Recent content by ctyhntr

If it's phenolic, then it's one of two manufacturers in the world. Saluc and XingBiing. Any set made in Belgium was by Saluc (owner of Aramith brand). This ranges from the lowly $25 Sportcraft to the $400 MSRP Brunswick Centennial. Don't forget Aramith brand have different level tiers...

Jim Murnak can make a pretty good case. Unlike other custom case makers, he can offer many different styles. I have two cases from him. A butterfly made of soft leather, you think it was made by Coach, and 1x2 fishing rod style (Brunswick). If I had the money, I would commission him to make...

I agree, it's a terrible call. Why not make the first one a warning? I'm sure news will travel fast in the tournament, and players will be aware not to intentionally break this rule, now that's it clarified.

Pre-Texas Express 9-Ball, co-exist (are we playing 9-ball or TE. Texas Express becomes defacto 9-ball rules.

If you're going to Bayshore, ask if Mike Fingers is around. He retired from UPS couple of years back. I don't about one pocket, but heard he's no slouch at 9-ball and straight pool. If you come into NYC, there are other retirees such as Frankie Hernandez.

Check my post, as I copied and pasted the entire article for those who can't access the NYTimes.

Very good question as 9-ball has a large luck factor which is eliminated in the APA format. As others pointed out, going for the 9 only gets you 2 points, not a game. APA 9-Ball scoring would be better suited for 10-ball or straight pool. It doesn't capture the spirit of 9-ball. When I was a...

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/sports/mika-immonen-dead.html Mika Immonen, Champion Pool Player Known as the Iceman, Dies at 52 He won the world nine-ball title in 2001 and the 10-ball title in 2009, as well as back-to-back U.S. Opens, earning his nickname for his steely demeanor. Mika...

One of the nicest I met in pool.

Hey sounds like 'black' in Mandarin Chinese. Maybe a reference to black ball.

It's been a few years. I would clean the cue ball by hand. Put a few drops into a small ziplock baggie, drop in the cue ball and uh 'massage' it. Take it out, swap with the next ball and add a couple of more drops. I built a bucket cleaner, didn't like it as the balls would bang constantly...

It's an exhibition. https://www.facebook.com/100001905726171/videos/pcb.31429312770048838/804486588778412

Ask @mikepage if he can post the state lists here.

Porper style cases are foam core injected construction. This is why they can readily offer taper fit over cases that are built using individual tubes.