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    Cue Tip Size And Shape Effects

    I’ve not always used them but I did use them for a long time. And, like you never had a problem with shaping, with scuffing or with delamination. The layered tips I have experienced were all quality tips and I don’t see any reason to be afraid of them. That being said, I did go back to solid...
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    Having shaft diameter reduced - worth researching "the right shop?"

    I think this is a great idea and any competent cue repair person should be able to reproduce the taper. That doesn’t mean it will have the same hit, as your template shaft, but it should feel the same in your bridge hand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Scott Frost challenges the world

    I agree. But also, Tony can’t beat all the players he thinks he can either. A ball added to the 8 side is typically bigger than the ball taken away from the 7 side. If the offers are on the up-and-up, I would say Scott feels like he is playing near his prime. Which is a big statement...
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    Simonis alternative

    I have Championship Tour on my table. I agree with what has already been said about it. Edit: I went from Simonis 860 to Championship Tour. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What a tool!!!

    I didn’t think there was another part. It doesn’t seem fair to add the bracketed phrase, if we don’t know it to be accurate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    What a tool!!!

    Do we know for certain that this is accurate? I thought I heard her say, “I only shake hands.” But I wasn’t sure what that was in response to. He may have been going in for a hug. [emoji2369] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Us 10 ball out of griffs ..nice reminder for the match room complainers

    Other than the choice of the words “Pass” or “Shoot”. Which may imply that if you “Shoot” you do not “Pass” and if you “Pass” you do not “Shoot”. Anyway, I think I like it a lot. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Forearm on table by many pros

    It’s common. The more stable the setup, the more consistent the stroke. If placing a forearm, elbow or heel of the hand on the table improves your stability, do it. If it is awkward enough to hinder your stability or stroke, don’t do it. Doesn’t take much practice to learn “when to” and “when...
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    Us 10 ball out of griffs ..nice reminder for the match room complainers

    Just making sure I understand this, before I go on about why I like it. The shoot/pass option is just who will choose suit. The shooting player will still have their turn, even if they pass choice, to their opponent, correct? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Double Hit Nip Draw Debate

    I agree with what has already been stated. The forward movement of the CB, after contacting the OB, is a dead giveaway of a foul. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Us 10 ball out of griffs ..nice reminder for the match room complainers

    I wholly disagree with this part of the post. Griff’s and similar halls have provided us with matches that rival anything Matchroom has provided. I would rewatch Oscar vs Foldes (2019), with Mataya commentating at Griffs, over almost any Matchroom match. Please don’t wish this type of American...
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    A Scene from the Hustler That I've Never Seen Before

    Pretty sure that scene was cut from the actual movie. I think I have it as a special on my DVD. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Your favorite pin & why?

    3/8x10, flat-faced joint is my favorite. Why that’s my favorite, I can’t reasonably explain. I guess my opinionated brain thinks big screw into wood is more solid than metal into metal. My logical brain knows that is most likely untrue. I really doubt that the pin makes a discernible...
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    Anyone watch any of Raymond Linares' matches at Derby City?

    He played very well and looked comfortable with the whole situation. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Should All Skill Levels Have an Equal Chance to Win a Weekly 9-Ball Handicapped Tournament?

    All skill levels do have an approximate even chance of winning, in a handicapped match. However, because lower level players do not play as consistently as higher level players, lower level players aren’t as likely to win a tournament. The only way to give lower level players an equal chance to...
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    Funny pic/gif thread...

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    Simpler Times

    It was as a lot less complicated, if you had enough $ to have that set up. Them’s rich folks right there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    How do you picture the forum members looking like, if you have not met them?

    Maybe we should all post our most recent mug shot. [emoji16] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    about two shots

    I will also add, the plus 2 is different on all tables and you need to test it before a match (if you use it) to be accurate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    about two shots

    Where the CB hits the second rail is the key to accuracy. In all two rail kicks you have to “see” the shot from the second rail. You can manipulate the CB more off the first rail than you can off the second. Consequently, you have to visualize the shot off the second rail, regardless of the...
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