dr_dave said:

FYI, I just posted a new video that discusses the ChalkGate controversy during the recent US Open Championship surrounding Darren Appleton and Mickey Kraus and shows the results of a careful experiment to prove once and for all if Master chalk results in more frequent skid than Taom chalk. Check it out:

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Contents:

• 0:00 - Intro
• 0:52 - Cling/Skid/Kick
• 2:40 - Experimental Procedure
• 6:50 - Taom Chalk Tests
• 9:34 - Master Chalk Tests
• 12:08 - Results and Conclusions
• 13:55 - Recommendations
• 15:15 - More Info

Supporting Resources:

• chalk testing resource page
• cling/skid/kick resource page
• gearing outside spin resource page
• cue tip hardness effects
• Darren’s response video
• article with source photos
• rail ruler template
• stimpmeter ramp info

As always, I look forward to your feedback, comments, questions, complaints, and requests.

Enjoy!

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