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Hi all Would like to ask for youtube channel reccomendations for 8, 9, 10, and 14.1 games. I'm looking for good channels, meaning videos showing good players and not scrappy stuff. Thanks in advance.

Hi all, Is there a formal document for the international rules for 8 ball? If so, may someone be so kind to direct me there? Thank you.

Hi, I am trying to reach Mr. Roger Taft over the past couple of days (http://rhtcustomwood.com/). I've sent an email to him over the weekend but haven't heard back. I've also tried dropping a call to the number provided on his website, but there is no response. Does anyone know if he is still...

I've started a little site for fun: http://cueporn.tumblr.com/ The main intention is to create a photo-site for cue sports, to show that there's a high level of aesthetics and craftsmanship involved, whether it is from hand-planing cues or wood selection or detailed craving with the CNC etc...

I have been meaning to order a GTF case from the website. But the sales and customer services emails keep bouncing back. Any suggestions?

Im fascinated by the game and eager to start. I feel hapless and pathetic as my highest runs for the past 2 days is 9... Anyone can share their learning experiences, how u guys improved and also give a few starting guides/advice/routines? Much appreciated. J

Hi all, I have an all new pool cue and case for sale. The cue has literally has never been used, and the case is in new condition but has been used less than a dozen of times. Both items carry no damages and scratches of any kind. Details of the cue: Joss cue with register no. G01244 The...

Im 5"11", by any means an above average or average height. I regularly play snooker and find the height of the tables work quite well In the casr of pool. The table is so short and feels a lot more tiring to bend over.. Am i the only one to think this?

I'm thinking of getting a GTF 2x4 classic case (http://www.gtfcases.com/D25x/product/storage_cases.html). I've been trying to look for pictures/youtube vids of a full 360' view of the case to see what it looks like, but have no success. I found a vid from Mr Barton, but the video quality doesnt...

the long and short of it, why do people have 2 playing shafts when 1 is enough? or even why do people have 2 playing cues? (full disclosure, i too suffer from cue addiction:o:o) to merely say that the extra shafts or butts are mere backups or are just people's fullfillment/satisfaction/greed...

hi all. this is a spin-off from the wrap v wrapless debate. is there a case for smooth leather wraps? pure black smooth leather is always a timeless classic. they reflect class and elegance. how can someone not like the feel, the power, the texture and sleekness of pure smooth leather...

hi all, am a long time player and fan, but know very little about equipment. so this may sound very amatuer, here it goes: is there a standardization of shaft joint diameter out there? in other words, do shafts match other maker's joints diameter (not pins)? i understand that cuemakers use...

Hi all, been reading about materials used for joints and ferrules. reviews for ivory has been very positive, actually highly highly positive. now.. it doesnt take a genius to figure out that ivory is expensive stuff, and if one is trying to travel or ship by courier, it is a pain. after some...

Hi all, will there be a dvd or a recorded full stream of the bad blood match? thanks.

hi all, im a relative novice in the game. understandably, in the game of snooker, cues mostly use brass, and in pool, cues use brass for jump and phelotic materials for regular cues. i was wondering what the regulations are with regards to ferryle types and length. or what is the accepted...

hi all, been reviewing some tip-related posts, and most people still play with either le pro or triangle tips, despite the popular layered tips around i personally have never tried le pro, as my cue first came with a layered moori (as a freebie), i have played rack cues fitted with triangles...

Hi all, I might possibly drop by to visit friends around Canada and US. In Ontario, I will be around Toronto, Oakville, London, and Waterloo. In California, I will be aroud San Fran, Berkley, and Palo Alto. Thanks! Please kindly provide me a comprehensive list of good places, with addresses...

Although I am a massive pool fan, I have been hearing too many different versions about how to rack balls that even now I am still not entirely sure. What are the official/correct ways to rack 8 ball, 9 ball and 14.1? Can someone clear this up for me? I am way too confused. Some say the top...

hi all, i've been asking a cuemaker to build a cue at 19oz, with a plain ebony butt, with no wraps (this is not a sneeky pete design, it is similar to deroo P11 design) the cuemarker said that since ebony is naturally heavy, getting near or below 19.5oz in unlikely. as an alternative, he...