Fusco-Davenport....on now
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You know, something I've noticed watching all these old Accustat videos...the old time greats' PSRs include lots of measuring strokes, almost as long as the execution stroke...in Kim Davenport's case LOTS of measuring strokes. Miz, Segal, Varner, Buddy, just about everybody did similar. Most of the top guys today feather a couple of times, hold at the CB and basically one stroke it. I wonder why? You could blame the older nap cloth, but I'm not buying it.
This match had some sick outs in it...I never saw Jimmy Fusco play before, he really was a grinder! Buddy and Billy never mentioned him winning the One Pocket at Johnson City, I guess contemporary viewers would have known that...Looked like Kim was playing with some sort of high end Joss model, instead of his trusty Szam. Anybody know who made Jimmy's cue? Never seen one like that...
This match had some sick outs in it...I never saw Jimmy Fusco play before, he really was a grinder! Buddy and Billy never mentioned him winning the One Pocket at Johnson City, I guess contemporary viewers would have known that...Looked like Kim was playing with some sort of high end Joss model, instead of his trusty Szam. Anybody know who made Jimmy's cue? Never seen one like that...
That was a George cue. I verified that with Johnny Archer today. I bought Kim’s Szam directly from him in 08 I think was the year. I’ve known Kim since 85. He used the Szam from 83or 84 up until I bought it. The George cue for a couple years in between Johnny told me today. They travelled a lot back then, so I know it’s accurate information.
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Fatboy
This is a great match for anyone who likes 9B. It has a bit of everything in it. Some amazing shots, a few easy balls missed, great breaks, a couple bad breaks. Some amazing stroke shots-cloth wasn’t fast and they are amazing shots. There’s nothing not to love about this match. The commentary was spot on. Buddy Hall & Cardone both in good moods.
The Reno tourney was always special to me, this was in 93. I was living in Vegas by then and missed this one. It was at the peak of the Sands tourneys. I went to most of them from June 85 to 90/91.
If you like 9B and want to see quality 9B this is THE match.
And no I don’t get commission for recommending it. I just want people to enjoy what they watch and this is something special.
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The Reno tourney was always special to me, this was in 93. I was living in Vegas by then and missed this one. It was at the peak of the Sands tourneys. I went to most of them from June 85 to 90/91.
If you like 9B and want to see quality 9B this is THE match.
And no I don’t get commission for recommending it. I just want people to enjoy what they watch and this is something special.
Fatboy Approved
That was a George cue. I verified that with Johnny Archer today. I bought Kim’s Szam directly from him in 08 I think was the year. I’ve known Kim since 85. He used the Szam from 83or 84 up until I bought it. The George cue for a couple years in between Johnny told me today. They travelled a lot back then, so I know it’s accurate information.
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Fatboy
One mystery solved, thank you.
What cue was Jimmy using?? It's very hard to tell from the old video but it looks like an interesting design.
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Not a clue. It looked like a pretty juicy cue tho. Some east coast guys here must know. I knew Kim for years and knew he mostly played with his szam but I also knew he switched for a couple years. I wasn’t sure what he switched over to, so I called Johnny yesterday-I knew he knew. So that solved that mystery.
While I was watching that match, I thought who won was gonna lose. No spoiler. What a match. I had forgot the outcome as it had been years since I watched it. That was such a great time in pool.
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Fatboy
Jimmy was a Joss fan. Not sure about what’s used in this match
West Point 1987;
I'm pretty sure I heard Billy and Buddy mention Jimmy's J. City win . some where in the middle 2/3s of the match.
Most likely nearer the front then the back.
hank
Kim was playing with an ITS GEORGE cue and Jimmy was playing with a Schick.
That Schick looked slick. Wish we had better pictures of it. Thank you.
Billy Incardona is surely the best commentator that America has ever produced. Jeremy Jones is the Billy of this generation.
DD 
That was awesome, can't beat old school 9 ball classics
L.S. Dennis
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Definitely one of the best I’ve seen from Accu-stats, and I‘ve a lot of them over the years!