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Played One Pocket Today

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A buddy of mine that's a pretty good player came over today. We played some 9-Ball and then he sort of introduced me to One Pocket. Seems like an interesting game, alot of strategy involved. Once we got down to the last 3-4 balls it took a while to finish off that rack.

Oh, and before anyone asks, he was interested in playing on the new Diamond Professional and checking it out. I don't think either one of us was bearing down like it was the finals of the US Open. He has played down at the Derby City before

Anyway, just wanted to let everyone know I now have been introduced to One Pocket.

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Any reviews out there for UNLIMITED (Double Carbon) Carbon Fiber shafts (from Japan)?

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Jaden said:
Yes, most of the cf shafts out there use chinese blanks that are actually not low deflection and in some cases high deflection. I did just this morning prove that they can be made low deflection although care needs to be taken when doing so.

I don't know how many or which companies or if ANY of the companies make their own cf shaft blanks. I simply can only speak to what I've been able to source.
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I assume that the high end CF shafts are probably not made from cheap Chinese CF tubes.

Are those Chinese CF tubes made in different tapers?

I wonder why this tech is so new, if the CF tubes are so cheap, and easy to make.

I just figured that if you are Japanese, then you do not use cheap Chinese CF tubes, lol. Lol, that sounds really dumb, I know.

Mezz surely builds their own tubes though, right? The most expensive CF shaft on the market, other then that Fedor Gorst Whyte Carbon shaft. Those are the 2 shafts that I would really love to try out someday.
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Any reviews out there for UNLIMITED (Double Carbon) Carbon Fiber shafts (from Japan)?

Jaden
Sheldon said:
Adding carbon to a maple shaft seems pointless to me. Can anyone explain the advantage of doing this without any unsubstantiated claims?
About the only thing I can think of is that it would make the maple a bit stiffer. Which is the exact reason I dislike most carbon shafts. Way too stiff for my liking.
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As a core of the shaft, I don't see the benefit aside from higher stiffness to help against warping.
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Any reviews out there for UNLIMITED (Double Carbon) Carbon Fiber shafts (from Japan)?

Jaden
Sheldon said:
Adding carbon to a maple shaft seems pointless to me. Can anyone explain the advantage of doing this without any unsubstantiated claims?
About the only thing I can think of is that it would make the maple a bit stiffer. Which is the exact reason I dislike most carbon shafts. Way too stiff for my liking.
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Carbon tubing is much stiffer and has higher modulus therefore the tubing walls can be thinner while maintaining sitffness and strength. This allows for having lower endmass while maintaining the same stiffness and strength. Lower end mass equals lower squirt/cueball deflection. Having a wood-wood joint and shaft taper gives the feel of a wooden shaft while the cf tubing at the end lowers end mass while maintaining strength and rigidity and having low deflection.

The other benefits are ease and consistency of construction relative to an entire shaft with taper, made of cf.
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Diamond Professional - One Improvement

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iusedtoberich said:
Wow, you liked that sound? I would stick a sock in each of my GC4 pockets to keep the balls from twirling around for 10 seconds when the pocket was empty. However, I was also trying to quiet the table as much as possible so my neighbors wouldn't complain. It was in an apartment.
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Pocket noise is a mosquito on an elephant .... breaking is an earthquake
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Diamond Professional - One Improvement

GoldCrown
iusedtoberich said:
Just hit the balls harder! No ledge will stop a speeding ball! :):):):)
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I could slam dunk a ball and it won't go in😂
iusedtoberich said:
I'll stick up for DCP in this thread.... I think he wants the sound when the ball hits the back of the pocket to be louder. And I think the other members are describing mods to their Dimaond to make the sound quieter? At least that's how I'm interpreting this thread. That's why I believe there is such a disconnect.
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I'm designing The Pocket Amplifier.
iusedtoberich said:
Oh, and one more, if memory serves, the ball basket drop pocket in the Professional is much different than whatever is in the Pro-Am ball return. So the members might be comparing apples to oranges.
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Bananas my friend. Going bananas.
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Why Your Skill Doesn’t Matter in Matches - Just in Practice

philly
Silly thread.
When 680 Fargo rates take you seriously then you've sort of got the goods.
Until then work on your game.
Hit a million balls with intention on what you perceive your weaknesses are.
Learn to keep doubt out of your thoughts. Yes, easier said than done.
Work on it. Pre shot routines that do not waver. Demeanor and pace at the table. Yes, easier said than done.
Hit a million balls. Stroke through the ball on every shot because every shot deserves the same considerstion, even the easy ones.
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Filler And Gorst Fire Early Statements In Sarajevo | 2026 Roobet European Open Pool Championship

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Joshua Filler opened his title defence in dominant fashion, while World No.1 Fedor Gorst delivered a ruthless whitewash as the 2026 Roobet European Open Pool Championship got underway in Sarajevo. Taking place in the heart of Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina, the 2026 Roobet European Open Pool Championship returns for its fifth edition at the iconic Hotel Hills from 10–15 March, bringing six days of non-stop nine-ball action on the World Nineball Tour. FULL BRACKET NEVER MISS A MOMENT – SIGN UP TO WNT TV The defending champion Joshua Filler wasted little time reminding the field why he lifted the trophy […]

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