....and place the chalk face down on the rail?
Chalk gate at the open !!!!
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Here is one from the Phoenix open. Massive.
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Here is a massive skid in the Bergman vs Biado match at the Phoenix Open. New cloth and new balls, and it is early in the match. Perhaps it’s a coincidence but it sure looks like Justin is using Master.
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Molina Mike of Window’s Open fame was handing out what I believe was Taom chalk to folks at the Open. I definitely saw him give Mickey Krause a piece. He handed him the box and let him choose his chalk, almost like he was picking a piece of candy out of a box of chocolates.
That brought back a memory from one of the Skins Billiard Championships. Silver Cup Chalk was one of the sponsors who helped make the event happen. At the players meeting, promoter Matt Braun made it very clear: The players were to use Silver Cup chalk at all times. No ifs, ands, or buts. He didn't want to see a piece of another brand sitting on the TV table when Silver Cup was one of the sponsors.
And speaking of chalk, does anyone remember those little pocket chalk holders? Karen Corr always used one that completely covered the outside of the chalk. I remember seeing several players use them back in the day.
The funny thing is that chalk has become almost a fashion accessory in pool now. Some of the pros have their own brands of chalk, Fedor and Alex Pagulayan come to mind.
That brought back a memory from one of the Skins Billiard Championships. Silver Cup Chalk was one of the sponsors who helped make the event happen. At the players meeting, promoter Matt Braun made it very clear: The players were to use Silver Cup chalk at all times. No ifs, ands, or buts. He didn't want to see a piece of another brand sitting on the TV table when Silver Cup was one of the sponsors.
And speaking of chalk, does anyone remember those little pocket chalk holders? Karen Corr always used one that completely covered the outside of the chalk. I remember seeing several players use them back in the day.
The funny thing is that chalk has become almost a fashion accessory in pool now. Some of the pros have their own brands of chalk, Fedor and Alex Pagulayan come to mind.
Losing a match and blaming the chalk!! Weak sauce there.
Such a childish thing to do. Just admit that your game wasn't up to scratch that day.
Quite frankly, 4Q chalk snob. Regulated? That’s the most ridiculous assertion I’ve ever heard. Excuses are the camp of the weak minded and skill limited.
I'd be on board with that, although I'm sure some chalk sponsors would squeal. All you have to do is watch Dr. Dave's video. Masters was the only one that left a discernable clumps of chalk on the cue ball. It should be relegated to bar rooms with holes in the cloth, developing countries, and gambling with drunks.
uk_9_ball_convert
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I wouldn't be against some rules limiting which chalk you could use on the WNT tour. We want to see the best players duke it out in the best playing conditions. If some brands of chalk cause more kicks/skids then why not outlaw it. It seems most of the pros are moving away from the traditional chalks and getting annoyed with the pros that haven't both in snooker and pool.
From Mickey's telling of events (which Darren disputes) it does sound like Darren acted like a bit of a dickhead towards him, which I don't think is justified though, whatever you think of the chalk.
From Mickey's telling of events (which Darren disputes) it does sound like Darren acted like a bit of a dickhead towards him, which I don't think is justified though, whatever you think of the chalk.
And jump sticks should be banned and shot clocks should be on every table.
Not for me. Jumps are exciting. Yesterday Jayson nailed the timekeeper with the cue ball. It was great.
I think someone should produce a “Get Off My Lawn Open” for the AZ curmudgeons:
No jump cues
Old Gold Crown Tables
Only Master chalk
No Carbon Fibre
Green cloth
Centennial Balls with the traditional colours - Purple 4b
Hand rack for your opponent
One on the spot
What else am I missing?
sudocrushms
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No robotic players, gotta play fast and loose.
bpeacock
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Orange 5
g0ds gReeN
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No gloves. Ashtrays built into the rails.
No gloves. Ashtrays built into the rails.
I was just watching Earl vs Django at the Bicycle Club from 1992 (YouTube). Both players smoking during the match.
If the chalk was V10, it wouldn’t matter but other chalks, even Masters, you’ll have to repeatedly clean the rails during play.