DaveM said:

I must like green a little bit. Off the top of my head here are a few sitting in cases:
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I like this best but for the teal going green. Might be lighting.

u12armresl said:

That's what I posted about. They start a new league, how do we stand out from the other league. We change where you spot the money ball, we call all fouls, you don't touch any ball or catch a cue ball as it scratches, put on a shot and game clock, on and on.

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In that context, it's micro management; formerly known as divide and conquer.

bamadog said:

Have any of you guys owned or played with one of Wayne's Northwest cues?
I found this very interesting story and analysis on Google AI.
Thomas Wayne's "Northwest" cues are exceptionally close to South West cues in both appearance and structural physics, as they were explicitly engineered by Wayne to mimic and rival them. The line was born from a legendary 1990s American Cuemakers Association (ACA) gathering where South West founder Jerry Franklin allegedly boasted, "Nobody can make a cue like I can," to which Alaska-based master cuemaker Thomas Wayne famously responded, "I can." To prove his point, Wayne created the "Northwest" series.Thomas Wayne cloned the visual signature of South West cues with extreme precision: The "Bottle Nose" Taper: Northwest cues feature the highly distinct, thick forward flare (bottle-nose taper) on the forearm that is synonymous with South West. Points and Veneers: They feature the traditional South West style 6-point layout (often 3 high, 3 low) with razor-sharp colored veneer miters. Ring Work: They replicate the Southwestern theme decorative ring blocks and accent bands. The Aesthetic Difference: While a South West cue focuses heavily on a raw, satin-finished "player" vibe, Thomas Wayne is an American Cuemakers Hall of Fame master known for flawless, glass-like high-gloss finishes and microscopically tight tolerances. Side-by-side, the Northwest cue often looks slightly more "refined" or cleanly finished than a standard South West.

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can you give some side by side comparisons?

kingwang said:

Why not English 8 ball in the future? Seems a little embarrassing if we insist on only matching up with our rules and equipment.

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Because it is UPL USA. The main reason for them running the events is to promote the USA league.

westcoast said:

If all of the odd rules are a factor, maybe any future match ups should just use normal American 8 ball rules- one ball on the spot rather than the 8 ball on the break, dirty combos after the break allowed and shooting forward on frozen balls. Also, call your pocket. I like watching UP matches- especially the shot clock, but I think their rules are mostly stupid and should be changed.

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That's what I posted about. They start a new league, how do we stand out from the other league. We change where you spot the money ball, we call all fouls, you don't touch any ball or catch a cue ball as it scratches, put on a shot and game clock, on and on.

westcoast said:

If all of the odd rules are a factor, maybe any future match ups should just use normal American 8 ball rules- one ball on the spot rather than the 8 ball on the break, dirty combos after the break allowed and shooting forward on frozen balls. Also, call your pocket. I like watching UP matches- especially the shot clock, but I think their rules are mostly stupid and should be changed.

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Why not English 8 ball in the future? Seems a little embarrassing if we insist on only matching up with our rules and equipment.

Cocobolo Cowboy is absolutely spot on with his observation and approach.
I drive a 2015 Honda Accord, 4 cylinder, and get 39-40 mpg on the highway
set on cruise control. In town, 28-30 mpg. and it is reliable, comfortable,
68k miles and I listen to XM Radio Channel 31…..Tom Petty Radio.

Now most of my friends drive newer cars, have payments, higher insurance
premiums, get less mileage and we both get back and forth to where we either
wanted or needed to go using our cars. My approach is also more economical.

A cue is just a tool. It does not need to have sparkle and luster or colors. It’s why
I’ve always been a fan of Sneaky Pete Cues. Simple as can be but it performs
every bit as good as a cue costing thousands more. I went fancy because I want
my kids and grandkids to have something special, unique, one of a kind pool cue.

Passing along a collection of Sneaky Pete cues just didn’t have sizzle, cosmetic
desirability in contrast with a Sneaky Pete design. If they are going to inherit one of
their dad’s or grandpa’s cues, it had to be a pool cue that had high curbside appeal.

Getting back to Covobolo’s post, he is absolutely right but don’t discuss this with
too many others, whatever that might be. Remembers there are cue makers that
build cues as a livelihood and I’d like to see these people remain in business for
selfish reasons. I like see what they are currently making or cues recently made.
Despite having a soft spot for Sneaky Pete cues, I’d rather view pics of custom cues.