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    Gold Crown Questions

    I purchased a 8 ft Gold Crown II for a steal. Original owner and only recovered once. It still had the og plastic skirts to hide the ball return. Table is in great shape but I have a few questions. The table is dissembled in my garage until i get it setup and recovered next week. The table...
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    APA Nationals Question

    I have a guy on my sunday team, his friday team qualified for vegas. The problem is that due to work constrains only 4 of thier 8 can go. Does apa allow them to replace atleast one player so they can have 5 eligable players there?
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    Changing a Tip

    I have had two different billiard shops change the tips on a cue for me in the past. One separated from the pad on my Z2 with in two weeks, the other was break tip and new ferel for my wifes break cue. The ferel went flying off the shaft during a break. How hard is it to change the tip on a...
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    APA Singles Regional Question

    One of the guys on my team qualified for regionals a few months back. He qualified as a 4 in 8 ball but was raised to a 5 this week. He was wondering if he will have to play as a 5 or will be be able to play as a 4 since that's what he qualified as? I called the local apa office and they...
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    APA Rule Question

    Here's the scenario. 9 Ball playoffs. Player shoots the six ball, a legal hit on the 6 ball occurs, the cue ball caroms off the 6 hits the 9 ball and pockets the 9. The shooter in his excitement doesn't move his cue and the 6 ball hits the rail and comes back and hits the cue stick. Is this...
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    $5000 Guaranteed!!*

    October 29th -30th Charleston South Carolina 1st Annual Charleston Clash Singles Tournament October 29th -30th $5000 Guaranteed!! * With 87 Players Entry Fee: $60 Venue: North Bar Ball and Grill 8780 Rivers Ave # 126 North Charleston, SC 29406 Format: Double Elimination 8 Ball on...
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    Preparing for Cities

    We have 9 ball cities tomorrow and 8 ball in 2 weeks. About half the team is going to have a practice tonight. What are some simple things that we should I work on to help get in stroke for tomorrow? Any tips?? suggestions?
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    Pins, Threads, and Joints Question??

    I'm sure this is a newb question, but i tried the search but didn't find anything useful. It was probably more me not knowing what exactly to search as you have to ask the right question to get the right answer. So here's a few questions. Why so many different sizes and threads for pins and...
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    Vegas Question??

    Me and the wife have never been to Vegas but are considering going for the ACS nationals in May with our team. Should we stay at the Tropicana where to Tournament is being held or is there a better choice of hotels closeby? Should we book now, is there a better time to book, or book last...
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    What to look for when looking for a table.

    I've never owned a table so sorry if this sounds stupid. The soon to be wife has decided to finally let me get a table in the garage. We made a deal, engagement ring for pool table!! We both starting playing in a local league in the past 2 years so we want a table at home to practice so we...
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    Toys 4 Tots Tournament Help

    I had a friend ask me to help put on a T4T tournament in Dec. The idea is using APA handicaps( only because its the biggest around this part) and do 3 brackets or 2-3, 4-5, and 6-7. Top 4 or 6 depending on number of players get a small payout, with most being donated to T4T. I have a few...
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    Pool Table in Garage

    My dad is giving me is old pool table. Its an old valley co op bar box that has the co op ripped out. The bar box is going to get me and the wife by until we can save up the money for a Diamond or Brunswick. With that in mind is there any issues with putting a high quality table in the...
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    Your Local APA League

    I dont want to start another bash the apa tread so please keep it civil. What are your weekly APA fees in your area? Does the bar pay any of them or does the team pay it all? Whats the total team fees and how do you break it up for your team. Lastly what patches does your local apa offer...
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    Mass. Legislature approves plan to bypass Electoral College

    That's exactly what you have now with the highly populated Northeast and West Coast. As long as they both lean the same way 2/3 of the countries votes will not matter.
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    Alternative to www.league-central.com

    I'm helping a friend of mine take over a small local one night a week league. This will be there first time I'm involved in any type of league operations. The guy running it now uses www.league-central.com to post rosters, stats and the like. Is there a better alternative out there free or...
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    League or Tournament Flyer Templates

    Buddy of mine that runs a little bar wants to start 4-6 team in-house league and maybe a tournament or two once a month. Just wondering if any of you guys have any sweet looking flyers or ads that you would be willing to let us use, or any good websites where I can find some. Thanks in advance.
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    Thinking about starting an ACS League?

    Who here plays in an ACS league. I have only played in an APA league and was wondering what the differences are. I have a friend who is a businessman who is interested in starting an ACS league here. We have a group of 4 avid pool players wanting to start an alternative to APA. Anyone have...
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    Need Help with a Shaft

    2 questions. First a little background. I have 2 Viking cues. My shooting cue is a G-31. I have an older F-46 that my girlfriend uses. She is finally starting to become interested in pool but doesn't like the 13mm shaft on my old f46. She likes the shaft on my G-31 because its thinner. I...
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