APA Operator said:

Didn't you just say you can't compare your successes to others if you don't play by the same rule set? The rule sets behind the data going into FargoRate can vary wildly, so how can it work at all?

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APA Operator said:

First, that wasn't my original reply. Second, it will suffice in this case anyway. Read the whole reply, not just the part you cherry-picked. Then apply it to APA competition. Beware though, you must be able to make the leap from "APA competition" to "APA rules" (does that really need to be explained?).

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SSDiver2112 said:

Edit: I was replying to Hans, but when I posted, his post was gone???

I understand your issue, but for me, I love mine the way it is. Can I pull the butt out if the shaft is there? No, but that’s ok. Everything fits nicely and nothing moves. I pull the shaft out. I pull the butt up about half way and it stays put so I can remove the joint protectors. I put the shaft on, give it a nudge, and it slowly slides back in the case. Repeat do the breaker. Ready to go. I don’t want any rattling.

It is very snug. Maybe if the joint protector was very smooth it would be harder to get a grip. I would still rather that then have the cues moving around, but my JPs let me get a grip pretty easy.

If you would rather it be loose, JB has said many times if you want the interior with less padding, he will make it. Just ask.

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Custom JPs
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Chopdoc said:

To be clear "eye doctor" can be a vague term. In this case it means a doctor of optometry, an optometrist. They are not a physician. They don't actually have a doctoral level education either.

An ophthalmologist is an actual eye doctor, an MD or DO, and a surgeon. If you just need glasses, you don't need an ophthalmologist.

Any competent optometrist can examine you and prescribe the glasses. An optician is the lens grinder. Neither is educated or trained to provide medical or surgical care.

I see an optometrist that has an in-house optician. They make the lenses on the premises. Experience taught me this is preferred. Any corrections, fixes, etc are handled right away. There are only a few highly specialized lense production processes that they can't do and need to send out.

I had my riding glasses and shooting glasses made locally. I chose Wiley-X frames for both. You may have seen them in NPR where I posted pics. My riding glasses were about $550. They offered to make me pool shooting glasses too, but I have yet to have that done as I haven't been so serious about my game for some years. That may change this year.

An optometrist is great for eye health screening as well. They will refer you to an ophthalmologist if you need medical or surgical care.

When it comes to your eyesight I have one rule. Get the right and best care you need. It's your freaking eyes. Poorly prescribed or fitted lenses can cause more problems than you might know. Don't bargain shop. Cheap frames with excellent lenses are fine. When I was in med school I got frames dirt cheap at a second hand shop and had excellent lenses put in them.

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MRG said:

It’s the only cue I ever owned. Grew up playing snooker on my parents table and when I got a table I bought the cue. I didn’t really use it much and ended up without the table but still had the cue.
It’s not being used and I would like it to find a home where it will be appreciated and used. It’s kit urgent. Just trying to feel it out and see what it’s worth.

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