It's now been two months since I ordered my new Diamond Professional table. About time to contact Diamond again for an update. Probably just drop them an email or give them a call. Then again, I might just drive down to the factory.
maha - I am a slow player. From the very first shot to the last shot. In all seriousness, the shot clock may be the ultimate answer to the pace of the game. But with those large fields it may be impracticable.
They sell lathes that can build cues too. Go on the site and buy the biggest one they got. You'll thank yourself later, unless you want to buy the upgrades and stuff later. I started with a mid size cue smith, they make ones pretty much the exact same.
You think it's trolling, and I'm telling you I know this guy and it is 100% not trolling. I thought you of all people would know that it is just him and the way he is.
the question in this post is- will the game of pool itself grow enough to support the high end cue purchases into the next generations - we don't know----- pool has funny way of coming back in America when you least expect it- see 1961 and 1986.
Kinda hit on it...
Everyone is lamenting the decline in popularity of pool in the USA. Pool halls closing everywhere. It only stands to reason the less players you have the less equipment is purchased. The pool (sic) of players are down, the billiard industry is taking a hit at ALL levels, not just high end sticks.
The decline in popularity of pool is the reason high cue sales is declining.
Stalling is considered "unsportsmenship." I believe most of us would play fairly and try their best to do the right thing. Don't tolerate poor behavior. Report it to the referee. I think that the wholesale changes that were in store for this years event were too much too fast and would cause problems. I for one am pleased they're trying to keep the game as close to how we all play at home as possible. Baby steps in rules changes are my preference.
the only way i could see a chess clock is if the ref puts it in after seeing slow play.
other wise it is a distraction and punishment to all the players. unless it is automatic or the ref is using it.
but it can only be a shot clock and not a time bank as that becomes a weapon.
I would say lighten also or maybe the glue will build up slightly in that area and create a ledge to further lock it in place? Or maybe just to keep people guessing, ha ha.
Pretty much what you have said, Mainly the locking it in place. I saw it on a higher end CF shaft awhile back and decided to incorporate it into my design too. Using Hydex for the vault plate / ferrule, I have no worries about it compromising the strength.
