is the best on the market in my view. By far. Different sizes, stackable, and they go on with a half twist. I do recommend a fingerprint worth of WD40 to lube the connection the very first time. It's a bit stiff to start.

BobPA said:

- The variety of chalk available is absolutely mind blowing...It is freaking chalk.

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Hope it drives down prices!

Chalk is chalk, sure. I always though cheap chalks were gritty and dirty, but they worked fine. Kamui Roku was my first experience with "clean" chalk, but Taom took it to a new level.

And while Taom is expensive at $20, it's 50% cheaper than the Roku ($30)! I don't understand how Kamui can price it that high.

I admittedly do appreciate chalks that feel nice when they are applied. Kamui Roku felt nicer to apply than Taom, and the new DrV might feel even nicer.

Worth the cost? No, but I am at the age, and I have the means, when I can buy the chalk I like best. I only go thru a few cubes a year.

u12armresl said:

Most here, or most players?

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Pretty clearly says most here?

replying to his comments about running out 3 times out of 8 that he thought he had a good chance to.
i doubt either would be able to do that. assuming he did.

Cmate said:

Not very nice Rusty... He doesn't look like a middle aged lesbian at all.


He looks like an old lesbian!

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I didn't make it , I just shared it with the world for others to decide what they like or don't like .