gopi-1 said:

Brutal! Never miss a shot, didn’t commit a single foul, but still lost the match because of the lag!

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Feels like a rule change is needed.

Winner breaks is fine, but should be capped to 5 break and runs from the start of the game.

So in the Biado example, the break would have automatically switched at 5-0.

Just thinking outside the box here. Could you use some copy paper, 28lb= .004-.005, or 32 lb = .006-.007 first and just glue that down first with something like elmers or titebond? You could even use a heavier weight if needed. I may be all wet on this, just trying to help.

rangelsammon said:

yes, stats on probilliardseries.com/livestats

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Given we've got threads on how modern pool is boring because the pockets are too tight and players never run out any more, I've got to ask, what size were the pockets for this tournament?

The video of Biado running out the rack is here: Login to view embedded media
I can't put a timestamp on it yet because it's still live, but just skip to the beginning.

Brutal! Never miss a shot, didn’t commit a single foul, but still lost the match because of the lag!

Leave it to a nobody like me to criticize anyone at this level, but it really doesn't make any sense that these guys keep breaking from the same spot when nothing is dropping.

Use Amazon to get things like socks and shampoo. Used trusted sellers to get billiard products, i.e., Seyberts, or Joerackem on Ebay. You'll be glad you did.

Member Chicago on here would be a great source of info. I turned my friends on to her for help at the last second, and not only was she a great help, but they all got together for a concert the next day and have been friends since. She is very knowledgeable on the present and past pool scene there.

kingwang said:

Thanks for the link! Here's a screenshot for everyone:

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Click “turning points” and you get this

There's a private pool club called Chicago Pool Sharks close to ORD. 3208 North Major Avenue is the address and Vitaly Patsura is the house pro. Anyone have details on the club and if they allow guests?

Poolhall60561 said:

Pyramid Sports Bar is about 22 minutes away. They have a bunch of 9’ Gold Crowns and food is OK.
Red Shoes is about 40 minutes away in Alsip. One Pocket and Banks.
Chris’s is about 20 minutes away towards downtown Legendary Room.

Traffic can suck around the airport at rush hour, 3pm - 6pm

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Last fall I had an early return flight after a trip to WI so booked a hotel convenient to ORD and north side/ north suburbs the night before. Chris’s was reasonably close and I checked it out. But where do you park. I couldn’t figure out if there was a lot you could use and some signs seemed to prohibit it in different areas. Wasn’t there long enough to need to figure it out. as I found street parking. For future reference, after getting a SuperDawg up Milwaukee Avenue, where do you park?

Bavafongoul said:

Why have so many of us stated we didn’t get ours sealed but rather just in the original box?
Are sellers removing the shrink wrapping for whatever reason they might have? Anyway, it
seems like a bullshit issue since as long as the balls as new, that’s really all that matters, IMO.

But if counterfeiting is a problem nowadays, I’m sure crooks could imitate the shrink wrapping.
You’re probably right though because it makes the carton less susceptible to shipping damage.
Authenticity might not be a underlying reason but it also makes the item look more professional.

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PoolDawg told me they will remove the shrinkwrap to check quality so I asked them not to do so on my order. I don't think there could be an issue with Aramith because I could not hardly get the balls out of the box without turning the box upside down.

I wanted a shrink wrapped box to preserve authenticity and to make the box less prone to shipping damage and for the same reason I wanted them shipped with an external box also - I did not ask PoolDawg to take this step, they just did. But none of these points were addressed by Amazon and I even told them it was a gift which means that they are supposed to ship the part in an Amazon box or bag so the receipent can't see what is delivered...they did not even make this happen.

I am sure that all good billiard supply dealers do what PoolDawg did for me and for future orders, I will lean to them instead of Amazon. Lesson learned on my part.

I have purchased non sealed tournament editions from authorized dealers

non sealed, very wierd, thought that then and still do