mr3cushion said:

A Very good friend of mine, George Aronek and to the US 3 Cushion world died today!

George was 98, He contracted Covid and was in a nursing home and died in His sleep.

George was a past Great President of THE BILLIARD FEDERATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!

He's with His longtime Pal, Allen Gilbert now! I'll see you guys in the future.

R.I.P. George.

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Very sad. I wasn't aware that Covid had a roll, shit. Rest in peace George.

And Bill, don't be in a hurry to join them.

Patrick Johnson said:

But if you leave the CB near the long rail at (or past!) the side pocket then the cut on the 6 risks a scratch in the opposite corner.

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Nope wouldn’t want to leave it there. One rail straight out for six or two rails to same spot

billiardshot said:

My sympathy and condolences to George's loved ones

Didn't George Aronek and Allen Gilbert Make Cue Cases ( See photo of grey cue case) ?


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I believed the company name was American Vinyl Products, or AGQ case.

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Yes, American Vinyl Products was a successful business creating all sorts of vinyl products for packaging of accessories for many companies. I think George created the cue cases to create a job for Al, they were very good friends.

I went to their shop to pick out my first case and got the grand tour, you would not believe the companies they worked with (I think Barbie was one).

I met George in 1976 when I moved to California. He was a great guy who did a lot for people and, as you all know, he did so much for 3 cushion in the . He had the best penmanship and his tournament boards were a work of art. He will be missed <sigh>. RIP George.

Apart from the consternation that a low-hanging shirt touching (or not touching) a ball might cause in league matches, I think all ball fouls would be an enjoyable addition to the game. It forces the shooter to be more exact when cueing over or around balls and makes position play to a comfortable shooting zone more rewarding (or punishing if you play safe and your opponent must bridge over a ball).

If an individual is a part of a billiard league, it should be assumed that he/she enjoys and/or respects the game enough to follow the official rules. Leagues are social by nature but they’re also more formal and structured than going down to your local pub on Friday night and shooting a couple games with random bar patrons. Let the leagues abide by official rules and let the random bar-bangers play their house rules.

AtLarge said:

Yes, good point. The men's event was using the Predator Aerorack triangle rack, whereas the template might well have had a beneficial effect for the women. I neglected to include that on the list of differences but have edited it in now. Thanks.

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that's a big difference because that rack is wonky.. i believe the predator table at the men's event has had 4.25" pockets too, shelf slightly deeper

either way the ladies played well, i'm not negating that

Or this SCHON LTD. 1500$

Scratch85 said:

I’m a little hesitant to admit this but I’m thinking I can’t be the only one. The only thing I clean my cue shaft (carbon or wood)with, is my untucked shirt tail. If I’m using anything else, it’s probably because I made a mess while eating or drinking. [emoji15]


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same. i always wear dark t-shirts / sweatshirts anyway.

for proper cleaning i use isopropanol and microfiber cloth, sometimes magic eraser

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skogstokig said:

she said it's her least favorite game and it had been years since she played it, until predator's venture into eurotour earlier this year. but i would guess that chezka has played it even less

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Yes it looked like Chezka didn’t know the rule for a scratch on the 8 ball. But regardless the last few matches of this event were really great.

SEB said:

Despite the endless smugness, pyramid scheming, and backlink spamming that dr dave brings to the forum, he is correct on this…We need to change to all ball fouls. The game has evolved the past 5 years. Amateur pool needs to as well.

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you forgot sciency stuff. wtf is up with that??

GLWS
Kenney’s rep in the cue community is totally solid.

skor said:

8 ball is played in Europe at the European pool championship so she is very familiar with the game.

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she said it's her least favorite game and it had been years since she played it, until predator's venture into eurotour earlier this year. but i would guess that chezka has played it even less