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    Tip pick vs Scuffer

    The twist can be subtle though. Perfectly vertical is probably tough without some sort of guide?
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    Tip pick vs Scuffer

    Depends on the type of tip you're using. Tip pics on layered tips are risky as they can penetrate layers and then twist, separating the layers Traditional scuffers like the brad are pretty coarse and will wear the tip quickly. Scuffers like the kamui gator (there are many brands offering...
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    Repair laminate on rail

    And note how flush the corner castings butt up to the fomica...an indicator a pro put it together.
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    Are Gold Crowns Still Being "Diamondized?"

    WE all stink at this game compared to those who play better. Remember that we play for entertainment and enjoy that home table.
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    Pinky on or off during stroke.

    You should focus on your inhale/ exhale habits next.
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    How is this a Joss?

    That's a sad skill to have and I think I got you beat. My skill was remembering phone numbers. Lotta good that does me now.
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    Repair laminate on rail

    You're looking at a 1960 decision from a 2025 perspective... Brunswick was big business back then and you better believe it knew its market then. P.S. I like the ashtray corners, super unique and art deco awesome. Though they do need to be clean and I don't want to bridge out of one!
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    Repair laminate on rail

    I say not worth the trouble. I don't know how it would be fixed and presume you ask the question from the same position...so someone would likely need to be hired.
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    Conversion Cues by Unknown Makers

    And don't sleep the fact that lots of 'unknowns' work under the tutelage of established makers too.
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    Funny pic/gif thread...

    "Smell my cigar"
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    Pinky on or off during stroke.

    Me too. I saw a top pro 3c player up close recently and his thumb didn't touch cue until impact stroke.
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    Ridiculous 8-Ball Losing Shots

    Honored to be a source of amusement, sir.
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    Ridiculous 8-Ball Losing Shots

    Here's a story about a loss out of nowhere... I was at the pool room and stepped outside for the party. Came back in and a friend was prestroke with his back to me. I whacked the back end of his stick and made it shoot the ball before he was ready to pull the trigger. He looked at me with an...
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    Starting again after 20 years - where to start, please?

    Dunno if someone (I?) already said it, but I'd say start with fun. You gotta enjoy it and understand you're gonna laugh, cry and love with the game...for the 2nd time around.
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    Ridiculous 8-Ball Losing Shots

    FN high-larious. I think we've all snatched defeat from the jaws of victory more often than we'd like to recall, sir. PASS!!!😁
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    Conversion Cues by Unknown Makers

    Gotcha. Those are 'conversions' and not 'titlist conversions', definitely two different cue types. And while on the topic, should anyone be considering both...modern prob a better choice than antique if it is gonna be a player.
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    Conversion Cues by Unknown Makers

    Limited supply, classic look...I guess? I had to have one. The veneer colors!
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