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

Jaden
westcoast said:
I wonder if Joe Rogan will make a guest appearance again.

Hopefully if he does they tell him ahead of time to still to the action on the table rather than complaining about the breaking rules and the 4 ball color-need to focus on positivity as this is the first time in a long while that ESPN is broadcasting live action pool.
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I was thinking similarly but that doesn't work, if anything, asking Joe to tone something down or avoid saying it, will make him more likely to say it.
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U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

Jaden
westcoast said:
I get what you are saying, but it is interesting how much variability there is in personal preference. Even on these tables, some players prefer quite heavy cues- for example, I noticed SVB and Shaw have gone back to shooting with full extensions on their cues again and Eklent Kaci never stopped using one- their cues must weigh 22 ounces minimum.

I've always preferred heavier cues- I think it probably derives from when I first started playing- the bar cues were mostly 20-21 ounces and heavier cues have always felt most comfortable for me ever since.
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Most of the benefit is perception. A huge problem for players is forcing the cue through the ball, for many it's difficult to avoid. A heavier cue makes you feel more confident that the weight of the cue WILL do the work and can prevent that last minute gripping and forcing of the cue through the ball.
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U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

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Taxi said:
Does anyone know who the ESPN2 announcers are going to be? I'd like to think it'd be Scott, Karl & Jeremy, but with TV you never know.

And if after all the inevitable bloviated introductions and cuts for commercials, the match goes past its allotted 3 hour segment, will it be treated like a normal sporting event, or will we get a repeat of the Heidi game?

I'm just glad we'll have WNT as a backup.
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I wonder if Joe Rogan will make a guest appearance again.

Hopefully if he does they tell him ahead of time to stick to the action on the table rather than complaining about the breaking rules and the 4 ball color-need to focus on positivity as this is the first time in a long while that ESPN is broadcasting live action pool.
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Chalk gate at the open !!!!

Jaden
vintagecollectibles831 said:
Why not using some of that added money to buy chalk for the whole event, and have it on all of the tables, to share? If TAOM is the cleanest, and maybe the best, then buy that stuff, to put on all of the tables. Then, make it a rule that the chalk will be provided on the tables, to share. Lol, maybe that is really dumb, but just a thought. Masters Chalk is really messy. I know that much.

A really solid, and popular Chalk sponsor might even be willing to provide the chalk for the tournament, to have on all of the tables. Maybe this is dumb. I do not know. Lol.
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With 256 players? These are pool players you know. $20 cubes of chalk will walk like forrest gump.
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U.S. OPEN 2026, Frisco, Texas, August 25-30

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Jaden said:
I'll tell you exactly why. If you played on these tables with these balls, you'd want a light cue too, it's the easiest way to consistently hit soft enough.
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I get what you are saying, but it is interesting how much variability there is in personal preference. Even on these tables, some players prefer quite heavy cues- for example, I noticed SVB and Shaw have gone back to shooting with full extensions on their cues again and Eklent Kaci never stopped using one- their cues must weigh 22 ounces minimum.

I've always preferred heavier cues- I think it probably derives from when I first started playing- the bar cues were mostly 20-21 ounces and heavier cues have always felt most comfortable for me ever since.
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If you live in the SouthWest beware of this HUSTLER.

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Back in the day when there was action in S. Cali rooms. The room understood who most of the road players were.

There was one dude from the Balkans that was a really fine player who did sneak up on folks, playing with a house cue, but that was a rare occurrence.

Name brand players could get action back then.

Now playing for a wager is a novelty.

Folks don't even want to play for the time.

Who wants to grind away at One Pocket for nothing?

Why has the day to day action in pool halls gone away?

Do folks have less money?

Is it because of leagues?

Is it because of an aging demographic?
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Chalk gate at the open !!!!

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skogstokig said:
sure, but all 256 players need to have TAOM then. can't blame mickey. darren was out of line
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Why not using some of that added money to buy chalk for the whole event, and have it on all of the tables, to share? If TAOM is the cleanest, and maybe the best, then buy that stuff, to put on all of the tables. Then, make it a rule that the chalk will be provided on the tables, to share. Lol, maybe that is really dumb, but just a thought. Masters Chalk is really messy. I know that much.

A really solid, and popular Chalk sponsor might even be willing to provide the chalk for the tournament, to have on all of the tables. Maybe this is dumb. I do not know. Lol.
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Chalk gate at the open !!!!

Jaden
bpeacock said:
How do you say that so confidently? It certainly looks like a skid to me, and from what I have heard, Justin uses Master chalk. Dirt and chalk both have been known to cause skids. In that environment, I would suspect chalk before dirt.
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Correlation not causation. I can say that confidently because I've played with Master's chalk for decades and skids only typically happen with dirty balls. Now the dirt accumulation may be partially due to the chalk being used but what you're seeing is CIT and I noticed it especially with that set of balls. At Yuma, especially at Phoenix and at two different locations with my personal set both with and without master's chalk.

edit: Now I will concede that it may be a combination of the dynaspheres and the Master's chalk. But Aramith pros or centennials will not skid if they're clean even using master's.
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CueTrack™ billiard stroke trainer

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This is an ABZ ad from years ago ... they are rare and was created for serious students and professional instructors. $425 postpaid.​

New Precision-Engineered Stroke Trainer Helps Players Develop A Consistently Straight Stroke​



CLEVELAND, OH—Billiard Dynamics, LLC introduces the new CueTrack™ billiard stroke trainer designed and engineered to help players build a straight, uniform and consistent stroke with no side-to-side lateral movement. This new training aid consists of a Teflon-coated adaptor sleeve for the cue stick and a precision-engineered base with guideposts. According to Anthony J. Mattina and Randy J. Morris, company founders and developers of CueTrack™, this unique and effective trainer allows players to develop muscle memory of a proper and accurate pool stroke that can be performed consistently and reliably shot after shot, game after game. CueTrack™ is available for $189 from www.CueTrack.com, or by calling (404) 579-8210.

Both Mattina and Morris bring unique experience and a love of the game to the business and the new CueTrack™ system. Mattina, who picked up the game as a teenager, began making pool cues with a former Cleveland-area pool room owner. “It took me six years to learn to play pool,” explains Mattina, with lessons from a former pro, other players and league experience. “I was taught to develop imaginary lines, to straighten my alignment and delivery, and to try to ‘feel' when my stroke was perfect. I figured there had to be an easier way to get a perfectly straight stroke.”

Mattina is a systems technology professional with a strong operations background. With his understanding of the machining process, tolerances and tooling and a strong desire to perfect his stroke, Mattina began developing initial designs for CueTrack™ and is the original inventor of the CueTrack™ concept. He partnered with Morris, an accomplished pool player, engineer, and business professional, to perfect and produce the system and bring it to market. “This stroke trainer works,” Mattina says, “most shots are missed because of movement during the delivery stroke or due to misalignment. The ability to find the line of aim and stroke on that line is key to successful results during practice or competitive play. CueTrack™ allows you to build muscle memory so that your stroke is consistent, repeatable and trustworthy.” Currently there is a patent pending on the CueTrack™ design.

Mattina boasts a high run of 72 balls in straight pool, is a Billiard Congress of America recognized instructor and recently attended the National Billiards Academy. Morris, who took lessons from Mattina when he first started playing seriously, has also attended the Academy and has studied the sport under the guidance of Helena Thornfeldt and Stevie Moore.
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