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GideonF said:

To prove this point, Bergman just failed to nominate stripes or solids (while frozen to a solid after the break) in the finals against Hatch. He’s played a lot of these events and still didn’t know that rule. It could have cost him the match.

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Semi-finals, but that's a great point! And last night in the 10-ball he played an intentional foul which is not allowed!

cheers! Are these the original ferrule and tips from Frey build? Thanks for sharing and cheers

RickLafayette said:

I'll be calling you tomorrow about the basic set up. I live in Lafayette and would like to come and pick one up if in stock.

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Sure thing - Thank you

iusedtoberich said:

Sorry to be a downer but 8 ball is boring as hell. Should be banned from all pool rooms and all tournaments. I was able to watch like 3 min total. End rant.

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I still have no idea why actual pool players think 8 ball is boring.

If the conditions don't make it an absolute break and run fest, then 8 ball is the most enjoyable game to watch for me. The IPT days were absolute peak spectator viewing...IMO. Nothing beats watching Efren weave through a complicated rack of 8 ball.

Island Drive said:

Like the 8 ball.... it's more porous, chalk dust clings to it allot faster than a shiny surface.

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White is a color

Some of these rules are just so nonsensical it’s hard to take it seriously at all.

gopi-1 said:

Calling Dr. Dave!

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The question really was whether the CB hit the rail or stopped short of it after contacting the 6 ball. I'm glad they did a video review instead of relying only on the ref's judgment (which was initially ruled a foul). Very tough break for Kelly Fisher. But she was very gracious in defeat...a real class act.

And props to Savannah Easton for such a deep run into the semi-finals. She has so much poise for such a young age. Didn't seem the pressure got to her at all. Very impressed.

I bet Chezka didn't want to win the final rack like that, but she'll definitely take it. It was very reminiscent of last year when she was running out for the World 8-ball title only to blunder on the hill, and Jasmin coming back to snatch it away from her. But lady luck was definitely on Chezka's side this year.

Chezka is a 3x World Champion. She has now cemented herself as one of the all-time greats. With her talent we could always argue that she could be even better, but c'mon now. She has the same number of World titles as Kelly Fisher, GY Kim, Han Yu, Liu Sasha, and Rublien Amit (all have 3). Only Allison Fisher has more with 4.

Toadshot said:

Looks killer. Wrap coating too?

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Yep. Full refinish with new ferrule and a classic solid leather tip. Hits like a dream IMO.
I got tired of waiting for Meucci and found another guy. Did an amazing job on it. Side-by-side with other 84-3 cues that Darrin at Meucci did for me, you can't tell the difference in the final finish. Got exactly what I asked for in weeks, rather than months. It's truly Christmas in July!

Dude's name is "Ducky" Tanner out of Georgia, and I will definitely be using him for future projects.