Bob Jewett said:

As for detecting stuff on the ball, there is equipment that can tell the chemical composition of materials at levels far lower than what would be on the ball. Not cheap, so the ball would likely have to be sent to a lab.

I think a better idea is to have a new cue ball for each rack, and no impromptu cleaning by the players. Cue balls do change some during a match if they aren't cleaned.

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I posted this earlier. I by no means an expert but I did some research and I found that something called a Dyne pen test is probably the most practical, affordable, and dependable method. It’s fast, simple, and visual. If legal or high stakes accusations are involved at a tournament setting then send the cue ball to a lab for further confirmation.

Sign of the times when stakes are high look what the poker world does for preventing “cheating.”

billiards_watch said:

He did it.

Life's biggest achievement right there.

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Well, not really.

If the TD and the house come up with a win/win for both $ides that's what's hoped for BUT.
Most events are owners ANNUAL decisions to do something for their room/players/town/leagues.
It's more of More is all, and the weekend regulars/are/crowded out.... the rooms locked up with matches.
And hopefully the room owner gets a hotel cut .

garczar said:

Still just hearsay is my point. If so sure just who was this 'pro'?

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Why would I name him on here for something he did many years ago?

bdcues said:

I can make you a kielwood shaft at whatever weight you want. bob_danielson@hotmail.com or 5093929015.

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Thank you…unfortunately I committed my order for two KW shafts last night to someone else.
Your skills are admittedly among the best of your cue making peers. I previously thought that
my previous order placed several months ago was going to be successful but I was mistaken.

If the Kielwood shafts I’ve ordered do not turn out satisfactory, rest assured I will be in touch. At
this moment, the timing of your offer me to build a couple of heavier version LW shafts is ill timed
otherwise I’d be calling to discuss what I want made. Thanks again for being willing to assist me.

As for detecting stuff on the ball, there is equipment that can tell the chemical composition of materials at levels far lower than what would be on the ball. Not cheap, so the ball would likely have to be sent to a lab.

I think a better idea is to have a new cue ball for each rack, and no impromptu cleaning by the players. Cue balls do change some during a match if they aren't cleaned.

Murph said:

Who made the sneaky?

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I do not know. I took it in a trade.