People that think Kao does not make well finished cues with even points and well done inlays are mistaken. As was said before, they collaborated with Adam. You can find identical points, butt sleeves, and inlays on Adam and Kao branded cues.

Swighey said:

Yes it's a thing. Happens more with the smaller balls.

Never trust "the physics".

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played BCA league with a guy from England, he was a good player....used his snooker cue...and positively ANAL about any dirt on the cue ball. his turn to break, would give the cb a complete rub=down with a towel.

garczar said:

This is KaoFa's site. The Awens are the custom and KF are the standard line. They will also make any design you want. Very high quality work: https://www.poolcues.com.tw/?fbclid=IwAR0pgfraM0j_v8lvyedFaX4KEsxio1eRWyAhGC1RgHLkgegAmMgE1FpGSaU

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One Kao catalog I have has 1,000 cues in it.

CocoboloCowboy said:

Well we have local retired guy who does Tips, he charges $5.00 Labor, and cost of Tip pus a BUCK........Its a Hobby Business, he own the equipments, and has nice home, pension, cars, and is just helping local players. He does not need RIP PEOPLE OFF with CRAZY PRICES.

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He’s basically providing a free service. I wouldn’t call it a business, more of a charity really.

maha said:

if it isnt handicapped fairly then anyone entering a tournament with 5 to 10 650 to 750 players in it has no chance at all of collecting. if he is less than that.

the whole idea of a tournament is so anyone can play and have a chance. other wise it isnt a tournament but a takeoff for the best players.

and a good t.d. can find a way to structure it so that all can have a chance to collect.

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I was a 615 and have beat up to 750 more than a couple times. Won my fair share of open tournaments over the years. Friday is race to 3, alternate break, double elimination. Race is short enough to make it interesting.

There is a wide range of skill levels that play. Most are doing it because they enjoy the competition. Not for the money. Just cashing might be a goal for some. These tournaments are always full without there being handicaps. Sure the 700+ win most of the money over time but they aren't a lock every week.

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Pretty counts big time.

easy-e said:

That's awesome! I pitched that idea to our TD about having the loser stay at the table. I don't see why a player who doesn't win one game should be in the tournament for hours. Let them go home and try again next time! Do you use a certain kind of software that evens out the games? Would you mind sending me any information you have on how they do that?

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I'll ask about the software and post here when I find out.

I do believe that the leveling of total games played is manual. The software definitely shows how many chips you start with by showing how many are left (red) and how many you have lost (black). It also shows total games played and games won. From that, I believe the TD does a manual override to have you cut the line and get back into play sooner if you are coming up short on games played, compared to the remaining field.

jtompilot said:

I tried the Crical J/B cue. It’s breaks well. I was shocked how easy it jumped over a full ball, and I only kinda know how to jump.

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On that note, the Robin Dodson Frog. That and some maple jumper they had for use at this 4 table room. You could call it their Wallyjumpska. I only tried the former once and the latter a couple times. Both were light as a feather and as far as I know, that and the tip are the main criteria for a jumper.

Bob Jewett said:

I think there are advantages to not changing to fully refereed in the latter stages.

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What advantages to you see? I understand not wanting to change things that effect match play (shot clock, racking etc) but I don’t see why having a table ref can be a bad thing.

skogstokig said:

ref said just that to wu, "you did not warn him that he was on 2 fouls". but it was my impression that he shouldn't need to in a reffed final?

either way, well played final. glad to see felix win

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I am pretty sure it was an area referee. Note that Wu did give the warning (after the 3rd foul as he lost track) so clearly he knew to give warnings.

If it was a table ref, then the responsibility would be on the referee to give the warning. But IMO the player still needs to pay attention and make sure the referee does give the warning.

Sad news indeed. Paul has always been a shining representative of the old guard here on the forum with a wealth of knowledge and information. I had the opportunity to meet him just once and thought highly of him. Hoping for the best.