Recent content by Rye_a

I can identify that table. That sounds like a pool table to me.

Again as the OP I'm thinking I may just start with a discoutinued mid/low end Pechauer cue with an SD shaft, then buy an LD shaft as my game progresses.

As the OP I have no Idea what Event Horizon is, but it sounds cool and I think I definitely need to be able to do it.

That shouldn’t be a problem because I plan to get a 12 piece cue that I can carry in my back pocket all the time.

I definitely know that I have a long way to go in terms of developing my skills, but is there a reason that I shouldn’t use a LD cue from the start? At this point it seems like the cost of a Schmelke or even simple Pechauer with an LD shaft isn’t that much more (if amortized over years) than a...

Well, this turned out to be a little more of a saga than I expected. I brought the 9' GC IV home two weeks ago (the technician has a torn rotator cuff, so he disassembled it and a buddy and I moved it; fun stuff!) and waited a week for the technician to come to assemble and re-cover it. When...

I used to shoot pool recreationally quite a bit, but for quite a few years life (work, wife, and kids) has kept me from playing as much as I'd like. Now for the first time in my life I have a table of my own, and I'd like to have equipment that can grow with me as I practice and my skills...

Does anyone know anything about 5280 cues? They say that they are based in my home state, but I can’t seem to find any information about them. Thanks!

Definitely not a pro, just looking to improve my game. I think I’d just use it while practicing, then use regular house cues when I’m playing with guests.

Does anyone have recommendations for an entry/mid level low deflection cue? I’m having my first table set up in my home early next week, hello like to have something a little nicer than the house cues it came with so I can learn to play with English, etc.

In our basement we went with engineered wood floors with a vapor barrier/underlayment underneath it. It is very comfortable to walk/stand on and has a warmth to it.

Here's the 2 ball before and after Aramith restorer and cleaner:

How about now?

Ugh. I'll post photos post-cleaning with products actually made for the task. These may be relegated to use by my kids and I'll get another set for adult use. I'll do a search, but any recommendation for good home-use phenolic balls that present high quality to cost?

I went to town buffing the balls with a dry microfiber cloth and they look much, much better. I think the cloudiness must have been residue from some kind of wax or other ill-advised treatment. When my Aramith Restorer comes today I'll apply it and I expect these Centennials will really shine!