Recent content by kingwang

Shane had at least 5 chances at the table, none of them particularly awkward. I don't think the format was an issue here.

Wu Jiaqing (fka Wu Chia-Ching) stroke has changed a bit after he started playing Chinese 8 ball. It seems more compact and robotic unless he really needs to let his stroke out. In 2015 at the CBSA Pool International 9-Ball Open: In 2019 at the China Open: In 2025 playing Duya Golden Nine:

$499! I can't imagine possibly getting a better value than this. This is a great custom cue for under $500. I'm selling this very nice Carolina Custom. Unplayed - I got this from a defunct dealer that said it was new old stock. Located in NYC. Beautiful orange-ish red paduak wood with silver...

I think @Rtoron had a bunch for sale

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Not much action there these days, but Amsterdam Billiards in NYC has a section that they literally call "The Pit". It's roped off by brass rails and front and center in the room. They use that area for exhibitions and other high profile matches.

I think it looks that way because when you "throw" it, your hand and cue are moving at the same speed so the butt doesn't slip out of your hand until you near the end of your stroke. I think the general point he's making is that you steer the cue less if you have a very loose grip on the cue.

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KPY on tossing the cue forward

I think that's a question for yourself - what mistakes did you make and what would you have done differently? I've played quite a few pros including a few 800+ players. Every time, I've been able to reflect back on the match and come away with lessons learned, lessons that I wouldn't have...

Would absolutely do it.

FWIW, I live in NYC and I get lessons from two coaches. One charges $150 per hour and the other $185. I have no problem with spending my money this way.

Hunter charges ~$200 per hour and I see him giving lessons around the clock.

Auntie's showing these youngins how it's done!

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