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    Funny pic/gif thread...

    I don’t mind rare, but that’s a little too rare.
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    Recommendations for 16-ball Ball Cleaner

    They are cleaned by the individual cups. Works well, not by the spinning wheel P.S. mine have never gotten warm. I’m surprised the cheap cleaners seem so despised by some instead of just ignored. I’m also surprised by so much misinformation that is out there. Either save the $725 bucks more that...
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    Recommendations for 16-ball Ball Cleaner

    Well, if it’s just about wanting to clean your balls, it’s hard to beat the Amazon stuff from China. I spent big bucks for my table, for Centennial balls, for my cues, and even for my chalk. I cleaned the balls by hand and was happy. I thought about spending $600 for a Diamond ball cleaner and...
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    Down time due to surgery

    I am impressed not only with your recuperative powers, but with your dedication to overcoming the pain involved in continuing your road back to competition. I understand your path to some extent having traveled a similar path. I have had both knees replaced, both shoulders repaired due to...
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    Interesting Facts on a Recent Vintage Viking Cue Purchase

    Beautiful cue, bonus for rarity!
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    Pool cue cases

    Had it for years.
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    Is Your Cue Right For You? Does Professional Instruction Pay Off? How Would You Know?

    Tired of hearing “It’s the Indian, not the arrow”. In reality the best Indian was very selective choosing his arrows, and many were rejected. Time to come up with something new!
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    Is Your Cue Right For You? Does Professional Instruction Pay Off? How Would You Know?

    Being fitted for a pool cue would be difficult to me. It would be like going to the optometrist when he says number 1 or number 2, and you don’t really see a difference. After years of playing and dozens of cues, I had a general idea, but until I found THE CUE, I was never positive. The...
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    Japanese Made George Balabushka Help Needed

    Same here.
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    Pia Filler hates wood shafts

    Must be really fun when you need to hit one at pocket speed. Seriously, you expect anyone who has actually shot with a CF cue to believe that difference in transmitted energy?
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    Pia Filler hates wood shafts

    Sounds like you need a rake instead of a cue. You can’t worry less about warpage, if you aren’t worrying in the first place.
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    Pia Filler hates wood shafts

    I am amazed by all the concern for dings in wood shafts. Are people using them for sword fights between games? I have had 2 dings to repair in the last 10 years. Both dings were easily removed in a very few minutes. I value my equipment and certainly don’t mind keeping it clean and in good...
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    Best All-Around Production Cue for ~$1000 (Value, Playability, Durability, Support)?

    Well, there is at least one guy totally obsessed with Mezz. There are several others trying to be objective and helpful. Bottom line is that none of us can recommend the right cue for someone else. There is no right answer. I’m not a fan of Mezz, I prefer old Schon cues. It just means we’re all...
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    best shaft for ball pocketing/accuracy?

    Have to go with larger diameter tip helping the most.
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