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    WTS: Jimmy Reid's Art of 8 Ball

    Sold! Oops, placed this in the wrong forum. You can delete this post. ---- Looking to sell my copy of Jimmy Reid's Art of 8 Ball. Contact if interested.
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    WTB: Break & Run DVD

    If anyone wants to sell their copy of the Break & Run DVD message me.
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    Question about Earl from TAR podcast #1

    Those two were talking that Earl and Shane would never dump [their backers]. They brought up an event 20 years ago where, I gather, Earl was asked to participate in a rigged match and told "them to shove it". *Click here to watch the clip (automatically starts at 59 minute mark) Anybody have...
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    Types of wood used for shafts?

    I was just thinking how cool it would be if a butt and a shaft were both entirely out of thuya burl, for example. This may be dumb, but it got me thinking: Why don't they use more types of wood for the shaft (especially playing cues as opposed to designated break cues)? I assume it's because of...
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    Is Earl no longer sponsored by Gulyassy cues?

    I was just looking at the Gulyassy website and I saw that Earl is no longer mentioned under "our pros". Anybody know what happened? Link to page
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    WTB: Cue w/thin butt, 3/8x10 thin shaft

    So I'm looking for a cue with a thinner butt and/or a shaft (around 11mm-- not a predator/ob/mezz shaft) that would fit a 3/8x10 pin.
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    Three consecutive fouls rule in 8-ball?

    Do any of you play three consecutive fouls in 8-ball is a loss of game? What about pro/international tournaments? Nowhere in the BCA 8-ball handbook do I see this mentioned, but a guy I play with insists this rule is widely used where he's from, and in tournament play.
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    How long did it take you to find your stroke?

    After playing pool for about 2.5 years I finally found a stroke that I can consistently and repeatably pocket balls much better than with strokes I used before. I'm sure others have tried to mimic pros and incorporate different grips/grip pressures or long stroke like some Filipinos, so my...
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    Cheap cues

    I have the following cues for sale: 1) Sneaky pete, converted from a 1 piece house cue. 3/8x10 joint. Has markings "HS" on butt. 28.25" butt (13.7oz), 29.75" shaft (3.95oz). 12.7mm. Shaft is slightly warped but definitely playable. $30 OBO shipped in continental US. 2) Unknown Filipino cue...
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    Selling Instructional DVDs (Jimmy Reid, CJ Wiley)

    Updated prices: 1) "CJ Wiley Ultimate Pool Secrets" (1 DVD) for $SOLD . 2) Jimmy Reid's "Art of 8 Ball" (1 DVD) $15 shipped continental US. 3) Jimmy Reid's "Almost All I Know" (3 DVDs) ##SOLD##. I accept paypal, feel free to message me. Thanks!
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    Selling: OB2 and 314-2 [Both 3/8 x 10 joint]

    The 314-2 has been sold, thanks for the interest. OB-2 is no longer available.
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    Conical vs Pro tapers (Or OB-2 vs 314-2)

    I've noticed my pocketing is considerably better with my OB-2 (which is really a combined conical/pro taper) than with my 314-2 or Z-2 for that matter. I read recently that shafts with conical tapers are more accurate, but people prefer the feel of pro tapers. I also seem to have more power with...
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    Videos of pool on 5'x10' tables?

    Does anyone have video links to players using 5'x10' tables? In light of the Van Boening-Strickland match where they'll be playing on those size tables, I kinda wanted to see if there's much of a difference from 9 footers.
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    Insight on how pros (Earl specifically) apply english?

    I'm just curious if anyone can offer any insight on how Earl or other pros apply english, e.g. I heard Buddy Hall uses some method he calls "tuck and roll". It seems like Earl takes straight practice strokes and then right before he shoots he applies it somehow by cocking his wrist to the...
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    Difference between wood to wood and wood to steel joints, and so on?

    What are the real differences between wood-wood and wood-steel joints, and so on? Pros/Cons? I've heard wood-steel joints are more consistent, give you more power and control whereas wood-wood give you more feedback. How much of this is truth and how much is fluff, or exaggeration? Feel free...
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    WTB: A 3/8x10 cue around the $150-350 range

    Looking for a deal on a 3/8x10 cue with a nice balance. I'm looking for anything used or new, but it should be in good condition. I shoot with a McDermott and have a few shafts, so I'd like a new cue that I could also use with those shafts. Thanks!
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    Can anyone ID this cue?

    Thanks for reading.. first, these weren't taken by me but I hope someone has some idea who makes this cue, what year, and maybe what it might be worth? Any info would be helpful, thanks again!
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    Do you clean your shaft during play? Using what?

    I'm just curious if anyone has items to clean their shaft during play. I see pros carry large white towels but that's excessive. After a while the chalk builds up on my hands like crazy and on the cue. Also if I cue over the rubber pockets I tend to get streaks on my cue. Any suggestions?
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    WTB: Joint protectors for 3/8 x 10 butt & shaft

    I'd like to buy a JP for 1 butt and up to 4 shafts. If you have any please let me know. Thanks!
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    WTB: Z2 or OB2 for 3/8x10 joint

    Last bump... If anyone's got a good deal on a Z2 for 3/8x10. Also might be interested in butt + shaft deals. Thanks!
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