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    2025 AZ Billiards Straight Pool Challenge!

    73 Ball Run. Working on being smoother in my final backswing. For me at least, that leads to stopping or pausing at least on the backswing, so my eyes can go back to the object ball. How do you think I am doing? My fundamentals have never been great, but trying to work on what I think I can...
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    2025 AZ Billiards Straight Pool Challenge!

    https://www.classicbilliards.net/pockets/antique/all-leather-drop-pocket-alt-anniversary-centennial-gold-crown.html
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    2025 AZ Billiards Straight Pool Challenge!

    Nothing special here. Just a 43 ball run, but I did it after the leather pockets were installed, so that is different. I like it. Much smoother. Hangs over, but more importantly the cue glides over the pocket. Made my shots using the pocket as a bridge.
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    Replacing Gold Crown I Pockets

    Thanks. I am looking into this. I talked to the guy. Going to ask my mechanic, but I plan to buy them.
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    Billiard TV

    Ok. Well 2446 for me but not my question. Pretty cool I agree. Just wish the guide matched what was on
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    Billiard TV

    Does this happen to anyone else while using the Samsung Billiard TV Channel, where the description is not what is on the tv? Very annoying. Any idea why this is? I live in Oregon and my friend who lives a few hours from me, says he has the same problem. Also, I don't recall this being a...
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    2025 AZ Billiards Straight Pool Challenge!

    112. Finally my 2nd 100 ball run. No video this time though, because it was late. Ran into the break ball on my last shot, leaving some jacked up, over the rack, very difficult shot in the far corner.
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    Replacing Gold Crown I Pockets

    Has anyone switched out the pockets for a Gold Crown I, where the pockets are smoother for the cue shaft? I got rid of the original pockets that left black residue, but the newer rubber ones still grip. I was wondering if there was a leather, etc alternative that someone came up with? Thanks...
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    2025 AZ Billiards Straight Pool Challenge!

    Yeah, you didn't look like you made up your mind. Consider all your options. From what I could see, I think I like the 5 ball better, but I am not a fan of side pocket shots. Keep at it.
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    International Open 2025

    I am excited it is going to happen. I think Sigel does a good job. You learn things. The worst commentator is that guy from Inside Pool. He ruined those matches. Better to just watch on mute. My favorite is Mika. He explains things well. Also, the European commentators are good. The...
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    2025 AZ Billiards Straight Pool Challenge!

    76 Ball Run. Tried that different camera position as requested. The other camera position is out of the way, but I guess this is easier to view. I think I made an error and should have shot the 6 in the side 2 balls earlier. When I missed, I thought I was in a bad situation, but I could have...
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    2025 AZ Billiards Straight Pool Challenge!

    Not quite 50, but wanted to post a video since I have new carpet. I can play longer, with less pain, so carpet it working out. I like that my pace was like 50 balls in 30 minutes and racks weren't all that easy. I think I was a little slow before, so hope I can keep this up. Maybe I should...
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    Gold Crown 7 Revealed

    Thanks for posting this. Hmmm. If they can add a score counter, I may get it. Definitely thinking about it.
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    Gold Crown 7 Revealed

    Good point. I love my ball counter. Straight pool with no ball counter?
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    Gold Crown 7 Revealed

    I wouldn't say perfect, but not bad. I have a Gold Crown I with 4.75 pockets. Plays great. Just like the idea of 1 slate and flush pockets and a ball return, but if I can't get the specs I want, will just stick with what I have. I have run 113 balls, so not bad at the game
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