Search results

Would like to see you review it after you test it. I have used Master's Green chalk for years and like it. I recently purchased some Balabushka chalf and my initial impression was good. I believe I see some improvement in my long draw-back shots. It's also just a little more messy than the...

You made several good points Steve. Thanks for your input - it helped a lot in defining what to look for when practicing breaks. I too have racked, broken, re-racked, etc. Not much fun.

Did a search on Breakrak and saw quite a few very positive comments about the apparatus. But I have some questions. There doesn't seem to be any feedback to the user. I can see that it would be helpful in improving cueball control on the break - but there is no measure of break efficiency. If...

One of the cues I play with is a "cheap" Dale Perry I bought about 4 years ago on E-bay. Never had a problem with it, looks great (like new), and plays as well as my Schon. There's a lot of Dale Perry haters on this Forum but I think he builds a good cue for a very low price.

Congradulations on your buying a beautiful table. Get a good table mechanic and you'll be in clover.

Very impressive. Built like a tank. Thanks to Glen for posting the pics.

My game of choice would be 8 ball. Has it all - you need shot making skill, position play, and strategy. Plus the plan changes if you get a little out of line. In 9 ball, it's mostly position play. Shoot the 1 and then the 2, etc., etc. I grew up playing straight pool way back in the late...

I'm with you. I've played with the Moori med for quite a while and really liked it. Out of curiousity I tried the Kamui but didn't like it. I also switched to the Moori soft and like it even better than the Moori med. You would expect a soft tip to mushroom, but it never did. It never...

I was using a Willard Shaper (dime) which does an excellent job. About 4 months ago I bought an Aluminum Last4Ever tip shaper. It's more expensive than the Willard but does a great job. You can't go wrong with either one - just depends how much you want to spend. The Last4Ever does a variety...

Wow, that's amazing. I knew that the USPS was somewhat inefficient but 2 months to determine if a check was cashed is truly a record. I feel for you and thanks for posting this thread - it's an eye-opener.

I've been waffling between a 21 and a 17. The hit seems better with a 21 but I think I get more spped with the 17. Results, as far as balls sunk on the break, are varied. Quite a few "experts" suggest that a lighter stick than your shooting cue gives more speed. Sorry I couldn't be of help...

Chicken, sorry to hear about your problem with Moori tips. I really liked the Moori medium tip but about 18 months ago switched over to Moori soft. Have only experieced mushrooming with the Moori mediums after about 4 weeks of play but then no more. Have never experienced mushrooming with the...

I have read several newspaper articles about Efren Reyes and his many obstacles to overcome to become one of the greatest pool players of our generation. Very interesting reads. And I enjoy reading various stories of pool related subjects, but I'm not certain that a pool related book would be...

Plus Dick is a very friendly guy who shares his knowledge easily.

I shoot with a McDermott I-3 on my Schon CX-06 and it's a great combination. The balance is perfect and I really like the European taper. The 11.75mm tip diameter allows me to apply english to the cue ball with geometric precision. I've sent my shaft back to McDermott several times for their...

I had Donny of SD Billiards put RidgeBack rails on my Global bar box along with Simonis 860HR. You would not believe how well this table plays. Do a search on RidgeBack rails - many, many positive threads.

Take a cube of the chalk and rub a corner of it hard on a piece of glass. If it cuts, then it's the real Diamond.

You may want to enter this thread in the "Talk to a Mechanic" forum. Those guys know their stuff. I've never played on a Golden West table so I can't help you. As is the case in most deals, a lot would depend on price and condition.

A true masterpiece. I would be honored to write a review of the case. Please PM me for my address in order for you to ship me one.

I play with a McDermott I-3 with my Schon CX-06. I could go on about the balance, the hit, etc., but I like the 11.75mm tip diameter and the small 1/2" ferrule. As far as deflection, I've played with an OB-2 shaft for about 2 weeks and didn't notice any particular difference in delflection...