I live on a farm and have a big pond. A man that was cutting hay here asked if his teen son could come fish. I said OK. A couple days later my wife gets a message asking if we have a party going on at the pond. They sent a pic of people on the property. About 5 truck loads of kids. The kid put it on his instagram and invited his friends. I had a floating dock they ruined by overloading it with people. Nobody fishes the pond now. I sure wouldn't let them near my table or cues.

$50? Thank him. Pay him. Buy him a case or bottle for the generosity.

nutcasenyc said:

Definitely new, only assembled for photograph & display purpose, only one available and price as advertised….

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I just saw your reply from a few days ago...I am interested in buying this if still available. K

JAM said:

I hope it's gaining popularity. I've long been outspoken about the BCA's involvement in professional pool, only to be told that it's an industry member group and doesn't really have anything to do with promoting professional pool—or words to that effect.

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Yes, exactly what I have been told.

JAM said:

Yet the Billiard Congress of America is the governing body of North America, and as such, I believe it should play a role in supporting and promoting American professional pool.

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As do I. But you can’t make them care about the pros, unless it generates money for their respective businesses.
Guess they never heard the saying, A rising tide lifts all boats”
If anything, you’d think the multiple leagues would develop a feeder system between them to develop professionals. Until they figure out a way to monetize a “Cue School” that develops and grows upcoming players, we’ll continue to stagnate at the professional level,
(I know Shane & Jayson have youth programs in place, but I wonder if there’s a next step to be taken to grow them nationally

JAM said:

Last year was the inaugural event, and I think the announcement came a little too close to tournament time. This year, however, I'm hoping to see a larger field and increased participation. According to the BCA Facebook page, players expected to compete include Shane Van Boening, Justin Bergman, Tyler Styer, Rodney Morris, Oscar Dominguez, April Larsen, Savannah Easton, and more.

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A shame I have to miss it.

JAM said:

The stronger the turnout, the stronger the statement that American professional pool still matters.

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Hear, hear!!

JAM said:

Here's a cute promotional video on their FB page: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2179802212818230

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The people that have consistently helped the pros are listed at the bottom of the flyer: Simonis N.A./Aramith, Ivan, Master Chalk, Skip, Diamond, Chad, Greg, & Predator, (Karim?, the DeRuyters)

kemperg said:

Is this used or new? Do you have multiples of these? What is your price? Walter
gaterc@shentel.net 5404773755

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nutcasenyc said:

contraption holds all 15/object balls, simple assembly with just 2/screws + few rubber bands, drop your cue onto the padded lever for ball release…rinse n repeat.

$55 includes CONUS shipping, Zelle or PayPal(via ff or add 4% svc fee), tks for looking

P.S ball set does not comes with the sell!

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I am interested in buying this...is it still available? K

Sold by an Italian billiard supplier (official webshop) and descreption says Aramith. Price tag says Aramith as well, as they cost originally 590,-
So my guess is as good as yours, Sir!

muskyed said:

Ha ha my diamond now is not that kind. It's a professional with cherry stained maple wood. Scratches very easy. I wanted to get the durable bar style, but the wife wanted to get the wood finish. It's really nice looking though. Just wouldn't turn a bunch of 12 to 14 yr old kids loose on it.View attachment 915197

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beautiful table. Mine is the Oak. And it scratches and dings pretty easily.

JAM said:

Some of the big action players at DCC use crypto for payoffs.

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I’ve heard that too.