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I would imagine that the table in the image is a readily available image that was picked up by whoever made the ad piece. Believe me, having an image like that done professionally is not inexpensive. I think the image they used still gets the message across. As for the commercials, I think...

Ever wonder where the name "Pool" came from? A quick google search found this: The word "pool" means a collective bet, or ante. Many non-billiard games, such as poker, involve a pool but it was to pocket billiards that the name became attached. The term "poolroom" now means a place where pool...

"Marking the table" is about giving yourself an aiming point. One that you can see when you're lining up on the shot and gives you a distinct advantage. Marking, intentionally or not, where the object ball may end up is not "Marking the table". It gives no advantage. At least that's how I...

MMike I think the 4 month wait comment was about the billet from CT custom cue parts. CT Cue Parts, who is an actual machine shop, makes the joint pins. We used to use their standard pin for our cues, but have switched to the flat bottomed 3/8-10 by Tommy Migliore. We do still use their...

There are actually 2 different sites that go by CT cue parts. http://www.ctcueparts.com/ is mostly a metal and hardware supplier. We buy our jump cue pins from them. Good people and easy to deal with. http://www.ctcustomcueparts.com/ is a completely different company. I don't really know...

Is that your work watch Murray?:D Royce

And I thought I was behind! Royce

Kd Actually, it was Colonel who made that statement, not you. My apologies for the mistake. I do believe that the blue color is better, at least for me. I also believe the consultants findings. They were specifically looking at pool balls on a pool table with pool table lighting, and through...

I recall, very clearly, my conversation with Greg Sullivan about the blue cloth. Basically, he approached a professional engineering consulting firm about determining what would be the best color for pool table cloth. They came back with the Pantone scale that, based on they're professional...

I think you're talking about 2 different things. The friction between the balls at contact is what is most commonly know as "skid". The friction between the object ball and the cloth will have no significant affect on the direction of the object ball. Royce

DAnO Just make sure you can still save files without the dongle in. My suspicions are that you're going to have to keep it in, but I could be wrong. I just remember trying to save a file and it not letting me because it thought I was in demo mode. It really sucks when you've done a lot of...

A true "skid" is really caused by excessive friction between the cue ball and the object ball. Usually, it's when a chalk spot just so happens to fall right on the contact point during the shot. Some of today's special chalks tend to stickIt can also be caused by a scratched or rough spot on the...

I can remember back many years ago at one of our local season ending tournaments. It was hosted at a hotel, and the diamonds were brought in. Along one wall, there were several tables that bounced crazy hard. If you hit the cue ball into the end rail with any speed, it would actually jump coming...

A few things to keep in mind. 1. Any problems that are addressed the right way, are much easier to correct. Making for a better product for the public. 2. Public accusations and unsupported claims are only meant to stoke a fire. Stoking the fire does nothing for solving the problem, it only...

A little history, at least as far as I remember it. I'm not, and have not been, directly involved in any of this, but I have been around it and I've seen and heard more than most here on AZ. When I started playing, which was many years ago, the Centennials were considered to be the best. One of...

So, just exactly where do you think that money comes from? Royce

Most jump and/or break cue shafts will come with the type of tip that doesn't really need much maintenance. I'd recommend adjusting to it rather than trying to adjust it. One thing I see quite often is players who aim too low on the cue ball. They often miss cue or don't get the cue ball up...

Just because you haven't witnessed it yourself, doesn't mean there hasn't been serious tension between many of the pro players and the "powers that be" in holding tournaments. Believe me, it's not new. The real trouble is that there just isn't enough money behind it all. Keep in mind that the...

I don't have any DRO's in the shop right now that aren't part of a CNC control, but when I do, I always want to tape over the last 2 digits! Imaging having a tolerance of .002", and spending time trying to get that last .00001" just right! That's fussing over 1/20th of your entire tolerance...

Well, I can't say as I've tried that one. Keep in mind that I'm teaching others to do the work and that sounds like a very specialized method. One that I'm not sure I would feel comfortable teaching someone else who doesn't have the years of measuring experience that I do. I will say this...