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This is what happened. Without naming names, the facts of the situation were confirmed by one of the TDs on Facebook. It's hard to quit Hard Times if you are a pool player in SoCal. Not only would you miss out on the Tad Cup, but you'd miss out on the Jay Swanson Memorial 9-ball, Crooks and...

I'm not sure how many of the other players there knew about this. I was at the tournament all day, and I didn't hear anything about it until I got back home. No one I talked to mentioned anything about it. I heard about a few people getting their handicaps raised during the tournament, but...

They were both really nice guys, too. I couldn't have lost to a nicer guy than SPB. ShapeChaser was kind enough to let me take a close look at his beautiful cue, JRHendy had some great stories, and he seems to have played everyone who ever picked up a cue. Had a few minutes to chat with...

I'd like to see a "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" representation on each of the first three sides, with the fourth side showing a magnifying glass in a circle with a line through it. If you can find a way to make a recognizable detective, that would work better, but I'm not that...

I agree with this request, although I don't think Einstein will have much to worry about on the running more than 3 balls count. Johnny

Thanks for the info, Mark. Really looking forward to the new venue. Should be a great event, as always. Johnny

You can replace BigJohn96u with JohnnyShakes. You'll never see us both in the same room at the same time. Johnny

Just added some dead money to the field. Looking forward to the drinking afterwards. Johnny

Justin, I hope the VOD works out for you in the long run. I came to watching TAR matches a little later than most. I think the first one I bought was Mika vs. SVB. I haven't ordered any of the VODs yet, but a part of that is because they have all been matches I've ordered live. As soon as...

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Would be a fun match to sweat. Hope it goes off. Good luck to both ladies if it happens. Johnny

I just picked up a set of these things. Figured for $40 I couldn't go wrong, since I'd have to spend about that much in gas to and from the nearest sub 4.5" pockets. I'm no world beater by any stretch of the imagination, but these things make it TOUGH to run balls. First day it probably took me...

Thanks to everyone who responded. Looks like I'll have a lot of cues to try to test hit out at BCA Nationals. And thanks to everyone who sent me PMs. I tried to respond to all of them. Johnny

I have responded to all PMs. Thanks again. I've got a lot more makers to consider now than I did before. Johnny

No need to be formal. Call me Johnny. Mr. Shakes is my father. PM sent.

I forgot to mention, I prefer wrapless cues, unless the wrap is sealed. I'm a bit of a head case from time to time, and the difference in texture will occasionally get in my head. Ralf- do you have pics, and how much are you looking for? You can PM me if you prefer. : Randy- I'll check out...

My budget is relatively flexible. I'd rather pay more for a cue that I really enjoy than get a great deal on a cue that I'm not crazy about. I have enough of those cues already. But since the question has been asked several times, I'd prefer to keep it under $2k. I like plain Jane cues. I can...

I bought a Sugartree new from Eric 3 or 4 years ago, and I fell in love with it. I like everything about it- the quality of the wood, the way it is balanced, the way it feels when I hold it, and the nice, solid feel when I hit a ball with it. It's been my main player ever since, and I don't...

Sorry Brock. Irvine is in central Orange County. It's a good 6-8 hour drive from San Jose and San Francisco. It's about halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego. And I have to agree with Mitch and Mike. Danny K's is about the only place around to reliably find any big table action around...

I was never a huge fan of Meucci cues, but I have recently become a fan of Bob. My father lives in TN, and he knows how much I love pool. Awhile back he picked up a Meucci Original at a garage sale, and asked me if it was worth anything. He sent me pictures and it had a cracked butt cap. Told...