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    What is the experience like purchasing a case from John Barton/JB cases?

    This question is to those who recently made first time purchases of a JB case and who didn't already have an existing relationship with John. I am trying to purchase a custom made case, and I have reached out to him via email on multiple occasions over the last several weeks with no reply...
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    Magic rack vs a wooden/plastic rack

    I extremely curious and forgive me if this posts seems....idk like maybe I'm a little clueless. I may be but hopefully it gets cleared up with this thread. In regards to racking with a magic rack (i mostly seem them used in tournaments, and a wooden/plastic triangle (i mostly seen in homes...
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    Do you all DO THIS? I'm sure a few of you do, I've seen you

    I was wondering how many of you walk into a poolroom, or your basement, bring out your nice cue, and play a nice afternoon or evening of pool with league mates or friends or just practice for the day, and as your racking up balls, or trying to gather balls to be racked, you use the shaft of your...
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    Well this cue maker finally retired, kind of

    I will not disclose his name because it seems like he hasn't made the news public yet. A a few days ago i sent an email to this individual interested in purchasing a brand new custom play cue from him. I specifically wanted to get this process started as being able to possess a cue from him...
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    Anybody at the derby city classic, Hammond, IN

    Anybody at the derby city classic?? Just wondering if anyone is here, and how the experience is going? I'm going to watch some matches over the weekend. https://derbycityclassic.com/
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    Zero X billiards Collection, my feedback, 12,000 ball stroke drill

    Hello everyone, I just wanted to give my feedback regarding the zero x billiards full collection, and my progress with the stroke drill, which i took to another level. I have been playing pool for 15 months now. I don't play league or any tournaments, i only play with friends at home and in...
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    Who still makes cues

    Hello all, I have been updating my database of cue makers and their contact information. I need a little help with the following cue makers. Can you please tell me if they are retired, passed away, or are still producing cue? And if you have their contact info on hand for the ones that are...
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    My VERY quick review of POOLSHOT software

    I have always wanted to dowload Poolshot but I was a little nervous, as I am very paranoid now when it comes to viruses and things i download from the web (even with virus scans and detection software), and I haven't heard or seen anyone ever talk about it. I now have a second laptop which i...
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    Im in Denver for a month if anyone wants to play

    Hello All, I'll in Denver for a month if anyone in the area wants to meet up and play a game. I'm in Golden and have been playing at Zanzibar during the week day. I plan on checking out Matchups in Fort Collins this upcoming weekend. I also plan on checking out Felt and Mile high while I'm...
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    What's your favorite place to shoot pool?

    Hello everyone. I am curious to know what is your #1 favorite place to shoot pool? It can be somewhere local, or somewhere you visited while on vacation. And please give the location and reason why it's your favorite. I'm from Chicago. I like playing at a place called G-Cue in the west loop...
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    Who are better pool players????

    I know this is a tough question as you're comparing people from different eras, where things change, evolve, etc... It's like comparing (or maybe not lmao) Derek jetter to Mickey Mantle,.. You get my drift lol. But I'm wondering who do you think are/were better pool players,.... The guys...
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    Where do you purchase your masterpieces?

    Throw a quick question out there.. Where do you buy your masterpiece cues, your one of a kind cues from the legendary cue makers?.... I spent a good part of last nite just buried in the Internet looking at some of the most beautiful cues Ive seen thus far in my life (I'll Post pics in another...
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    Pool halls in New york/ New jersey

    I'm going to be in Manhattan and hoboken for a week and wondered if anyone can recommend nice pool halls there?
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    Do you retip your cue or have it done by someone?

    Hello all. I was wondering if you all Do it yourself when it comes to putting a new tip on your cue or do you have it done at a billiards shop, friend, league mate, etc? I have watched a few videos on YouTube from DIY, to professional retips. Some people use cutting tools while manually...
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    Dominant hand

    I've always found this to be strange to me, and I haven't really given it a second thought until now and how it relates to my pool game. I know that I am left hand dominant, or at least that is what all the dominant hand tests have ever told me growing up. I write with my left hand, i use chop...
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    Your pool cue thoughts before I make my Purchase

    Hello everyone. I have been playing pool since September 2016 casually. I play frequently but just casually. I dont play in a league and I dont play tournaments, but i plan to in the future. I have learned the game very quickly and I continue to progress at an exponential rate. I consider...
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    equal distant Bank shot inquiry

    Hello all. I have a quick question in regards to the equidistant bank shot, specifically the diamon 4 to diamond 2 equal distant bank shot. If the rebound angle is greater than the approach angle, how come this shot goes in?
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