june-bug said:

I agree with you Biloxi. I received #76 from Anton some time ago. While its not my main player, I do find myself picking it up often and shooting a few racks. Its a great hitting cue for sure. Wish I knew what tip was on it.

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Now I need to grab mine. I Iron-Cheffed mine (Brandon Jacoby did) into something spectacular.

jasonlaus said:

maybe.

It's hard to explain to people that a losing player cannot help you win, they just don't understand math

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It's actually really easy to understand: SVB has a better chance of beating the Euros than anyone else in the US. Let's be real: there's only 2 world class players in the US and as soon as you get past the top 8-10 they get shut out. Shane may not be winning, it may not be a good event for him, but there's literally no one else that can do better.

Trying to build a new team from established players outside the current group is just going to result in a shutout. It's a fundamental lack of talent. Getting rid of the talent you do have solves nothing.

There is no "next year" fix for Team USA. If anyone with money and connections actually cares, they'll grab a bunch of young talent and start working towards winning 5 years from now. But you need depth of talent before you can start splitting the historical performance and environment hairs.

Samiel said:

I was watching this video...

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Both had great strokes, with The Miz seemingly a bit less smooth here (to me). This is on a Senior tour, so definitely not in their prime.

For those who've seen them both play in their prime, who had the nicer stroke?

The Miz is always mentioned when stroke is involved, but Buddy is definitely always mentioned among the greats.

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Miz...........

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You guess they don't show it clearly? From my screen.
The pics are great!
I'd like to see a drop test on the cloth with a corner edge to prove you point.
If it didn't cut that great.
No room owner ever wants to replace cloth till it wears out.
Divots in Simonis or any cloth, speak loudly $$$$$$$$$$$

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gregcantrall said:

I recall the story of Efren's first appearance as Ceasar Morales. Including playing all challenges back to back to back. Buddy was the only one to win a set.
Definitely a smooth stroke and operator as well.

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Operator indeed

1969 Adam A/H 11 Drake

Milkman said:

most games require a 45° downward cueing angle to avoid double-kiss.

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The WPA Rules of Play, which apply to ALL games, do not require any 45 degree nonsense when the cue ball is frozen to the object ball:

3.7 DOUBLE HIT / FROZEN BALLS
...if the cue-ball is touching an object-ball at the start of the shot, it is legal to
shoot towards or partly into that ball (provided it is a legal target within the rules of the
game) and if the object-ball is moved by such a shot, it is considered to have been
contacted by the cue-ball.

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For instance, in 9-ball when the cue ball is frozen to the lowest numbered ball on the table, it is legal to stroke the cue ball however you wish. You can stroke with a level cue full into the object ball, or you can stroke the cue ball into the object ball at a half ball hit in an attempt to throw/push the object ball into a pocket, or anything else and by rule it is not considered a foul. Of course, if you stroke towards a cushion, and the cue ball or object ball comes off the cushion and hits your stick, that is a foul; or if you stroke towards some nearby balls and your cue hits those balls, then it is a foul.

Dumb league rules are NOT the rules of pool:

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Brokeback Mountain but from the horse's POV!!

Case is available again for sale. $300 OBO SHIPPED.

Tadaimarlon said:

I'm 34 and I love custom cues. I currently have 8 custom cues. Here's a pic of my favorite ones

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is that afr. blackwood?