Rubik's Cube said:

I doubt they still have the moulds, Mr M.

They would be owned by the client… and Cardball International were dissolved many decades ago.

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Yes, that's a topic on it's own. And if they would own the rights to make them.
But I would never shy away, from at least asking them

My USAFA leadership training included.
Rank has it's privileges.......it also has it's responsibility. Table access is a revocable privilege. Amazing how a 5 year old can absorb, just like a sponge. When you act like an adult you can hang with the adults. That's a privilege.
My 5 year old daughter and I had a heart to heart as I held her in my arms and explained to her why I was in charge. She was in the middle of the adult gathering in the pool table er uh recreational room. Of course in the beginning she was mid room in her underwear and balking at doning er uh putting on her night gown as it was HER bedtime. She was putting me to the test, so I gently scooped her up and we went for a walk with her siren protests into the dark of the night. We went for a walk to talk The flower child mode. It didn't take long for the wailing and sobbing to subside. She calmly asked, "Dad where are we going?" Well it gets fuzzy from there but we did come to an understanding. She has grown well and strong.
Gotta resist the temptation to Brag on Her. She has undertaken the difficulty of of "The System " in the regimented education system and federal requirements.
Happy Birthday baby.

I doubt they still have the moulds, Mr M.

They would be owned by the client… and Cardball International were dissolved many decades ago.

bbb said:

Did not look like it moved to me

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Watch closely when the camera pans back after the stroke, you can see the 9-ball rocking in place.

fastone371 said:

How dumb does the tip manufacturer need to be to put the word "glue" on backwards??? Its beyond mind boggling. SMH!!!

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You would be amazed to know how often that happens.
One time I even saw it in car manufacturing!
On the car, the word "ambulance" was written backwards!

Leon sly cue sold.
The Bob Frey cue is clean and beautiful. If you’re interested, I can have a new wrap put on.

jnwilliams said:

I truly appreciate the thoughts and feedback. right now I'm leaning towards just getting a valley or something and having that set up in the house. It will cost a little extra, but probably come out cheaper in the long run.

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Not a bad idea... also... maybe you can learn to replace the cloth yourself. You will not need Simonis. You'll have all the technical support you need from members here.

As for kids or anyone playing on my table.... I like to work with them first. I had/have people say they are uncomfortable playing..they do not want to damage the cloth... I explain we'll go over stroke mechanics...keeping the cue level, no jumping, golfing, etc. It is proper to go over etiquette, rules, guidelines, etc.

Rubik's Cube said:

I reckon the Cardballs might be the most costly pool sets ever cast.

Those irregular-shaped sticks would have required custom extrusions and multiple other expensive processes… all done by Aramith, who are not cheap at the best of times.

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Do they do it like injection moulds? You know, like Lego and all the other plastic products...

Just thinking. Then it can't be that expensive anymore, if the moulds are already made.

500 shipped

1750 obo

Cezar Morales said:

Hi guys, im on the fence purchasing a Revo Shaft 12.4mm in White Vault plate
deciding between 29 inch VS 30 inch.

Can anyone who has previously played with either or both the 30 inch Revo and 29 inch Revo in 12.4mm diameter share the experience, difference, pros and cons and individual preference ?



Thanks !

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I have both. They play and feel exactly the same. The only difference is you have 1” of extra room on the butt cap if you are taller and need it.

I’ve also had both lengths of the 314 series and the same was true there.

I reckon the Cardballs might be the most costly pool sets ever cast.

Those irregular-shaped sticks would have required custom extrusions and multiple other expensive processes… all done by Aramith, who are not cheap at the best of times.

jbart65 said:

ESPN doesn't have any pool experts! (-:

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The world doesn't need any more pool experts. It needs more color and personality.

Jerry R said:

I watched the windows open show and Mike P was saying ESPN (actually ESPN+) is just picking up the MR stream and broadcasting it. So most likely it'll be the usual cast of characters and same production.

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ESPN doesn't have any pool experts! (-:

I truly appreciate the thoughts and feedback. right now I'm leaning towards just getting a valley or something and having that set up in the house. It will cost a little extra, but probably come out cheaper in the long run.

You could always petition the rules committee to enact a balk rule.