DeeDeeCues said:

Tight isn't good. Joints that take a decent amount of effort to put together are counterproductive.

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Black-Balled said:

A firm grip does result in different ball action... back to 3c billiards basics.

The bigger balls and faster cloth and larger distances expose a lot of what is happening with balls on cloth that isn't easily noticed in pool.

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lomar3k said:

Spot on! Vegas completely pivoted from hospitality to pure monetization. The loss of free parking, budget buffets, and cheap late-night specials like the Barbary Coast breakfast really hurts the classic vibe. Nowadays you need a Disney-sized budget just to hang out on the Strip!

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Kim Bye said:

I see about as many CF shafts and wood shafts in my shop, so they are far from indestructible. If you go back and listen to the original promo video Predator made for the Revo line of shafts, Pia is basically just parroting those claims, so this is nothing more than marketing in a more personal form. The constant comparison to tennis rackets, golf clubs and hockey sticks is a bit dishonest, as none of these pieces of sports equipment have a high focus on feel and feedback. I think a more fair comparison would be instruments where feel is essential and if you have a look there, Carbon fiber has made very little inroads in the music instrument market..
If you prefer wood or carbon fiber, they both have advantages and disadvantages, saying categorically that one is better like Pia (and Predator) does is just not true. It really depends on what features you emphasis.

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sonoman said:

I have screwed a lot of cues together and I have not found one that is as tight as my Mezz. What cue have you found that is as tight as a Mezz?

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dr_dave said:

Again, at the risk of sounding like I’m begging to give my money away, I will bump this periodically hoping to get more participation. Even if you don’t post videos, feel free to share your scores. I’m curious to see how a wide range of players does with the Challenges.

The contest ends in about 60 days (Sept 31)! Again, it is free to enter, and $3,000 is available.

Don't wait until the last minute to enter so you can have time to post good scores.

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Black-Balled said:

A firm grip does result in different ball action... back to 3c billiards basics. ...

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