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I found a 1933 Brunswick. The thing that threw me off was that it is a wood bed. It's a thick wood, not cheap MDF, but a better material. I need to know if this is a good purchase or not. They say it has the original date stamp and everything on the bottom. Is it true that brunswick once made...

SO, I'm looking to purchase a table, but I don't have the money for a brand spankin new table. I found an OLD Brunswick 1933. It's the last year they made wood tables before going to slate beds. It's not a cheap wood, I can't remember the type of wood, but it's pretty thick and heavy. My...

Quick question. Went to capitol billiards today. I asked the guy if they had break cues and he gave me a response somewhat like, "Well, a lot of people essentially use their playing cue to break, so... yes, we have break cues!" He told me if I asked most people on the tour they would tell me...

I've been wondering for a while what the Club Member banners are all about, mainly the 9-ball ones, the only ones I have seen. How does one acquire it and what does it all mean? Totally noobish of me to ask, I think. :embarrassed2:

Break and run happened tonight! It was awesome. I played it on an 8 ft. in my bar buddy's garage during his birthday party against one of the other guys (well, not really, he didn't get to shoot). He racked them up and I cracked it open sinking a solid and a stripe, from there, I picked the...

Okay, I used the search function and didn't find a thing. Anyhow. I just bought a repair kit for retipping cues (Tweeten). It came with all the stuff (including some nice cubes of master chalk, hey hey) and some Elk Master tips. The box can say what it wants about superior accuracy, but after...

I am without a car right now, so I have to ride on the whims of others. There are quite a few perfectly good pool halls around town. Sharky's Jointed Cue, Hot Shots, Hard Times, etc. My problem is this. My buddy likes to drink. A bit too much. He's my normal shooting friend. Unfortunately...

I'm starting to save up for a new cue and have been searching around. As of a week or so ago I decided I want a McDermott This one, to be exact. But, today, I stumbled along a Carolina Custom. It's one of the less expensive ones. This one, to be exact. Now, I am having a really hard time...

Anyone play there? I've gone there twice, last night, and just got back from there just now. Lot's of new faces that I haven't met there. Kinda weird getting eyed by all the players that are most likely regulars there... especially since they stare without a hint of friendliness sometimes. Lol...

A general question probably seen many times before. My favorite games are 8-ball and 9-ball. Mainly 8. But, I've been wanting to add 14.1 to my list of games to play. Here's a general question. Any advice on getting started. Where do I begin? What's the best way to practice, tips, etc, etc.

Played with my buddy's graphite cue tonight. I wasn't able to go home and get mine so we just traded off with it. Maybe it was just me but I thought it played weird. His mom... who doesn't play pool anywhere near as much as she used to, swears by graphite. How does anyone else around here feel...

I know there are a few good break cues out there and I'd love to have something like a Predator, but I am on a budget. The most I can spend on a breaker right now is $150... $200 if I can be REALLY convinced. But, with bills and the sort, that extra $50 dollars is quite useful and needed to me...

Help me out here. This is possibly one of those easy cheesy "If you look inside, you'll find the answer." type things. So I practice at the pool hall by myself 2-3 times a week. The rest of the time is with buddies because I'm not paying a full tab more times a week than that. Lol. During...

I'm trying to expand my group of pool buddies. I have 2 friends I shoot with on a regular basis, and a group of acquaintances at both the spots I shoot at, but nothing like my 2 best shooting buds. Anyone in Sacramento want to hit the pool hall with me? I usually play at Sharky's and I'm maybe...

My ferrule is oogly with chalk! What is the best way to get it squeaky clean? Or at least close enough?

Anyone tried or own a High Tower Cue? I've heard a little about them and am interested in trying one out and maybe buying one if I like what I hear and feel. If anyone has any info let me know. Sean

Tried this in the main area, but I thought this might be a more appropriate place to post this. I was at my regular spot today shooting by myself after work. My buddy flaked on me (gah! pet peeve :mad: ). Anyhow, I really didn't feel like doing any specific drills today. Work had me tired and...

I was at my regular spot today shooting by myself after work. My buddy flaked on me (gah! pet peeve :banghead:). Anyhow, I really didn't feel like doing any specific drills today. Work had me tired and any thinking of that type would have wrecked me. So I just kinda rolled all the balls out onto...