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That cue is from the limited Nunya series.

Rings look exactly like my Lucasi.

No, it was the Ballroom in Toms River N.J. owned by Tony Cattuci (RIP)

Gus said that Balabuska taught him a lot about cue making but not all and he had to figure out some things himself. I never heard him mention Doc Fry, but Gus was pretty closed mouth on cue making. Gus used to come to the pool room in Jersey once in a while as he was friends with the owner.

I have a Lucasi Uni-Lock and a Phillippi Radial pin other than the speed difference of screwing them together I see no difference in how the cues feel. Pins are overrated, as long as whatever pin is used creates a tight fit you are good to go.

I don't know the maker but it's a very interesting design. That different joint pin might be a clue.

Who sells the Ghost chalk? Sounds eerie.

I rarely go to Felt anymore, nothing wrong with the room just the ride there for me is all high-speed highway and at my age it's a bit uncomfortable. With the price of gas now it's a $10 round trip. I'm not being cheap but living on Social Security I have to watch my spending. If you go there at...

My Saturday one pocket opponent and I play a 3 ball rule,as soon as 3 balls or more are in the kitchen we spot up all but 2 makes the games go much faster and cuts down on safe, safe safe.

I know the feeling I'm 79 and playing about 75% of prime. While playing one pocket I now pass on some hard shots that in the 80's I would not have hesitated to shoot. Dirty Harry said, “A man’s got to know his limitations.”

I don't play APA so I don't know the rating system, but my Fargo is 586.

Bring this, at 79 I can still play a little. LOL

I got $30.

These work great and are only $22.00 on Amazon and they come in a number of strengths. Eyekepper Titanium Rimless Round Reading Glasses Circle Readers For Men I use the +1.5 No frames to get in the way and large enough to see thru without twisting or turning your head.

Last night was the 8-ball league payout, my team came in first again this session to a good natured (I think) round of boos. I was crowned the King of break and runs with 10. Today I played one pocket with my normal opponent and beat him 6 straight games while occasionally mentioning how good it...