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I got Pool Wars, which I'm looking forward to reading. @jay helfert: You do autographs?

So glad these threads pop up. Some of these stories are as old as my parents lol.🫣 I've got 1 from a bar in northern MN (2010ish): I was 19, I think. Up in Pine City with my old man for fishing opener, which naturally involved more drinking than fishing. We'd troll the bars for pool and pull...

Albin is the current World Champion, so I'd say he's pretty good.

Second the q-tip and isopropyl. I use a bit of wax on mine after cleaning (little chunk of bike chain wax works great).

Holy shit Easton/Shaw are an absolute WAGON. This is amazing to watch.

I like small pockets for the pros, but i agree that at some point it starts to turn into a game of attrition. 4.25" standard for open events 4" for special/invitational events

They don't look 4" (comparing to past Mosconi and UK Open tables), but i'll defer to people that were there. Is the general sentiment that the Arc is better than the Apex? I've only played on early, stock Apex and i was...not impressed. The only thing i liked was how flush the pockets were to...

I just don't like early 10s at all. To me it defeats the purpose of playing 10b. (Although i think if you make the 10 on the break it should count because it doesn't happen often) Agree that it can be a bit of a slog when partners aren't on the same page, but i think that will change as they get...

Yeah. They've had the Arc at the last few events and went back to the Apex. I don't recall these issues with the custom top for the 1-pocket event last year...

Shaw and Filler were missing shots they usually don't in the Open. Look at the shots themselves. I've seen several that would go down on a 4.25" Diamond that were spit out. I think the pocket facings are weird. *Aynthing* that catches the jaws doesn't go down. All pockets, which is at least...

Get rid of the early 10s and make it real 10-ball. Doubles is awesome.

I've seen loads of uncharacteristic misses today. Are these Apex tables really playing this tight? I know they're 4.25 and it's humid, but jeez.

I'm hoping you're right, but in MSP the last pool hall to open closed the same summer. As long as pool doesn't go the way of bowling where a single corp buys out every venue (🖕 Bowlero) then turns it into an "entertainment" venue and prices skyrocket. I get that bowling centers are far more...

My parents built their 2900sqft house in a south Mpls suburb for $175k in late '95. It's worth $444k now (just a garage addition since). So 2.5x in 30 years. There's a property right by me (edge of mpls suburban growth) that's 158 acres. Was last sold for $66kin 2007. It's worth nearly $3.2...

Mast/Gomez just blanked Chiang/Zeilinski 4-0, 4-0. Wow.

Yeah, but Filler v. Shaw on Table 1. 👀

Those two must know each other really well, they were joking and laughing most of the match. Especially during that snooker-ish exchange on the 1 ball (i think the rack we're referring to). I think Gomez was pretty reckless with his shot selection in that match. He chased a couple that left me...

Need to give Jesus Atencio a pile of credit for being a good sport. Gomez either forgot to call the push or the official didn't hear him. Jesus didn't take the foul. Whether it was the "right" thing to do for his tournament is up for debate, but that's good sportsmanship.

Yup. I used to snowmobile (worked for Polaris until this summer), and keeping my glasses from fogging on cold days was a challenge. Good helmet and goggles worked well.

Yup. I get those because my optometrist told me to. I have sensitive eyes, so i need the PF. Dryness was a lot worse when i was playing softball 4-5 nights a week. That dust does a number on you. But the MN winter air isn't much better...