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    Why are Predator cue extensions so damned expensive?

    Looking to buy one and I was surprised that to get the adaptor bumper and the extension is in the $110-120 range. Why the hell is it so costly? Does anyone know where I can get something much cheaper?
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    What were the final scores and the amounts bet for the famous Shane vs Alex TAR matches?

    I don’t remember how many times they played and who was the overall winner. I saw them play in Vegas during a BCA event and it was the most insane match I’ve ever seen. I think Alex made a comeback and won. Also, where can those matches be found? I had a DVD of one, I think it was the one I saw...
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    Why are some players using cue extensions for shots they don’t need to reach?

    I’m noticing that some top players will put on a cue extension for a shot that they don’t need it for. For example Orcullo screws one on to his cue when he shots the 9ball halfway through this video:
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    Are lighter jump cues better for dart stroke jump shots, and heavier ones better for the sidearm technique?

    Does the weight of the jump cue make it easier to execute different jump shot techniques or does it generally not matter as long as you have good technique?
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    Should I get a Predator BK2 or Tiger Impakt break cue?

    They both cost about the same. I can’t afford the Predator BK Rush so I’m going to choose between these two cues. Has anyone tried the Impakt?
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    Could someone recommend a break cue + jump cue or jump break cue from this selection on Seyberts?

    I can only buy from Seyberts because I have some credit there. I could also use a better jump cue, so I’m looking at jump break cues as well. Or maybe I get a break cue and jump cue separately. My budget is around $600, I could maybe stretch it to $700. The cues I’m looking at: Predator BK...
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    Are jump break cues not as good as break cues for breaking?

    If you have good technique and break with a jump-break cue is there anything that will make your break worse off vs breaking with a cue made for just breaking? Like does the extra weight of an extra pin have any negative effect or anything like that? I’m looking to buy a break cue but I could...
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    Buying a break cue, what’s the best non phenolic tip to choose from this list?

    I’m looking for a break tip that isn’t phenolic, but if it feels and hits like a phenolic that’s fine. This is what I have to choose from: Samsara White Diamond Bulletproof Taom White/Yellow/Green Tiger Dynamite Tiger Break Cyber Break White Pechaur Gold Break Kamui Black Hard Kamui Clear...
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    When you get down on the shot is your back hand supposed to be directly over your back foot?

    If you are right handed should your right hand be directly over your right foot, or should it be on the outside of where your foot is? I’ve seen good players that have their back arm and thus their back hand tucked in really close to their body inside of the line where their back foot is, I’ve...
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    Long Dong vs the 3 foul rule question...if he had gotten the ball safe and Vilmos fouled, would he have won the game?

    I’m talking about this video: Vilmos had to foul twice in a row to put Dong that situation. So if Dong had managed to get it safe and then Vilmos fouled, would the 3 foul rule count against Vilmos? In other words do the fouls of Vilmos in between getting Dong on 2 fouls count or does Dong’s...
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    Does anyone here know the specific names of every muscle that’s involved in the stroke?

    I want to strengthen every muscle that’s involved because sometimes I have days where everything just feels kinda weak and shaky. I have a neurological/neuromuscular issue that causes it but I’m wondering if I can help lessen how bad it is by strengthening certain muscles. I’ve been lifting...
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    For a one rail kick, does top spin turn into backspin and backspin into top?

    This is something I’ve never fully understood, probably because I don’t have a good enough stroke. If you play a one rail kick and get a full contact on the object ball, and if you put a lot of topspin will it draw the cue ball back? And if you apply backspin will it act as top? When I practice...
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    Any SoCal players here know which pool rooms closed down from the pandemic?

    Did Hard Times, Plush Pocket, Butera’s, Stix, Golden Cue or any other notable pool halls close down?
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    Who was all in on the infamous dumping at Challenge of Champions 1991?

    I know of Buddy Hall dumping in the finals, and I watched the video of the semifinal of David Howard vs Lebron. Did Howard dump too? He missed a pretty easy 9ball. Was Mike Lebron involved too or did it happen without his knowledge?
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    Who would you like to see Josh Filler play next at 1-Pocket?

    I don’t think there are many people that will play him after he beat T-Rex. I think Orcullo would step up though. Yes I know I’m 6 months late but I just watched the match today 😁
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    Did Jon Kucharo have the most powerful break ever?

    Is there anyone known to have a harder break than he did? Is there a record for the fastest recorded break speed?
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    Do you think 9-ball would be better or worse if a mandatory push out after the break became a standard rule?

    I’ve seen this discussed before and I’m curious what the game would end up being like if this became normalized. I think safety breaks would become fairly standard since pushing out has you at a disadvantage. Do you think it would ruin the game? It does pretty much solve the issue everyone has...
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    Do snooker players kick by feel?

    There’s no diamonds or points of reference on snooker tables that I know of. It’s unbelievable how good they are at single and multi rail kick shots. Do they use some type of system that doesn’t require reference points embedded on the rails or is it all just feel?
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    Is it normal for a Revo shaft to leave black stains on my bridge hand?

    I’ve had it for just over a month and I’ve cleaned it several times with the wipes that came with it, but it keeps leaving black deposits on my hand. It’s kinda weird because I can play with it for a little while and it leaves no trace at all, or it leaves a very light trace, and then the next...
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    Is one pocket only popular in the US?

    I don’t really hear about new top one pocket players emerging from outside the US. It seems like most non American players who end up being top one pocket players usually end up that way after playing in the US often. Even though Efren is probably the best ever at the game, he learned and...
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