Recent content by ddg45

People behave in bizarre ways in every aspect of life and in every imaginable location. Trying to figure out why people do stupid and annoying things will make your head explode, so just do your best to avoid them not let it bother you. If possible, move to a different table.

No slop ever. I don't like that about 9-ball when another ball besides your target goes in and you keep playing. Also in 9-ball, count balls made instead of making the 9 wins. I've seen a dry break where there's a can't miss 1-9 combo and that wins the game? Make 8 balls in a row, leave the 9...

A combination of both. Occam's razor. The simplest answer is usually the best. Consider what average intelligence is today, and then consider nearly half the population is dumber than that. To do anything with attention to detail and a desire to do it with excellence is simply beyond most...

I've tried lots of gloves, paid over $20 for them, and found one on Amazon for $9.99 that's the best glove I've ever used. Well made and durable. I've seen several other guys at my local pool hall use them too.

n I never touch my cue with water. 90% alcohol with a paper towel. Water's probably OK if you wipe dry immediately, but the alcohol is always handy. Burnish with a leather pad and it's good to go.

Pechauer doesn't use decals or overlays. Points and inlays on the JP series are done the same as their Pro Series. What's wrong with using a dark stain on maple? What are you talking about with getting refined and sanding off?

Don't worry. The primary difference between their JP and Pro Series cues (I have one of each and have won a lot of matches with both) is the JP cues have a flat face joint, a slightly larger butt diameter, and are less expensive since they don't use exotic hardwoods. Quality otherwise is pretty...

FYI the quality today is outstanding. I've heard more than one dealer say they have the best finish in the business. I bought a custom cue made by a well-known and well respected maker, and its finish (and playability in my opinion) couldn't compare to my peach. I sold the custom cue and still...

Pechauer is a great company. They own their own timberland, harvest their own trees, make all their joints and screws in their own machine shop, maintain excellent QC, and provide outstanding customer service. They will make any custom cue you want, and you can select any joint, etc. On top of...

Over the years I've gone from 18.5 to 19, then to 19.5 and I just got a new cue that was supposed to be 19.5 but is 19.8 and it's my new favorite. Get yourself a weight bolt kit and add gradually until you find what works best for you.

When we got a table in our house we put it in a room with a tile floor, and the dealer recommended we put a rug down. The rug only extends about 18" past the table edges, and that seems perfect to me.

Joss and Pechauer are also made in the USA. Pechauer in particular bought their own timberland, harvests their own trees, processes the lumber in their own sawmill, and makes all metal parts in their own machine shop. How are you going to beat that?

Which cues are the best is completely subjective, so any time anyone uses the term "known fact" that's generally not true.

Actually, going from $312 to $387 is a 24% increase, which seems pretty substantial to me.

That's a little extreme, but I can understand their wanting their customers to help keep the place clean and not be inconsiderate jerks.