@realkingcobra what was the conversation about, are you OK?

Lowell said:

I only know one APA 7 who breaks and runs regularly. He works at a pool hall so has lots of time to get actual practice in.

I watched an APA 7, Fargo 560 or so play against our team last night, he made some absolutely wicked shots but had not a single B&R in 6 racks.

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I thought that in 9 ball it was an APA 9, and in 8 ball an APA 7?

Jaden
^^^^---Never played APA.

ghost ball said:

Seriously? Beyond comprehension?

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I guess if you don’t “comprehend” international travel laws and travel visas etc it would be beyond comprehension lol, I personally have a hard time feeling bad about it.

jalapus logan said:

Yo, here's that sick kick shot I was mentioning earlier.

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I missed him calling it, must be a few seconds before the video starts. I would think he'd try for the side where the cue ball is.

jimmyg said:

Dinner time...

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Most of your food platters I look at and there is something I could pass on although most of it looks great, this is perfect! Yummy beef with a side of perfect beef. I'm in!

Hu

So unprofessional

jalapus logan said:

I guess I just played what felt right to me at the time, given that I'd over ran position. But I can't argue with your alternative, even though I didn't consider it in the moment. Good call there. I can also add that it was probably certain doom had I not pocketed the 13, which I did know at the time as well. Took a bit of a gamble I reckon. I had watched that guy shoot, new he was a good player, and didn't want him back at the table. So I went with the 13.

Actually, now that I think about it, in that video, Mr. Um came with one of the lowest % kick shots of all time to pocket the 8 and win the game. So I didn't want him kicking either. When I get a chance, I'll see if I can locate his shot. It was amazing.

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I am in a rare minority as far as shots like that. Not saying it was the best solution, but I frequently bypass a runout to play a safety and get ball in hand.

See people with 50 runouts or more, whatever it is. I just play to win, and if that means 3 safeties because I don't feel 100% confident I can get out, then I lock it up.

Obvious you play well, for sure one of the better players on here. Kudos to you, was fun watching. Please let me know if you have more videos, I like your style.

I talked to him on the phone once or twice about 10 years ago. Super helpful. I give him sh!t on the forum occasionally, but he's a good guy who wants the sport to grow and the tables (and mechanics) to all be top quality.

Hello gents. So in response to the numerous posts on the subject if anyone has ANY questions about my product and what I'm trying to achieve by building a CUSTOM hybrid shaft my phone number is 610.605.7318 Please shoot me a text before you call though because I don't answer most calls due to the telemarketers and robo-calls. I live in Philadelphia and everyone is welcome to come by and have a beer or a coffee and hear my life story. Lol I don't know any of the other hybrid makers personally so I won't comment on their product nor will I compare my work to theirs or anyone else's for that matter. What purpose does that serve? That will not keep me from voicing my opinion on shafts I've owned and played with or worked on. That being said, I'm home or in my shop most evenings and the phone call is free. Be prepared though because brevity is not my strongest attribute. As for Mensabum all I can say is he's a stand-up guy and we collaborated intently on the shaft I built him and I look forward to building him a few more down the road. I consider him a good friend through several bijillion calls/text messages and questions and observations. So...... Have a terrific evening. I look forward to chatting with you.
Vince

Nick8400 said:

I am looking for some good war stories from the good ol’ days.

Who are some of the older AZer’s I should look up that came before my time?

Freddy the Beard for an example.

Thanks!

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There's this SJM guy as well. Helfert, Hu (Shootingarts), Jewett, Figueroa, JAM, etc...

Any cf shaft that is NOT black has a coating on it. Stay away, stay very far away!

Kim Bye said:

It's a powder coated surface finish.

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That accords with what I felt the one time I tired the white Whyte. It was much stickier than a normal CF. It might be okay if you use a glove, but it was too sticky for my bare bridge hand.

After shooting with the new Rhino Must shaft and comparing it to the original I have some some points I have noticed. First, it is heavier than the original in the front and I don't mean a little. It feels a lot more heavier. Second, the taper is pro taper but it get thicker more quickly down the shaft..which is not bad..I actually like it a lot. Third the new tips they come with are way, way better. Feels good shooting and holds chalk much better..I haven't seen if it glazes over yet like most black tips but I'll keep my eyes open. Lastly the carbon fiber feels much more premium and stiffer with better construction. Overall I feel this is a good upgrade over the original.

DrCue'sProtege said:

Is the story of the bank robbery legitimate?

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Lots of banks get hit anyway.

ShootingArts stirs it up.