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Getting the rack of balls in the tray in then turning it to slam all 15 balls on the table. I used to play at the old 211 club in Seattle and if owners John and Betty Teerink (RIP to both) saw anyone do this, they would walk over and slowly place the balls back in the holder one at a time and...

Willie Jopling / Bill Marshall had an article on this in Billiard Digest in the 90's using the example you laid out. I tried it and gave up after 2 balls, ha, ha.

1992 Wal Mart Wilson cue I received as a Christmas Present. Warped, but I'll never get rid of it. 2011 Josey Sneaky Pete (main player) 2012 Josey Jump Break 1998 Viking V2V. Fabulous mother of toilet seat inlays 1993 Huebler AS-H3 1995 Huebler Custom Ivory Queen refitted with leather wrap by...

Hi David, I own a couple of Hueblers and the plate is sealed in wax. I would recommend posting the question (if you haven't already) in the Ask The Cuemaker forum to see if anyone can post recommendations on who can safely remove this to change the bolt. This includes heating the wax and if...

Another option is cheap (but sturdy vinyl) photography tripod bags. If you have a hard case like a 2 x 4 or 3 x 5, these will easily slip into one. Tie the top and it's set in place. I fly with my Josey cues in these and haven't had any trouble. Online you can find these with a standard size...

Sad news. I saw her play at the Huebler Classic in Seattle back in 1995. The tournament was at Jillian's on Lake Union and they had a section upstairs sectioned off for the tournament tables. (I think it was 6-8) Because of the location, sound carried with echo and reverb so if someone had a...

Call Society Billiards in Chelsea at 212 420 1000 to see when Jonathan Smith is available. He does tips, wrap, ferrule and cleaning and has great service. (or email jonathan.smith@societybilliards.com) He's usually available from Monday to Friday, but it's best to call to schedule. They're at...

I got my Huebler Custom Ivory Queen back in 1995 and it's still my main shooter. In 2003, Paul did a leather wrap install and two new shafts and it still plays great. I'll never forget the phone call when my order was ready. He loved talking about cues and the construction techniques behind...

That is soo sad, 15 years ago, I used to go into Dr. Cue and Billiards in Lake City and I remembered seeing him practicing on one of the front tables. He was always approachable and had some great stories. At the time, I also remembered that when we entered the local tourneys there, he would...

Efren's use of Jump Cue in 93 US Open Howdy, I have an old copy of Billiards Digest from the end of 93 that states that he did use a jump cue in the US Open playing against Johnny Archer. Earl Strickland won that year against Tony Ellin.

Hello, Thanks for the replies. This gives me a start on where to look. I'll look into Melbourne as well. Thanks! Tony :)

Howdy, Newbie on board. My employer has offered me a position with opening a new office in Sydney and I'll be out of the office for 3 months. I've tried to do some basic online searches for poolhalls in the area, but can't find much info. (I'm probably not searching right) Any one on the...