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    Predator Victory tip

    Got a Revo last December and been using it altely, the tip performed very well from the start, but now I am miscuing for the past two days. I used a 250 grade sandpaper to rough it up, just a few strokes, still the same. Not sure if it is me or the tip gets crappy over time. Has anyone else...
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    Break and continue

    How do break in 8 ball and ensure that the CB is somewhere in the middle, I do not need to crush the rack, the objective is to break, get a good spread and the CB stays somewhere in the middle and then continue shooting EDITED Feb 26, 9:14 ET - Apologies for not making it clear, I don't need...
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    White vault plate vs Black vault plate, does it matter?

    A friend of mine had his Revo with a BVP modified to have WVP, he says he cant see the tip of the cue when playing. I have both WVP and BVP and to me the color does not affect my game...
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    Irish linen

    Does anyone or any pro use irish linen wrap on their cues?
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    Adam Helmstetter

    Is this a good candidate for a conversion to a Uniloc joint?
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    Uniloc joint straightness

    What makes the shaft and butt straight when connected, the pins or the flat surfaces of both shaft and butt? if the surfaces is not true, will it still be straight when connected?
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    Gloves and Carbon fiber shafts

    Most pros use a glove when using CF shafts, at least the ones that I have seen on TV. I have both Rhino and Revo and using it without gloves works and find no need to use a glove.
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    Type of joint, material and pin type

    A long time ago in a galaxy far away :cool: , discussions about how a certain type of joint material, flat face, wood to wood, piloted, radial, Uniloc, etc was a common topic and how it affects the hit was commonly debated, have we come to realize that in a blind test, it would be near...
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    In the zone when playing against better players

    I play a small weekly tournament, and I noticed that i have better concentration when I am playing against better players or when I don't like the person :) , but when I am playing players who is on the same level or lower than I am, I tend to concentrate less and sometimes lose, so how do I put...
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    Last ball syndrome

    How do you get over this? I sometimes miss easy shots on the 9 on a 9 ball game or the 8 playing eight ball?
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    The next Carbon shaft from Predator

    The Revo is around 9 years old, any news if Predator will be releasing a new shaft?
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    Macassar Ebony jump handle

    Will a Macassar Ebony jump handle be too heavy for a Jump handle. I have this unfinished cue that did not pass quality control. I could cut the forearm and use that as a jump handle.
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    Anyone compared Rhino Carbon shaft vs Predator Vantage in terms of CB deflection?

    Anyone compared Rhino Carbon shaft vs Predator Vantage in terms of CB deflection?
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    Which Rhino shaft joint fits a Uniloc joint?

    Which Rhino shaft joint fits a Uniloc joint?
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    What pin does the Minessota Fats production cue used

    The 5/16x14 pin is too small, the radial is too big. Edit: added additional pics Pin 1. 5/16 x 14 Pin 2 - unknown Pin 3- Radial
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    Conical taper to pro-taper

    Got a cheap shaft 13mm that has a conical taper, i want to sand it down to have a pro-taper for the first 10 inches, what grades of sandpaper do I use? I do have a small lathe
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    Rings on the joint

    I am planning to have a cue butt made and use an aftermarket CF shaft in the future. Since the rings on the aftermarket shaft will not be identical to the butt of the cue, I am thinking of adding what is supposed to be a ring on the shaft into the butt of the cue like in the picture below. Are...
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    Super draw shot

    How do the pros do it? I can draw table length, but the pros do it and the cue ball banks on the other end and keeps on going. What I notice is that the CB flies a few mm off the table at the start of the shot preventing lost of spin, how is done and how do I prevent the CB from flying off the...
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    Thinking of missing while aiming and shooting

    How do I teach myself not to do this? It does not happen all the time, normally on the last ball or the last two balls
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    Any one has an all burl cue?

    I have purchased this Mallee burl in Australia and was able to get 1 forearm, 1 Handle (two tone) and three butt sleeves. I was initially thinking of having my cue maker make a plain jane cue with the two tone handle and ebony forearm and butt sleeve and another cue with Ebony handle and burl...
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