Watching Albin Ouschan yesterday, I wonder what happened to him. He has not been the same since he lost to Jayson Shaw in the Hanoi Open final in 2024. The WPA-WNT spat happened shortly after, and like Filler, he reneged on his commitment to not play in WPA events. He apologized in a sincere manner, but was stung by criticism.

Since then he has been quieter and more lowkey. Shows more negative vibes, almost like he is depressed. I wonder if he even want to keep playing pro. Sometimes he seems like he wants to be doing something else. He also skips more events.

It’s too bad. He’s still young and in great shape. Just seems like all his fire is gone. With his sister, it’s the opposite.

"But But, I have had 6 weeks of lessons and still can't play the "
"Yes Dear but your lessons were on the Piano."

GideonF said:

I mean that’s not a crazy take. Shane is on the greatest players of all time, but also historically a poor performer in the MC race to 5. I’m not saying I’d make that choice, but it’s not crazy, IMO.

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Frankly who is good in a race to 5? Short races favor the weaker player and are not a good indication of anything. You might as well flip a coin

1sttbone said:

I think Tevez is playing outstanding and is my darkhorse to be in finals.

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He looked good vs Yapp and Szolnoki, but Januarta is is playing great. He’s more seasoned in big WNT events. He’s already leaped past Tevez in Fargo and has won a ranking WNT event.

dtroup64 said:

I have guests coming today up here in Maine. Would it be unreasonable of me to pretend I'm sick and hide in my room so I can watch these matches? They are flying in from California...

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The good news is, the matches are easy to watch now on WNT TV. Just don’t look at this site and you won’t know the score. That’s what I’ve done this week. You skip through shots and ads.

"I pay for lessons. " and of course I charge for lessons.
My "paid lessons " were 20 an hour once a week with 1 hour per day practice for 6 weeks. No Gambling while in school.
The first week after I earned 200+. So a good investment.

Well when you find the fork in the road, "Take it". Is a favorite Yogi quote.

cue fix said:

Gus Adams from California wrapped cues that way. I have one. Maybe people did not like the feel. Search here and you should find some examples.

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I have done some searching, haven’t really found anything. Would love to hear what others have done, seen or think….

Thank you for taking the time to reply

"A Real Game" ????
"a real game" is the mutter by Yoda as he shakes head and walks away, slowly.
Of course Fonzy would be able to break it down at the chalk board.
You know the definition of Game.
There is the Fish and Game Department in the federal branch.
Uh oh, I have found a fork in the path, uh Grasshopper.

mia said:

OP has an old Gus he thinks is worth twice what it is. He keeps butting up against those in the know, telling him his asking price / valuation is too high. He keeps insisting it’s not. 10 years later, he’s still got the cue, still insisting his valuation is solid. Still asking what the market looks like these days.

Check back next August for more of the same

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You forgot that he's probably destroying the value of the cue with this thread.

So a one legged man in a butt kicking contest comes to mind. The 3 legged races is another chapter.
My pitch to the young uh apprentice when, "I can't " was the reply would be, "how on earth do you manage to walk and uh no less Run?"
Can't Means Won't.
The challenge is giving a lesson in a fun manner.
With a room of 6 to 10 players of varied skills, we played Scotch Doubles 9 ball 1 and 2 on the 5 and 9. The strongest got the weakest. And so on.
One night me and the Midget won the game. either way it was a fun and challenging way to spend the evening after work.

I have guests coming today up here in Maine. Would it be unreasonable of me to pretend I'm sick and hide in my room so I can watch these matches? They are flying in from California...

I think Tevez is playing outstanding and is my darkhorse to be in finals.

1pocketjohn said:

150.00 shipped

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I believe the Cory Barnhart sold for 250$
And the other shaft wanted a trade.

I have few Diveney Kielwood, i might sell it separately. Sold the 12.15 last week.

Gus Adams from California wrapped cues that way. I have one. Maybe people did not like the feel. Search here and you should find some examples.