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    New stick

    Thanks. Steve and I have been going back and forth for a couple of years at the Expo. A collaboration. Steve's the best. 8 month turnaround time. Didn't want a deposit. We just trusted each other since his Dad made a cue for me and his Dad made a cue for my son. Retiring the cue that Dan made...
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    New stick

    Yup.
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    New stick

    Thank you. Was going for that old school look.
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    New stick

    Thank you. Came with his kielwood shaft. Changed the tip out to a hard pressed Triangle. Very stiff hit and responsive. Getting too much action off the cue ball, english just taking off, so I'm working on more center ball hits which is a good thing. Gave him one of my shafts to duplicate...
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    New stick

    Recently picked this up from Stephen Janes at the Joss shop in Maryland. Old school box cue with a theme of fall colors. Gave him the butt and two shafts that his father, Dan, made for me about 8 years ago to refinish and to retire it. Wonderful experience.
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    can you explain please this break shot by Yapp?

    Niels comes into my poolroom to practice a few days before the open every year in Atlantic City. Yes, he uses the same break shot.
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    The Hustler is on PRIME

    Nah. He's a loser. Bert said so.
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    The Hustler is on PRIME

    Thanks but can't watch it again. Watched it about a year ago. I have seen it so many times. I'll be ready again in a few years.
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    A tip for overthinkers.

    That sound you hear is the thwack sound of a ball hitting the back of the pocket on a Brunswick Gold Crown. Gold Crowns are going away and Diamonds have moved in. Diamonds don't make that sound.
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    Taking time off azb for a week or 2

    Best wishes. Would give almost anything to take a walk and have a talk again with my Dad.
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    New Carom Roo.- Chantiy, VA

    Bob M?
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    New Carom Roo.- Chantiy, VA

    You're a lucky man to have 3c tables nearby much less so many of them.
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    Tip life

    Call me crazy. I use a 12 buck good old fashioned Willards.
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    Tip life

    I have a Kamui tool. Collectors item now. 1k. PM me.
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    Tip life

    It's always you. Not the tip, the table. Or anything else. Blame yourself when you lose and blame yourself when you win.
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