Protractor said:

I was spending 8 hrs a day, 5 days a week on pool practice so I am sure I shot many thousands of balls in that time. My physics training helped with understanding what I was seeing, coefficient of friction and so on. I also made mental notes when a more experienced player made bank shots.

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Bullshit

I may listen to you play...music

But not a single word about pool, knowing physics has NOTHING to do with playing pool

Rusty in Montana said:

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I see the resemblance

You know, she looks like an alien. It's part of the ruse. Run for your life!

Mensabum said:

I think it would be damn difficult. The work it would take would be daunting.

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People learn shit every day. Maybe it's just the learning curve is too much of climb for some. I suppose you'd have to lump in, "no matter how long it takes." lol.

Vahmurka said:

Got to watch Bingham's match vs a guy from SA. The number of rolls he got in last racks beats that of Filler's yearly supply!!! (I mean the outcome of stunning misses Stuart made)

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his nickname is "ball run", which is snooker lingo for getting the rolls..

Elforyn Super tusk is going to the be the best non-natural alternative IMO. Others may have other opinions.

That said, Cuefits is basically Aliexpress: https://www.cuefits.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=160

I've ordered this product from them and it was decent in ferrules and joint collars. It polished up very well, but I'm still a bigger fan of super tusk.

SSP said:

I don't think players need to obsess over the minutia but if you don't understand what you are not doing correctly or why the tip you are using does or doesn't work for you so you have an idea of what to try, I'm using so many things I thought I would never like, an open mind and willingness to try something new is all it takes.

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Bob Seeger’s song Understanding sums it up aptly……”They call it understanding, a willingness to grow……..I’m finally understanding, there’s so much I don’t know.”

I've got an older Olivier that weighs 17.8 with a Revo. Probably my favorite shooter.

TTT...updated

The Cuetec Cynergy is the only expensive ($450) carbon fiber shaft I've ever bought & after using it for a while, I felt like I had overspent. It was good, but not great. Certainly not $450 good. I agree with several others who have suggested Rhino Must or Raven Pro shafts. I lean Raven, myself - the product is good, the customer service excellent (you talk to real people when you call) and, at the time of purchase, you can choose from several different tip brands (for a small upgrade fee) to have installed on your shaft.

I think Filler‘s cue is 16 or 17 ounces

Rusty in Montana said:

Once again I'll give a positive report for Mike Gulyassy two thumbs up , I'd like to acquire another of his cues but sadly that won't happen anytime soon so for now I'll be more than happy with what I've got now .

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I have a 60" White Ebony one waiting for you.

I would go there, drink heavily for a couple of hours and then decide what to do

trob said:

Lol I like them but I’m not like the closed minded people that seem to be on this forum that freak out. Serious someone said they couldn’t figure out the lay out? I’m of average intelligence and with a rack I would see the color of the balls with corresponding number. It’s not that hard lol people acting like it’s the end of the world.

They are spending money as a sponsor . Of course they are going to use a set that sticks out.

They aren’t using that cue ball with the logo on it for play.

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Play enough pool where the margins are razor thin… for real $$$. Nobody expects you to understand.