jbart65 said:

No, I don't know as much about snooker as you do. Pool would be lucky to be as big on TV as snooker is in the UK and China. If the sport is to grow, however, I don't think it can mimick much about snooker.

As for the Chinese snooker numbers, I treat as suspect all numbers coming from China. I write about economics, and their economic numbers have repeatedly proven to be ... untrustworthy.

A core global audience of 100 million, even 200 million, is possible. But 500 million? That's half the population of China!

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Not so long ago Pool was one of the biggest participation sports in the country, with an estimated 35-40 million casual players. It probably remains at abour half that number now. The good news is it seems to be making a modest comeback now, with home table sales at all time highs.

Justin B. enacted revenge on all of us!

Probably an AI agent gone rogue

Chili Palmer said:

What's the history of the race length? Could it be the beginning stages are actually shortened for time as opposed to lengthening them in the later stages. I prefer a bit longer race; however, I will fully admit I do not have the patience to watch a live stream online. I will wait until it's at least halfway through, or more, and then start watching it, that way, I can zip past the boring parts.

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We played Race to 11 in majors for decades! From first match to last. DE and the winner pf the losers side had to beat the undefeated player twice!

jbart65 said:

No, I don't know as much about snooker as you do. Pool would be lucky to be as big on TV as snooker is in the UK and China. If the sport is to grow, however, I don't think it can mimick much about snooker.

As for the Chinese snooker numbers, I treat as suspect all numbers coming from China. I write about economics, and their economic numbers have repeatedly proven to be ... untrustworthy.

A core global audience of 100 million, even 200 million, is possible. But 500 million? That's half the population of China!

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india, pakistan, iran etc are snooker nations

Or see all in 1 place

Poolmanis said:

It just shows you don´t know about subject..

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No, I don't know as much about snooker as you do. Pool would be lucky to be as big on TV as snooker is in the UK and China. If the sport is to grow, however, I don't think it can mimick much about snooker.

As for the Chinese snooker numbers, I treat as suspect all numbers coming from China. I write about economics, and their economic numbers have repeatedly proven to be ... untrustworthy.

A core global audience of 100 million, even 200 million, is possible. But 500 million? That's half the population of China!

nataddrho said:

On the other hand, you people buy and sell cues like baseball cards.

Sourcing your own hardware helps reduce electronic waste because many people already have some of the equipment already.

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You people?! You people?!! You people?!!!

Lou Figueroa
I’m offended, lol

Bishop said:

If its bumperless its probably not been tapped. If its been tapped then you have a number of lengths available to swap out. However you may need to have it tapped deeper if the cue maker only tapped enough to accommodate a smaller bolt. So you'll need to determine what's in it first.

A picture of another cue won't do much for you. You need to inspect the one you're looking to buy and determine what state its in so you can make a choice if you want to modify further, doesn't need modification or if you want to pass on it altogether.

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I was thinking of boring and tapping the hole a little further until I attain the length needed to add more weight. I have a lathe and dozens of various weights so that shouldn't be a problem. I was just wondering what I was in for as this is my first experience with a bumperless que.

Isn't Dave the husband of Betty?

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Mensabum said:

Funny you mention that.
The only skids I've noticed have been lately on diamond tables using master chalk. My go to chalk for decades. Is it my stroke, or something else going on.

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Humidity is a huge factor.
Makes the balls stickier.
When it comes to chalk less is more.
The old time clips of hustler drilling the chalk vigouesly while looking over the table is misleading. A careful touch up while observing the application is what I strive for. I want a thin smooth coat. Just as when I paint a door.
Triangle chalk works for me. To me it feels a little harder than Masters. Diminishes the chance of building a coat. Building a coat is An old painters hazard.
The change in humidity here going from dry to rainy is making the table and balls behave slightly differently. More likely to leave chalk mark on the cueball. I still get them on occasion but cleaning the balls is always a time out option Less often is less chance to get a kick or cling. Playing center ball with a natural Rotation at cueball to object ball collision lowering the possibility of a kick is my method. Staying on the right side for the shot with shape is a huge factor.
When roaming the Northwet my first task was an honest ass says mint of the conditions and the hazards was first of the first. Survival is still my strong suit. Preparation makes execution a higher percentage wager.
Oh yeah almost forgot, practice practice practice.