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Like so many others, I have a collection of training cue balls and favorite drills when I go to the pool hall to practice. I’ll always remember & embrace what my step dad told me about pool as a teenager. “Always practice with purpose.” So I make sure to have a practice routine and playing the...

Last October, I purchased my first KW cue shaft. It was made by Cory Barnhart and is a radial joint, 29.5”, 12.85mm, short ferrule and 3.81ozs. The tip is Cory’s and I fell in love with how it plays. So much so I embarked on trying to find a little heavier Kielwood shaft weighing at least 4...

Earlier this year, I embarked on another fruitless search which is not an uncommon experience for me. I spent years searching for a Hercek pool cue in vain and did the same thing looking for Black Speck Cortland Linen. I offered a substantial finders fee for any successful referral. Alas, it...

For most of this year, I have tried to get a heavier version KW shaft because most are lighter than I require. Typically 3.4-3.7 ozs is what KW shafts seem to average and I want a 4 oz. shaft or very close. I have a Barnhart KW shaft that weighs 3.81 ozs (12.85mm). There’s a eBay listing for a...

In May 2023, Sierra Billiards officially opened in Fresno, Ca at the old location for Diamond Billiards that was forced to close after COVID. I’ve posted photos of how upscale and attractive Sierra Billiards is and the emphasis placed on having the best pool tables to play pool. Since it’s...

When I first walked in a pool room in 1961, I was in total awe of the number of pool tables and so many pool cues on the wall racks. It was a new experience having only played in the basement or gymnasium of the local school’s summertime activities programs. When I picked up my first rack of...

I’ve been looking for a scorekeeper that I can take to pool halls that don’t have any 14.1 scoring system such as beads. The newer pool rooms don’t want overhead clutter, often have higher ceilings, and using coins doesn’t work for 14.1. So I have been on the prowl for awhile to find a suitable...

I’ve been a member in Az for neatly 15 years. During that time, I conducted two exhaustive attempts to find a specific cue & a linen wrap. Both searches were in vain. I even tried offering what I considered was a substantial bounty for any referral that resulted in a purchase. Well, I’m...

Has anyone had a medical malady called trigger finger? It started 2 months ago out of the wild blue yonder without any warning signs. It is on my bridge hand and it is worsening and very painful. I have an appointment to see a hand surgeon for evaluation and my primary physician indicated...

If anyone knows someone inclined to sell their Predator LE WILLIE - 4 Cue, I’m interested in discussing a purchase.

Since this is the forum where cue makers often patrol, I figured it was logical to present my requirements for a Kielwood shaft built the way I want. It’s really simple. All the Kielwood shafts I’ve found, and I’ve spoken with several cue makers as well, are lighter than what I want. It has...

I would like to have a cue maker build a Kielwood shaft for me. However, I require the shaft to weigh a minimum of 3.8 ozs, preferably even heavier. I know that torrification renders the shaft lighter but when a cue maker can choose a quality wood for the shaft that would otherwise produced a...

I purchased a Kielwood shaft from Martin (Superiorcues.com) made by Cory Barnhart who refers to his shafts as roasted maple rather than Kielwood because of trademark reasons. Another thing that is very different is he only makes radial joint shafts so if you want a different thread you are out...

I have previously posted that CF shafts and my pool game do not align well. After playing original maple shafts for way longer than most players, making the switch to CF is just too bothersome. I do not play enough pool competitively to make the transition and pool now is played purely for the...

IMO, there’s one clear winner when it comes to pool chalk for cleanliness which is the most important characteristic, at least for me. Absent that, all chalks do the same thing which is to create friction. That’s why the golden rule used to be “chalk after every shot”. Regardless of the brand...

I have a few sets of Centennials so the Blue Dot Cue Balls are not included in the photo. In all likelihood, I have more cue balls that one could ever need and this doesn’t include my assortment of training cue balls. Nonetheless, I am curious if other readers have a favorite style. I favor the...

I have a McDermott Stinger break/jump cue that needs a leather tip. I am to open suggestions. I was thinking of a using a Kamui Sai (hard) tip and don’t want to use a resin or phenolic tip despite the rave reviews on some brands. If anyone is using a particular brand leather break tip they’d...

This is a wonderful idea & opportunity hosted by Tommy Hill, Sierra Billiards & Ken Mendoza (APA OPERATOR). Tommy is a Master PBIA Instructor and LEVEL 4 ACS (AMERICAN CUESPORTS) Professional Instructor/ Coach. In order for local pool communities to endure in hard times and prosper more in good...

Some of the readers might have seen my prior posts complementing a local pool room operator in Fresno, Sierra Billiards. If you haven’t read any of my report cards about this pool room, you really should do a search to view a very classy parlor. The equipment & ambience is just upscale, big...

I am so pleased to report that Sierra Billiards is hugely popular and highly successful. The owners place a priority on maintaining the tables and equipment. the pool balls are polished every day and the tables are cleaned using a Rainbow vacuum. The selection of beverages is vast and a hard...