Search results

  1. K

    Tipping tournament directors - do you tip on calcutta amount as well?

    Last event I played, I got third and didn't tip (didn't realize this was a thing). Got a text from the TD saying "don't forget to tip next time". Looked up some old threads on here and it looks like tipping 5-10% is reasonable, does that sound right? And is that % of tournament winnings or...
  2. K

    Possible to extend shaft length from 29 to 30 inches?

    I know it sounds silly but I had to ask. Is it possible for a cuemaker or repair person to add an inch and change a shaft from 29" to 30"?
  3. K

    WTB: any wood LD shaft in the 11.7 - 12mm range, 30"

    Predator Z3 with a 5/16x18 joint is the ideal but I'm open to other joints and cuemakers/manufacturers. Must be 30".
  4. K

    Carolina Custom w/ MOP inlays and micarta ferrule - New Old Stock

    Asking $675. Selling this very nice Carolina Custom. Unplayed - I got this from a defunct dealer that said it was new old stock. Located in NYC. Beautiful orange-ish red paduak wood with silver rings, linen wrap, and mother of pearl inlays in the buttsleeve. The ferrule appears to be micarta...
  5. K

    WTB - Predator Z3, 5/16x18, 30"

    Looking to buy a Predator Z3 shaft in a 5/16x18 joint. Used condition is fine. 30" length is preferred. Could also be interested in other 30" wood LD shafts in the 11.75 - 12mm range, such as OB Pro+, Mezz WX900, Jacoby Ultra Pro, etc, if they have a 5/16x18 joint.
  6. K

    2025 Seattle Open

    Surprised nobody has posted a thread about this yet. 64 players and only 4 higher than 790 Fargo, but a Matchroom ranking event nonetheless. We're now down to the final 8. Edward Koyongian, the favorite with a 823 rating, has already been knocked out. Here's the bracket...
  7. K

    Wood vs carbon fiber shafts for top pros - I went through the Fargo top 100 to see who uses what

    You can see the entire list in this spreadsheet here. Some takeaways Of the top 100, 46 players use wood, 53 use carbon fiber, and 1 uses fiberglass (Skylar Woodward) Wood is way more popular than CF in Asia. For example, 8/10 Taiwanese pros and 20/30 Filipino pros on the list use wood Carbon...
  8. K

    Wood identification - orig owner said cocobolo but doesn't look right

    Hi all, I picked up two Carolina Customs merry widows recently, one goncalo alves and one "cocobolo", but it doesn't look like any cocobolo I've ever seen. Can any of you identify the wood? It almost looks like goncalo alves too, just with less figure and a lighter color. Or maybe bloodwood...
  9. K

    Sold Mezz Expro Shaft, 30", uniloc

    Hi all, I'm selling a 30" Mezz Expro shaft with a uniloc joint and a thin black collar. The shaft is straight and clean. Condition notes There is minimal discoloration on the ferrule and shaft There is a slight amount of wear on the thin black collar The shaft has the tiniest amount of...
  10. K

    Is there anyone that can authenticate a Joss West these days?

    Now that both Bill Stroud and Dan Janes are gone, is there anyone left that could authenticate/write a COA for a Joss West? Inspiration behind my question is this eBay post here...
  11. K

    2024 China Open - where are the elite Chinese pros?

    Brackets here: http://spba.org.cn/match/tz2024/mindex.htm Only 7 Chinese pros, with Dang Jinhu being the only one I recognize. Anyone know why Wu Jiaqing and Liu Haitao aren't in?
  12. K

    Why did Roberto Gomez need to play in a US Open qualifier?

    Just noticed he played in the Felt qualifier yesterday: https://digitalpool.com/tournaments/felt-2024-us-open-qualifier-saturday/bracket Does he really not get an invite? Did he not sign the Matchroom contract or something?
  13. K

    Sold Mezz Sigma Slim w/ united joint - basically new, used twice

    29", 12mm Kamui S tip United joint, fits 5/16x14 joints as well Comes with a black plastic joint protector Like the title says, it's been used twice. Flawless and would pass as new if the tip didn't have chalk marks on it. $210 shipped in CONUS. Paypal or Venmo are both accepted.
  14. K

    WTB: 30 inch Predator Z3 or Mezz Sigma Slim or WX900 in 5/16x14 or united joint

    Used is fine, doesn't need to be new. Must be 30 inches though. Can trade a 29 inch like new Sigma Slim or a 30 inch Expro.
  15. K

    New Chinese 8 ball room in Chicago?

    The Joy/Heyball Facebook posted a few days ago hinting at a new pool room opening in Chicago. 10 Joy tables being shipped over there right now. Anybody have more details on this?
  16. K

    WTB - titlist conversions w/ wrap

    I'm looking to buy a titlist conversion with wrap, ideally under $1k. Doesn't need to be new or in perfect condition. Darker woods and longer points preferred. For example, this one would have been perfect but I missed the boat...
  17. K

    Sold 1999 Andy Gilbert kingwood 4 pointer, now under $900 and with new photos

    Asking $899, price is firm. Selling my 1999 Andy Gilbert. Located in NYC. Four points of nice kingwood into birdseye maple. Decorative gold rings at all positions and a very nice brown leather wrap. Buttcap, joint, and ferrule are all synthetic. Pin: 3/8x10 Shaft weight: 3.6oz Butt weight...
  18. K

    Do Derby City Classic results go into FargoRate?

    Do the 9 ball and one pocket events go into FargoRate? Looks like the results from this year aren't in the system yet. I emailed both Diamond and FargoRate but haven't heard back.
  19. K

    DCC Payouts and Results

    Just posted here by the official DCC Facebook account: https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=888077526438329 Not surprising but a quite a top heavy payout, with 16th place in 9 ball getting $900.
Back
Top