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Do you mean that the SW cues were made at some other location? Or that hired help made the cues in SW's shop?

I have the identical case!

Hey, Ginky! Great to see you here. I knew you from your early days at Chelsea. I moved from NYC to Oregon, and now to Greenville, SC. It's been a pleasure to follow your successes in the pool world. I remember well how fast you progressed with George Mikula's help from good player to world...

Fred, I will concede you know more about laminated shafts than I do, or I care to. Clearly you've made a study of it. What I am still unsure of, though, since you addressed other points but consistently dodged the question I asked TWICE: Do you actually play pool? My hunch is you are a...

Pretty good, Andrew. First you disagree, then you explain by rephrasing what I said as your own--as if it were information. You might be a valuable asset to KT!

Quote: Originally Posted by tedkaufman There are two factors regarding composite (low deflection) shafts that aren't given enough mention. 1) Feel -- Whether a laminated shaft does or doesn't reduce reflection, what none of them have is the feel of a solid, well designed solid wood shaft. That...

Absolutely correct in all you said. I've also wondered where this 65% figure comes from. I know quite a few pros and I can't think of one who uses a Predator shaft, to tell the truth. I know two who use Tiger's shaft, but no pros who use Predators. I guess those players who are sponsored by...

There are two factors regarding composite (low deflection) shafts that aren't given enough mention. 1) Feel -- Whether a laminated shaft does or doesn't reduce reflection, what none of them have is the feel of a solid, well designed solid wood shaft. That feel provides feedback that affects...

I noted that too. Really fine work, Kevin. Now you have me thinking ... How much to replace a ferrule and install a Sniper tip? (No shipping--I'll bring it to you.)

If you start losing at pocket pool, call a doctor immediately!

Parabolic, standard and pro. Parabolic is the stiffest, pro the most action, standard is a balance.

Thanks! We try :) I'm going to make a trip up your way around Thanksgiving. If I can get away, I'll try to hook up with you to get a Sniper installed and maybe hit a few.

Kevin, with this thread, you inspired me to finally stop and figure out how to post an avatar. Thanks!

Most likely that is the case. I know for myself, when I miscue it's usually cafelessness, or I'm trying to do too much with the cueball and I get too far to the edge. I can tell you, though, you can get a lot closer to the outside of the cueball with a smooth delivery than you can with a...

I trim the sides using #320 or #400 sandpaper. I use masking tape to protect the ferrule. For shaping, I use one of those curved plastic tip shapers with coarse emery paper (which lasts much, much longer than regular sandpaper). Once it's shaped, I burnish the sides with a dab of siliva and an...

Straight pool (14.1) has always been my favorite. It requires every skill in pool, with high demands on precise position and patterning. It's also rewards creative thinking and imagination. No other pool game requires such sustained concentration, which can certainly be draining, especially on a...

I play with Moori III M, and while I don't have to do a lot of trimming, it's not carefree, either. I find the Everest tip a great alternative, though it also requires maintenence. I'm thinking of trying a Sniper, after reading so many favorable comments on them. If you tend to go through tips...

Ever since Eydie's post regarding her conversation with Deno and subsequent revelation about Deno's alleged misbehavior, I've seen next to nothing posted by IPT players. (I'm not counting Bernie, for obvious reasons.) Do you think they received word from KT or Deno to shut up, or else?

I would guess that to be Stevie Moore. Considering that he flew to Italy to win a qualifier for Reno, then did well and is owed a substantial sum of money (as I recall, it was either 18k, or so), I would be very pissed if I were him too.

Since it appears the IPT is disintegrating, and KT's behavior less than honorable, what will be done about his debt of $500,000 to Efren (not to mention the other $2.5 mil he owes the others? I understand Efren has some heavy hitters who back him. I wonder, if KT chooses to burn Efren, will...