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I'm all about value vs cost as well. So much so that I've never even ventured into the realm of low deflection shafts. I get the traditionalist angle, and the new tech CF angles as well. But my angle is that I can't seem to be burdened enough to care much either way, certainly not enough to...

Yeah, looks like you are right. Ko bros play with a zen cue with standard maple. And the tip has an unknown brown thing on it and is tapered. And lots of silver and what not. There you have it sports fans. Proof that nothing matters, and anything goes. Peace be with you...

All three of these are retired. I played pool with Brumback a couple of months ago and yeah, he used standard maple. His preferred tool these days is a ping pong paddle though :unsure:

I am very sorry to hear about your losses. Best wishes on your project.

So now in 2025, are there any pro players who are using old school high deflection maple shafts?

Just a few shots here and there. I ordered the cue in my avatar in 2017, right before carbon became ubiquitous. Since I had just spent so much money and time on the build project, I kind of committed myself to just staying the course with this set up. I do have a carbon fiber break shaft that...

Where can we watch your movie? Or is it in the works?

Those just look like golf shirts to me. These are fine. I'm with garczar, pool players don't need to look like they are auditioning as an extra on a Star Trek episode.

I am embarrassed that I shoot pool with a turned down maple shaft. No splices, no glue, just wood. I guess if I switched to carbon fiber that would bump my Fargo rating another 75 points, right?

This is how I feel about it as well. Playing by the game is just that. If you want something else, then say that. I also feel that since I was asked to play, if he wanted additional terms and conditions, then speak up. To be honest, the reason I prefer to play by the game is because there...

The only real gambling etiquette is did the agreed upon money change hands, or didn't it. That is all that ever matter to me. I never did care who quit or when. That's just me though.

Then offering up double or nothing seems good enough to me then.

What if I am asked to play onepocket by the game, play for a few hours, get tired and quit up a few games? Am I a nit? Would it make a difference if no time amount and no number of games were discussed beforehand? Would it matter if I offered double or nothing for one more game? Asking for a...

Pool is a choose your own adventure for sure. Great, great player who chooses to stay local. Why not? We've all got one life to live and if that's his jam, then have at it. He has the ability to compete anywhere on the globe and have a chance to win. I get it, I travel, but airports suck...

You are talking about pool....right?

LOL, I instructed Chat GPT to "CREATE AN IMAGE OF SHANE VAN BOENING POOL PLAYER WEARING A USA THEME RED WHITE AND BLUE ROMPER AND HOLDING A POOL CUE AND A MOSCONI CUP TROPHY"

Bruh, I've reconsidered. I would totally have a change of heart if pool players traded the jerseys for rompers.

No correct answer, but I am exactly the opposite of this. I vote no rug always. I had my table up on bare oak hardwood last time. The two houses before that were on epoxy treated concrete. Also, rugs are no good if one has dust allergies as I do. I have a minimalist aesthetic however.

I don't look at the cue ball. Ever. If you do, you run the risk of turning into a pillar of salt like Lot's wife. Why take that chance?

This thread has gone on for a very long duration. Therefore, it deserves a post from myself. This is that post.