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Island Drive · Jul 23, 2026

If your in a Dry climate contacts are tough action, and in the latter days of play, the smoke was a killer. Only recommendation I have is this. No metal rims on the glass bottoms from nine to three o'clock the top half is just fine.

GoldCrown · Jul 23, 2026

Rusty in Montana said:
At my second to last eye appointment the Dr convinced me I needed glasses , my stipulation was ok as long as they'll help me see the pool balls better at the far end of the table .
They strongly suggested Trifocals , I'll tell you what that was one of the worst things I've ever had done to myself , going from sun glasses or nothing to trifocals , I hate them , the kitchen fable was moving while I was sitting still , steps moved as I was trying to walk up or down them and I've only put them on or use them to read as for playing pool they really didn't help me that much .

The good part was these frames sit high enough up on my nose so I don't have to try looking over or under the frame .
Yes my stance while shooting a shot is probably much different than most others so buyer be aware .

Same ....the 1st time I wore Progressive (trifocals). Horrible but after wearing and getting use to them I cannot do without them. Sometimes the original Rx might be too strong and create problems...especially with tri's

Cleveland_Rocks · Jul 23, 2026

Use contacts, not glasses for pool. Contacts are a lot better. Glasses smudge, in pool there can be issues with them obstructing vision, and are bulky. Contacts work great, put them in, no vision blockages, no smudges, just great vision day in and day out. If I did not have contacts, and had to wear glasses playing pool, I would quit the game and do something else.

Rusty in Montana · Jul 23, 2026

At my second to last eye appointment the Dr convinced me I needed glasses , my stipulation was ok as long as they'll help me see the pool balls better at the far end of the table .
They strongly suggested Trifocals , I'll tell you what that was one of the worst things I've ever had done to myself , going from sun glasses or nothing to trifocals , I hate them , the kitchen fable was moving while I was sitting still , steps moved as I was trying to walk up or down them and I've only put them on or use them to read as for playing pool they really didn't help me that much .

The good part was these frames sit high enough up on my nose so I don't have to try looking over or under the frame .
Yes my stance while shooting a shot is probably much different than most others so buyer be aware .

Island Drive · Jul 23, 2026

I've seen many great overweight bar box players beat top players, often with the right mix.
But put em in the trenches, playing like the PGA.... playing over four days, my moneys easily on JB.
I've beaten many great players in the long haul by being likely the first player in the US to work out just for the game and the win.
It comes from my Olympic background and mindset of what it truly takes to be the best ini any sport.
Ronnie O'sullivan doesn't have an overhang.
Nor did Rempe, or Mosconi, or Crane.

Patrick Johnson · Jul 23, 2026

maha · Jul 23, 2026

same size and same weight means they have the same density if the same all the way thru the ball, so cannot be much different than any other set.

i have the original dyna bronze and it still plays great and stays cleanish. as well as the other top sets. no better no worse.
anything new to you always seems to play different at first.

did we move on from agonizing over the different chalks?
and of course tips?

USOpenPlayer · Jul 23, 2026

Chopdoc said:
Besides Schuler himself, Noel Mendoza, and Jacoby, do you know any other cue makers that make cues with the Schuler joint? I am not asking who will make a shaft for one, but what others might make cues with that joint.

I am especially asking about older cue makers, maybe 20, 30, 40, or even 50 years ago.

I have a cool cue I took a chance and picked up cheap ($65) on Ebay a few years ago. It's in storage, and I never took detailed pictures, just put it away and forgot about it. It has the Schuler joint, but not the weight system. When I get it out at some point I will get detailed pictures. I am theorizing it could be a very early Schuler cue, or perhaps made by someone that worked in his shop, or some other.

I have not yet contacted Mendoza. I will when I get the cue out again. I was just curious what knowledge might be floating around about what makers have used this joint.

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I have those joints, Created by Bill Hawkins while playing at Tozers" pool hall in the days. Shuler took the idea and produced it.

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