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Flakeandrun · Oct 16, 2025

sudocrushms said:
I think the rack should be randomized for 9 and 10 ball. Fedor and SVB used a neat widget in their jumbo races to tell them where to rack everything. I think it should be like that. Fixing a ball in the rack (especially the deuce) is an advantage to these elite players. They know where it's going.

Right, as I said, this is mostly during "rack your own" casual and petty cash play. Most tournaments here, if not racked by the ref, have enough refs to make you avoid the funny business. I am just curious if there is a noticeable 'best' configuration for this format. I have noticed that with the 2 at the bottom of the rack, it either heads back up table, or sometimes will carom of another ball into a bottom corner. So it is either playable, or made, more often than when I have placed it on the wing.

DrCue'sProtege said:
When Efren and Ralf Souquet played in the Sands Regency Finals in Reno years ago Ralf would rack the 2B in the 2nd row, on the opposite side of where he broke from. The announcers even said he did that so it would come down table along with the 1B.

Yeah, my logic for putting it at the bottom, is that it seems to make its way back up table with this MR break format. At least it has in the short time I have been making a more conscious effort to observe it.

Daves custom cues · Oct 16, 2025

I've been looking at alot of ebony lately. It's been nearly impossible to find any that is jet black with no streaks, light spots, or flecks. Taking a road trip tomorrow to check out another supplier but I have to wonder.... from what ive seen, I wonder if they stain or dye the ebony to make it blacker, or if I'm just late to the show and missing the good stuff? I do have a nice bit of bem though..

could be a fun, no money down, no commitment thing for a new cue builder who isnt interested in taking orders and only wants a challenge (and an honest review of their work) provided a particular <someone> would be interested in providing such challenge to someone who has never built a cue before and would be willing to pay $600.00 if the cue meets their standards, work with them if it doesn't, or simply return it if it's "just hopeless"....
I'm pretty confident. No names given, suggested, or implied.

Chopdoc · Oct 16, 2025

Nice cue.

Rtoron · Oct 16, 2025

Bump.

sudocrushms · Oct 16, 2025

I think the rack should be randomized for 9 and 10 ball. Fedor and SVB used a neat widget in their jumbo races to tell them where to rack everything. I think it should be like that. Fixing a ball in the rack (especially the deuce) is an advantage to these elite players. They know where it's going.

squishyng · Oct 16, 2025

Selling 2 new CHOPS McDermott pool cues from their 2025 collab:

19oz with 12mm shaft. This is the Vertical model (CHOPSP1). This cue is SOLD OUT
19oz with 12.5mm shaft. This is the Stacked model (CHOPSP2). This cue is also SOLD OUT

I just got them and am not taking them out of the bags. Whether you buy 1 or both, the cue(s) will ship in its unopened & original bag (see photo). You can have the joy of unboxing this beautiful cue!

I listed the Vertical for $1,220 and the Stacked for $1,270 on eBay (search "chops cue"). If we transact here, I'll take $60 off each because I won't have to pay 10% to eBay.

Features (from Chopsmfg website):

Sneaky Pete
Simulated No-Wrap Handle
Recycled Skateboard Inlays
Maple Shaft With Everest Tip
Options for Different Weights
Michigan Maple Butt
McDermott Clover Stamp
3/8"-10 joint
Each Cue will Vary in Color

Per McDermott website:

Color Disclaimer: Every CHOPSP1 and CHOPSP2 cue will be unique. Each piece of laminated skateboard wood has its own unique combination of pattern, shape and color. The appearance will vary from cue to cue.

I'm not a good photographer, and I am leaving the cue inside the bag for you. For stock photos, please see Chops or McDermott's websites.

DrCue'sProtege · Oct 16, 2025

When Efren and Ralf Souquet played in the Sands Regency Finals in Reno years ago Ralf would rack the 2B in the 2nd row, on the opposite side of where he broke from. The announcers even said he did that so it would come down table along with the 1B.

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