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  1. StraightPoolIU

    Balancing a pool match

    I always thought pocket pool was a game you played alone. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    2018 US Bar Table Championships

    With new cloth, template racks, and high quality clean balls there are really not that many clusters to deal with. It's just the best players on easier equipment. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    OB Break cue issue

    You should contact OB. Their customer service used to be great. Less great recently, but they are supposedly making a recommitted effort to improving it. This would be a good test. Let us know how it goes.
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    Pool History Question: The Invention of 8 Ball

    I've always been a big history buff in general, and I like being able to look into the history of pool as a part of that. It's difficult because I don't think there has always been great record keeping in pool for a variety of reasons, and a lot of the history seems to be passed down in...
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    Pool Media, Broadcasters, and Live Streamers

    I don't post things like that on social media because personally I think it seems kind of classless. The other thing is I avoid posting anything about politics on social media. Nobody has ever changed their opinion based on a facebook post. People want to keep up with whats going on in your...
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    I am keeping a secret

    Are you saying my WPBL Minnesota Outlaws jersey will never be relevant again? I just figured Dean was pulling his Fatboy routine and not wanting to put biz in the streets. Side note: In all seriousness Bonus Ball sucked big time and it put the nail in the coffin of the Tunica event. That and...
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    I am keeping a secret

    Two words: Bonus Ball Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    Lessons at DCC

    Horseshoe Casino Elizabeth IN. Basically by New Albany. Last week in January. It lasts a whole week. If you're that close I'm kinda shocked you've never gone at least for an afternoon and more shocked you didn't know the where. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    I am keeping a secret

    JB and Lou having a rematch? Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    Terrible customer service - OB Cues

    I don't think anyone here wants to rake OB over the coals out of spite. I for one am an owner of 2 shafts, a break shaft, and a jump cue. I like all of them. I want to see them succeed. If they are made aware of these service issues that are cropping up they can nip them in the bud. I've never...
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    2018 WPA World 9 Ball

    Yeah I don't have a problem with referees racking the balls (should be the practice in all major tournaments), but I don't see how you can play all week with rack your own and change it for the quarterfinals. It doesn't really make any sense. Same as the shot clock.
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    Solo Practice vs Match / Tournament Play to Maximize Performance

    IMO they are two different skill sets and you need both. You won't get the feel and pressure of competition without playing competitive pool in some form to build that mental toughness. At the same time you can't and shouldn't be working on your mechanics, stroke, and techniques, and new shots...
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    Matchroom, Rasson Tables, and US Open 9ball

    I can't form an opinion because I've never played on one. Where do they sell these tables? I'm presuming China?
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    2018 WPA World 9 Ball

    Two points. 1. There is a reason I have never opened the NPR forum. Let's keep that crap over there. 2. I read on facebook that Corey said the tournament instituted a shot clock for all matches in the final 8 and it caused him to rush a couple of shots. All of these guys should have no...
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    Terrible customer service - OB Cues

    This is exactly right. The costs will come down as more companies compete. This is the way the LD shaft market is going. There will probably always be some players who prefer solid maple shafts, but I think eventually wood LD shafts will be a thing of the past. If pool had more money in it...
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    2018 WPA World 9 Ball

    Too bad re: Corey. He's a tremendous talent that is capable of competing at the highest level. I would have loved to have 2 Americans in the semis, but it was not to be. Still a good result and something to build from. American pool has been getting some rolls the last couple weeks. I think...
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    DCC noob questions

    I was wondering the same thing. I've been attending since 2006 and I don't ever remember hin being there. I'm excited to see him play in person. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    World 10-Ball coming to the USA...

    I hope it does too. The more tournaments the better, but I think the fact that all of the WPS tournaments have been in NYC hurts their attendance (by players) due to the expense. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    World 10-Ball coming to the USA...

    This is awesome and I'm glad to see another big tournament next year on American soil.
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    DCC noob questions

    That is quite a lineup.
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