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Type of joint, material and pin type

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A long time ago in a galaxy far away :cool: , discussions about how a certain type of joint material, flat face, wood to wood, piloted, radial, Uniloc, etc was a common topic and how it affects the hit was commonly debated, have we come to realize that in a blind test, it would be near impossible for someone to identify which is which or it is now much for fun to debate the advantages/disadvantages of carbon vs wood?
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What is the best ferrule material

WildWing
Flakeandrun said:
Melamine hits really nice

I favour it over XTC, Ivory or Micarta (which are the materials I have been aware of trying - I know there are others)

I have replaced all of my playing shaft ferrules with melamine imported from Germany (Chinese domestic is not good)

Couldn't be happier. The feel, the sound, the hit. Very nice. All topped with Thoroughbred Medium tips.
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I think Melamine is one of the best, if you're not looking for low mass. It can have the shade of ivory, even a grain look. Also a great hit. It's pretty hard to get the old Micarta these days, so if you're not looking for a low deflection formula, Melamine is it.
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What is the best ferrule material

Flakeandrun
Melamine hits really nice

I favour it over XTC, Ivory or Micarta (which are the materials I have been aware of trying - I know there are others)

I have replaced all of my playing shaft ferrules with melamine imported from Germany (Chinese domestic is not good)

Couldn't be happier. The feel, the sound, the hit. Very nice. All topped with Thoroughbred Medium tips.
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Shooting Over/Across A Template

Black-Balled
muskyed said:
I use a small piece of paper towel about 1 1/2"x2" as a break pad for practice at home and never pick it up. I move it around at times also just to break from different spots but that's it. Just not that important in your home practicing. I also virtually never chalk my break cue tip at home, but if I miscue I will hit that glazed over spot with some chalk. More important things to worry about.
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I was serious about leaving break pad landmines on the table during play.

Crazy stuff happened...one time, I had to force an angle and the ob to be pocketed was on the near edge of the break pad (head string). That damn ball went straight up and into the pocket like it was a mike massey paycheck.

0 witnesses. One holy shit
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