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No, you're just stubbornly refusing to admit some basic truths here and I'm tired of talking about it.

I think you're missing my point. We're only observing this as pool players. I would be fascinated to see some real scientific data. Like, I highly doubt 20 mph is the threshold for when wood flexes. It's probably less. And it's probably different for maple than it is for purple heart. It's...

This is where we begin to go outside our pay grade. Energy transfer is huge but we're only observing this as pool players. I would be curious to see how much a wood shaft flexes at 5 mph, 10 mph, 15, mph, 20 mph, and 25 mph and then see what happens with CF. My suspicion is, wood flexes very...

Well, it doesn't really matter. You can play with a wood cue all you want. It doesn't change the fact that carbon fiber is a superior material and the benefits of it aren't just specific to better players. There are practical advantages *everyone* can enjoy.

One of my personal favorite examples of this is the creation of a key ball. 9ball players routinely run balls where they sit. In fact, you're taught to not move balls unless you have to. GREAT 14.1 often means manipulating the layout so you can have a routine end-pattern and the very best...

I don't think anyone who knows anything about the women playing today would say that. Allison Fisher, Karen Corr, Kelly Fisher, and Siming Chen could all run 200+ and surprise no one. At most, the reaction would be, "Siming plays 14.1?"

oh, overnight isn't the problem. You can leave your cues in your car overnight all you want.

I understand what you're saying. You're definitely not wrong. I'm getting a CF shaft. My FargoRating is 650. I'm not going to jump 100 points overnight. However, it's not always that simple. I live in Texas. It gets to be 90+ degrees at least six months out of the year. Unless you always...

lol, I'm walking a tight rope answering that question. I know a few people who have run 200+ balls and it's one of the things they're most proud of (and rightfully so). In no way whatsoever would I want to diminish their accomplishments. On the other hand, just because many great players have...

The best way I can describe it is, imagine being a runner and never having seen nor heard of a marathon before. Why would you have any interest in running 26.2 miles? You may have strong legs and great lungs but until you set your goal to run a marathon, you won't know if you have what it...

You don't get to have Mosconi's skill. It's not for sale. The only thing for sale are cues. Everything else you have to work for and you can work for it with any cue you buy.

The basement FargoRating is probably between 700-725. It's so hard to say. I know guys with 725 FargoRatings who I would regard as the underdog to run 50. On the other hand, I see guys at 625 running a 100. But, I think, if you're only looking at women above 700, that's a legitimate place to...

Truer words have never been spoken. Life is good and thank you for asking. I hope all is well with you too.

Ugh, that's such a loaded question. So many of these runs are unofficial (lacking in witnesses or affidavits). Understand - I trust everything Stu says and would never question his memory and that's not the point. I just think we should all agree, this discussion has nothing to do with the...

I witnessed Line Kjorsvik run 114 at Amsterdam Billiards' east side location in 2003 (may be off by a year), shortly after the conclusion of the WPBA Fall Classic. It was a very clean run.

I'm literally in the process of getting a new cue right now. I'm not into custom cues. I prefer simple aesthetics and I like the idea of treating a cue as sports equipment. The way I see it, everyone falls in love with our sport for different reasons and all of those reasons are valid. And...

There's a special place in my heart for Italian bikes. I think you have more expensive taste than me though. I've always had my eye on Bianchi.

I'd like to add, when a new player asks me which cue they should buy, I tell them to make a low budget decision. In today's world, assuming the person was making average income, that would mean keeping it under $200 or look to buy something used. If money isn't an issue and the person has...

That's a great bike. Mine has the 105 groupset, so you're a notch up from me. But, I think you can appreciate what I'm talking about. Part of my motivation for getting my bike was, I wanted the ultimate cycling experience within my budget. Cues are the same way. Most pros and high caliber...

I'm sorry buddy but it's 2021 now. Have you seen a jump cue before? Equipment has changed and in many instances, improved. When it comes to carbon fiber, just the fact that it doesn't age is music to the ears of many amateur players. I ride a carbon fiber bike. It's the same bike frame...