Junior Pool Is a Complicated World

Don't know exactly what is this about, but it sounds like a domestic American issue.
And again it falls on the same issues that American pro pool is facing.
a. the majority of Americans see pool as a bar pastime game
b. the majority of Americans see pool and gambling tied to one another
c. the majority of Americans don't see pool as a sport
d. the governing body of pool in the USA is not doing it's job
Those who care should unite and shake the BCA, replace it's personal and start doing thing as they should be done.
Really, just look how it works everywhere else on the planet....
Kids shouldn’t be gambling… Americans don’t see pool and gambling together. Gambling addicts who play pool do. Pool still has this nonsensical idea that it’s the only game that you can’t get good at unless you gamble. Which is silly. Would I tell a kid he can’t play in my tournament because he gambles. No. What he does when he’s not at my tournament is between him and his parents who imo are lousy parents if they have the gambling. I would say that I’m trying to build the sport in a better direction and that anyone caught gambling at my event would be forfeited out and won’t play in another one again.

Coming back

Thanks for the support guys , We are heading to Mexico for a bit of sun and fun time . No fishing this trip this time , not strong enough yet but my wife really needs a break from my never ending hospital appts .

I got my first EOB last week,,60 pages ,many $$$$$$ . Thanks to Medicare and Tricare for life we can still buy gas and groceries .

Thanks again

Chuck

It thrills me to hear how great your outlook and perspective are. Signs of a true fighter.

And thank you for your service. 🫡

2026 WPA Predator Men's World 10 Ball Saigon

Yeah, this final seemed a coin toss on paper, but Szewczyk was a little more consistent than Kaci and was the very deserving winner. Gotta love the unity among the Polish contingent of players. I loved the way they all greeted the champion when the match ended.

At first, this event was a real drag, as far two few matches were played in the early days of the event. Then, however, it got really exciting and delivered some great drama in the final stages. The profile of the World 10ball continues to rise, and a great tradition is being built before our very eyes.

Congratulations to the 2026 champion! Thanks to Predator for a great event.
Who was it that said the Polish players have yet to develop any top players?

Cue Order

You must have gotten up feeling cranky or looking to quarrel. I said I don’t like or care for his SP cues or his demeanor
when a customer asks for a cue to be made that is contrary to the way he builds his cues. That’s a criticism of his work
not his character, integrity of anything else you inferred from my post that I never implied was about him as a individual.
You said he was dumb, ignorant and less talented. That speaks to charactor imo.

Junior Pool Is a Complicated World

I met Colleston in person in several cities and played him a couple cheap sets, and he played my buddy an expensive set. He def has talent. And he def rubs people the wrong way. Actually my buddy didn't play a second set because they got into a confrontation during the set, and he was too old for that drama. If he continues to get better and do well in the pro ranks, I look at him to be a controversial figure like Earl. People will watch him to see what he does, and or to root against him. In the long run, that's good for the game. Like him or not, he's not laying down for anyone, and he's only 16.

this the kid that was pulling shark moves on hayden in a junior championship?

Pool tournaments history 1990s

I remember one tournament and I can't remember the name of it, it had a title of a person's name James something or another. After the tournament the guy just said he couldn't pay off and was offering the players whatever they would take and most who had prize money coming just took it, except one.

Steve Cook who won the tournament had something like $8,000 coming. He was from the Tampa area. If any of you have seen the movie Donnie Brasco you may remember the name Santo Trafficante head of the Tampa based crime family.

While Steve was kind of a pasty face wimpy guy who was never a threat to anybody, he had friends who were and liked him very much. Steve got all his money.
James Gaston tourney in New Orleans. Preacher Red also got paid in full. He let his .45 do the talking!⁷

a couple cue maintenance questions

super glue, a razor blade, or razor knife, and some sandpaper is all you need to replace a tip and its easy. and 15 minutes.

no fancy machine. unless you are doing hundreds of them for a living.

maybe spend the 600 bucks for this machine you can use every day.

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seems it's 60 bucks with shipping. i'd say that's a very good deal if it works as well as the willard

2026 WPA Predator Men's World 10 Ball Saigon

Szewczyk's show of emotion after the win, showed that he wanted it badly and played his heart out.
Kaci no doubt was trying as hard as possible also.
Couple of botched safety's made a big difference.
I enjoyed watching these two champs.
Thanks for the coverage.

yea he holds his emotions in check for the duration of the tournament, then release. the guy is the definition of solid. fundamentals, temperament, position play.. no flair, just very good at every aspect of the game.

also a great result for kaci. he's had a rough year and even called himself a 650 fargo some months ago. worked himself back. and his kicking game in this tournament was insane.

Coming back

Thanks for the support guys , We are heading to Mexico for a bit of sun and fun time . No fishing this trip this time , not strong enough yet but my wife really needs a break from my never ending hospital appts .

I got my first EOB last week,,60 pages ,many $$$$$$ . Thanks to Medicare and Tricare for life we can still buy gas and groceries .

Thanks again

Chuck
Enjoy yourself sir, eat many tacos and tequila refreshments!!!

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