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    Colored Amateur Billiard Players Association

    This article talks about the headquarters location of the CABPA among other things: November 8, 1924 New Pittsburgh Courier from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania • Page 14
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    WTB: Old Whippy Meucci so I can break like Sigel

    Looking for an older Meucci cue that can be a breaker and player, something Mike Sigel would use. Just for when I feel like breaking balls like Mike (funny thing I practice and mastered plenty of player breaks and teach them... Mike, Buddy Hall, Danny Harriman at the US Open, Bustamante, 1980's...
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    How do you dress or appear at a pool hall?

    I know a guy wear a 3 piece with a silk ascott in his neck wielding a cuetec ghost set with his name engraved in it, custom wrap too, wearing his expensive Italian Ferragamo shoes that cost over $1,000 as well as his 18k gold cufflinks and REAL silk-button suspenders with billiards tables on the...
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    Pool? If you can only play one game?

    2+ rail banks, short rack. That means the banked ball has to 2 hit rails or more before going in a called pocket. Can't disturb any other ball or it's a foul. Long rack could work but would take a longer time given traffic. Straight pool , one pocket, and anything else is way too easy to be...
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    Small pockets ruining the game

    Sounds like the battle of neanderthals and luddites vs Modern day
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    Diamonds clearly bank shorter than most other if not all tables…so, why?

    knowing all table conditions and playing them religiously so you don't even think about it, you just walk up and shoot your best game. Your body automatically adjusts for "Diamond", "Brunswick", "Olhausen Rattle Mode" etc. - Best bank pool player in all of CO.
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    Are Top Level Pool Players Better Today?

    Something seemingly completely missing from this conversation is the digital revolution that brought about data and information access for all. Back in the day, you had to know a very good player willing to beat you senseless and take all your money. That was the only way to learn, or by...
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    Did Jesus play pool? Who did he play? What speed? What was his strongest game?

    Going to hell for speaking on fairy tale things? Only because you invented a hell and put yourself there willingly.
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    How to save professional pool...no, really.

    Well anyone can have sharp eyes, if they are willing to change some of their daily habits, but seems most humans fear change and find happiness in doing the same old thing they always have (insanity). I've gotten people off eye glasses by just changing what they eat, or better what they don't...
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    Tips for carbon fiber shafts

    The fact that the #1 ranked player in the US and spokesperson for Cuetec (SVB) uses a HOW MEDIUM last I heard, I doubt Cuetec would let him use something that voids their warranty. As I remember, someone in this forum bragged about getting Fedor Gorst in trouble for using a non-stock Cuetec Cue...
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    Back to Pyro vs. V10?

    I never thought about using the same chalk on the cue tip from the day before the next day. Maybe because every day after I play, I thoroughly clean all cues using a Q-Wiz (maple) and proper cleaning cloths (Carbon Fiber), shape all the tips with a Willards or worse, and burnish them with a $2...
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    Practice practice practice

    2: placement of the left and right foot into stance. Have to have a strong foundation first. 3. For me, it's bridging and looking at the point I am aiming on the cue ball, then to the object ball, and back to the cue ball. Usually I'm looking at the cue ball on the final stroke as I already know...
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    When Matchroom purchased the U S Open from the Behrman family

    No need to attack the UK, just take back what that broad STOLE from Africa and many other countries, and currently keeps locked up in their museum. That purple crown, scepter they did not bury her with is all stolen, gold and all as well. She was the original Columbus I guess.
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    Original pool cues- the mace

    I'd love to purchase an original and use it to hustle people out of their hard-earned paychecks at the bar, while they use whatever they have. Is anyone here into woodworking and has made any? If not I plan to reach out to a local University woodshop class.
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    Cuetec SVB Gen One

    Best guess is he has the 19 oz with cuetec extension, which all have specs online. At the least maybe he took the bolt out and it's 18 oz. Today he seems to use the smart extension. I use their more expensive duo which is 2 in one (for short or longer extension). I only use the long piece and...
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    Cuetec SVB Gen One

    It will take your game up a level, especially in maneuverability if you never had shoes at all... Or really worn out, warped shoes with the rubber coming off. Also the confidence to know it's not the equipment it's you. Thank me later pwd72
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    Specs on Shane Van Boening's Cues

    I bet you a game of one-pocket and 2 rounds of beer that over 90% of the things around you currently are made in China. Let alone your own place of residence. From your phone (not made in America for sure) to your clothes to the plumbing in the wall.. the world is "Made in China". Blame...
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    Specs on Shane Van Boening's Cues

    we all have different goals in life. Some want to look fashionable, while others want to win all the cash. I'll keep the Cuetec.
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    What to do? Cuetec Cynergy or Jacoby BlaCK?

    I would say just get the ghost shaft as well and have a complete set from 1 manufacturer. Can't go wrong, being they are meant to play together either way. Then if you go with Seyberts, you can customize the playing cue with a stylish wrap that matches your case and glove (like I do). Also, you...
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    A professional "Pool Detective" gives "Kid Delicious" *devilishly smart* road hustling advice. Fascinating 10-minute must-read article!

    I'd love to see Danny back in action, if he would like to be. Figure if I ever become a Ralph Procopio, I'll be sure to keep a tournament with at least $50k+ 1st place payout using funds (or write offs) from other investments, so he can compete in anually. Nature will do it's thing. I'd love to...
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