Recent content by Cue Alchemist

Nice work, nice to see a different take on it. looks great. It reminds of the very old Brunswick cues, with the ebony spliced in the shaft.

Interesting way to bring back an old thread, like rusty said you will have more options, going with a custom. 22 years with the same cue, you done well. I doubt whatever you get, will play any better. I would also stick with, the same type of shaft you are already used too. There is, a mountain...

The only other type of size i've seen aramith do is 2" Balls with 1 7/8" Spotted Cue Ball. Traditionally The cue ball is always smaller.

I have the adam version of this. in brown, Interior has pretty much gone. Had to make 1 butt 1 shaft sleeve to go inside. Very nice cases, that still work very well today. The shell of these, are built to last.

Yeah sounds like english 8 ball. Or reds and yellows! Just seen the link garczar posted , he has it spot on!

I wonder why they didn't include last years, in that netflix doc on matchroom. Those other sports, must be making a shed load in comparison.

That was well said. I would add, the worlds along with the US open. The two biggest to win. And the two with the biggest history. Mosconi more about the rivalry now. Something that was really lacking in the reyes cup. It was really strange, seeing European and Americans on the same team.

Thats what I thought, i was being sarcastic. Was wondering what all the hype is about.

Im talking about the money there making off of it. Revenue can't be that high. I don't watch a lot of live pool during the year. Other than you tube. So i wouldn't of seen the hype. I like the matches with no commentary. So is this suppose to be, the biggest event of the year?

The importance of this event, is way overrated these days. If anyone seen the netflix doc, on matchroom. It wasn't even mentioned. It was all about the reyes cup. and the US open Emily played a big part in those episodes. Along with the boxing and the darts. I doubt, they make much out of it...

If you don't find a place big enough. Your best route if you have a big garden, is to put a shed like structure, on a concrete pad. or on blocks, that can also work. That way, you can insulate it, the way you want. Garages tend to be very small over here, (just enough to fit a car) unless your...

I probably should of said, that has only been in the last couple years, the quality seems to have gotten better. Before that, like you i didn't think much of them. You still have go through a few, before you will find a nice one. Triangles, are much softer. in my opinion. Again i will go...

I don't go near elkmasters, they, just take too long. To play in. Very soft tip. There ok when there pressed. Pressed triangles are your best bet. or if your lucky you might get a nice one, straight out of the box. Le pros, are more on the harder side. in my experience, a bit more consistent...

This has been my experience too, you change things all you want, under pressure, things tend too unravel Very fast. It takes months of work to change something like that, and to make it feel natural. If your stance and set up is solid, then its just the mechanics of your swing, sometimes trying...

This is what pool is like in the UK, much like you describe. If your not good enough you don't win. Its that simple. Aspiring to be better, learning from the best players. Its what its about.