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    best cue you ever had or still have ???

    I'm playing with a McDermott from the early 1980's but with a much more recent Jacoby shaft with 140 laminate layers to cut down on deflection. Don't know if I hit better with it, but I like it better than the maple shaft of the original.
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    Let's talk chalk

    I use Tweeten Triangle in tan/beige, mostly because I really can't stand seeing a blue or green stained shaft! I like a color that closely matches my stick (and because Tweeten is the choice of Ronnie O'Sullivan!) Can't honestly say I can detect a difference in performance, one brand or...
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    Burn hole 860hr

    My recommendation is California Billiard Supply, 2634 Union Ave. San Jose Call Jerry at (408) 559-6002 www.lensbilliards.com
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    I just beat Earl Strickland in 2 games of nine ball.

    I LIKE this rule! I am just a banger, casual player, and I really don't like 9-ball just for the reason that any random fluke can win a game. I'm in my mid 60's and play to stay (somewhat) active and to have something to work at to "get better." I don't play "against" the other guy at the...
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    Tariff's and cue prices....??

    Trump's increased tariffs affect products imported from China in to the US. They have nothing to do with stuff exported from China to Germany. Also, nearly all U.S. tariffs are "ad valorem", a percentage of the f.o.b. value at the port of export. The percentage does not apply to the cost of...
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    Expro or ignite? I’m going to buy one.

    I don't know anything about you or where you are, so this may be completely impractical, but I'd try to find a different dealer. My local dealer would order both, call me when they are in and shape the tips, and *order* me to try them out on his table. He would insist on it! He'd try them out...
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