Recent content by mdc

Haven’t tried carbon fiber shafts, but I would like to. I’m a believer in LD shafts as it makes compensating for English easier for me. Been using a Predator 314-2 for over 20 years now and I’m pretty happy with it. I own a few cues with standard maple shafts, but playing with them takes...

I cook, but I’m not sure I could tell the difference between an average professional chef and “one of America's best.” According to Mike Page, the median Fargo rating is 471, so 482 is right there, but I would bet that to the average person reading that article, this guy’s pool skills would...

Bought this Pechauer from Seybert's about 20 years ago, maybe more, can't remember exactly. I believe it was one of a few cues made exclusively for Seybert's, but I'm not sure of that either. Don't see it in any of the retired cues pages on their website. Anyone have any ideas about a model...

Played with a Joss for many years. Bought a Predator 314-2 shaft with the 5/16x14 joint for my Joss not long after I first got it and it fit like it was made for it.

I was explaining all this to my uncle, who knows nothing about pool but was with me when I sold the balls. He asked me, how are you gonna know that this guy gives you the same set of balls back? Maybe he’s trying to scam you, buy your good balls, pretend there’s this weight problem and then pull...

Yeah, I mentioned that his scale could be off, but of course that doesn’t explain the variance, I don’t think. He claims it’s accurate to 0.1 grams, idk. As you point out, it’s the variance among the set that’s the problem, not that the average weight is or isn’t X, as long as that number falls...

Ok, I just found this thread on ball weights, which may have some of the answers I'm looking for.

Oh, I forgot to mention, yeah, I suggested his scale could be off. He assures me it isn't and that he checked with 2 different scales, shrug. I took a package to the post office today that I weighed at exactly 4 lbs. Postal scale read 3 lbs 14 oz, almost 57 grams difference. This guy is giving...

True, and yes, I already agreed to take the set back and refund his money. It just seems strange to me.

Idk what Aramith balls are supposed to weigh, and it never occurred to me this set wasn't genuine. As I said, I bought them from Seybert's. If they're selling face Aramith balls I'd be shocked. Also, we're talking about the weight of 2 nickels [shrug]. As long as the balls all weigh close to the...

Yeah, I've heard that, but these are lightly used, so I'm not sure how much that could be a factor. Bought them several years ago, but they haven't been used at all in at least the last 5 years because that's when I lost access to a home table and never carried them out anywhere.

A few days ago, I sold a set of Aramith Premium Balls (my set pictured below). I'm certain I bought them from Seyberts sometime between 2017 and 2020, I'm not sure, but I know it's when I last had access to a home table. I paid $205, asked for $150, the buyer and I settled on $120. He paid me in...

Just purchased the Super Bundle: 832 and 714 ball runs with commentary plus 560 and 508 ball runs, unlimited viewing, for $30. If anyone is interested I will post a review when I’m finished watching.

Yeah, he needs to release the video immediately. No reason to wait. I’m curious though, what would it take to revive the world championship? Seems like there are plenty of straight pool players, or players capable of playing the game. Is it money? They have officially recognized championships in...

Wow, I’ve known about the rail version of this shot, and about spin induced throw, for many years, but I must say I had no idea it was possible to cut a ball in at 90 degrees from out in the open like that. Nice video, thanks. Btw, I’m new here but I’ve been subscribed to your YouTube channel...