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Colorblind and ChatGPT: I can finally follow pro pool

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Wow! This threw me for a fun image processing rabbit hole. For a stationary camera, you can mask off what pixels are in bounds for the table playing surface. Then use the hough transform to find all the balls based on how many pixels of radius a ball would fall within. Then tune high and low values for the RED GREEN and BLUE pixel values for each color ball. Combine all of that logic and you can identify most but the nine ball cleanly with no AI. The nine can be found with a little blob analysis of finding both the yellow and black in high enough concentration within a given pixel radius. The shadows all get to have a go at being the eight ball.

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What changes have happened to pool in the last decade?

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bbb said:
you can also get a square chalk holder for the round taom
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Magnetic Billiards Chalk Holder - for TAOM / Predator 1080 - Etsy

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Yup……but why bother……..it is the same chalk…….or at least it does the identical thing as V10…….and you don’t
require a chalk holder either unless that’s your thing. But change is hard for some players because they form habits.
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St. Louis Louie vs. Archer 1990

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middleofnowhere said:
I knew so many of those players back then that gambled and travel hustling pool on the road and many had real talent but could care less. They reached the level that suited their needs and they weren't putting in 8 hours a day on the table to try and be the world's best or break any records.
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I would not be so quick to paint with a broad brush. Many of those so-called “hustlers” were some of the hardest-working players you’d ever meet. Just because they didn’t chase trophies or world titles doesn’t mean they lacked discipline or drive. For a lot of them, the road was the proving ground, and the money game demanded just as much precision, strategy, and mental toughness as any tournament…some would argue even more. I’ll guarantee you there were some that played as well as anyone. They weren’t lazy… they just measured success by different stakes. If they were anything but that, they wouldn’t last on the road.
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What changes have happened to pool in the last decade?

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Bavafongoul said:
That’s exactly why I tell players Pagulayan Chalk, which is really TAOM V10 or equivalent since it is TAOM, is the best.
It doesn’t run away & hide if you drop it like the round shape version & feels more natural to apply because of its shape.
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you can also get a square chalk holder for the round taom
www.etsy.com

Magnetic Billiards Chalk Holder - for TAOM / Predator 1080 - Etsy

This Pool & Billiards item by Modo3DPrints has 7 favorites from Etsy shoppers. Ships from Lithuania. Listed on Jun 9, 2025
www.etsy.com www.etsy.com
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What changes have happened to pool in the last decade?

Bavafongoul
nataddrho said:
I’ve been recommended by friends to try Taom/Predator hard chalk for $20 a piece, because it doesn’t create as much of a mess as Masters chalk, which is what I’ve only ever used. I bought a single piece and I’ll try it. I just hope I don’t lose it.
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That’s exactly why I tell players Pagulayan Chalk, which is really TAOM V10 or equivalent since it is TAOM, is the best.
It doesn’t run away & hide if you drop it like the round shape version & feels more natural to apply because of its shape.
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List of pro players who stick to wood as their playing shaft

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fjk said:
I don't believe that will ever be the case.

For example, I have a smart watch that besides keeping PERFECT time, it also monitors my biometrics, sleep cycles, checks my emails, make phone calls, has GPS, and can stream music to my earbuds. All for about $400 bucks. By your logic, nobody in their right mind would ever purchase a high-end (REALLY expensive) wristwatch that only tells time and imperfectly at that. I can remember back in the 90s, everyone was predicting the old fashion analog watches will all be going out of business. But, those same old-fashion, imperfect luxury watch companies are not only still around, they are thriving and do better than ever. A buddy of mine just paid 5K over new retail for a used Rolex because it was available. Rolex apparently has a long, long wait list

In my opinion, there will always be a market for custom crafted high-end pool cues; despite the probability that cheap production cues will overtake them in playability.

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Rolex movements are built like tanks and will keep going and appreciating long after its owner passes away. I personally prefer Swiss or German automatics with other complications / features like chronograph, power reserve meter, GMT hand, etc. I just wish these things didn't cost so much!

As for the cue, I'm quite happy with rock maple shafts but will eventually give CF a shot.
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Paul Mottey cue with scrimshaw by Rashidi

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This cue has an ebony forearm with 8 even points. 4 points are ebony bordered with holly. These points are overlapped by 4 points of natural material bordered by ebony and holly. Each of these 4 points has beautiful black and white scrimshaw of different wild life.
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Below the lizard wrap there are 4 holly frames overlapped by 4 silver picture frames with natural material inside. They contain more scrimshaw corresponding to the wild life in the points. All scrimshaw in this cue was done and signed by the late Salman Rashidi who worked exclusively on my cues.

This cue also has 58 silver “S” dash inlays and 4 silver diamond inlays.

I made this cue for my best friend and silent partner Bobby Rhoades. He passed away May 6, 2025. I had James White restore this cue to its original condition.

The price is $8,000.00. All proceeds from the sale of this cue will go to Bobby’s wife Kathy. Contact me at Facebook messenger or my email pfmtsac@gmail.com.
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