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mikemosconi said:

Fels stated that a sense of “ lack of speed” is what truly separated the greats from others/ I think that this is even more true on today’s tables and equipment.
Controlled slowing of the CB on modern very fast conditions requires superior cueing abilities.
Same with ability to use multiple rail routes when the angle is wrong to allow for only speed control to get shape.

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Some billiard books diagram the arc of balls leaving a cushion. Lot of it is so subtle, you just need to be at the elite level to reliably produce. It's crucial though for any player to be aware of the effects. Then too, one man's exquisite bend is another's roll off.

Thank you everyone.

alphadog said:

No but.... I moved back to S.Dak. after 25 years in the DFW. 1 decent hall in Sioux Falls , Rack City , anyways I called a buddy back in Texas and told him Jack Hines would love this place keys,phones,cues,and wallets just laying around.

All that and some guys steal my Pagulyon chalk. But I did find a new piece in the chalk box at the counter.

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I walked over to get a beer the other day at Rack Daddy's and my Magic Chalk cube "disappeared." I was so irritated that I had five more beers!
#goodchalkisn'tsafe

George the Greek said:

I was sloppy lately and started getting better at my PSR this week. I put the cue at the CB prior to bending over and working into a better stance. My break and potting improved and today played pretty solid beating my friend 9-6,9-2 then 9-1. He asked if I try to skunk him and I said no you might quit me lol

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Fels stated that a sense of “ lack of speed” is what truly separated the greats from others/ I think that this is even more true on today’s tables and equipment.
Controlled slowing of the CB on modern very fast conditions requires superior cueing abilities.
Same with ability to use multiple rail routes when the angle is wrong to allow for only speed control to get shape.

Yeah I’m not in a hurry or anything so may just buy whatever one they come up with next that’s what I want. Unless something else is priced reasonably. Don’t want to pay new price for used stuff though.

Bob Jewett said:

Looking over their catalog, some of the tables look like they have a lot of custom detail work and they could be made entirely in the US. For some people, that price is going to be a small part of furnishing their rec room. Some people pay that much for a cue stick.

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The Fontainbleau looks like you could have that done in a day, with a good Dremel.
I am sure the market is there if they have been in business for as long as stated.

Another stab at clearing the 4 would involve a micro hop. That one I believe really obfuscates the foul detection.

bbb said:

why dont you go back and read post #126 and my response
his post and my reply has nothing to do with cpg and contact lines

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There you go again. Spinning the ball had everything to do with the foul. Good enough to make the 8, not good enough to clear the 4. (annoying huh)

I watched the Yapp shot again and he does go parallel past the right facing. Dr Dave (I should check Pubo's placement too) managed to spin the 8 all the way to the left side of the pocket. More eng, maybe.

ANYWAY, With CPG you can play the line to give you the best chance at clearing the 4 - in this case, off the right tit.


and lol...

Yeah, the red tiger I have is a matte finish, but no wrap. This gold aura p3 isn’t a matte finish and is wrapless. The prowler is hard to find for a decent price too. Someone did offer me a trade for the red tiger that I may take though.