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    Help identifying cue. McDermott ?

    Looks like a Spalding. Imported with almost no value.
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    Vintage / Antique Cue Info Needed

    I bought a similar cue on ebay for $130 shipped. It is perfect. Bought it to convert. Not sure of the maker. Best guess is Brunswick.
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    Which Variable Is the Cause of Most Missed Shots

    The size of the bet. Some players perform well for a big payoff.
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    Tournament "Top Lady"

    I once told an inquiring female player that I would pay a lady to be on top. For some reason she was not amused.
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    Help identifying this pool table

    Brunswick most likely acquired Alter Bros. at some point. I have not been able to find a list of companies they purchased.
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    Help identifying this pool table

    Any accessories original to the table can be very valuable. A wall rack and antique cues are very desirable. What a beautiful table!
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    What is a Shortstop?

    I could be backup shortstop.
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    ISO: Early 90s Schon yellow micarta ferrule

    The asbestos in them makes them fireproof.
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    $$$ action WANTED - $50/game .... TODAY !! tomorrow / next day ??

    I watched the video. Now I am going to steal my daddy's cue and make a living out of playin' pool !
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    Who were the best Cue Makers of their time?

    Burton Spain made a great playing cue. One of my all time favorites.
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    For me currently, this cue is the most difficult piece of this type.~WINTER RHYME~

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    weight in one pocket,what to do?

    In the 70s I witnessed the largest spot in one pocket I ever saw. George "Whitey" Michael's spotted someone 8 to close. Whitey drew an arc from one point to the other in his opponent's pocket. All he had to do his pocket one ball or have or have one stop inside the arc. The poor fellow never...
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    Cue stick stroke with a spin.

    In the 80s there was a hustler who did something similar on spot shots. He claimed he was screwing them into the pocket.
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    My first wrap.

    Most wraps that come loose do so while screwing or unscrewing the cue. If the forearm is gripped instead of the wrap while tightening or loosening the wrap should never come loose.
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    Meucci ferrules.....??

    I always thought it was ABS
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    It’s just a game of pool

    I got dizzy watching it.
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    may i have help im IDing these pool cues

    The Adam's is listed in the Bluebook of Cues.I gave one away recently. The downside is the Raminwood shaft with a screw on ferrule.The blue cue is not bad. One cue looks like Titlist points.
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    Memories of the late 80's Seattle scene/211 Club (Long)

    Love it Greg! Had known Vince and Lila since 1971. We recently lost them both. Did not know the history behind them. Vince changed my life. He loaned me the money to buy my first metal lathe in 1983. Still using it. RIP Vince and Lila. You are both greatly missed. Your friend, Roger
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    Best Pool Player you saw alive, regardless.

    Glenn Atwell
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    Last pool cue (probably)

    Hope you keep making those beautiful guitars. The world needs the beautiful sounds they produce.
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