He never got on any of the TV tables in Jeddah. WNT Live Scores has him listed as German for that event.I believe he got the USA flag in the event in Jeddah. Or was I watching another event.
I assume you mean by tournament staff or refs not individual players and balls are treated the same for all matches.Ball lubing should be allowed. It's a different game but legitimately pool as well.
My guess would be that it has a sanding sealer over it and buffed.I have looked closely. It is kind of like some of the old Mali cues.
There is something on it, but not really like a Meucci. Some kind of "finish", but it feels nice, like a highly polished and starched wrap, but looks a bit shinier than that. It could just be finish over wrap, it kind of looks like it, but it does not feel like it.
So, I am not sure.
I know years ago the old Mali cues like that were discussed and I don't know if there was ever a conclusion.