I used Magic Chalk for years. Adheres very well to the tip. And to CB. It’s messy.

I switched to (green) Taom V10. Super clean. Definitely kept my cue, hands and table cleaner. Only thing I didn’t like was that it was round and so it was easier to drop and if I did drop, it would roll away.

So when Pagulayan came out (made by Taom), I switched to that. I’m very happy.

I’ve also tried Turning Point 7500 (okay, but not as clean).

I like Dr V Titlist (not as clean but adheres really well to my break tip).

i dont worry about how dirty my hands get as i need to wash the after i play no matter what.

masters or whatever chalk is there is what is use and hardly ever mis cue. and when i do its a shot i pushed the outside hit.
i allow for throw so if my opponent doesnt its a big advantage to use dirty chalk.

I only met you once briefly 100 years ago at a tournament, but feel like I know you through your posts on here and your books.

Praying for you!

Cornerman said:

I was only responding that he was already passed. I didn’t think he was either but is there a list of Johnson City winners? Someone on AZ listed Mataya as the 1970 14.1 Champion at Johnston City.

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Wimpy won the 14.1 in 70 at JC!

mr3cushion said:

Jimmy was Never in Johnston City!

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I was only responding that he was already passed. I didn’t think he was either but is there a list of Johnson City winners? Someone on AZ listed Mataya as the 1970 14.1 High-run winner at Johnston City.

Korsakoff said:

I think @dr_dave has posted at least 4 chalk videos. This might be the most recent.

https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/premium-chalks-–-are-they-worth-it.558248/

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FYI, 7 videos from me and others, along with additional testing info, can be found here:

InsertCleverNameHere said:

The real issue with meta glasses and things of the like(including ear buds) is how easy it would be for someone to get advice on virtually every shot from a friend who has more experience. I've seen it happen already and it's only going to happen more and more often.

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its already going on in pool tournaments as well in many other things.
the ear buds im talking about. tiny ones that cant be seen.
that trick has been used for decades to take money off casinos, and people who use electronics for
all sorts of ways to steal.

one of the early ones was called the thumper as it gave you a little bump to tell you what to do.
still used frequently.

in pool many times a guy watching would give signals to the shooter of what to do. an old scam in one pocket when a bad player got a giant spot.

I like Kamui Roku but Taom V10 is very good as well. Neither make a mess on the table.

I chalk every shot and use about half of one a year. I tend to give them away at that point and have converted a few folks that were very much against expensive chalk.