Frosty said:

I don’t mean to come off as cavalier but how is this tournament considered a major? Am I the only one that finds it unusual that the have an “8 Ball World Championship” every year, but really no other pro 8 ball events to speak of? I mean pretty much 8 ball is a game that’s relegated to league players, drinkers out socially at a bar, and couples out on date night. It’s not a discipline I’ve ever seen shortstop and above rated players ever really be interested in.

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MLB World Series Champion
NBA World Champion
NFL World Champion
I’m just saying

Vahmurka said:

Who made MR think a winning Mosconi Cup team is not good enough this year?

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I feel I explained this in post #125.

A sharp blade is important for installing any tips, but it's even more important on the Outsville. A dull blade will ruin one. The good thing is blades are cheap.

I've tried both, made some of my own. Both are good. In all honesty @pooldawg8 makes some awesome duds. His are every bit as good or better than the technoduds. I can make them but mine are inconsistent. Out of 6 tips I get 2 magic ones and 4 decent ones. I've just started ordering from him because I know they all have that "magic" in them.

Frosty said:

I don’t mean to come off as cavalier but how is this tournament considered a major? Am I the only one that finds it unusual that the have an “8 Ball World Championship” every year, but really no other pro 8 ball events to speak of? I mean pretty much 8 ball is a game that’s relegated to league players, drinkers out socially at a bar, and couples out on date night. It’s not a discipline I’ve ever seen shortstop and above rated players ever really be interested in.

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The world of pool is not restricted to the USA. In Europe they play 8 ball on the Euro Tour and at the European Championships.

There was an 8ball US Open earlier this year.
And Ultimate Pool draws some pro players as well.

I think that it’s a great game and should be part of the pro calendar and even add more 8ball events.

By the way, 10 ball is not played that much in the pro circuit so why a World 10 Ball is OK?