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Custom and High End Cues on the Decline?

Benelli
trob said:
So it occurred to me that another reason for the younger generations shying away from customs is they’ve become accustomed to not waiting for anything they want anymore. Even I have become so used to quick delivery from amazon that if it says more then 3 days I’m looking for another seller. Waiting 6 months or even years (18 years right now if you want a south west 🤣) for cues may seem crazy for a society that expects to get everything quickly.
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Honestly, all the players I know under 38 have zero disposable income. Don't get me wrong there not broke ass, they all have great paying white and blue-collar jobs. It's just that they spend every dime they make on and are all living paycheck to paycheck.

They could afford a nice cue, but in the grand scheme of things, they would just rather spend the money in other places that are more important to them while banging balls around with their $800 Predator.

My hope is that when they hit their late 40s, they get the bug and come back around to the customs
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Mezz Cues

skor
garczar said:
WTF. Mezz cues are in very low or zero stock everywhere. They sell them faster than they can make them. Just how in the hell are they over-priced?? The market determines that. People say the same shit about Porsches yet they seem to sell as fast as dealers can get them. Don't confuse YOUR budget with what a product regularly sells for.
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The fact that people are willing to pay overpriced prices doesn’t not make the product worth it.
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Do you want to learn more about your stroke?

T
After sending a video to @darkSIDEpool I received a private access to his website showing plenty of amazing stats, an analysis of each of the 10 strokes and a very detailed analysis of his own plus one completed by AI.

There are many things I was not aware of and many others that I knew but are confirmed.

I really recommend his work and canteen wait for the product to go live!

PS: I was at the Mosconi and also feels like Tyler is a good candidate for the app. I think has a great potential that doesn’t show as it could.
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Need ideas/donations for my awesome charity

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benjaminwah said:
Okay you obviously have zero understanding of the term overheads. Even with the example earlier of someone who volunteers their time for a charity, that charity has bills that someone is paying. If you honestly think all these charities have zero overheads then that says more about you than me.
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Therein lies the rub. Many of these charities once researched you discover 60 70 80% of the money collected goes to administration and very little to the charity. That's why the moment somebody starts asking for money red flags go up.

That wounded veterans charity you see on TV all the time with the country singer with the deep voice and the black hat. Do a little research you find out he's been paid more than 3 million.
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Hard to Find the Center of the Cue Ball

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to get it straight it isnt about hitting most of your shots into the center of the cueball. it is about if you cant hit the cneter of the cueball you certainly cannot be accurate in any of your spots you want to hit.

and you strive to hit the centerline of the cue ball unless you have a good reason not to. as that gives you the most accurate hit and avoids the other pitfalls as said above.

the better you get the more you can deviate and still hit your spot and adjust for the variations that the cueball and object ball will both do.
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Pool table brush

Protractor
jeephawk said:
Any insights into the vacuum or attachment(s) - I've always been afraid of too much suction affecting the cloth.
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I would not use a shop vac or other extra powerful vac. I use an old canister vac that is only used on the table, with the small upholstery attachment and the crevice tool. I would not use an attachment that has been used on floors. [edited] I meant to say I wouldn't use a floor attachment that has a spinning brush.
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Tougher tables did not help USA pros for 20 years

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no, i agree. it isnt about tight pockets vs loose ones, but they do make some difference depending on the players and how they respond to them.

and that is one of the very few things that someone can do something about. namely adjusting to the difference in how you play. and there is a difference.
to think not, is wrong. and all top players should be able to adjust. but they are still people and don't always do the right thing.

like also staying in shape. that does matter. just look how buddy and steve's games depreciated along with their weight gains.

face it, unless we devote big resources to developing a top team with someones money, then our pool culture which is changing will not help.
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My new player 2001 Nitti!

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Jimmy_Betmore said:
Sweet cue. I traded for a comparatively plain (four points of Amboyna Burl into Birdseye Maple, no veneers) around 7 or 8 years ago and it's now my forever player. I've had numerous cues customs over the years and when I started playing with this one, I realized that it plays as good as or better than any cue I've ever picked up.

It's incredibly solid and neutral. Like, I don't notice it being forward or rear balanced. The shaft taper feels perfectly neutral, as well. On top of that, it looks great in an understated kind of way.

Somebody else mentioned that Chris is great to work with. And while I didn't work with him to build this cue, I did email him pictures of the cue with a couple of general questions and he responded the next day.

Enjoy.
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Hi, @Jimmy_Betmore

What do you mean by "The shaft taper feels perfectly neutral, as well"? I was interested in his taper design.
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