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Interesting you should say that. This was all meant to be a theoretical discussion but I have indeed considered such a ramp before. Actually, as you pointed out, it would have to be more of a "slide" than a ramp, but still not impossible to do.

Yeah I goobed the question a little with the part about the air resistance. What I meant was, no additional wind or turbulence, not no air. Fortunately most of you understood my intent anyways. So if a strong break can reach 30mph, approximately how high would I have to drop a ball from to...

Thank you How far must the average pool ball fall before Terminal velocity is reached?

Can anyone tell me the terminal velocity of an average pool ball? (earth gravity, with no air resistance) And how many feet would it take to reach it? And, is that velocity faster or slower than the average break speed of an 8 ball player? ( or 9ball)

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Ironically someone emailed me the other day wanting to know how much a Kling would have cost back when they were being produced. If you want to read an entertaining story about Brunswick getting involved in baseball, check this out: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=315270 I...

Some pool halls would simply remove the ball return box and place a basket in its place, and some tables were even made that way on purpose, so you could retrieve all the balls at one time. Was more laziness than anything else lol. Just a slightly quicker way to load a rack. Yes they named it...

They were definitely made in the U.S., most likely at their giant cue factory in Muskegon, but possibly in Chicago. However, there's two problems with the possible Rambow connection: 1.) Rambow worked at the Chicago facility and not in Muskegon. We don't know which location was producing the...

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Dang dude, try decaff or something, and pull your pants up. Fact: Artemis, Klematch and Superspeed all make good quality cushions for pool tables. And of course they all play different. Doesn't take a rocket scientist Glen. I really love a good chicken fried steak.

Before the Cubs won this last World Series, they had not won it since 1908. Some have argued that they might have won it again in 1909 (and maybe more) had it not been for Kling "leaving baseball" to play pool.. from wiki: Although he once again told Cubs' management he was considering giving...

It was simply a ball basket for convenience. For toting balls to and from the tables and even making the racking go quicker.

Klings famous poolroom was located on the 2nd and 3rd floor of the Dixon Hotel in Kansas City

Might be the most ridiculous thing you've ever uttered Glen. I've played pool, snooker and billiards for about 30 years now. And that's all you really needed to say this whole time. I did not specify that in my response because: A. The " difference" between the brands of cushion was not the...

This ad from 1928 shows the 36 with an Ebony butt and the 360 with a different lighter wood in the butt section. At this time you also had the option of getting it wrapped if you desired. Cork, leather, linen etc

It appears that a few years later they also included the option of letting you specify which (fine) wood would be used for the butt portion. Ebony, Snakewood etc. For an extra $1.25 of course

I've found records of the 36 / (360) being sold as early as 1898 for $10.00 At that time, for 50 cents more, you had the option of having the grip area cut in one of four ornamental styles.... Style E Style G Style H Style J

Lets review Glen, since you seem to be having a memory lapse: ------------------------------------------ Originally Posted by mchnhed Question: Are Superspeed's good cushions on other brands of tables or just Brunswicks? Answer posted by me: Superspeed are good cushions for any table, provided...