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    phenolic tip-ferrules

    does anyone know a good place online to buy those one piece phenolic tip-ferrules like the kind on the sledgehammer break cues?
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    Players' Wives and/or Girlfriends

    If there was a calcutta for who had the finest significant other, who would you guys bid on? I would have to take Rodney Morris in the blind bid. His wife is so hot she is nuclear (or is it new-que-ler); fusing hydrogen into helium and disintergrating cities..... Which player do you guys...
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    Attn: Schon Collectors!

    i have been looking for a long time for one of those cocobolo sneaky petes schon made back a few years ago. there is a guy on ebay selling one but he wants $1000 for it. needless to say, he has had it up for months and still hasn't sold it. does anyone on here know where one is for sale at...
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    Almost New Russ Espiritu Custom

    i am selling my espiritu that i got back in late august 2005 directly from russ. i ordered this from him and not from a dealer like the ones you see on the internet. i had it made with bacote forearm/butt and a beautiful curly maple wrap. i wanted it real light, 18 oz, so i had him put a...
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    Schon on Ebay; I think this is nitty

    there is a guy selling one of those old cocobolo schon sneaky petes that were discontinued a few years back. he has it on a 30-day buy-it-now/best offer deal. he has had it up for a while because it expired last month and he has re-listed it. he wants a thousand bucks for this thing. i...
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    Custom Cue Differences

    there are many, many cuemakers out there today; a lot more than just a few years ago. many of the cues can get very pricey. they come in a variety of woods (birdseye, curly maple, cocobolo, bacote, rosewood, tulipwood, etc.) and have a variety of accessories (ivory, silver, turqoise, just...
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    Bar Box Players vs 9-Footers!

    there has been a lot of praise lately for jesse bowman being the best bar box player on earth right now. then there are people who claim it is the old faithful, dave matlock. regardless of who you like, there is no dispute that both are amazing players and skilled tacticians on the small...
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    Attention Golfers!

    this probably is supposed to be the off-topic area but i feel it will get more input here. a couple of weeks ago at the skins game fred funk bet annika sorenstam that if she outdrove him then he would wear a mini-skirt. she did and he was a good sport and did his part. some announcers have...
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    Question about Tips...

    i had a moori hard on my espiritu but recently took it off because it felt like it was too hard and i didn't like the hit. i know that tip selection is strictly preferential and varies player to player. i just have a lepro on there now and with the ivory ferrule it has a pretty soft hit. i...
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    Pool Action Declining Because of Poker?

    has anyone noticed a decline in action at their local room because of this poker craze that has swept the nation like chubby checker's twist? i don't mean the pros, they will always be in action because that is their job. i am talking about the locals. there used to be a bunch of small-time...
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    Pool on ESPN--an observation....

    i was watching gabe owen and thomas engert today on espn and i wondered....did these guys look in the mirror before that match or what? did you see their hair? and it is not just them; it looks like a new trend with the players on tv. i swear, i haven't seen hair that awful since a flock of...
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    Attn: Joliet, Illinois Players...

    does anyone in the joliet/rockdale area know a guy that goes by jerry sullivan? his address is 512 moen avenue, rockdale. he should be playing with a bill mcdaniel sneaky pete that he never paid for.
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    Ebay/paypal...can Someone Explain This To Me?????

    back in july i sold a cue on ebay for $300+. the buyer paid immediately with paypal and since he was a verified member the money went through right then. he sent emails to me continuosly throuhout the whole transaction. i mail the cue and he leaves positive feedback complimenting me and the...
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    The Monk Can't Do Math Very Good

    i bought the monk's 101 dvd set because his website states that there is a "100% ironclad six month money back guarantee". well, i got them in and was not very impressed with them. i email the monk and he says send them back no problem. i just got my refund and they took out 15% for a...
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    Bill McDaniel sneaky pete on ebay

    there is a cocobolo mcdaniel on ebay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7166893025 buy it now is $349
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    upscale one pocket

    does anyone know anything about the book by scientist jack koehler? why is it $10.80 on amazon.com and well over $20 on billiardsexpress.com? are they different books?
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    better spot in one pocket

    i have a game with a guy at one pocket. he beat me with me giving up 10-7. he says he will play with the next spot down from that. what is a better spot for me to give up, 9-7 or 10-8? he does not have a very good break so i could give him the break and he might actually think that is good!
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    Russ Espiritiu

    does anyone know Russ's email address? i used to know it but it has been a long time since i talked to him and when i tried to email him yesterday the message came back as not a valid address so i have something wrong. it used to be russe@....... :confused:
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    St. Louis Area

    i have been hearing a lot about stl being the new hot spot. can anyone tell me when the next big tournament is scheduled in st. louis?
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