iusedtoberich said:

Archive is still there under the Cues section all the way to the rightmost column

Predator Cues Archive - Collectible Discontinued and Retired Predator Cues

Explore Predator's retired and discontinued pool cues — a tribute to 30+ years of cue-making history. Browse the full archive of classic models by series.

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Under what heading? I have looked and used search and found nothing.

Coos Cues said:

Tell me if you thought it was possible before the event that Eric were going to win? I didn't.

So why is there no way he wins it again?

Besides my point was to point out that fargo although a good indicator of skill over time is not "deadly accurate" to predict who will win.

So how have you done up there? I've been there lots with only a little success as far as results go. But probably more success than most. It's a tough row to hoe.

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As it happened people around the room, and someone on the mic were commenting about how there were 2 "low" skill level players in the final. It was a rare occation. I'm pretty sure if we look back on who has won it wouldn't be a 601 rated player. I believe Chad won last year. I don't know Eric, but I think it is safe to say he had the tournament of his life. Also he was fortunate that Chad, Victor and Alex had to play each other in the first few rounds. I've been very bad and pretty good. Last event was pretty good. Played well in Scotch, Singles and Teams. Added 10 pts to my fargo and I have 1000 robustness.

Edit: just looked up last year, Damian beat Chad in the finals. Double dipped. Ouch.

Me personally, I want a CF butt that looks like CF. No finish on it, just like the CF shafts.

Coos Cues said:

Of course I do which if you follow the bouncing ball wasn't relevant to what I was saying. Context my man, context!

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I prefer a thrown stick to a bouncing ball

In the long run, Fargo is deadly accurate, but for 1 event....

He was always himself and predictable.... no fault there.

Paul_#_ said:

Who else uses veneers outside of inlays in cue construction?

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Jacoby knows veneers. Here is a description of an Element series butt, Fire:

maha said:

this isnt pool church. say it as it is with him. just because he is sick drooling all over him is ridiculous.

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That's pretty harsh, but there's people out there that I feel the same way.

I meet Marty many years ago in Boston early in my flying career. We gambled playing some 9ball. I lost but it was pretty close. We hit it off pretty well as pool friends. He invited me to Boston to do some training, but I was never able to that. I didn't know him at all really, but he was very nice to me. I lost track of him many years ago.

softshot said:

Roses are red, I am groot, honey have you seen my supersuit

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No recollection. I am Groot was all the big one said. I thought came of the little one. Which epicsode?

jasonlaus said:

You do understand what an average is don't you?

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Of course I do which if you follow the bouncing ball wasn't relevant to what I was saying. Context my man, context!

Bump

realkingcobra said:

When it's finished, and I've put it through all of it's testing, then it'll be ready to show.

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Any more developments? Eager to know when these become available...

Coos Cues said:

Tell me if you thought it was possible before the event that Eric were going to win? I didn't.

So why is there no way he wins it again?

Besides my point was to point out that fargo although a good indicator of skill over time is not "deadly accurate" to predict who will win.

So how have you done up there? I've been there lots with only a little success as far as results go. But probably more success than most. It's a tough row to hoe.

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You do understand what an average is don't you?

3kushn said:

Sad there's only 32 players.

The list is strong and maybe that's the idea these days.

What are they doing to attract young/new players?

Just wondering?

Do any USBA Board Members post here?

If so, maybe give us an update on your promotion efforts.

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There are 56 players listed, 32 on the left side and 24 on the right side.

DeeDeeCues said:

I don't like steel wool. I don't put coats on to build a finish, just to seal the grain. I'd sand only to get rid of any raised grain on the wood.

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I learned those dislikes with steel wool, found it before i packed the shaft to deliver to customer. Sometimes there is something sand paper won't reach, glue overages from tip installs, without reducing the ferule or wood below diameter to a noticeable amount to a player. iIm getting better with the glue, when i started out i was a real slob