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    Shaft suggestions

    Hmmm....well my WX Alpha shaft fits nicely on several radial butts which are the real deal. I do know radial shafts will not fit on Mezz's wavy thread.
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    Shaft suggestions

    If you can tolerate high stiffness, the Mezz alpha shafts are about as stiff as it gets. I think they are stock at 12.8mm. They are not the lowest deflection shafts in the Mezz line. Their Wavy thread should fit most Radial pinned butts.
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    chat GPT ranks difficulty level of various cue sports

    That's a good summary. And what exactly is American pool? 9 ball only? Are one pocket and 14.1 factoring in? I wouldn't think so but stirring thought on those rankings.
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    First-Rate transaction with Jack Boy

    I hope this is all legit but the gushing nature seems a little much. Is this your first cue deal here after 15 years? "Jackboy: He PP me the money"
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    Custom and High End Cues on the Decline?

    Gulyassy had a cue with this wood on display at the Super Billiard Expo one year and was asking something like $7k for it. I just had to shake my head. He did a tip for me and charged $20 for a tip pad. I do hope you're happy with the cue and have good dealings with him.
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    Buddy Hall vs Steve Mizerak, who had the nicer stroke?

    I recall reading somewhere Miz fared well (relatively speaking) in his snooker pursuits, so that's testament to his stroke quality, especially as he mostly used a closed bridge, in pool at least.
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    Sold Mike Capone Cocobolo

    We'll all happily be called wrong if this turns out a legit sale. And yes, we're aware of the scam where it's "sold" to another "new member" who gushingly vouches for the seller.
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    Mosconi Cup Stats -- Career Records for Players on 2025 Teams

    Stating the obvious, for the US to stand a chance, Gorst and Shane need to make those singles records way better.
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    Buyer Pays Insurance for Shipment?

    Exactly, I was aware it was less than the 4%. I've seen some sellers asking for 4.5% for PayPal sales. They won't get my business.
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    Buyer Pays Insurance for Shipment?

    Along the lines of the sellers who ask 4+% for PayPal fees. Is the fee really that much?
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    Encyclopedia of American Pool Players - Work in Progress

    You might consider Pat Fleming for the off the table category, given his contribution from Accu-stats and other tournaments.
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    International Open 2025

    I went to watch on Sunday afternoon and night, paid around $200 for the hotel room plus $25 general admission ticket. I enjoyed the event but do think attendance was down from 2024. I'm happy to support it, but wonder being a week prior to Thanksgiving can be tough to travel and use vacation...
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    Just started watching the 10 ball on ultimate pool.

    I generally agree but will add that some rooms can be oversatuated with leagues which take away table availability. My local room runs leagues 5-6 days a week and some days tables are all used up during prime hours, even weekend afternoons. It's a business after all, so I can't fault the...
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    International Open 2025

    Looks like they're having trouble filling the Bigfoot, now I'm debating whether I go watch. I mean, a Buc-ee's nearby is enticing but those Bigfoot matches could be whitewashes.
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    New Room in San Francisco's Mission district called 'The Hall'

    Had to figure table rates were high, maybe I was scared to bother looking.
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