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2025 Men's World 10-Ball Championship, Sept. 20-28

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sjm said:
The World 10-ball looks like a super-elite event with a very strong field. There are some surprising absentees, especially Asia-based players Chua and Roda, but also FSR. Really nice to see Felix Vogel in the field. The more major events he plays in, the faster his pedigree
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It’s most likely because they were not invited. WPA rankings play a big role, as does active participation in WPA events. Predator also gets to pick players.

Chua and FSR have not been active on the WPA circuit the past year. Both are also Cuetec players. Alcaide and Wielinksi are other notables missing who’ve been mostly attending WNT events.

SVB has warmed up to the WPA again, and Gorst is high in the rankings due to the WPC. Plus, it’s … SVB and Gorst!

From WPA:

"The 80 players who received invitations for the $250,000 tournament are now known, with players getting spots from either the WPA rankings or tournament sponsors Predator."

Some players who were invited are lower in WPA rankings than some who were left out. So it did not go strictly by ranking.
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SVB’s wrist movement during his stroke and his changes over the years

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Monti said:
Why “dumb extension “. I know he has generally stopped using it again. But yes maybe dumb for him to change so late in his career but having an extension (longer cue) for a taller guy starting out, makes complete sense, no?
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Maybe. 😀

I just don't think a longer cue helps most players cue straighter. I get why they do it, as it feels interesting playing with an extension on. But does it actually help? I'm skeptical as it's sort of obvious that the longer your cue gets the more it's affected by minor arm movement. What length cue does Ronnie O'Sullivan play with?
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1990 US Open Sigel & Varner - 5 Inch Pockets

RidgeRaider
fastone371 said:
I have not been there for awhile and didnt know about the 10' table. Do they still have the snooker table and both carom tables??
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Yep! Still got the snooker table and carom tables, along with the bar boxes up front.

They keep those GC's in remarkably good playing condition. It may not look like it, but they're on top of the maintenance.
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2025 Men's World 10-Ball Championship, Sept. 20-28

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The whole shootout idea just misses the mark. The shootout itself may be interesting and even exciting to a certain extent. It's what the shootout replaces -- a potential HILL - HILL rack that's nuts. If these types of racks aren't the most exciting spectacle in all of cue sports than what is?

Yes -- a cosmo break and run for a title may only be a 6 out of 10 on the excitement meter, while a competive drill may in some world peg a 7. The problem is, an epic final rack that ends in a clearance after a prolonged safety battle is a 10. Eliminating even the possibility of an epic hill-hill battle for a championship in favor of a drill is insane to me.
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Things to consider for those forum members buying their first pool cue

jalapus logan
skor said:
This post feels like a 20 years old post.
Production cues offer so many more options.
You have linen, leather, fake leather, rubber or other grips.
A lot of production cues comes with a smaller diameter than 13mm at the tip.

Here is my guide to buying a new cue:

1. If it’s too cheap, then it’s too cheap and not worth buying.

2. Buy a cue from a known manufacturer, that have reputation and you can get feedback on it in forums or groups dedicated to pool.

3. First cue, go with 19oz and make sure that you can adjust it. With experience, you’ll learn that balance point is more important than weight and you will know what weight and balance point is good for you. A balance point of 18.5-19 inch from the bumper is a good start.

4. Only buy a cue that can have an extension added.

5. Buy a cue with a real low deflection shaft (you will in the future so might as just get from the get go, might as well go with carbon)

6. Get a good medium hardness leather layered tip and experiment with different hardness when it’s time to replace it.

7. Get a good case for it.
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I could quibble here and there, but mostly agree here. I can only add that one should use the cue you buy and not let it collect dust. Stroke and shot selection will win way, way more games than ane cure ever will.
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