Zerksies said:

It's been quite awhile since i've done a local pool tournament. But what i've seen recently locally for the last few months is nuts. I saw one listed for $200 last night and the week before another one was $75. Plus you have a calcutta too.

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The casino in Battle Creek Michigan held a poker tournament a couple months back.
The entry fee was $1100.
They had 2773 entries.

The Rack held a one-pocket tournament around that same time.
Similar entry fee.
They had about 19 entries total.

Hey RC,

I always wondering if there was something like this out there already, especially since you started creating those beautiful cards, which would be a great collection in itself for reference and the valuable information that you always supply, so I would also be in on a few books as well. Thanks for all you do for all us pool ball collecting nuts out there. You are a true blessing for all of us. Vince

I have been using Precision mediums for a couple years and they have been super consistent. I haven’t tried Thoroughbred tips.

The Breakrak, and now the one I make "The Break Master" showed me is that I could in fact hit the ball at whatever speed I wanted. If I needed to break at 16 mph or 21 mph or 25 mph I could choose and be rather consistant. I could choose exactly how hard I needed to hit the shot. From there I let the table choose the break shot it liked. Each table, speed of cloth, and dirty object balls all play a part. What I could control was where I hit the cue ball from, where I hit the head ball, what spin I choose to use and how hard I wanted to hit. Later I found that elevating the back of the cue changes things as well...I feel like the product I am putting out is a tribute to what Charlie Bond created. I helped promote breakrak for a long time and after all that time I decided to make a more affordable version. It works well and I hope Charlie approves of what I have created.

I dunno. A lot of people seem to thrive in the league scene. Think APA.

Also Mosconi Cup provided a lot of entertainment and debate. I think a lot of players wanted Team USA to be more competitive.

desertfox14.1 said:

Cue collectors, players, and cue makers; what are your preferences regarding the location of the wrap on your cues?

• As a collector I find wraps closer to the butt much more aesthetically pleasing, so much that I don't purchase cues made from Manzino, Carmeli, Lomax, etc., although I am a HUGE fan of their work.
• Cue makers; are there cue building considerations for the location of the wrap?
  • Does a wrap like the attached photo where it's close to the butt cap pose any particular challenges?
  • Are butt-sleeves still a thing?
• Players; Does the location of the wrap impact your mindset (disrupt flow-state)?
  • Examples:
    • When reaching for a difficult cueball position?
    • When elevating for a drawshot near the rail?
    • When breaking?
• Finally; Which side of the two extreme wrap locations does you preference lie?

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I think I use a pretty traditional grip, not too tight or too loose, I do change grip location for balls near a rail whether I am drawing or not unless it's a long shot, having the wrap doesn't affect me for those type of shots, if I am playing position well I don't get too many on the rail shots.....I get a lot of practice with on the rail shots