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Get this very fine tip Taylor chalk pencil - available at Amazon. Far better than using a permanent sharpie where you better not make a mistake, plus in most cases the line will be too thick/wide. No problem if you make a mistake with the Taylor chalk, just wipe off with a damp rag and start...

Yes - exactly my thinking too. Changing the five ball from orange to pink would have been fine and leave the four ball their slightly different shade of purple. I would not buy this ball set - I also don’t like the black ring on all the stripes.

Yes - a very fine line Taylor chalk pencil available on Amazon. Made by Fons&Porter

Here is one of my favorite practice drills. It is a version of Bert Kinister’s “middle game” drill. Take ball in hand and shoot the balls in rotation 1-8. Try not to use end rail - you should be able to control the cueball to ideal angles toward the center of the table. Speed and angles are...

The Mitsubishi Mini - Split ductless systems.👍🏻👍🏻 I have used these in two houses as a supplement. Also would be good if needed in a garage. They are super efficient and very quiet. Depending on the model, they are only for cooling or can get a model that both heats and cools. Check it out...

Just found FTF on Directv on channel 623. Searched the guide and see that billiards is on 3-4 times per week - 2 hour time slots.

Congratulations Bob‼️ Whenever there is a thread on this forum or the 14.1 forum that is somewhat technical, or controversial, or rule related, or really just about anything - I feel like we all wait to see what Bob says 😁. You help keep us all grounded.

A player using Kamui chalk should not be surprised when the opponent frequently wants to clean the cue ball. Kamui doesn’t just leave a normal chalk mark, it often leaves a smear that includes large chalk particles on the cue ball. For this reason, I do not enjoy playing against players using...

Don’t know what you mean by “generic red circle cue ball” - do you mean a counterfeit red circle? Because it is a fact that a new, genuine Aramith Red circle cue ball will weigh at least 5.9oz/187g.

It is frequently stated that Aramith red circle cue balls are lighter than other cue balls. I believe red circle cue balls do tend to wear faster and become lighter. So - especially in a pool hall, older red circle balls definitely do become lighter than the object balls. But all the new red...

Yes - this. I also frequently use a measle ball for practice to see the spin, but have to clean chalk marks off a lot more frequently than the red circle. BTW - chalk marks on cue balls are easily cleaned off with a paper towel and some isopropyl alcohol.

I doubt that the red circle you are weighing is new. A new genuine Aramith red circle will be very close to 5.9oz and 168g.

Yes- Newman had to be taught by Mosconi how to look like a pool player. But doubt if he had to teach much to Gleason. Gleason hustled pool while going through school and then worked in a pool hall for awhile. He was an accomplished player before playing Fats in The Hustler.

These are some really good, challenging, unique practice drills. Thanks for posting.

You will have to check your cue case - can not carry through security. Get a travel bag - some are specially made for cue cases(Predator makes a nice one), that you can put your cue case in. Fly on Southwest Airlines - can check up to two bags for free.

That’s who the OP is looking for - Shane Johnson is Cuephoric

Re removing previous glue prior to using RKC250 - what is the best thing to use to remove old glue residue on the slate - acetone?

The Phoenix shaft is a Pro taper

Lots of good advice in this thread. Once you get healed up - don’t get complacent - the best method I have found to keep PF from re-visiting is to roll on a tennis ball for a couple of minutes every night. When you find a tender spot, concentrate on that spot each day until it is no longer...

I just finished a very enjoyable Skype lesson with Gene primarily regarding his Perfect Aim program (mainly has to do with eye sighting), but also several other topics. I believe Gene can help players of all levels, even advanced players, by analyzing and explaining how the dominant and...