No the retailed about 90-100 bucks a pop
Waste of money pool items
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They were around $100. Idk if the price dropped in later years. Mine was a waste too, at the higher price point.
SeniorTom
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Pockets are not getting smaller, they just appear that way when the Earth is at its greatest distance from the sun. As far as adjustable balls, supplies are running thin because of late shipments from the manufacturer who builds them on the planet Uranus.
SeniorTom
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I dropped my cue shaft portion while removing it from the bag and damaged the shaft itself. The cue is now in for repairs because I dropped it on concrete. If a tip protector were on the stick it probably wouldn't have been damaged. I really don't care for tip protectors because they are a bit of a pain in the rear, and probably won't use them in the future, but one would have probably saved my cue from damage.
Same thing for whatever tip they think does this or that
Wow. I bought mine 10 or 15 years ago for $25.
No way!! Seriously??
Played for 30 years without 'Joint Protectors'. Never used nor saw the need for them.
Now I gotta run out and buy 'protector' "holders" for the 'protectors' I didnt need but bought anyway to keep up w 'dem "Joneses!!"
Lawd, Hep Me!!
smiling_Hans
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HahahaNo way!! Seriously??
Played for 30 years without 'Joint Protectors'. Never used nor saw the need for them.
Now I gotta run out and buy 'protector' "holders" for the 'protectors' I didnt need but bought anyway to keep up w 'dem "Joneses!!"
Joint protectors. They amuse me.What pool related item do you feel was a waste of money? Whether it is an expensive cue, training item, or other nicknack, what item do you feel you wasted your money on ? I ill start by saying the Buddy Hall cue guide is something I never use. Maybe you love yours, but I never use mine.
Buddy Hall Cue Guide
Improve your stroke by developing muscle memory. This simple aid will help you keep your stroke straight, your arm and cue working as one unit. The rotating rear foot gives you four different angles to practice your stroke. Use the Cue Guide in the privacy of your own home on a pool table, or...www.muellers.com
Tip protectors are actually useful - they keep your case cleaner, and you can avoid the hassle of wiping chalk off your tips prior to putting them in the case if you are trying to keep it clean.
I bought these on Amazon, not a bad deal at $5.50 for a 20-pack and you can give the extras to friends. I recommend buying ones about 1 to 1.5mm smaller than your tip so they fit tighter:
SeniorTom
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I may have alluded to the wrong accessory, I meant joint protectors in my story above. I didn't have joint protectors on and the shaft fell on the concrete floor and was damaged. As far as tip protectors, I went to the local hardware store and bought some similar to what you show in your attachment. They fit perfectly, and about 50 cents per unit. I don't use them very often as I should, all the little gizmos muddy up my convenience. Although, I would not have my cue in repairs right now if I had the joint protectors on.
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You’ll get it right eventually.
But that reminds me of a nipple injury I once sustained… long story…
Don’t forget the tip protectors nowNo way!! Seriously??
Played for 30 years without 'Joint Protectors'. Never used nor saw the need for them.
Now I gotta run out and buy 'protector' "holders" for the 'protectors' I didnt need but bought anyway to keep up w 'dem "Joneses!!"
Cause you know , you ll damage the tip lol
i have a joint protector holder. I actually have 2. They come with every pair of pants i buy.These actually aren't a horrible idea. If you do have jp's they can roll and get hid on the poolroom floor pretty easy. Now, whether or not jp's themselves serve a huge function is argument fit only for justnum and his mom's basement AI machine.
It works great IF you use it right. Have to use LIGHT pressure and speed to get the static elec. built up. I've used one a lot and it removes a boatload of chalk. If yours wasn't getting full of chalk quik you weren't using it right. I did four tables at the hall one day and took it outside. Knocked it on the bricks and CLOUDS of chalk dust came off. If you know where i can get them for 25bux i'll take a few, they're about 100 new.
Again these work as advertised, if not better, ONLY if used correctly. Most people push down too hard with no speed. Have to use very light pressure and rapid strokes. I've used on a freshly vac'd table after a few rs of play. It removes a lot of chalk dust.
i had a jp in front pocket once. i had to reach for a long ball and leaned into the table skirt. YOW. that jp dug into the front of my thigh. not good. i just put them in case now.
Apparently I had used it wrong. I'll give it a try in a couple of months using your method. The reason I say "couple of months" is because I just recovered my table and have been using Taom chalk. If I find out I don't need it you have one for 25 bux.