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Flakeandrun
Kris_b1104 said:
I think first the USA has to prove they can win against Europe, or else what's the point of changing Reyes Cup to be Asia vs winner of MC. We all know it would be Asia vs. Europe every year.

But I suspect if USA manages to win this year and next, they may go that route.
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Well, that might encourage them to put the effort in... Might also encourage Matchroom to rethink the criteria for selection to actually give US players the relevant aspirations

Kris_b1104 said:
I think a lot of that has to do with Matchroom making the pockets 4 inches. Players are far more robotic now and put a stronger emphasis on PSR or lining up a shot because anyone is liable to miss. I don't think we will see too many players like Shaw, Drago, Strickland, etc. in this modern era with super tight pockets. There's just too much margin for error. Heck, even Vogel and Shaw played slow in their match.

Bring back normal sized pockets. Make pool exciting again.
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I think Vogel shot himself in the foot deliberately slowing it down, and I think Shaw let him know that at the end of the match...
I think 4" is the way to go. Shot clocks for all matches. It can't be that hard to implement in the age of "tech"
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Scmelke quality

jay helfert
Brother Ron said:
After much research and thought I contacted Dave at Schmelke and ordered a Red Heart Sneaky cue 18oz w/12.5mm tip for 147.50 shipped.
After shooting with it for several hours a few times I have to say I am impressed with the quality and feel compared to much higher priced cues.
It will work great for times when I would rather not take my Meucci 95-11 with it's keilwood shaft into a crowded bar tournament.
After purchasing the Schmelke cue I have officially retired my 1980's Eckes cue from back up duty.
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They made an inexpensive cue to my specs years ago. Still have it!
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Refinish a CF shaft

Dave38
JasonATX said:
Hi folks,

I've got a Predator Revo that's basically worn smooth. I can put a ceramic coating on it and it's not too bad, but I was considering sending it back to Predator for their Recharge service. Basically, the shaft looks like the before in the video.

Alternatively, I have access to large enough lathes to do it myself and I might do that as it's a backup shaft anyway. Can anyone confirm or speculate what they do to resurface the shaft? It looks like they sand it tip to joint, but I'm not sure.

Past that, I have a first gen Cuetec Propel where the shaft was smooth from the factory. Would a similar sanding process help here, or should I leave it alone?

Any ideas welcome, thank you!
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In response to your ORIGINAL question....don't do it! You are free to do as you want, but you asked opinions and have balked at most that said don't do it or do the recharge....WHY ASK if you don't want to listen? There was a Seal coat that was applied at manufacture....by sanding you can go to 30,000 grit and it will still not be the same as when it was made. You have your mind made up so just do it......Would like to know what happens......my money is on regrets.....Enjoy
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