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    Difficult to agree on

    This question was posted on another forum with vehement disagreement. “Positioning the cue tip stationary below center of the CB and lifting to achieve the slightest hit. Fair or Foul?”
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    Shaft Cleaning

    What’s the most commonly used cleaning agent?
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    Unintentional Scoop

    Trying to draw a player inadvertently scoops the cue ball off the table and it comes back down, hits one of his balls, and a ball hits the rail. Opponent calls foul... tournament director calls unintentional miscue. Opponent says everyone knows the cue ball hits the tip as well as the ferrule...
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    One Pocket Rule

    I owe a ball...my opponent makes a ball in my pocket...does the ball I owe spot up before or after I shoot?
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    Jump Cue Weight Distribution

    Would there be any advantage in placing weight near the tip of a jump cue?
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    Tips

    Bought a lathe a while back and learning at a comfortable rate, installation of tips, ferrules, and minor shaft repair. Recently I’ve experienced a tip separating when I was almost finished burnishing the side. A friend asked me how hot I made the tip and that probably was the cause. He went on...
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    45 degrees

    In being asked to ‘watch’ a shot, to declare it fair or foul, most disagreements occur when assessing impacts with cue balls very close to object balls. I make it a practice to explain that primarily I’m focused on either a double hit or a push. Consistently players refer to 45 degrees to insure...
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    Diamond question

    Two things, does cloth go on both sides of the feather strip or just one, is there any way to fold the cloth behind the side pocket ?
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    Ferrule type

    I'm just beginning to learn how to install tips and ferrules and ran into a ferrule that wasn't open on the tip end. What's the purpose of this? Is this common? Is there a predetermined thickness or does it matter if I cut it down some? Does it change the hit?
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    Rack em'

    Racking controversy has been addressed over the years in a variety of ways. Summarily to establish parody. Now opponents don't rack and templates are being used less. What I recognize now is complaining about touching balls after the rack is removed. Would prohibiting this resolve racking issues ?
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    Nice Shot !

    It sure seems innocent enough. Though there are times it's said with a desired effect, the simple phrase "good shot" has many times been followed by a miss. After teaching yourself how to ignore it, take it in context, respond to it, whatever, it can still catch you off guard at times, and you...
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    Rite Balance Cue Extension

    I have a 3/8-10 Mod.pin that is not offered by Rite Balance. My question is will a standard 3/8-10 (which they do offer) work for my cue?
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    One Hole Foul

    While shooting in the second ball of a run of four,my opponent recognized me touching an object ball that subsequently was touched by the CB which is a foul. I must of touched it with my cue as in watching the result of the shot did not see the movement .I continued to shoot with my opponent not...
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    League Members Input Needed

    In all organizations that sponsor pool leagues, people come to realize that there are positive and negative aspects that affect their future participation. In an effort to better understand the needs of players in general, I would appreciate using the members of this forum, that either have...
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    Power Average

    After talking to several VNEA members in different parts of the country , I was told of the common use of power averages to create parity in teams using all levels of players on their rosters. A percentage of points allowed seems to be the basis for this but not finding an explanation in print...
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    Kamui Tip

    I am at a point of tip replacement after using kamui hard for the last 18 months. I would only consider exact replacement or kamui hard clear. The selling point as I understand is limiting glue penetration. My question is how the polycarbonite layer will do anything more than using gel...
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    League Fun

    I understand in our league I became a mark after winning the average title a couple of times. It seems as though some more than others take their best shot at me thinking that's going to raise their status or something should they win. A young man about 35 has got me on the ropes and misses a...
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    WTB: Case"add-on"

    I have an interest in an "add-on" sleeve or pocket that would attach to my hard case sized to hold an extension and/or jump stick butt that attaches with Velcro straps or something similar. Any guidance would be appreciated.
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    First L/D

    When did the first L/D shaft come on the market? Who was the maker and how was it introduced? Did the Jacksonville experiments influence popular opinion? Certainly seems plausible considering increased interest around that time. Just curious I suppose.
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    Why so many?

    Recently a thread about cue ball control brought to light possible advantages through stroke mechanics. Posts concerning the subject of accurately forecasting cue ball position are fairly frequent, and I am always trying to take what I learn here to the table. That being said, I've recognized an...
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