At the women's 8 ball world championship I saw several matches where the player asked to have the match put on shot clock. There were enough volunteers through the WPBA that this was accommodated. Pace of play was immediately improved.
Be as brutal as you like as long as I find a replacement bumper! I did not contact them directly YET, but but I have now, per your link (thanks). I see sold out almost everywhere online except for one place that looks like a scam.
