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OP here... It's $40 for tip installation labor only. Same guy used to do it for $20 so was a bit stunned to see that price hike and hence this post. I know these are inflationary times but jeez... Thanks for the replies...

Hello- Just wondering what is the going rate for cue tip replacement? There's a guy in town, who does good work, charging $40 for labor alone. We have a billiards supply store in town as well that does tip replacements for $15. Am surprised by the big price difference. I don't mind paying...

I couldn't agree more. A custom made Schmelke was my first and probably last cue I'll buy. Great value. Great company. Hard to go wrong with a Schmelke. When ordering you can specify weight, shaft diameter, joint type, tip and length. I ordered a 60" which fits my long arms quite well. I...

John is by far my favorite commentator and always appreciate and enjoy his insight. I don't buy many PPVs but would fork out substantial cash to watch a Schmidt/Harriman clash. That would be so great!

Great pics and great post! I've never attended this event as burgeoning pool fan though find the layout to be very attractive, particularly with the balcony seating, if you will. Seems like it would be fun for a couple days mid week perhaps. I'll just be sure to avoid sticking around for the...

Any thoughts on Atomic Billiards in DC Proper (Cleveland Park)? Was very near there over Christmas but didn't have a chance to pop in. Looks like they have 6 9' Gold Crowns at least. Just curious. Thanks

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That's great to hear that you all have identified pent up demand and feel good about immediate, strong levels of membership! How did you guys measure that level of interest (i.e. what makes you feel good about the immediate demand)? I would love to pursue something as this as well as I'm...

I love Pool and watch a lot of it though fully agree with the comparison to watching Chess sans understanding of the finer points. Pool really does take a trained eye to understand and appreciate what is transpiring on the table. That being said, Pool isn't the only boring game to watch on...

I've noticed this too and often wondered how come.... I'll read about or discover a tournament online within a four hour drive of the home of a top player(s) only to see that said top player did not participate which always strikes me as odd for someone who is a "pro". I totally understand...

If SVB plays his game at Mosconi Cup Team USA would be fine and very competitive. Unfortunately, Mosconi Cup is really not his bag as he's proven over and over again throughout the years. Team USA can win short race 9 ball against anybody. Just need everybody to perform to their...

I agree. Schmelke Rules! Love the hit and playability of my Schmelke cue which was a bit over $120 fully customized. They do excellent work.

I couldn't agree with the posts in this thread more. Mika is a total A-Hole. I witnessed this in person too at a 14.1 exhibition match vs. John Schmidt a few years ago. That time he was whining about John touching a ball while cueing over it to hit the cue ball. This was an exhibition; not...

Just Mika being Mika (i.e. lil' Bitch). Typical. He has played unbelievable though the usual unprovoked whining from him is beyond tiresome.

I have a black Diamond Pro Am with a black Predator Arena light. Looks great. Our ceiling color is also black so the color of the light was an easy choice. If our ceiling was white, for example, I may have considered the brushed aluminum. I do like the looks of the white light (I guess that...

Was a good watch. Thought the commentary was quite good; didn't have to lunge for the mute button thankfully. The thing that struck me most about this event was how big the pockets were playing. May have been a combination of pocket size and newer cloth perhaps though seemed like anything...

I do feel for SVB at Mosconi Cup. There's a ton of pressure on him to win given the far lesser players, Woodward excluded, on the team. With that his losses are magnified and seem to pile up a bit. It doesn't help that he's playing against competition at his level in extremely short races...

I was actually more put off that Shane deserted his teammates apparently in that last match. At least we won the Ryder Cup, haha

Good point. Earl would have been a nightmare. It was fun while it (the tournament) lasted...

I noticed that as well. Shane seems to have a tough time closing the door in these MC matches. He sorta lets up and then the wheels start to come off. I suppose anyone who has played pool except for maybe Shaw can relate to that though it is excruciating to witness. Ugh... Brutal. Do feel...