daniel said:

Do you remove the insert & then plug it. What material do you use?

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So you want to make a wood insert instead of a phenolic or Juma insert? It's no different, just choose a wood that gives clean thread if you want to use it with a big pin like Radial or 3/8-10. Maple works great, but it will be a little light. If you want a wooden plug and add a bit more weight, consider Katalox.

sciarco said:

To avoid all the BS just buy domestically no headaches.

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You say that but I would say many to most nice Gina / SW and BB are in Asian market or Collector.
There’s only a few left in USA. And the cue maker like Manzino, Joe Gold are trying to finish out their outstanding wait list from Asian order also.

Just saying. anyhow that’s a totally different subject.

Let me know if I can be any help or service to ya. Most or many cue seller in Canada knows me, so I can help if needed.

sjm said:

For the most part, I agree, but part of the equation is that the coaches in Europe have done a much better job of training emerging talent than American coaches.

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SHAW this on FB....Windows Open comment from Jason.
''Pay me double I promise I can make that team win I know what to do''
What does that mean, he'll coach the usa?

I finally got do viewing and the Deep breath is so right on for me.
Paralysis through analysis has been experienced as well.
Positive imaging was called The Big Eye. First imagine the shot to complete. A tip from a top Portland player back in the day.

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middleofnowhere said:

That's true but the players have proceeded them do have snooker backgrounds and that's you probably influences them. Their style of play rooted in snooker has become the norm.
I'm not saying that's good or bad, it's probably good. But it is noticeable.

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could be. appleton, melling and mark gray (gray was top ranked in eurotour many years) possibly had an influence, also watching snooker on eurosport may have had an influence. i think fundamentals in general got better already in the late 90's though, also for american players, so it's probably been gradual

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I guess the obvious solution is to have a good corner man. You know to bitch slap you. (No offense intended)
Oh Piss Me OFF! Is a universal response. I proof it in the Scotch Doubles match when I asked my wife, "Did you hear what Lavern said?" She won 4 games well we but they didn't get to shoot. After the final 9 I had to intercept her and confess my transgressions as Lavern had said nothing. it was the deer in the headlights look I detected that led me to the uh "bitch slap" moment. EDIT: OOOPS no offense intended. Don't tell my wife what I said. Eek

Fargo cap tournaments are also a huge part of the problem.

How are players supposed to develop when they get banned from tournaments?

If I was Matchroom, I would buy Fargo and abolish it.

skogstokig said:

only (some of) the UK players and one albanian have snooker background.. most grow up playing on american 9ft tables in commercial pool rooms

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That's true but the players have proceeded them do have snooker backgrounds and that's what probably influences them. Their style of play rooted in snooker has become the norm.
I'm not saying that's good or bad, it's probably good. But it is noticeable.

Maxx said:

I don’t believe that is entirely correct. The de minimis exemption was ended. I could order motorcycle parts from Germany and as long as the value was under $800 there were no fees.

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You’re absolutely correct.
You’ll be surprised how many people doesn’t understand or know this. That law/rule changed after oct-1st from Trump administration.

and the UK players aren't doing that great either, for some reason

sjm said:

Here, we disagree. The gap between Europe and America in decision making is as great as the gap in fundamentals. The problem is even bigger than you suggest.

Agreed, the tightening of the pockets has exposed some of the holes in American stroke fundamentals, but equally important is that the tighter pockets have heightened the importance of defense and strategic play, two other areas in which America has fallen behind the rest of the world.

Agreed but, as noted, it also comes down to the coaching and developmental programs.

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You said that several times. Who are these coaches and where are these development programs? I've just seen pool players going to pool rooms and play. I've never been at a tournament and seen a player with an Entourage a coach trainer or whatever.