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JasonATX · Jan 15, 2026

Zerksies said:
I am really not getting southwest cues. I don't see anything special about them having a person wait nearly 20 years to get one. I've never played one so i don't know how they hit. To me nothing justifies waiting to get one. I think its all just hoopla

I've got a friend that says he used to be a Southwest dealer or promoter and has like 10 of them. I've shot with two or three of his and they play well. I was surprised how much I liked the ebony nosed one he had. It was heavy and hit like a freight train.

Like you and outside of an 18yr wait, I don't really get the price they command and especially so since a lot of them tend to get "Southwest roll". That said, my name should get called in something like the next 18 months so I might change my mind.

Right now, at least, I'm looking at Richard Black cues. I've always liked his style, and I want to get a couple.

iusedtoberich · Jan 15, 2026

philly said:
Do you know Kenny?
No, you don't. I do and I know @iusedtoberich
Iusedtoberich has known Kenny well for probably 20 years. Their paths have crossed hundreds of times in the poolrooms in the tri state area around Philly in that time.

Iusedtoberich works daily at a profession. Everybody in his orbit likes him and he returns it in kind. He's more than you think.

All good, he was just joking around

No issue, but thanks for looking out.

iusedtoberich · Jan 15, 2026

I'll expand on it even more. We were betting 3000 (posted both sides) and I only had 1800 left in my pocket. I said to myself if I lose this set, I'm done (not play another set for the same amount, in other words, and wasn't worth lowering the bet). My buddy said why don't you just go on the wire for the remaining 1200. I said no way, because that would then give him ammunition to go on the wire with me at some future date.

overlord · Jan 15, 2026

lfigueroa said:
Except Tony I've played them other guys (even).

And, it's called an analogy.

And puhleeese, don't go looking for and assigning motives where none exist. Also, please, don't twist my words. I did not say he had zero honor. Someone said playing him would be an honor and I replied there was no honor in the particular scenario being discussed.

Lou Figueroa
some crazy
ca-ca there

Did you play them for the money even?

maha · Jan 15, 2026

although the lessons part.

there is so much more you can learn on improving from videos and on the net reading. than you could ever really get from a live teacher.

but neither will do much good unless you take that and apply it.

azhousepro · Jan 15, 2026

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maha · Jan 15, 2026

a smart 600 player that is smart about his gambling, will win much more than most any of the top pros gambling and probably get to keep his.

if you dont understand that then you dont understand gambling or making games.

trob · Jan 15, 2026

maha said:
why would you donate to him. whats he doing for you.
but its obvious there are plenty of star struck suckers in the line.
you can watch him run balls from the rail.

I’m with you lol I can watch him play and learn just as much without giving him my money. I’d rather use that money towards lessons

lfigueroa · Jan 15, 2026

Kris_b1104 said:
What a weird analogy that has nothing to do with pool.

If you had the chance to play Efren/Scott/Alex/Tony in one-pocket for $100 you wouldn't do it? Obviously you would ask for a spot that you are comfortable with, they wouldn't just offer you the world just because they're great.

I think you just don't like Fedor for some reason. Not sure why you would say he has "zero honor" by trying to have some friendly practice with pool fans/enthusiast. If someone accepts a game with him playing even, then that's just not smart on their part, they should be the ones asking for weight. And I'm sure he would gladly give them a handicap if they asked, if they don't ask, then too bad.

Except Tony I've played them other guys (even).

And, it's called an analogy.

And puhleeese, don't go looking for and assigning motives where none exist. Also, please, don't twist my words. I did not say he had zero honor. Someone said playing him would be an honor and I replied there was no honor in the particular scenario being discussed.

Lou Figueroa
some crazy
ca-ca there

lfigueroa · Jan 15, 2026

miramachine said:
Agree, I would happily hand him hundreds all day to play him some banks and pick his brain. Only in pool would their be a discussion about this as the pros are much more available. In probably every other sport in the world people would be tripping over themselves to pay much more than $100 to play with a world champion

Well, it's pool, not golf or tennis.

Lou Figueroa

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