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WNT Florida Open 2026, August 4-9, Orlando, Caribe Royale

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Thirteen of the final 16 players are in the top 100 of Fargo. We started out with 43. The only ones who aren’t are Ivanovski (740), Styer (791) and Georgiev (784).

Also, 23 of the top 100 Fargos made it to the final 32.

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I’d be happy with Hohmann playing on Team USA. Maybe the team needs a serious, more mature guy like him. He’s lived 23 of his 47 years in the U.S. Lot of work to become a citizen of this great country.

A team of `Hohmann, SVB, Gorst, Styer and Bergman would suit me fine.
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Anyone want to talk about the Russian Kenny situation last night ?

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trob said:
So in case you missed Russian Kenny got a free paid entry into the Florida open . I guess they wanted his nonsense to bring some attention to the game. He was playing Shane Wilford and he dogged the nine and then was cussing and swearing at the ref because he was moving when he shot. I.heard from someone sitting there watching that it definitely happened and the ref had done it plenty before. This isn’t an I want to shit on Russian Kenny thread. Was he unprofessional mostly .. yes. He was talking to his opponent when he was trying to play . He just didn’t dress or look the part and every other word is the f bomb lol but I don’t think he’s a terrible dude.. he’s from the streets and matchroom knew what they were getting. That being said is this what we really want in our top events when we are trying to get some respect for the game? I love watching Russian Kenny in the action room. Guys got balls and will play for anything and he’s entertaining as hell but when you here her talk about she needs the guys to act like pro’s if they want respect and pro money this just ain’t it to me.

On another note he also missed this nine because of a terrible stroke. The tip dives to the side at contact. You just can’t have those bad fundamentals and play on a 4 inch pocket with that pressure but I give all the respect for putting himself out there. I heard him talking on a stream after his first loss asking Jeremy honeys how he went from gambling to tournament play on that level because it’s a different kind of pressure .



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If match room paid for Russian Kenny to play, they deserve every bit of his antics. I think it's what they wanted, honestly. Basically, that's what they were doing a few years ago when they were bending over backwards to put Earl on the MC team. They want to market "Americans behaving badly". I don't like it for our country; I don't like it for Matchroom; I don't like it for the player they take advantage of, and I don't like it for some young player who will behave professionally that didn't get a spot because we are saving one for a "crude American".

I don't know Russian Kenny, but I have heard his barking at the DCC. I don't wish him anything bad. I do think professional pool should look and act professionally, if we aspire that it be partnered with large corporate brands and consumed by wider audiences.

Baseball fans might retort that there is now a pitcher that jumps to the moon after strike outs. In response, I would say, I am not sure how long that will go on, but even if it does, Baseball has been a staple of American sports entertainment for years...pool has not. The road for pool is hard enough, I would prefer it not be complicated by players we know will behave unprofessionally.

If Matchroom put him in the tournament, shame on them.

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Why do so many cue makers start with blanks made by someone else when building full splice cues?

measureman
Chris said:
I've noticed over the years that full splice cues from custom makers often begin life as a "blank" made by someone else. The same cue makers often build very nice, and frequently coveted, half splice cues and merry widows, so I'm doubtful it has anything to do with talent.

What is it about full splice cues that causes them to start with a pre-made blank? Is it the technique? The required machinery?
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All of Balabuska cues were made from preexisting blanks.
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Adams or palmer identification help please.

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Picked this old ?? Cue up yesterday for $40.00
It needs alot of work as it has apparently been left leaning against a wall in a damp basement for 30 years or so. Warped like a banana with 3" of lift in the middle...
But I got my money's worth out of it already as I broke and ran 2 racks with it last night 😆.
I did a Google search trying to get a positive ID on it but was still left wondering if it's an adams or a palmer. It has a 3/8 10 pin...So here I am looking for answers and hopefully some documentation.
I plan on breaking this cue completely down and rebuilding it. Going to be alot of work and a challenge but also alot of fun for me..
Any help with a positive ID would be greatly appreciated..
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WNT Florida Open 2026, August 4-9, Orlando, Caribe Royale

J
Watching Albin Ouschan yesterday, I wonder what happened to him. He has not been the same since he lost to Jayson Shaw in the Hanoi Open final in 2024. The WPA-WNT spat happened shortly after, and like Filler, he reneged on his commitment to not play in WPA events. He apologized in a sincere manner, but was stung by criticism.

Since then he has been quieter and more lowkey. Shows more negative vibes, almost like he is depressed. I wonder if he even want to keep playing pro. Sometimes he seems like he wants to be doing something else. He also skips more events.

It’s too bad. He’s still young and in great shape. Just seems like all his fire is gone. With his sister, it’s the opposite.
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WNT Florida Open 2026, August 4-9, Orlando, Caribe Royale

Frosty
GideonF said:
I mean that’s not a crazy take. Shane is on the greatest players of all time, but also historically a poor performer in the MC race to 5. I’m not saying I’d make that choice, but it’s not crazy, IMO.
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Frankly who is good in a race to 5? Short races favor the weaker player and are not a good indication of anything. You might as well flip a coin
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WNT Florida Open 2026, August 4-9, Orlando, Caribe Royale

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dtroup64 said:
I have guests coming today up here in Maine. Would it be unreasonable of me to pretend I'm sick and hide in my room so I can watch these matches? They are flying in from California...
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The good news is, the matches are easy to watch now on WNT TV. Just don’t look at this site and you won’t know the score. That’s what I’ve done this week. You skip through shots and ads.
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