Hey RC,

I always wondering if there was something like this out there already, especially since you started creating those beautiful cards, which would be a great collection in itself for reference and the valuable information that you always supply, so I would also be in on a few books as well. Thanks for all you do for all us pool ball collecting nuts out there. You are a true blessing for all of us. Vince

I have been using Precision mediums for a couple years and they have been super consistent. I haven’t tried Thoroughbred tips.

The Breakrak, and now the one I make "The Break Master" showed me is that I could in fact hit the ball at whatever speed I wanted. If I needed to break at 16 mph or 21 mph or 25 mph I could choose and be rather consistant. I could choose exactly how hard I needed to hit the shot. From there I let the table choose the break shot it liked. Each table, speed of cloth, and dirty object balls all play a part. What I could control was where I hit the cue ball from, where I hit the head ball, what spin I choose to use and how hard I wanted to hit. Later I found that elevating the back of the cue changes things as well...I feel like the product I am putting out is a tribute to what Charlie Bond created. I helped promote breakrak for a long time and after all that time I decided to make a more affordable version. It works well and I hope Charlie approves of what I have created.

I dunno. A lot of people seem to thrive in the league scene. Think APA.

Also Mosconi Cup provided a lot of entertainment and debate. I think a lot of players wanted Team USA to be more competitive.

desertfox14.1 said:

Cue collectors, players, and cue makers; what are your preferences regarding the location of the wrap on your cues?

• As a collector I find wraps closer to the butt much more aesthetically pleasing, so much that I don't purchase cues made from Manzino, Carmeli, Lomax, etc., although I am a HUGE fan of their work.
• Cue makers; are there cue building considerations for the location of the wrap?
  • Does a wrap like the attached photo where it's close to the butt cap pose any particular challenges?
  • Are butt-sleeves still a thing?
• Players; Does the location of the wrap impact your mindset (disrupt flow-state)?
  • Examples:
    • When reaching for a difficult cueball position?
    • When elevating for a drawshot near the rail?
    • When breaking?
• Finally; Which side of the two extreme wrap locations does you preference lie?

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I think I use a pretty traditional grip, not too tight or too loose, I do change grip location for balls near a rail whether I am drawing or not unless it's a long shot, having the wrap doesn't affect me for those type of shots, if I am playing position well I don't get too many on the rail shots.....I get a lot of practice with on the rail shots

jax_joe said:

Been that way for at least five years now, if not longer. It is the same comments every time. It is a regional tour championship with a couple of pros added in. There is always the question of if many can even get in given how far in advance the event supposedly fills up. Then you got the number of pros who say they don't like how the tournament is run nor the rule set. Then you will get the same comments on here from the same guys in response who will go how the great Zug is old school and can do WTF he wants. And back and forth, and on and on.

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sums it up pretty well.