Hard Knock Cues said:

Good start, I had a space too, then found another space, and more spaces.

I too am rethinking my collection and not letting it go too wild. I'm trying to focus on more quality and less quantity these days. Trading out lesser sets for better ones is some of the fun, especially when you find a great deal on a better set.
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I am finally adding the bocetta balls. Picked up these new sets, One for a friend. The other two for me to keep. one unused for the collection and one to play with.
So I am ready for some of the rules and games to play with them if you don't mind sharing Mulambo. I grew up playing bocce, The game you play outside on the ground. I would imagine it's pretty much the same as that.

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8intheside said:

It’s no different when the pros play nineball. they make the 1 in the side 95 percent of the time, and if they can see the two they’re pretty much out.

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Mensabum said:

Geddy's Voice was in great shape.

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skor said:

I can't take this seriously, pro players playing on 7ft with big pockets. every time a ball drops on the break they run out.
And some dare to say it's harder than 8ball on 9ft tables, get your stats right, a lot less B&R on 9ft tables with tight pockets.
The English players have an advantage coming from Black Ball that is played on a harder table that requires to be more accurate.

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bradsh98 said:

Brunswick Superspeed are a fantastic playing cushion. Diamond "black" K55 cushions are the same profile, and play very similarly, at around half the cost. However, the Diamond cushions have a strong rubber chemical odor. It may not be noticeable in your environment, but it could be a consideration, if your table is in your living space.

There are other companies that offer a K55 profile, but you have to be very careful. Diamond is the only profile that I have found to be a fairly exact match to Superspeed.
Championship (MBS) and others are not the same profile. In fact, if you install Championship K55 cushions on the same sub-rail, the nose height will be nearly 1/16" lower than that of Superspeed cushions. That's not a bad thing, if you like your table to play springy. However, there is a possibility that balls could hop on rebound, once the cloth gets dirty/worn in.

If you are hiring someone to do the work (recommended), DO NOT buy your own materials. Tell him what you want, and source everything through him. It will likely save you money. If he would prefer that you supply the materials, you should probably find a new guy, as he's not reputable enough to have a relationship with distributors.

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