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Comparisons I once hit with a Karl Mayer Titlist that had a very unique sound and feel. The only other time I had the same comparison was a Dennis Kepley Titlist Conversion. Both had Stainless Steel Joints. I played with a few Szamboti's and hit some balls with Gus's Cue at the Ball Room in...

The Euros and MOT I read the entire thread and there are some interesting points made by everyone. I can only speak to my knowledge of the German's inability to be competitive at DCC and the Master of the Table. The structure and nature of German Pool is centered around the 3 basic's...

This! I like the way you are thinking.:thumbup:

Favorites I never thought anyone could replace the hit of my Clay Etheridge Showcase Hustler from 1984/85. Gary Medlin of GEM Cues(winners07here on AZ), is my Favorite. Has been since 1993 when my cue was delivered to me at the Billiard Congress. Only two other cues have met that standard, an...

German Masters I have been watching the stream since the first day. Absolutely the Best. I understand the language so I have the luxury of enjoying Ralph Eckert's Commentary in English and German. I would like to make a recommendation, and that be that Jurgen Beckmann be admitted to the BCA...

It has been a while since I last posted here at AZ. However, I was overseas visiting friends at Kadena AFB,Okinawa and during the 3 weeks I was there, I viewed the Mosconi Cup on SKY Sports Link during a break in my traveling. I have an observation, and it has a lot to do with the one point no...

Table is located in Lake Charles,Louisiana.

Correct Statement Scott's statement is totally accurate. Leagues have never benefited from the concept of a pro pool entity. League players have a life, and pool is merely a recreational pastime,regardless of how high their skill level becomes. In any business sense of the word, there is no...

North Dakota Perhaps a referral from Dakota Amusement in Bismarck if you are close to there. Which part of the State are you in? Perhaps Mike Page at Fargo Gastropub and Billiards in Fargo can help? Do not undertake this yourself is my recommendation. More bad than good can come of it. I must...

Previously Owned GEM Cue A 1992 GEM Cue, by Gary Medlin,Lake Charles,Louisiana. Gary made me two more matching shafts. It is a superb player.

Differences I never alter my hand positions as it relates to behind the head string,as if I were lining up a normal shot,approx. 7". Only the cue ball's position for the break. That determination comes within the scope of warming up, and observing other players on that table. When moving to a...

Gary Medlin/GEM Cues Gary has been one of the best cue makers in America for years. We locals have known about it, and that's why just like Gus Szamboti's Cues, most of them stay close to Home. In my travels I have had my GEM confused for a Szamboti,Schick, Mottey, or Scruggs. Even Tad Kohara...

The Fat Man Looking forward to coming up to Wichita Falls! Entry Paid, and Room Reserved. I might even break out The GEM Cue and hit a few balls. This will be a Great Tournament!

Without Organization,Players Have No Legitimacy. When Pool Players have an organization that supports their work as an Entertainer,i.e. Screen Actors Guild/American Federation of Radio and Television Artists and a structure of Producers(On the Rail, PoolActionTV,etc.) with Directors(Lenny,Ray...

The Banana Bank Back in the 80's while playing against a guy named Wayne "The Kansas Wheat Farmer" Findlay, I executed such a curved shot on a 4 1/2 x 9 ft. Brunswick Sport King with 80/20 Wool Cloth. A long discussion ensued as to how such a shot is possible. Without scientific analysis,I...

Showcase Hustler Are you saying this is a 1982/83 Showcase Billiards of Colorado Hustler Cue? I am not aware of the slanted S being used that early. Can you define what the script is around the joint? The Pin and Shaft Insert are indicative of the Showcase Hustler Style used by Clay Etheridge...

Discussed long ago David, the subject of Scholastic Billiards at the Jr. High and High School Level has been discussed, both here on AZ, at the Billiard Congress, and on a number of other forums. It was more than twenty years ago that an effort was made to develop an idea that would be a...

Commendable I congratulate Mr. Munson for his ability to get a program going in the Dallas area.It does provide those local kids with an outlet to experience pool at a young age in an educational environment. Since he started in 2001, in the 13 years since, the evidence shows that the billiard...

Old Timers Tricks of the Trade This is something players have done for years. Back in the day, when Champion,LePro, and Elk Master were used widely, players would lick their finger,rub the sides of the tip, and either burnish with a dollar bill(larger if you were well heeled), or rub it on the...

Pool Players overthinking? Glad you missed the penny,nickel,dime diameter discussions of the 1970's. They were a hoot! It was an overthinkers orgy of back and forth!! The Flat Tip Society was protesting outside. cajunfats