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    Traditional wood shafts making comeback?

    I purchased a carbon fiber shaft to try out, a Rhino 11.8mm. Didn't like the taper, but it was probably simply to thin for me (I'm used to 12.5mm). Just sold it on ebay and returning to my wood Katana 3.
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    Jump Cues

    I bit the bullet and got the OKHealing. I'd been attempting to jump with what I've come to understand is a fake little monster I got off of TEMU before I knew about getting things off of TEMU. Looking forward to trying to get better at jumping...
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    10 best players in the world

    Patriotism is another thread, and should have nothing to do with best player in the word. And as for whether I care that our sport has "third world status". Sure. But that's also a different thread.
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    10 best players in the world

    How does watchability have anything to do with a rating of the best players? Harlem globetrotters were fun to watch, and compared to regular NBA basketball, where only the last 2 minutes are worth watching at all, there's no comparison. But the Globetrotters aren't winning a game against...
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    Better for me: AVID vs. G-Core or Vikore

    Gotta say I've been intrigued by the Avids. Beautiful cues for sure.
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    Better for me: AVID vs. G-Core or Vikore

    I tried out a carbon fiber Rhino to go with my McDermott. I gave it a good week of playing. Didn't like the feel of it, and the taper wasn't smooth like my G-core (nor my Katana 3 which I like too) I haven't experimented with tips very much, but did switch to a Tiger sniper tip on the Katana 3...
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    Better for me: AVID vs. G-Core or Vikore

    Do you have the McDermott Engage extension? It's pretty much perfect. One twist and it's on
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    Better for me: AVID vs. G-Core or Vikore

    I have a Mcdermott G-Core cue and enjoy playing with it. I've looked at Avids as well as they are so affordable, and seem like a solid choice. Last week I got my McDermott back from them after doing the Engage retrofit ($51) and now have the engage McDermott extension, which I love.
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    John Schmidt runs 820

    On YouTube, you can control the playback speed. Bottom right. The gear icon. change it to .25
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    Isn’t pool supposed to be dead?

    They were barely hanging on 3 years ago.
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    Isn’t pool supposed to be dead?

    I live in Midcoast Maine, in a city of 6,800 people. There's a pool hall that opened up 3 years ago - barely hanging on. 8 beautiful 9' Diamond tables. With APA leagues, weekly tournaments, and now 4 individual Pool Hall-initiated leagues (8 & 9 ball, tier 1 and tier 2), you have to reserve a...
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    Pro Billiard Series - Las Vegas Men's Open 10ball live now

    I hate the shootout, but the format works for me. I would equate it more to an NFL team gaining more yards than the opponent, but still ending up losing. Happens all the time.
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    Pro Billiard Series - Las Vegas Men's Open 10ball live now

    You folks see Oscar's safety play last night against Yannick here?
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    WNT PREMIER LEAGUE OF POOL 2026, Miami, Fla, Feb. 18-22

    And Bergman with the win...
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    Jim Rempe's brainwash position/pattern drill

    That is somewhat... insane.
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    SVB vs Josh Filler announced for Feb 6th at NYC's Amsterdam Billiards

    I just realized that Amsterdam Billiards (which used to be on Amsterdam Avenue uptown when I played there) had now replaced my old hangout: Corner Billiards. Took me long enough to figure this one out!
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    Why did I miss the ball? Did my aim fail, or was it my mechanics?

    Watching video of myself playing a couple or racks of nine ball last weekend. Slight head movements on most of my misses. As if I were trying to help the OB into the pocket with my chin. As a martial artist who has trained for 40 years, I'm quite aware that there is ALWAYS something to work on...
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    Bulletproof Billiards Cue Raffle, benefiting St. Judes Childrens Hospital.

    I'd love #3, but I'll take any that's open. Thanks!
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    New podcast ep with master instructor Anthony Beeler

    I was about to say this same thing. I love his videos, but the voice and the intonation are impossible for me in large doses. I use closed captioning.
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