Search results

Just checking with the cue guy what he's got in, but I am leaning towards a double face, especially if he only has the non-hard Sai in-stock. Does depend how much he wants to charge me for it of course! Thanks for your input. I did like the bulletproof, it had a nice feel/give/damping/bounce (I...

Is there a 'standard' height for tables? The Diamond tables seem to be lower than the Rasson at my local. Noticeably, but not drastically.

My good friend is 6'5+ and watching him play brings me pain. I'm 6'1 and no real issues.

Listing my case queen for any interest (in line with my belief I only need one cue, which I have and will keep forever. It was going to be this, but another great option wandered into my life) Larry Vigus - Purpleheart and Curly maple 3/8x10 Modified pin Butt: 15.7oz. 29" LV S1: 12.8mm 3.75oz...

Think I am going to go with either the Sai or Double Face. Cue guy asked if I wanted to leave a thin layer of the old tip to act as a padding. Is there any practical application to this? Would it affect the adhesive of the new tip? Probably won't do that, I am just curious.

Guy at the hall says he can replace with one of the following today; Zan Double face, Kamui Sai, BK2, Sonic, Taom Zan and Kamui Sai seem to be the same/similar construction of resin and leather. Might give one of those a try. Alternatively, I can order pretty much anything from Taobao and wait...

Ok, so this time I think I have buggered this tip... Seems to have squashed/split at an edge. This isn't a dent from a mis-hit. I noticed it last night. The day before, I spent a solid three hours practicing 10-ball, and high-point 9-ball (WPA style) breaks in the VIP room at my hall, as no...

I'm born in the mid-90s, and I mostly just refuse to pay $500 for $5 of material and a bunch of nonsense tech jargon. Not tried a carbon shaft that ever felt 'good' to me, and I am lucky enough to live somewhere where people love to throw money at things, and try many things. I do enjoy...

Interesting. I know little about KW other than it is a heating process removing water and reacting with sugars in the wood. I too am interested in how they avoid rattling or problems with this adjustable bolt, though I'll likely never bother to find out, as I am happy playing with it at the...

I recommend anyone reading 'research on cue ball deflection' to go and hit a few balls 😂 Not a single pro I've met has ever said more about their cue than they get paid to use it. Especially pros I've met playing with carbon.

Usually KW shafts come with weight bolts which are adjusted to your preference. The Hayakawa I have came with 0.1, 0.2 and 0.3 as an add on to its received weight 3.68 - I use with the 3.68 as it is and cannot fault it so far. It was given to me for free, and I am giving it an extended run...

From a cost perspective, there is real value to be found that is worth the money in wood. From the construction efforts to the material itself. There is simply money to be made from carbon. All these carbon tubes cost next to nothing to produce, and get sold to suckers with different stickers on...

They are, then they're sent away for finishing, and the all important "made in (insert place name)" sticker.

They already are. You're right.

Because they aren't so gullible 🤐

Played in a tourney at the pool hall across town last night, lost 5-4 in the first match. Played average and had a headache. Worked 12+ hours and took an hour and a half to get there in the taxi. Next game, I think to myself that I made the effort to get there, don’t lie down, and was matched...

Yeah, but is it what he said aloud? If everyone needs to be aware of the call, shouldn’t it be vocalized clearly? Regardless of the ‘obvious’ play. I need to watch it again now, but if there’s a level of doubt that can cause that eruption, you’d think to be clearer. I remember finding it funny...

I just got given a Hayakawa KW shaft, around 0.5 lighter than my previous playing shaft. Feels well balanced, and I am liking it so far after a few days play. Let a few players much higher level than myself have a hit with it, and the general consensus was that it's balanced well on my butt, and...

If you like how it feels for you, and you've tested it. Then there is no pro or con. If you're feeling good, then it's good.

I think all of the above are suitable for the thread, I'd like to see them here anyway. I think OP means that they've lost the ability expected of a top player - the 'yips'