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  1. TheNewSharkster

    Finally somebody developed a microchip for cues

    https://pechauer.com/snagg-microchip It is about time! I have been thinking about something like this for awhile now. Pechauer has done it. Trackable chips installed in cues. I will paste the information below. Considered me interested. The SNAGG microchip is permanently installed in your cue...
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    Would this be considered sandbagging?

    Here is the scenario: 1. Our team is qualified for LTC in APA 9ball. For those who do not know LTC stands for Local Team Championship. The winners of this tournament go to Vegas for Nationals 2. It is near the end of spring session. LTC happens right after spring session ends. Our team is in...
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    Unknown APA rule enforced at LC

    Just got back from Lincoln City. They put on a great tourny. I did run into a interesting rule I had never heard of before. I lagged with my opponent. I admit I am not a quick lagger. I get into my stance and like to do a couple practice strokes. I am just about to pull the trigger and my...
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    Looking for a cue in the $300-$400 range

    Can you please let me know what cues are available in the $300-$400 price range. I am helping my friend find something new. Please post to this thread and not PM so I can share the link with him. edit: sorry I didn't realize it is against forum rules to request replies to the thread :confused...
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    Mosconi Cup tickets

    I am going to attend the Mosconi Cup this year. I see on ticketmaster they have individual days or the 4 day package. I don't think I can go all 4 days. What are the best days? I was thinking 12/2 and 12/3... the first two days. For some reason I thought in previous years it was only 3 days. Any...
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    Qualifying for APA Nationals with multiple teams

    ***This is not a APA Bashing tread. I just want clarity on this subject*** Situation: Player A plays on two APA 8ball teams. He qualifies for the National Team Championship with both teams. APA pays each team X amount of dollars for "Travel Assistance". Since player A qualified on two teams he...
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    BCA Rules Clarification and Etiquette - Hand In Pocket

    I am new to BCA this season. I took the time to read over the rules and feel like I have a good understanding. One particular subject isn't completely clear to me. On one hand the penatly seems very severe. On the other I am not sure exactly how to interpret the rules. The rule in question is...
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    Tool used to measure shaft diameter?

    I am helping a friend sell some cues. I am almost ready to post them but I need to figure out the shaft diameter. Can somebody help me with the proper way to do this and what tool to use?
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    WTB McDermott M54A Pool "Gecko" cue

    I am looking for the McDermott M54A Pool Cue. This is the McDermott cue with the gecko inlay. Here is one on pool dawg: http://www.pooldawg.com/product/mcdermott-m54a-african-gecko-pool-cue-stick
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    Help ID old Adams cue

    Local guy was selling this on CL and I decided to pick it up. Great condition considering I believe this is a 70's model. Any help would be appreciated
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    Leather install and Refinish

    Hi Guys, I just got my hands on a used Schon STL07. The condition is ok but has some bumps and bruises on the finish. The wrap is in good condition but it seems like it would look so much better with a nice black leather wrap. Does anybody have some advice on who I can have do this work?
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    Looking for $300 cue

    Hi, My friend is looking for a new cue and I have offered to help him out. I would like to put out a feeler to see what options we have. We have $300 give/take to work with. LD shaft is not a requirement. Please let me know what have. Thanks, Ian
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    Seriously a pool cue is a deadly weapon

    http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49661592/ns/local_news-seattle_wa/ I don't like to see people threaten police but come on did they really need to shoot this guy?
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    Root Sports Mosconi Cup

    Been watching this the last 3 weeks. Every monday Root Sports is playing individual matches from the 2011 Mosconi cup. They are still covering the first day of the event and its is broadcast in HD. Just a FYI in case anybody is interested. I have the DVR setup to record each on. If they show all...
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    Regular shooting cue

    REGULAR SHOOTING CUE: Any standard pool cue designed to shoot the majority of shots in a game of pool. What does this mean to everyone? Do you think they mean a break/jump cue when they define it as a cue designed to shoot most pool shots?
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    Looking for $100-$200 cue

    My roomate is using one of those fiberglass coated pool cue. When I started playing I thought the walmart fiberglass cue was the way to go but went on to learn good ol fashion wood is superior. Needless to say I would like to get him sorted out with something a little more proper. I know...
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    Safety Abuse?

    Last night at 8ball pool league I was playing a SL6. I am also a SL6. We were playing a race to 5. I like to think I am a safety oriented player. I hate selling out and like control of the table. I think on game 7 (we were tied 3-3) I get in a position where I have a couple balls and he is on...
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    Jack Madden Pin?

    Can anyone help me determine what pin my Jack Madden has. I feel like a goof but want to make sure I get it right when I buy a new shaft.
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    Best leather tip for breaking

    My Mezz Power Break II has some sort of resin based tip. I think it is considered phenolic. Either way it doesn't hold chalk very good and I have a hard time controlling the cue ball. Can I have some suggestions for a good leather tip to use on a break cue? Thanks in advance!:thumbup:
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    Who actually makes Predator limited edition cues?

    I was thinking about this the other day. I own a Predator SE-14 cue. It is made by Longoni but released by Predator? Was the butt designed by Logoni and built by Predator? It isn't clear to me. I see that Predator has teamed up with other cue companies as well (i.e. Mezz). Unfortunately the...
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