New with Kamui Chalk

[cleary]

I just recently decided to give Kamui chalk a fair shake. I got a cube of chalk about a year ago at SBE, used it for the first time in a tournament match and ended up leaving it on the table when the set was over. It worked like chalk and I never really had miscue problems so I never really cared to get another cube after that.

Fast forward a year... I start thinking Kamui chalk would be great for breaking and jumping. Would be able to hit a little off center. So I buy some and I was absolutely right. If you use Kamui chalk for nothing more than breaking and jumping, its the stone cold nuts.

As far as playing with it, it does something different and I'm not sure what exactly but I'm playing better. I'm pocketing balls with english more consistently and I'm not exactly sure why. One thing I dont like thought, when I try to thin balls with english, I end up missing the whole ball. So maybe it increases deflection??? I'm not really sure yet.

Also, I've played 9 sets with the chalk and its worn down pretty quickly. I do chalk between shots (not much), but its habit. But of the 9 sets, I've won 7 of them.

Maybe someone can explain the english thing. I have more control pocketing balls but thinning balls with english, I end up missing the balls.

Overall thought, they got a customer with me as long as I don't lose cubes left and right.

 

[metallicane]

That's funny about thin cuts with English. Ever since I started with the Kamui chalk, I have been making more long thin shots than ever. I also see the chalk wearing out in a hurry when I chalk after ever shot. I have been only chalking when I need to spin teh ball so it has not worn out as fast. I love it though.

 

[cleary]

I really feel like I shoot straighter with english, except when I use a ton of english and hit the ball soft. I lose control with it. Then again, I've only used it 3 days now... But when Im just using a tip or less of english, it feels like the cueball does exactly what I want.

 

[miramachine]

I just recently decided to give Kamui chalk a fair shake. I got a cube of chalk about a year ago at SBE, used it for the first time in a tournament match and ended up leaving it on the table when the set was over.

I think that was me that you were playing with in that match (pro-am).. I remember seeing it on the table and thinking it was some type of cheap chalk and I moved it off the table, good thing I didn't throw it away or you may have put the smack down on my ass. ha

 

[Mitchxout]

I really feel like I shoot straighter with english, except when I use a ton of english and hit the ball soft. I lose control with it. Then again, I've only used it 3 days now... But when Im just using a tip or less of english, it feels like the cueball does exactly what I want.

This is true no matter what chalk you use.

 

[Black-Balled]

I really feel like I shoot straighter with english, except when I use a ton of english and hit the ball soft. I lose control with it. Then again, I've only used it 3 days now... But when Im just using a tip or less of english, it feels like the cueball does exactly what I want.

I require english on basically every shot too...

 

[cleary]

I think that was me that you were playing with in that match (pro-am).. I remember seeing it on the table and thinking it was some type of cheap chalk and I moved it off the table, good thing I didn't throw it away or you may have put the smack down on my ass. ha

hahaha thanks for kicking my ass! yea, I left the chalk on the table after...

 

[Bambu]

I just recently decided to give Kamui chalk a fair shake. I got a cube of chalk about a year ago at SBE, used it for the first time in a tournament match and ended up leaving it on the table when the set was over. It worked like chalk and I never really had miscue problems so I never really cared to get another cube after that.

Fast forward a year... I start thinking Kamui chalk would be great for breaking and jumping. Would be able to hit a little off center. So I buy some and I was absolutely right. If you use Kamui chalk for nothing more than breaking and jumping, its the stone cold nuts.

As far as playing with it, it does something different and I'm not sure what exactly but I'm playing better. I'm pocketing balls with english more consistently and I'm not exactly sure why. One thing I dont like thought, when I try to thin balls with english, I end up missing the whole ball. So maybe it increases deflection??? I'm not really sure yet.

Also, I've played 9 sets with the chalk and its worn down pretty quickly. I do chalk between shots (not much), but its habit. But of the 9 sets, I've won 7 of them.

Maybe someone can explain the english thing. I have more control pocketing balls but thinning balls with english, I end up missing the balls.

Overall thought, they got a customer with me as long as I don't lose cubes left and right.

If it was a longish thin cut with english you were missing the ball on, it could be extra swerve taking effect(well, outside english anyway). I dont think the chalk could effect deflection much, but if it grabs better like it should.... it could increase swerve. (Thats what I noticed about a kamui tip, more grab and more swerve.)

 

[Ratta]

If we are just talking about it s sense of *abilities* the chalk is really good. About the price we don t have to discuss- the price is far to high. But it is really a great chalk.
I would love if it would be the 0nly available chalk- then the *Quiiiiiiiieeek-Chalkers* wouldn t have a chance to make me crazy anymore, lol^^

 

[cleary]

If we are just talking about it s sense of *abilities* the chalk is really good. About the price we don t have to discuss- the price is far to high. But it is really a great chalk.
I would love if it would be the 0nly available chalk- then the *Quiiiiiiiieeek-Chalkers* wouldn t have a chance to make me crazy anymore, lol^^

Honestly, I'm not worried about the price. $30 isn't breaking my bank so its honestly not even a concern. At this point, its worth every penny.