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  1. BarneyCalip

    Ivory joints/ferrules

    Ivory will Crack Starting from top Schrager 1970. Everything white Ivory Ray Schuler with Burton Spain points, one of Ray's first cues. Joss West 1972 with Ivory joint. Ebony and Ivory, everything white is Ivory, Lizard wrap (perfect skin, perfect wrap Kenny Koo). I just like the lok and feel...
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    the nit list

    Cheaters always Win Lee, I apologize for what happened. What happened to you is why the rest of the world, calls us "Ugly Americans". I am not making judgment on what happened to you as there is two sides to every story and I was not there. Including knowing the rules. Cheaters always win...
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    John Brumback's "Bank Pool Secrets of a World Champion"

    Simply The Best John’s DVD is the best DVD out there. His explanation on the DVD is excellent, books don’t reveal the nuances of the techniques they describe. You will not be disappointed and I guarantee that someone will use his techniques against you. My banks have already improved a 100%...
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    The "Big O", Hardtime's best?

    Oscar keep up with your schooling Oscars rise has been tremendous, and is a great person. No one I know practices as much as he has. He is great, but he will never be able to beat SVB consistently. Not because he has no heart and determination, but because he does not devote 100% of his...
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    How did you first start to play pool?

    Thanks for bringing back Memories In 1955, I was 7. My Dad was a card dealer in Chinatown in Delano California. I visited him one summer and while he played cards, I learned a trade. I met Sugey who was shining shoes in Chinatown at the time. We became friends and we made me a shoe shine box...
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    Allen Hopkins Sanctions with the ABP

    ABP Pro's do what is Right Francisco said on TAR he did not sign up to ABP. Show some heart and do what is right !!!!!! Take Francisco's name off. He is a Hall of Famer (BCA) respect his comments. Not likely to happens as Charlie Williams never replies.......
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    2012 Swanee was fantastic - Thanks to all involved!

    Next year 256 payers? Swaneeeeee was great. Drove down in the 1950 Lincoln, smooth as silk. Thanks to all involved for a great weekend. Got to see a lot of old friends, Francisco, Max and new ones. No sleep.....as usual. Can't wait for next year, Mark Griffin said he turned down 80...
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    30K Shane vs Francisco at Hardimes ?????

    I heard at the Derby that they were going to play for $30,000? So is Shane going to be at Hardtimes Bellflower this week end? It would seem to be a good time for them to match up, since all the Filipinos will be there? Anyone seem Shane? I know Efren and Francisco are playing in the Swanee...
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    Aiming and Execution in Pool

    Paraylsis by Analysis I have been struggling with my game. Reading about all these Aiming Systems has confused me. My eye doctor told me I have a lazy left eye, which is my Dominant eye, more confusion I realized that have been using my right eye for more than 20 ears. Yes, I too find that...
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    Jannette Lee - DCC results

    She never plays anyone that has a chance of beating her Watched her play in the action room at the Derby for two nights. Srongarm and the rest of her team made sure she didn't play anyone who could play,. she won't play a shortstop, they would eat her alive. Sorry, but that's the way I saw it.
  11. BarneyCalip

    banking

    You need Both First you need to see where to hit the object ball to the rail. If your a Pro or A player no issue. For this you need one system. Having a calculator to verify your hit point is critical. I think it would be worth the investment. Second, you need to know the proper techniques on...
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    What is the best Rack

    Hymm Okay, that's it I'm done. Sharkster you have brought me back to reality. I'm giving up pool as of today. I'm going to start looking for a real rack like yours. Where do you think that a old fat guy with lot's of money should start looking. Gotta get out of the pool room !!!!!! Grin...
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    What is the best Rack

    I have a Diamond rack, Sardo rack and Magic rack. I like the Diamond rack, rack the balls and your done. Sardo is too big and then you have to align it, takes to much time, sorry Lou. Magic rack, I have to align the template and place the balls and still make sure the balls are touching, it...
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    One Last Try, Concentration.

    Not sure why I also can't concentrate? Fenwick, I too have been taking my eye's off the ball at the last minute. Hal Mix told me to aim the ball to the back of the pocket. Stay down on your shot till after the ball goes in, and watch it fall into the exact location you aimed in the pocket...
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    TAR Podcast #8 - Shane - Fransisco - Shane Talks About His Aiming Method

    Paralysis By Analysis Reading all these aiming systems has got be me confused? I feel that I need to buy two aiming system to get my game in order? Geno’s system, because I am left eye dominant yet shoot with my right eye, I’m right handed. I guess a CTE Shuffet or Shaft system Shane is my...
  16. BarneyCalip

    Simonis Cloth

    Congradulations John Simonis has chosen wisley. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. Keep up the hard work JBKY. Knock em dead at the Derby. Can't wait to get your video, Barney
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    San Fransico

    Edgies in Milpitas Friday nights there is action at Edgies in Milpitas CA. It is a Filipino hang out, so you can gamble to your hearts content. Thinking about going there tonight. They should have the TAR match on there? Last year they had Francisco and Efren come to give a exhibition...
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    What brand of Cushions should I use.

    Thanks for the replies. I am leaning towards Artemis. I am concerned that the ball height of the cushions, with Artemis might be a problem? Brunswick used jigs to install the cushions. I have never seen a mechanic in the SF Bay Area use jigs, they do it by hand. Close inspection of their work...
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    What brand of Cushions should I use.

    I have a 1923 Brunswick Balke Collendar 4 ½ x 9 table with 860 Simonis. It has triple shim’s, I want the rails extended with only one shim. I want to replace the original cushions. What type of rubber should I use? How do they replace the cushions, by hand or do they use a jig? Next who do...
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    Easy Jumper Legal?

    Nerve Damage on My Thumb I can barely lift my thumb, due to nerve damage. When, I have to shoot over a ball, it is extremely difficult to shoot over the ball. I need a close up bridge to help me shoot. I am going to buy this bridge and try it. I have a Lomax jump cue and have no problems...
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