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Thank you! And as an FYI, my league was in session last night. I entered scores immediately afterward and my FargoRating updated today (I just checked). After beating a player with a FargoRating of 570 by the score of 8-4 (hill-hill), my FargoRating increased by 1 point. My FargoRating...

It would be great if there was a central repository for all of the reviews and information regarding carbon fiber shafts. Since I moved to Texas, I've been competing a lot more and plan to do a complete overhaul of my equipment. Because I'm in Texas and my car trunk is typically over 100...

I'm currently a league director here in Austin and we report directly through Fargo's League Management System so my players' FargoRatings are updated regularly. My league has about 80 players. I think the best way to describe this is, robustness is key. Players with high robustness will act...

What are the statistical differences in the hot/medium/mild charts? Also. I think uneatablished players shouldn’t be in *any* fairmatch tournament until they’re established.

I know. I’m cold.

Is there an official robot for testing billiard products? I’m no engineer but the concept doesn’t seem that hard. It would be great if we could get real information instead of marketing strategies.

Yeah, if that happened during a 9ball tournament, I would call a ref. I would expect most refs to agree with me but wouldn’t be surprised if there were some exceptions.

They also scratch up the cloth. 17% would translate to about 5 mph for me. Next time I get the chance, I’ll see if the break speed app can pick up the difference.

If your shirttail is taut, then it would suggest your shirt is supporting your cue. Only your hand or a mechanical bridge may support your cue.

No offense to Predator’s data but it would be more convincing if it were an independent test. Personally, I’m not a fan of phenolic tips and think the loss of leather’s grippiness is more important than the increased speed but that’s a personal preference. It would still be nice to know how much...

This is very interesting but I’m curious how efficiency translates into break speed. Would the same percentages apply? Can a phenolic tip provide a measurable bump in speed? If so, how much of a bump?

The only exception I can think of that’s relevant is using your shirttail for something like a masse or jump. You can’t use your shirt while you’re wearing it. If it’s a small piece of cloth in your hand, I think most wont have a problem.

I am most curious to see comparisons at different speeds. Like, how much do these shafts deflect at 5 mph, 10 mph, 15 mph, and 20 mph? I expect CF to have more consistent results but I’m eager to see a scientific and independent study.

I am pretty sure the craze will last well past 2021. The fact they’re practically indestructible will be a huge selling point among most players. I expect the market to get more confusing with more companies jumping in and a wider variety of tapers and tip sizes to choose from. Personally...

I get it. You’re a troll. Okay, have a nice day.

Golf is definitely a precision game but it only involves one ball. Pool’s multi-ball nature places precision at a premium. A common cut shot can require accuracy at +/- 1/32 of an inch. The difference between perfect position and being hooked can be equally small margins. I believe most people...

Some of the adjustments are incredibly difficult to figure out. Like, this cue ball was substantially lighter which basically meant stunning the ball meant hitting the cue ball a little high, but not too high because then it follows. One failed stun and you shy away from it altogether...

BadBoy also handles the BCAPL Texas State Championships and they do a stand-up job. I've got nothing but warm fuzzies for those guys.

This is precisely how I feel. To reiterate, I don't think the tables "play tough". Tough is when the cloth is old and the pockets are tight. I saw outright defective equipment. Mind you, this wasn't all the time but I encountered enough defective tables to believe a substantial percentage of...

We actually developed a routine to quickly gauge the tables but some of them really cut down on your position route options. In most circumstances, practice was not allowed prior to a match so you had to figure it out quickly and with only the cue ball. On a side note, most of the responses...