Texas Billiards Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Inductees: Villarreal, Wiley, Puckett, and Black to Be Honored in Ceremony

The Texas Billiards Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2025 class of inductees, featuring four legendary figures whose extraordinary contributions have shaped the sport of billiards: Vivian Villarreal, CJ Wiley, U.J. Puckett, and Richard Black. The induction ceremony and banquet will take place on September 2, 2025, at the Wingate Conference Center in Round Rock, Texas. Tickets are now available at www.halloftexas.com. “This is an incredible class of inductees—each of whom has left an indelible mark on billiards in Texas,” said Kevin Welling, Chairman of the Texas Billiards Hall of Fame. “From a pioneering woman champion to a […]

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More Waxing Effects, Including Cue Ball Deflection. And Silicone Spray vs. Turtle Wax.

Dr. Dave, I have a table at home that plays close to "on-system". After improving some I reduced the pockets with rubber blocks and re-felted the table with CPBA brand cloth. New Aramith balls immediately after. I play on diamonds weekly in league and tournaments. I'm grown accustomed to adjusting my play and have done ok.

Do you think waxing a cue at home would result in my home table playing more like a diamond, especially now that the cloth has worn in? Based on all the information you've provided in your two videos I've come to that conclusion but would like your opinion. If there are no ill effects to waxing a cueball during practice I'll give it a try, maybe once every few months to simulate a slick table.

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