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Does your pool room have a 700-plus Fargo-rated player that is willing to gamble cheapish? When I say cheapish, I mean $20 -- $50 / game one-pocket, or maybe short one-pocket races for $100 dollar sets, or something near this. There is no need to name him here, if you know of such a player...

I want to buy the Buffalo's stream. When I attempted to login to my account, it didn't work. It has been awhile since I have purchased anything, so I tried a variety of passwords. None worked. I asked for a link to get sent to my e-mail account, so I could change my password. No link...

Some here may have seen my recent post asking about jump cues. If not, the TLDR version is that I wanted some insight on how the Eagle King Jump Cue compares to higher-end jump cues. Thanks to the encouragement of azbilliards member Mensabum, I took the plunge on the Eagle King jump cue. I have...

Basically, I only compete in one pocket. I am considering the prospect of dusting off my 9-ball game. These days, I think rotation players have to be proficient with a jump cue. Accordingly, I am considering an investment in a decent jump cue. I am interested in your recommendations on jump...

I am considering the purchase of a jump cue. 1) Does anyone have strong feelings on the benefits or insufficiencies of their current jump cue? 2) Has anyone used the Cuetec Propel and its Predator competitor such that they feel qualified to make some conclusions on which is better...

A Musing on Improving as a Pool Player Prior to the events I am about to write about, I played pool everyday (almost) in my basement, and I am pretty good at committing myself to some focused practice--drills and high run 14.1 attempts. Last summer I injured my shoulder pretty good...

When Fargo Rate first appeared, my initial internal reaction was something like, “This is super. Over time, Fargo Rate will allow me and others to better understand nuanced grades of skill in players, including where I fit into the pecking order…even if it’s way down the line.” Right now, I...

I saw another person post about John Morra, and with the DCC coming up, I wanted to share my experience with John Morra at the DCC. For the uninitiated, table time at the Derby is tough to come by. I stumbled upon an empty table between rounds, and I started hitting balls. John Morra walks up...

I haven't seen or heard of Shooter's having any events since before COVID. Does anyone know if or when regional events like Midwest 9-Ball will come back to Shooters? kollegedave

I haven't been able to make it to the Midwest Expo despite wanting to go. Big Dog's seems like a very nice room, and it is a drivable distance from where I live. I am considering making a trip up there in the fall, but I would like to have a sparring partner while I am in town. Those of you...

Over the years, the concept I am discussing here has helped me greatly, so I am sharing it with the group in the hope that it will help some others. From time to time I think all of us go through periods in our game where we are particularly dissatisfied with how we are playing and we are...

I went to work with Demetrius Jelatis in September of last year. I would have written this sooner, but I am in the middle of some career changes and when I am not working on that, I chase my toddler. The combination of the two, keeps me pretty busy. Also, I wanted to sit with the experience for...

I was looking on the DCC Facebook page for a list of players that would be participating in the 2023 Bigfoot Event, and I don't believe there is a list posted. Does anyone know when or if a players list will be made public? kollegedave

Does anyone know what pool balls (especially cue ball) will be used this year at the DCC? Thank you in advance, Kollegedave

Recently I had a 9 foot Diamond Pro-Am installed in my basement. It looks and plays great. However, I immediately started getting black marks on the balls from the pockets. I searched old threads on this topic. Many guys said the treat the pockets with mink oil. I did. 5 times...at least...

I may be interested in sweating some of this match. Does anyone know what time it will start? Also, some outfit called "Ship the Cash" seems to be doing a free stream of the event. I went to their website and there is a tab for LIVE ACTION, but no information about this relatively big match...

In case some of you don't know, Accu-Stats has released some matches for free on its Youtube channel from the International Open. I have really enjoyed these, and I hope they continue. If someone from Accu-Stats sees this: Thank you, and please keep'em coming. kollegedave

I have been playing with the Cuetec Cynergy for a month now. I am getting used to the change in deflection from my regular maple shafts, but I am still not there all the way. It is important to know if you are attempting to change shafts from maple to LD, that it will take some time. In...

I, for one, am a fan of these new AZ Billiards Player Interviews. So, to whoever is responsible, I would like to say thank you, and this member is interested in reading more. I am particularly interested in their responses about what amateur players should practice or how they should practice...

Recently, I decided to try a carbon fiber shaft. After, studying everything I could find on the internet regarding each manufacturer of carbon shafts. I decided to order the Cuetec Cynergy. I thought I would write something about my thoughts behind deciding on the Cuetec, and provide people...