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Bob Jewett · Jun 15, 2026

garczar said:
Foul's a foul, why differentiate??

Well, at nine ball some people feel a totally whiffed break shot should be something other than ball in hand anywhere with a full rack. Some want a rebreak. I think the rule is fine as it is. It occurs rarely and tests the other player's knowledge. And maybe the ref.

Ahwahnee · Jun 15, 2026

garczar said:
based on that pin and Schon on the collars looks like a -93 model cue. i'd put this on the Schon FB page too. Nice wand.

What about this Schon?

sbrownn · Jun 15, 2026

Nice looking balls but I would stay with the Bronze / Vanadium (already have one) for $40 more as I like the 2 black triangle cue balls better than the big single red circle plus the uniform look of both ball suits having a circle around the number. And the Vanadium set goes a step further by matching every single ball in the set down to exacting tolerances (e.g., matching weights within ±1.0g), unlike the Challenger set.

Patrick Johnson · Jun 15, 2026

Patrick Johnson said:
"Vertabrate movement" means movement of the spine (vertabrae), right? How do you think that works in the stroke?

WobblyStroke said:
Vertabrate movement as in how movement evolved in all vertabrate animals. This applies to efficient movement in a horse or cheetah as much as it does to a human.

My question was "How do you think that works in the stroke?" I don't think "it's how movement evolved" answers that.

And again, how does slight rising of the elbow on the backswing make the stroke much more efficient? Do you know of any specific drawbacks to using a pendulum stroke with fixed elbow?

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azhousepro · Jun 15, 2026

GKS Katowice won the regular season by defeating Fortis Bilard Kielce 12:8 in the decisive match. During the 3rd Convention of the Billiard Ekstraklasa at the Silesia City Center, the semifinal double-headers were also played, the results of which determined the lineup for the autumn final and the third-place playoff. At the end of the year, Fortis Kielce and GKS will face off once again for the gold. The City of Katowice was the partner of the convention. End of the regular season As part of the 3rd Convention, the final three rounds of the regular season were played first. […]

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Ahwahnee · Jun 15, 2026

Up for sale is a beautiful early 1990s Schon (circa 1993, Evan Clarke transition era) with the desirable Acme joint pin and “Schon” stamped on the shaft collars. This is a special production / LTD-style cue featuring:

• Figured burl wood in the forearm and butt

• Sharp black & white geometric / art deco inlays (pointed spear designs)

• Textured black wrap

• Clean unplayed condition with great inlay work that really pops

Specs:

• Total weight: 19.5 oz

• Two original Schon 13mm shafts

• One shaft is straight and plays great

• Second shaft has a slight age warp (left unaltered as-is — no repairs or straightening done)

The cue is a solid hitter from a sought-after period. Comes with the two shafts and JP’s.

$1,050 shipped
PayPal + $30

bbb · Jun 15, 2026

Frosty said:
Truthfully, he’s a little hard to take. Pat had him paired with Mark Wilson for a couple of years of the International Open and it made the matches unwatchable with the sound on. I don’t think, at least for me, having him in the booth alone would make a difference, unless liberal amounts of duct tape were applied to his mouth.

Mike was one of the greatest players there ever was, but his ego and inability to NOT talk about himself makes him unsuitable for commentary. YMMV

that made me chuckle

azhousepro · Jun 15, 2026

THE PREDATOR PRO BILLIARD SERIES comes to the beautiful Alpine town of St Johann im Pongau for another triple whammy of high-quality championships featuring men’s, women’s and mixed doubles competitions. A long-time home to the Predator Euro Tour, all the action takes place at the expansive Alpina Hotel, complete with sweeping views of the Alps. Running from Tuesday 16th June and culminating in the title-deciders of all three tournaments on Tuesday 23rd, the Predator Pro Billiard Series is followed by men’s and women’s Predator Euro Tour events from 25th to 28th June. The Billard Beckmann Open has a monster field with eight players […]

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