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    about two shots

    I don’t doubt that this may be true but at what angle/path do you think that adjustment is necessary? Or is it always feel? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    about two shots

    I don’t disagree with this. Most systems break down along certain paths and that’s usually when I get lost. What is it about this path that makes it “not very accurate”? The diagram looks like the shift and plus 2 places the line just inside the first diamond. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    about two shots

    Most likely 2:00 or 2:30 (am or pm will work[emoji23]) You need the forward motion of the CB to let the spin work off the top rail. Without forward motion the CB just lays on the top rail. It’s a touch shot and changes a lot as to how thin/thick you hit it. I almost always use a combination of...
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    Same Weight Cue Balls

    Is it possible that the manufacturing process makes one more or less dense near the center? Kind of like a bowing ball. Just because they weigh the same doesn’t necessarily mean the weight is distributed the same throughout the sphere. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    about two shots

    Not sure if you’re asking about kicking systems or tip placement and speed but I use the parallel shift method for most two railers, with a rolling ball. It usually works best for me. My other method is the plus 2 system, as long as I’m not going more than plus 4. At that point it starts...
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    WWYD 9ball Dec3

    Looks like soft low-left to me. Second choice is straight draw/stun into the left pocket. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Hall opening times around the world...

    Midwestern USA: Since you aren’t asking about bar/pool, which opens at 11:00am, our hall is 24/7. Although, my hall may be closer to a club. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Oscar vs Chris Reinhold

    The Railyard is not Chris’ turf. I think this is a neutral site for both. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    3x8-10 modified pin

    A search of the forums will produce lots of information about 3/8x10 vs 3/8x10 modified and varying McDermott 3/8x10 pins. Lots of information and too much to try and type now. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Tap or Template?

    I disagree. Template makes sense and seems to be the future to me. Not sure why we do anything other than a template rack. The template has a few potential problems but far fewer than all other racks, IMO. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Which major tournament would you choose if you could only attend one per year?

    Derby, for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Thinking about picking up a new 314 2 shaft from a friend.

    No suggestions on where to buy for less. My advice is, buy it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Legal?

    Double hit in my opinion but likely both. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Thinking about picking up a new 314 2 shaft from a friend.

    The 314-2 is a great shaft and definitely my favorite wooden shaft. $350 is probably top end for a used 314-2 but in the end, how much could you save if you waited and looked around for a few months, maybe $50. Maybe more but I don’t think it’s worth waiting. IMO, buy the shaft and enjoy playing...
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    Review: "The Art of One Pocket" by Steve Booth

    I just got home and, to my delight, my copy of “The Art of One Pocket” has arrived. For those who read, this book has the feel and look of a book, that I can’t wait to get started. I’m 62 years old and have been playing, from about age 10. I’ve probably played less than 10 games of 1Pkt, in my...
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    Mike dechaine 2023

    The pool world is a bit different than most social positions. This is weird for me to say but I agree, knocking action is every bit as bad as gaming. I’m not normally one to get involved in these discussions. I’ve been playing and gambling, since the mid 70’s. Started playing in the late 60’s...
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    Reason for “expensive “ chalk

    Not in this tournament. Shot clock did not stop during a cleaning. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Funny pic/gif thread...

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    Predator WPA World 8 Ball Championship 2023 (17-22 Oct 2023), Austria, Winner $75K

    This has been a very interesting 8-ball Championship. The pockets played pretty loose throughout. It felt like boring runouts in the beginning then the break started sputtering. Today, the break seemed to be a huge detriment. I believe this is going to be a unique final. It could be a blank or...
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    Predator WPA World 8 Ball Championship 2023 (17-22 Oct 2023), Austria, Winner $75K

    [emoji1787][emoji1787] He is playing in the final tomorrow at 12:30ET. It hasn’t cost him anything yet. Maybe it’s one of the reasons he is still playing. [emoji1745] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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