JPB2 said:

That’s the one I got. I like it. I see what skor is saying on the skinny points. But for whatever reason it doesn’t seem that noticeable in person. That kind of thing can bother me, but on this cue it doesn’t.

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I have a TS with somewhat thin gapped points, not as "bad" as the Joss but still enough to wish it wasn't like that....

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vintagecollectibles831 said:

Oh, I like this one.

Joss JOS176 Pool Cue

The Joss JOS176 features stained tiger maple with ebony and multi-color points.

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The last outer veneer point is rounded off, but the inner points and veneers look sharp.

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That’s the one I got. I like it. I see what skor is saying on the skinny points. But for whatever reason it doesn’t seem that noticeable in person. That kind of thing can bother me, but on this cue it doesn’t.

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vintagecollectibles831 said:

Oh, I like this one.

Joss JOS176 Pool Cue

The Joss JOS176 features stained tiger maple with ebony and multi-color points.

www.pooldawg.com

The last outer veneer point is rounded off, but the inner points and veneers look sharp.

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I don't like the thin points with the large gap between them at the base. I don't know why Joss (and others) make these

Kris_b1104 said:

That is the norm for amateur players though. Shane is not normal. He's probably put in more hours on the table throughout his career than any other pro. I doubt he puts in 8 hours a day in 2026 but he definitely used to in the past. Borderline 'tism if you ask me no disrespect

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Do you think the other TOP pros do the same as Shane? I do.

We are mostly Americans and followed him from his splash onto the scene. He was the first player that had a livestream crew near him a lot (JCIN/TAR), that would relay how much he practiced, especially the break.

I personally think many of the top pros play as much as Shane does.

Mensabum said:

Nice looking axe my friend!!

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Thanks.

skor said:

I was referring to the Joss cues on PoolDawg.
I know that Joss can and will make custom cues with sharp points, but most production aren't

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Oh, I like this one.


The last outer veneer point is rounded off, but the inner points and veneers look sharp.

Kris_b1104 said:

Shane is a way more refined player today than he was over a decade ago. He's made many improvements on his wobbly stroke and has been even more accurate in the past 5-10 years. Shane today would give 2007 Shane the 6 or 7 ball. The knowledge and shot repertoire he has gained in his arsenal is enough to beat young Shane.

Also, one reason Shane was dominating everything and everyone back then is because there weren't as many elite players as there are in today's era of pro pool. Less competition and fewer elite players, so it was easier for him to be the stand out. Today, he is no longer the biggest shark in the smallest pond.

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Agreed 100%. Shane plays as well as he ever has, and probably better than he did a decade ago.

The rules have evolved in a way that he cannot dominate with his break the way he did when he had his greatest success (meaning 2014-16), but by adding features to his game and becoming more refined tactically, he has managed to keep up with the much higher grade of pros we find in today's game. Assuming their careers are still going when they are 42, I really doubt either Josh or Fedor will still be a Top 5 player in the world based on Fargo, as Shane is at present. Of course, we shall see.

Those who fail to appreciate just how difficult it is to stay at or near the top of the pro game year after year when the game has exploded internationally simply aren't giving Shane enough credit. He's a modern marvel. Only a few have ever had his staying power.