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    Not A Violation?

    How many times have you put your bridge hand down on the cloth and felt a small piece of chalk that would be hard to see but very well could affect the roll of a ball? Has happened many times with me - I then pick the small piece of chalk up off the table or brush towards a pocket. So I can...
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    Would 8 ball be much more interesting to the general TV viewing public if....

    Rule #1 - the players can either shake or bank for the break?? Maybe “bank for the break” means to lag? Any idea what “shake” means?
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    "Hit the pro side of the pocket" myth.

    Hey ”Natural” - have you learned anything from this informative and educational discussion - or do you still think it’s a myth??
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    Contact lenses/cataract surgery for pool

    They make contact lenses now that work well for astigmatism. I use monofocal contacts for pool. My left eye has a slight astigmatism. The contact lense for that eye has a small weighted perpendicular line near the outside edge. After inserting the contact and blinking once or twice , the...
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    Simonis 860HR vs Predator Arcadia Reserve Cloth

    Thanks guys for the comments. Don’t need new cloth immediately, so will probably wait for Simonis to become available 👍🏻
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    Introducing myself and table

    I bought my 9’ Diamond Pro new from Diamond in 2005. It came with the red label - so yours was definetely red label - Diamond didn’t start making the blue labels until somewhere in the 2010- 2015 date range - doubt if yours was ever modified to blue label. Glen modified my table to blue specs...
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    Simonis 860HR vs Predator Arcadia Reserve Cloth

    I have been using Simonis 860HR on my table for almost 20 years. No complaints about the Simonis - but since Simonis is hard to find now, am interested to know what others think of Simonis 860hr Vs the Predator Arcadia. I have played on the Arcadia once for two days in a tournament- I liked it...
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    Cuephoric (Shane) Can you believe he did this?

    Try 406-224-5322
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    Kielwood shaft the way to go?

    Again - not just cosmetic This from a guitar website talking about the benefits of torrefied wood: “The Vikings used torrefied wood because it absorbs less moisture so size and shape are more likely to remain consistent after it has been sawed and planed. In other words it’s stronger and more...
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    Kielwood shaft the way to go?

    I have been using an OB Phoenix torrified wood shaft now for about 3 years - the best shaft I have ever had. It is 30”, 12.8mm and weighs 3.8 oz.
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    New cloth

    It has been almost 5 months since the Strachen Superweave was installed on 10 eight foot tables where I play. Was ok for the first couple months, but I would say most of the decent players do not like it now - it has become too slow. 9 ball players don’t like it and most of our 14.1 league...
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    Flat pool racks

    I have used three quite a bit: magic rack, turtle rack and accu-rack. In my experience, if the balls being used are fairly new, all three racks work very well. But if the balls are older with a lot of wear and tear and consequently a little smaller than newer balls, the accu-rack will...
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    WHAT BALLS WOULD YOU BUY ?

    I have a Centennial set and a Aramith Tournament (Duramith) set. Very recently bought a set of Aramith Super Pro’s. They are great - and they stay a lot cleaner than the Centennials or the Duramiths.
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    Vibration feeling in cue on close shots always an indication of a foul?

    Double hits usually happen so fast that you won’t feel it. A better indication is the reaction of the cue ball - if it moves forward more than half a ball distance, it is almost always a double hit.
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    Any player still use Schon cues?

    How about a little proof reading before posting. Pretty hard to tell what you are trying to say here🤷🏻‍♂️
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    CSI dumps Diamond for Predator tables

    The Diamond 7’ tables used for state tournaments and Nationals have had 4.5” pockets for several years.
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    Pool road trip USA — best pool halls, best action, best spots 2022

    Did you visit Griff’s since it opened a few years ago?
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    Dumbest thing you’ve done in a match?

    That’s brutal - but thanks for sharing - makes me feel better about some similarly stupid things I have done🙄
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