maha said:

for my thoughts. if checking a bag why not check one big enough for all you want to bring. and the larger the bag the less likely it will get crushed or stolen.

and why pay triple price for one that really has nothing to do with pool cues that any solid bag will do the same. but more.

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There is enough room in the Tallmade for anything I’d want to bring for a week of pool.

The only reason to go for it over a larger suitcase is because you may well have to pay oversized suitcase charges. If you travel a fair bit you will probably save money in the long run with the skinnier suitcase Alex is selling.

for my thoughts. if checking a bag why not check one big enough for all you want to bring. and the larger the bag the less likely it will get crushed or stolen.

and why pay triple price for one that really has nothing to do with pool cues that any solid bag will do the same. but more.

muskyed said:

The top pros are traveling most every week to tournaments. I doubt they are mailing their cues. How do they do it? While I'm sure it has happened, you just don't hear much talk about losing their cues, in fact, I always see them with their normal pool cases propped up next to them on the streams. They travel all the time and do it with their normal pool cases, so how do they check them in on a plane? I don't think this is such a big deal as some make it out to be.

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It just happened to Jasmin in Bali. Her cues and clothes were lost (or at least delayed) and she was playing in the World 9b with borrowed equipment.

This has happened to others. I know a Canadian junior who’s cues were lost for days on trip to India. It’s definitely happened to pros on other occasions. Unfortunately no case can solve this, although I do have air tags in my cue case to help if they go missing!

yes and this is not fargo's fault or intent. it is just a way some tournament officials do their picking of entrants and it is all on them .

if you want to use ratings then use them to also give correct spots to lesser players as they almost never play a true fair game to a higher rated player.

of course as always the better players complain and say it isnt right that the game is fair as they should have an advantage.

tournaments of skill are decided before they start unless they are made fair.

Surprised this hasn’t been mentioned, but Pagulayan is selling his Tallmade cases. You can fit your case in easily and have room for your clothes etc. It has good wheels and is designed so it doesn’t trigger any oversized baggage charges. You can even fit 2 cue cases in if needed.

https://pagulayancues.com/pages/tallmade

They aren’t cheap but they appear to be well made (I’ve seen them in person) and if you travel a lot for pool I’d say it’s worth it.

maha said:

mike,,, fargo is the best thing since sliced bread for most pool players. especially wanting league and tournaments.

it can be fudged like all things in life. this thread is about that.

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I agree with this. Although part of the problem is that Fargo is being used in a way Fargo Rate didn’t intend. “600 and under” (or any Fargo and under) is what causes most of these problems.

As I understand the ratings and handicapping, it’s designed to determine fair handicapped races, so players of materially different skill levels can compete on fairly even terms.

There is no material difference between a 605 and a 599, yet one can play and one can’t. So naturally this is going to incentivize a 605 to underperform in some matches so they drop below the arbitrary number. When used correctly, those few rating points are usually meaningless, so the incentive is not there.

Shane is still playing great for someone at this point in his career.

8-ball Rat said:

But....in full disclosure....I still have a PRS. View attachment 934442

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Is that some kind of McCarty?

mike,,, fargo is the best thing since sliced bread for most pool players. especially wanting league and tournaments.

it can be fudged like all things in life. this thread is about that.

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jazznpool said:

There's $25 shiipping and 8.25% California sales tax. I have a legitimmate business. Have a great day.

DO NOT RESPOND TO BUY OR CLARIFY IN THE THREAD. THAT IS HOW PEOPLE HERE GET SCAMMED. SEND A PM OR EMAIL TO MY SITE.

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Appreciate when you boys bite back. Great cues my dude and you’ll sell out for sure.

nicksaint26 said:

Savannah is consistently running deep in tournaments at 16 years old against the best women players in the world. I’d say that is definitely a sign of good things to come.

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Agreed. There is noticeable progress.

sjm said:

Agreed. I had forgotten. That's a nice achievement.

Stil, 8ball on the big tables allows one to get by without much tactical prowess or grinding. Her high finish is not necessarily a sign of good things to come in rotation pool.

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Savannah is consistently running deep in tournaments at 16 years old against the best women players in the world. I’d say that is definitely a sign of good things to come.