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    Uniloc joint straightness

    What makes the shaft and butt straight when connected, the pins or the flat surfaces of both shaft and butt? if the surfaces is not true, will it still be straight when connected?
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    Gloves and Carbon fiber shafts

    Most pros use a glove when using CF shafts, at least the ones that I have seen on TV. I have both Rhino and Revo and using it without gloves works and find no need to use a glove.
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    Type of joint, material and pin type

    A long time ago in a galaxy far away :cool: , discussions about how a certain type of joint material, flat face, wood to wood, piloted, radial, Uniloc, etc was a common topic and how it affects the hit was commonly debated, have we come to realize that in a blind test, it would be near...
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    In the zone when playing against better players

    I play a small weekly tournament, and I noticed that i have better concentration when I am playing against better players or when I don't like the person :) , but when I am playing players who is on the same level or lower than I am, I tend to concentrate less and sometimes lose, so how do I put...
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    Last ball syndrome

    How do you get over this? I sometimes miss easy shots on the 9 on a 9 ball game or the 8 playing eight ball?
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    The next Carbon shaft from Predator

    The Revo is around 9 years old, any news if Predator will be releasing a new shaft?
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    Macassar Ebony jump handle

    Will a Macassar Ebony jump handle be too heavy for a Jump handle. I have this unfinished cue that did not pass quality control. I could cut the forearm and use that as a jump handle.
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    Anyone compared Rhino Carbon shaft vs Predator Vantage in terms of CB deflection?

    Anyone compared Rhino Carbon shaft vs Predator Vantage in terms of CB deflection?
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    Which Rhino shaft joint fits a Uniloc joint?

    Which Rhino shaft joint fits a Uniloc joint?
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    What pin does the Minessota Fats production cue used

    The 5/16x14 pin is too small, the radial is too big. Edit: added additional pics Pin 1. 5/16 x 14 Pin 2 - unknown Pin 3- Radial
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    Conical taper to pro-taper

    Got a cheap shaft 13mm that has a conical taper, i want to sand it down to have a pro-taper for the first 10 inches, what grades of sandpaper do I use? I do have a small lathe
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    Rings on the joint

    I am planning to have a cue butt made and use an aftermarket CF shaft in the future. Since the rings on the aftermarket shaft will not be identical to the butt of the cue, I am thinking of adding what is supposed to be a ring on the shaft into the butt of the cue like in the picture below. Are...
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    Super draw shot

    How do the pros do it? I can draw table length, but the pros do it and the cue ball banks on the other end and keeps on going. What I notice is that the CB flies a few mm off the table at the start of the shot preventing lost of spin, how is done and how do I prevent the CB from flying off the...
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    Thinking of missing while aiming and shooting

    How do I teach myself not to do this? It does not happen all the time, normally on the last ball or the last two balls
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    Any one has an all burl cue?

    I have purchased this Mallee burl in Australia and was able to get 1 forearm, 1 Handle (two tone) and three butt sleeves. I was initially thinking of having my cue maker make a plain jane cue with the two tone handle and ebony forearm and butt sleeve and another cue with Ebony handle and burl...
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    Please identify

    Any ideas?
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    Cues comparison

    Two cues, same radial joint, same joint material. Cue 1- Cocobolo forearm and butt sleeve with birdseye maple handle. All cored with maple Cue 2 - Birdseye maple forearm and butt sleeve with cocobolo handle. All cored with maple Would both cue feel the same?
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    Can anyone identify this ferrule material?

    Might be a good material for joint or butt cap...
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    Rhino vs Revo

    Has the Rhino carbon shaft been compared to Revo in terms of deflection?
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    Effect of table height on break shot

    I have got a pretty decent break at 25-26 mph, but when I played on a table that was about 2 inches lower than the usual tables that I am used to, my break, for lack of a better word, sucked, no power, scratching and not hitting the 1 ball where I wanted. Guessing I wont be playing there again...
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