I have quite few stell jointed cues for sale. Not sure what is your price range though. And do you have any other preferences?

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Kazakis ran the last 5 racks and won, 10 games to 8.

336Robin said:

Really? Interesting.
I've never heard that one.
I think I may know someone that can verify that, that is still alive.

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The Jansco's did not start Texas Express 9-Ball. It really began in earnest on the McDermott Tour. Randy G., John McChesney and Robin Adair created these new rules for 9-Ball.

mikepage said:

--At this event two years ago Hijikata beat JL Chang twice, the 2nd time 10-5 to get to quarterfinals
--A month later he beat Chua 11-3 and Yapp 11-8 to get to finals of All Japan
--2024 China Open he beat Jui An Hsu, Kun Lin Wu, and Nayoiki Oi (11-6) to face Filler in the finals.

Though he doesn't travel to everything, it feels as though he should be a little better known. Asia # 32 on that list we did a week or two ago--about in line with Grabe or Souto

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he almost made the final. lost on the hill to albin (don't know how, they flubbed the streaming).

saguiped also lead kazakis 8-5. what a bookie breaker that would've been.

middleofnowhere said:

A couple of guys used to come to my pool room who played together and bet pretty high. They had an interesting game they played where anytime a player missed if the other player was hooked he could push. Eliminating the luck of a miss. I'm not so sure that couldn't be Incorporated in some form in modern professional pool taking a lot of the luck out of the game.

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That sir is pushout pool.

ftgokie said:

Thank you manwon. I think I am back to somewhat being healthy. I have been backpacking pretty regular, and I did a 25 mile hike this past weekend and it felt good to get out in nature. I am planning on doing a 250-mile section of the Appalachian trail in the spring and I am excited about doing that.

I started the azbilliards cue buildoff back in like 2012 or so... after that I was looking at buying a pool room......but then I started having some health issues and I just stopped playing, so the pool hall thingy didnt happen either.

I just talked to Clayton Anderson from Diamond Direct and mid Dec they are delivering a new 7ft table with Littman perimeter light, new Aramith balls and a Diamond cue ball cleaner. I am definitely enjoying playing again.

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Well, I'm very glad that you're back and that your health is improved because life sucks without having a good health. It's great that he also got yourself a table that's a hell of a deal. You got it all set up now man best table in the world. I sold my full room in 2013 and me and my wife moved to South Korea in 2014 and we've been here ever since. Life good no problems so far both of us are in good health as long as that continues. In my opinion everything is good to go.

Well, it's great to hear from you and again congratulations on your health man. I'm very glad to hear that you're doing well.

maha said:

i dont understand why anyone would buy an unknown cheaper cue off the internet without hitting it first. you can do that in many poolrooms that sell cues.
most are for sale because they are junk and the owner doesnt know much about it. good cues are well know even by people that inherit them.

and if its some rare find it will be gone before you get to bid on it.

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My thoughts exactly. The only way to know anything about the quality of the cue is to hold it in your hands and hit some balls with it. I have played with Asian imports that were well made cues and U.S. made cues that sucked. The only cues I ever bought online were from known dealers with good reputations or people I personally knew. Name brand cues for the most part like Schon, JW, Gina and Tad.

HawaiianEye said:

I would think Mosconi probably hit more than Efren.

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Efren's still playing. He matches up regularly with the young kids, who give him weight. Over 70 and still gets in the trenches battling for the cash. Kind of back where he started. He seems to enjoy the challenge as well. Keeps him young and fit I'm sure.

I was able to watch it here in the Philippines (on vacation now) on a Vietnamese TV station. Pretty much unwatchable for me. Went back to the Hanoi Open and that tough Rasson table. They were playing some pool there.

I always used to see that pool players would play on the floor if there was enough money involved. This one was close.

SSP said:

It's also why I think it's the nastiest flaw to remedy because I see no difference in the shot, both of them look exactly the same when aiming but only one is truly straight, it's hard to fix a problem if you can't see what the real problem is.

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No... and yes. The shot is the total of what your eye(s) see, everything.

"...I see no difference in the shot, both of them look exactly the same..." They don't both look exactly the same. Simple proof: use the technique I describe how to correct for parallax. Compare before and after. They do not look exactly the same.

"it's hard to fix a problem if you can't see what the real problem is." This is what I've been saying repeatedly.

Vahmurka said:

Jay, AFAIK in modern days it is the opposite. I've heard referees are trained to perform like that, in order to be out of sight of a shooting player. Of course there are exceptions to this, and a referee is free to take any position he/she feels ideal in order to make proper judgement, but in general it is kind of "hiding behind".
Would love to read more of your insight on this topic. Maybe you could even create a special thread where you comment on various situations arising, based on your own experience or view.

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My short answer. There is NO reason for the refs to hide behind the player! Whoever decided that was a good idea was simply wrong. All thoughout my time as an official I always stood where I needed to be to see the shot clearly. If I was going to be right in front of the player I would tell him that I will be standing perfectly still and no one ever had a problem with that. It's called good officiating! Standing in the line of sight of a pool player is completely irrelevant if you are standing still.

Otherwise the ref can remain inconspicuous sitting in a high chair by the foot end of the table. He/she can see the match fine from there 90% of the time. I would only get up to check on close hits or follow the path of the balls on a safety to make sure a ball got a rail after contact. When I see a pool referee who operates (we have many here) in a similar manner I know they know what they're doing.

I will give one tip for novice referees. When you see there is going to be a close hit, stand where you can see the cue ball coming toward you, not away from you. If you are standing right behind the closely aligned balls and watch the path of the cue ball coming toward them you will see the hit much better. I see few TV refs that even know this very basic thing.

boogieman said:

One thing that has helped my game lately, after a brief warm up I only practice until I can't give 100% attention/focus to the shot. When I get unfocused I'll try to force it a few times but then I just go do something else.

I think it has helped my focus. Shooting balls without trying to do it perfect is a waste of time in practice and in serious play. Recognizing when you're just pissing around is a good thing to practice. It's a good thing to be able to turn off and on, we only have so much gas in the mental tank.

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Intelligent. Like knowing when to quit gambling or drinking. Efficient, as well.