Running racks is fun and great for the ego and you gotta love it when you run out, but choosing the right shot and knowing what it is, is more important.
With the new 9ball break rules (9 on the spot and the option of a box) in many cases, running out is not an option, so not running out should not bring you down.
Playing a strong safe and getting a ball in hand and running out from there is just as skillful if not more.

The BK2 is still great, if you still have it then just use it.
With the Joss and Viking you are paying for the brand. There are a lot of cheaper options that will be just as good if not better.
If I was in the market for a new break cue, then a low deflection carbon fiber shaft would have been the only option I would consider.

Only vets GAF.

Possibly the supreme consciousness should be understood before addressing.

VTEC John said:

Yeah, there are numerous ways to describe and/or diagram aiming, but aiming is child's play. The real challenge is stroking perfectly straight so that you send the CB where you've aimed it.

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That's a separate thing though. The trick with that is go with the shaft.

maha said:

reading comprehension and interpretation is lost nowadays. and ducks are easy shots you cant miss.

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So that means hangers are easy ducks you can't shoot?

You must beg forgiveness.

I identify as a stud. Wuddya lookin at?

DrCue'sProtege said:

Not really interested in shoes that are comfortable.

More interested in shoes that give you a firm foundation, that won't slide on various flooring.

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Any walk/jog/run sneakers. They might add more height though.

jasonlaus said:

Pool player 101

Can't blame him

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I'm not a hobosexual,,,currently.

middleofnowhere said:

Reminds me of the surfer's. They chase waves entering contests but no real chance to make any money. They were called "Surf bums". Then you also had "Tennis bums". Maybe we need to coin a new term "Pool bums".

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I don't follow pro surfing that closely, but I think the top pros can make over $1 million a year when factoring in sponsorship

I use a Viking Crush. It works for me better than anything I have tried. I like the phenolic tip. I believe technique is more important than the break cue you use. No break cue works magic.

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Taxi said:

I'm also not thrilled with most of Rogan's political views, other than his take on the Iran debacle, but the last thing that pool needs is some sort of political test. Rogan obviously loves pool, has done a lot to promote pool, and from what I've seen he's not that bad a player. I'd love to see him enter the Open for the publicity it'd attract to the event. Two thumbs up.

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Maybe he could draw that Andy guy, I think it’s Goldstein

kling&allen said:

I'm just a hobbyist and make a handful of cues a year (and pens too). Be very careful with the CA, you can read up on the many health problems turners and cue makers have faced with it.

It takes forever, but I get the best results with West. I would invest in a Solarez setup if time mattered.

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I haven’t heard much about west, looks like they carry multiple things, any specific products that work best for you?

Definitely heard about the dangers of CA, I need to compare that against other options as well to minimize potential health risks, even though I take all the precautions I can. That’s why I was really hoping brite tone was going to be a good option because it supposedly has less harmful fumes

muskyed said:

In woodturning when using CA for pens and such, I use boiled linseed oil either between coats or mostly with the CA when applying.
Never tried Danish oil with CA. Hard to tell what's really in Danish oil you buy, most brands are a mix of oils and small amout polyurethane.
I do use a lot of Watco Danish oil in woodturning, but not with CA, maybe I'll try it sometime.

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Gotcha, I’ll but BLO on the list for sure, thanks!