When it comes to choosing a shaft, Is deflection the only factor?

The Numero Uno Factor when it comes to choosing a shaft: does it feel good and inspire confidence.

Lou Figueroa
that's it
In fact, I'd say it's the only thing for typical shafts.

I don't think there are objective differences in how "well" they play, only in how well you play with them.

pj
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U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

I've watched a few Sigel matches and he has never impressed me the way guys like Buddy Hall, Earl, and Johnny have. Do you (or anyone else) have any recommendations for matches to find where Sigel just boat raced somebody or looked like an all-time great player? His matches are entertaining, I can't deny that.

Here are a couple:

His epic match with Varner. Login to view embedded media
His 150 and out against Zuglan

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WNT.TV now has an app

The new display make the experience terrible on a Firestick. I’m using the web browser since the app is not available in the store and when I move the mouse the video rewinds. Also it remains in low quality unless I change it manually.
And the home page is a mess with all previous days showing. You should be able to choose a day then a table rather than going through all the thumbnails.

U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

The greatest of all time (Ronnie O'Sullivan) uses Triangle chalk, which is the Euro version of Masters.

He used Taom once and he had loads of miscues.

I understood that Ronnie didn't use Taom chalk simply because he was used to Triangle and didn't want to change. I didn't hear anything about him claiming to have lots of miscues.

Judd Trump also uses Triangle. He says he's used to Triangle as well, but he also likes that it annoys other players. Getting into their heads can't hurt.

I think almost all the other main players use Taom and close variants, and most capable amateurs use Taom as well If you can afford it, they claim that it pretty much eliminates kicks. Kicks in snooker used to be common.

Anyone know what this rack would be for?

Could be it holds 9- 2 1/2" balls but that is just a wild guess. I know carom balls are larger than the standard 2 1/4" balls of today. I bet Rubix Cube has a more definittive answer.
I was thinking the same thing. The table did come with 1 white 2 1/2" ball. But what game is played with that many carom (or 2 1/2") balls using a diamond rack?

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