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  1. StraightPoolIU

    A cable tv show for pool?

    If you're going to have a cable show about pool it should be an edgy HBO, Netflix, AMC type show that is a drama series surrounding pool with a good story and good actors. Like The Wire but with pool players.I know a lot of people will say that's terrible because it will portray it in a bad...
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    Who is this Russian player

    Indianapolis would be a good spot for this potentially. The Midwest bar table is coming up next month. Tournament could be lucrative for both players with an expanded field and big calcutta in the new venue. The new place has 2 Diamond Pro Ams that could be used to match up in addition to all...
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    "The Pearl and Cap'n Hook" Earlybird ppv Special

    I purchased this last night. What time does this start on Friday? I was hoping it would start in the evening so I could watch after work.
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    Who is this Russian player

    Also his hat game is on point.
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    Who is this Russian player

    He can even check out that new comer, Warren Kiamco! Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    Questions about Pechauer extension

    It's rubber.
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    Highest number of balls owed?

    At that point it might be easier to count fouls by coin denominations. Let's see I owe a quarter, a dime and 4 pennies. Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk
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    Questions about Pechauer extension

    I have no idea what the thread type is, but I do have the extension and can vouch for its quality. I don't play with it attached all the time, but it has a good snug fit when you put it on to reach shots. It's light weight so it doesn't add a lot of bulk to my cue when attached or to my case...
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    Shooting drills or practice ideas?

    In order to find effective drills I think you first need to be aware of what weaknesses exist in your game and execution in order to the correct drills to work on them. If you don't feel like you're making good strokes and hitting the cue ball precisely then do stroke drills. If you are...
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    Highest number of balls owed?

    In the Frost-Schmidt match they were playing 3 fouls is loss of game because it was a tournament. Makes it even more amazing.
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    Highest number of balls owed?

    I watched this match last night. It's pretty ridiculous, but definitely worth the watch. The funny thing is that it's a race to 3 and the first 4 games only take about 35 minutes combined. The rest of the almost 2 hour video is only the last game of the set. The other peculiar thing is that...
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    Want a new Break/Break Jump cue

    My 2 cents get a dedicated break cue and a dedicate jump cue if you can afford it. A lot depends on your budget, but just personally the best break cues I have used have been Mezz break cues. I prefer the Power Break II personally. They are pretty pricey, but not as pricey as the BK Rush. My...
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    Johan Ruijsink Returning as MC coach

    This thread is going to get a bunch of replies and a lot of complaints on here, but here's the truth it make absolutely no difference whatsoever who the captain is. Whatever 5 guys show up there are going to be big under dogs no matter what, and win or lose captaining is going to have very...
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    How many folks carry more than 1 shaft?

    For me it's just a spare in case I lose a tip or something like that. They are both OB pro shafts so they play similarly.
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    Mike Sigel vs Earl Strickland!!! 8Ball,9Ball,10Ball,14.1, 1Pocket & Banks! FEB 23-25!

    This is hilarious and completely spot on. Like someone else said I could even read it in their voices in my head. One thing I would add is that when Earl is getting ready to shoot the bank (cross side presumably) we would get an oration on how there shouldn't be side pockets.
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    SJM at the Derby City Classic

    Yes I've been a subscriber for several years in a row. I'm talking about in person sweating. The room at the Executive West was great for this. Pretty much the only thing it did better than the Horseshoe despite the nostalgia that folks had for it.
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    SJM at the Derby City Classic

    I like the action room a great deal, but no streamed action room at the Horseshoe has always had 1 big problem in that it's really hard to sweat anything that's going on in there. It would be nice if there was somehow a creative solution that allowed for more tournament tables and an...
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    SJM at the Derby City Classic

    Great trip report as always. I was really puzzled by the schedule problems as there really haven't been issues with this for several years until this year. I wonder if the very large fields in all events were a factor?
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    SVB cheating? Shaw/SVB Derby 9 Ball

    Let's be honest what Shaw was mad about wasn't the rack. He was mad because he was down 7-1 or whatever it was and was getting freight trained. I agree with Justin that if we had a real tour with high level players 10 ball should be played, but for now when it's rack your own it's my opinion...
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    Jeremy Jones Commentary

    There are some guys that when they do commentary you actually get a genuine chance to learn something that can help you improve your play or at least enlighten you. Jeremy Jones is first among those. 5 stars
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