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    314-3 vs Vantage shaft

    That is an accurate description. You have to be very deliberate with a Z. 314 first.
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    Foul?

    What I can see: CB hit rail before 1 or 6 What I cannot see: CB hits 1 or 6 first. In both cases (a CB hits 1 first, b CB hits 6 first) 6 heads down table as video shows. In both cases; 1 can go in corner pocket as video show. Under the new rules where you need definite evidence of foul--call...
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    World Darts Championship.....................

    If you want to watch machines at work--take a look at 100 yard bench rest shooting--the winning score is a group often under 0.09" in diameter.
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    New Room in San Francisco's Mission district called 'The Hall'

    SVB is not GOAT !! While he may be in the top 10...
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    Shaft suggestions

    While I can, I don't want to. My Z2-S-tuned was purchased as a $250 shaft.
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    New Years Resolution

    a) divot at the head-ball spot b) balls out of round c) balls not absolutely identical in size d) slate is not absolutely flat e) cloth is not absolutely flat on absolutely flat slate f) divots on balls g) dirt on balls h) surface finish on balls is not perfect all of these things down in the...
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    New Years Resolution

    Sounds like you need to alter you break (like Corey Duel) so that you have more run out possibilities. This is the opposite of not breaking any more, BTW...
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    Shaft suggestions

    I, presumably also, did not know that there even was a Katana shaft when I started looking. I only started looking after the Z2-S-tuned cracked its ferule.
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    Shaft suggestions

    played 314 cat from 2008-2013 played Z2 from 2013 to 2016 played Z2-S-tuned from 2016-2024 playing Katana 11.5mm currently -- seems to play almost identical as Z2-S-tuned.
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    Need Jump AND break cue, would prefer to get both in one cue, suggestions?

    The shaft of a jump cue must be stiff and light. The shaft of a break cue must be stiff but does not have to be light. Thus, a Jump+break is a compromise and is either not a great break cue or not a great jump cue.
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    Ronnie O’sullivan on Chinese 8Ball

    Do what you enjoy. Retire when you no longer enjoy doing it. It really does not matter what "it" is.
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    Solid vs layered tips

    I have a $60 budget/night for drinks when I go to the pool hall. Comparing that to the $30 it costs me to put on a new tip that last for 1.5-2.5 years, and the tip cost gets lost in the roundoff error.
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    comparing top pro pay

    In comparison: a fresh out of college Computer designer can get $120K while a seasoned Computer designer can get $300K and a seasoned Computer designer working for a successful startup can make $5M when the company goes public.
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    Thoughts ... Russian Kenny is out of prision

    Maybe that is why I am not a sports fan {Excepting:: F1 racing, Australian Power Boat Racing, and golf} I do not watch: {football, baseball, hockey, soccer, basketball, ...}
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    Thoughts ... Russian Kenny is out of prision

    I. personally, don't care that you don't care. That is Punctuation matters in your sentence.
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    Thoughts ... Russian Kenny is out of prision

    Why would any parent want their child to participate in a sport where gambling, sharking, greed, and seediness prevail !?! For that matter why would any parent want to participate in a game with those characteristics.
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    Predator cue question

    Name of Cue: SP4Rx :: where x stands for the kind of joint:: W==wood, S==steel, ... I have 2 SP8RWs and I like them. 15 years ago it was a $350-$400 cue with a $250 314 or Z shaft. So the but is worth $100-$150--less if in need of repair.
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    Custom and High End Cues on the Decline?

    So were the asperations of the individual families:: 1 car 1600 Ft house for 2 adults 2-3 kids 1 telephone on the wall/desk 1 radio 0-1 TV no computers no dishwashers ....
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    Pool Stuff For Christmas

    I got mine last night. Tricky shot on the next-to-last stripe, had to draw back and left all the way to the side rail to avoid three interfering balls and the 8-ball 1-ball's width and 2 match sticks from the same rail. Ran out.
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    Carbon fiber shaft PROBLEM

    About once a year, I put a tiny drop of mineral oil (SAE 60) on the threads and then wipe it down with a tissue.
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