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RandyinHawaii
Three shafts for sale:

#1. Mezz Ignite (Sold)
Weight = approximately 4.3oz
Length = approximately 30"
Joint = United
Tip diameter = approximately 12.6mm
Tip = what comes standard with cue
Condition = Excellent (Very little use and don't see or feel any scratches or dings)
That price includes USPS priority shipping/insurance and PayPal G&S fees)
Will only ship to USA address and will only accept payment by PayPal G&S

Price = Sold
#2. Revo 12.9 WVP
Weight = approximately 4.1oz
Length = approximately 29"
Joint = 5/16x14
Tip diameter = approximately 12.87mm
Tip = what comes standard with cue
Condition = Excellent (Very little use and don't see or feel any scratches or dings). I got this from Joerackum on ebay and tip&pad came off after a few shots, so sent back to them. Don't know if they sent new shaft or fixed the one I sent. Hit a few shots after getting it back to make sure tip and pad didn't come off.
Price =That price includes USPS priority shipping/insurance and PayPal G&S fees)
Will only ship to USA address and will only accept payment by PayPal G&S

#3. GO Custom Break 14 (Break shaft)
Weight = approximately 4.3oz
Length = approximately 29"
Joint = 5/16x14
Tip diameter = approximately 14mm
Tip = what comes standard with cue
Condition = Excellent (Very little use and don't see or feel any scratches or dings). I
Price = That price includes USPS priority shipping/insurance and PayPal G&S fees)
Will only ship to USA address and will only accept payment by PayPal G&S

Please DM me with any questions.
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From "aim by feel" to "aim at a point"

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heater451 said:
Welcome, HFG

When you describe "shooting at a point on the ball", I'm assuming you mean *directly*, as you would with "fractional" aiming. However, I would also think that using a "contact point" system is still picking a point, but it involves making contact with a reciprocal point on the cue ball. Either way, what was your (practice) process?
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You're right, I wasn't clear enough, I see the ball as 2d vertical circle and aim at a point on it, at the horizontal line that crosses it's middle (from upper/lower point of the circle). This way the "contact point" system can also be considered as "aiming at a point" as you also say.
For the test I picked 3-4 known cut angles, I figured out their aim point (how far from center/edge at the OB was) and shoot eg 10 shoots each, 4diamonds OB-pocket and from 1.5 (and 3) diamonds distance CB-OB, the later was much difficult. It was just the first "touch" shooting this way and overall I found it achievable. When I procced further I will let you know.
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Need ideas/donations for my awesome charity

benjaminwah
Here’s some examples of the work I have been doing
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Need ideas/donations for my awesome charity

benjaminwah
Hi everyone, I formed a charity that provides free cover up tattoos for survivors of human trafficking/domestic violence and former gang members. I was recently covered on ABC News

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I'd love to do a tournament to raise some funds for the charity and hold a raffle. I've attempted to contact some big suppliers and see if they would consider donating, but no responses. Does anyone have any direct contact info for someone at a pool supply company that I can reach out to? We are a 501c3 so all donations are 100% tax deductible.

Thanks! Ben
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Mosconi Cup 2025, Dec. 3-6, Alexandra Palace, London

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Badpenguin said:
I'm thinking based purely on Fargo, they shouldn't be winning 11-3. But I could be wrong.
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I don't have the statistical knowledge to apply to an event with 10 players and doubles, but i wouldn't be shocked if 11-3 is in the margin of error when you take racks into account. Best I can do is by average: 12.8 FR delta between the teams, p = .522 in favor of Europe, they won .583 of the racks (63-45). That's a .061 deviation from expected, which i would say is reasonable. (Mike would probably cringe at my lack of sigfigs, and other errors, but there's a reason i don't do that for a living...)

At face value though:
- Pijus is the LOWEST rated player for Europe and he's #44ish (there's a lot of shared FRs in the 810s) in the world.
- There are 2 Americans that aren't even in the Top 100.

ALL these guys can run open racks, but when you start talking fringes is when you see the biggest difference between players.
- These tables are tight and fast. You need to be able to adjust and not miss balls.
- Eye test: USA isn't in the same universe tactically as the Europeans. That will - and has - cost a ton of racks.

So conclusively:
- You need to miss less
- You need to break better
- You need to play safe at the right time, and succeed
- You need to avoid fouls and selling out racks
Better players do those things better and more consistently.
Lots of little things add up in a hurry and not in a good way for the US.
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