Cecil and Cole played 7 games in 35 minutes, with the breaker runing out in the second inning.

classiccues said:

Couple of things... This is why you pay people to ID cues AND write LOA's. This is a full splice Spain Brazilian rosewood cue. There is no joint under the wrap, it is a true Spain splice. The colors are the only ones we have seen with black, orange, purple and natural. It was purchased at the SBE THIS YEAR, from another "knowledgeable" dealer as a Petersen, but he said he really did not know. It came to him as an unknown from another long-time dealer. Between those two, there might be 50 years of "experience" as cue brokers. Another great restoration by the Tascarella shop. (Check out the birdseye shaft) Yes it now has a letter or two... and it has been x-rayed like a broken arm.

So Chop... what do you think?

JV

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Chopdoc said:

This was the perfect first post to see with my morning coffee.

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I know absolutely nothing about the intricacies of cue identification. If it doesn't have a maker's signature on it, I got nuthin'.

As a result, I enjoy the "ID me" threads because I learn things from those of you who knowthings...

In that light, can someone explain what x-raying the cue will tell you and how that would help identify who made the cue/blank?

Mucho thanks!

DrCue'sProtege said:

Well, jeepers, sorry posters.

I thought it was pretty cool that I am getting two really nice cues on the same day. Thought that was a good thing. Was wondering if anybody else ever had it happen.

But, once again, insults and stupid comments abound. Welcome to AZB. Unfortunately.

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Well, that made me laugh, two reasons. First, pool aficionados are mostly grizzly guys who really enjoy beating each other. Of course there will be friendly banter. You couldn't expect less. You should listen to me and my brother play pool. We sound like the Marx Brothers, except no one is writing the best stuff down. Second, I've often thought the exact thing about AZB.

Make it a 3 ball one pocket league, to qualify for entry. Give 'm 9 balls. Final 16 get the full rack. Darn Meds.

DrCue'sProtege said:

I've just received the UPS shipping notification emails for both the new Joss Custom and the new Pechauer Custom. I am getting them both on the same day! That day being this Friday, the 27th!

Anybody ever get two new custom (or semi custom) cues on the same day? Maybe I will luck out and one of them will get delayed until Monday.

Which one will I play with first???

r/DCP

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Delivery company delivery notifications are bogus. Packages are nearly always delivered early, except occasionally they are very late or lost.

Bob Jewett said:

A Maximum of 4 Object Balls

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Ronnie Allen played one ball one pocket for significant money.
4 ball one pocket could be interesting. Well of course keep the shot clock but shorten it. Short Rack Short Clock. (Has a good rhythm, but can You Dance to it?)
Make sure to enunciat the l in clock.

spliced said:

Points look like some Josswest I’ve seen, spliced but with rounded tips.

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Even if it were an early JW, there are better deals to be made from reputable sellers.

billiards_watch said:

Perhaps, the "little old lady stumbled upon cues wrapped in a blanket" is, in on it.

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Possible but I doubt it.

billiards_watch said:

It hasn't been identified on here.

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Not openly.

I will say that if I identify it and am bidding, there is no way I would reveal what I think the identity is until after the sale. So, it is entirely possible someone here knows and isn't saying. If I know someone that is bidding I would not throw them under the bus and drive the bidding up by revealing anything at all.

If I knew, or thought I knew, there are several people I would check with before announcing it just to make sure I wasn't stepping on their toes.

So, it is possible that someone is holding their cards close to their vest.

How enticing was this cue when I first saw it? I contacted the seller immediately and asked for specific detailed pictures. I set aside money immediately, well over what the bid is up to. I mapped out the 9 hour drive to the seller's town. I told my wife to prepare for a last-minute road trip.

If I get the right inspiration before this sale is over later today, I would be prepared to make a substantial bid. As it stands, I don't think that is likely.

It sure is fun to watch. Better than hanging around in NPR.

Nothing to add, except I once took lessons from an older guy who could play really well. He watched me play a while, then proceeded to tell me what he does. Turns out he was a much better player than instructor. There are instructor associations, so that might be a start.

Low deflection means nothing for a break shaft.
At the break distance and speed, you’ll need to compensate just the same with any shaft if you wish to apply spin.

To your question, if a shat can take the beating of jump shots, it could handle a break shot.

Silicone or Pledge but wipe excess off. I would not use oil unless really wiped off as it will just attract dirt. I think Mid America actually recommended silicone or pledge also. Mid America beds will gall easily if dry and or you slide the components by hand too fast on the rail.