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Question: the Schmelke website is not responding, did they shut down or just having computer issues? I'm using an older version of Microsoft but two different browsers come back saying "no secure connection returned". Thanks.

So, I’ve been playing 8-ball in a bar league on coin-op bar box tables. I’m at that point where I see the shot I want, get into position and stroke. No real thinking just sort of natural and I hit more than I miss. Then I joined a 9-ball league as a way to keep my skills up between 8-ball...

The joint on my sneaky is wood to wood faced. The pin is 1-1/4 inch long and the shaft hole is tapped to 2 inches deep. This creates a 3/4-inch void in the shaft. Question 1, is there any benefit to filling the void? Question 2, what would you fill it with? Thanks for your input.

My apologies to the professional cue craftsmen out there. I own a production plane jane cue. really nice deep red double wash staining. I want to add something to the but and forearm to personalize it some. I've been searching the net looking for decals or some such sort of thing but no luck...

So I'm in the market for a new 2x2 case. My original box case is wearing out. Are there any production case makers in the U.S? Not that the custom shops won't have what I want, I'm just not in that price range and I prefer U.S. products.

Hi everybody. If you’re in the market for good production house cues here is my review of two products. Viking’s, V-110K with the LD Vikore® shaft and Schmelke’s Sneaky-Pete R-065. I purchased these as players about 6 months ago and have been using them equally getting a feel for performance and...

I recieved an email from AZBilliards.com saying that there was a failed login attempt of my account, (these fourms) It provided the IP address of the attempting source. Would someone please enlighten me here, is this a hack or did I just forget my password one time too many?

I have read here, and on other boards, about products from Schmelke USA. I have yet to come across anything derogatory about how their cues play the quality of materials or workmanship. As far as I can discern they appear to be the # 3 production cue house in the U.S.A. What puzzles me is how...

In the picture below are a few,(can’t post e’ m all), of the major production houses offerings for two piece cue joint styles. I pulled these from their respective websites.( Schmelke , Viking , McDermott.) This is not an endorsement of any particular brand, I just wanted some good...

Without multiple cues to try to determine this on my own I wold appreciate your input's on this. Which type of wood joining technique produces the most hit feedback to the hand, pronged or screwed together? Thanks.

What do you think?

Opinions please, I have this shooting issue. Almost every time I miss a shot it will normally end up with the OB bouncing between the jaws of the pocket. It happens on cuts and straight in lines. I have asked friends and opponents alike to watch my stroke but the feedback I get is unreliable. I...

I found this picture online while researching antique cue's. I prefer a no wrap style and was wondering if this style of grip area checkering is still being done (professionally)anymore?

Anyone out here playing with the Poison Nitro series cue? The HEX design looks very interesting to me. The web site also is cool but I'm a made in the USA advocate. Anyone know where they are manufactured?

In my zeal to discover why my shots are missing the target (pocket) I have noticed that most missed shots are only off by fractions of an inch. I know, miss an inch miss a mile. Anyway I am looking at all aspects of my pre shot set up. I have noted that the “comfortable” stance that I get into...

Will someone please help me with my understanding of the cue ball to object ball aim point? I have drawn two diagrams to illistrate .

Why the diamond points are on the table, that I understand. But they outline a grid. eight feet by four. 1ft.x 1ft squares. I just started getting into the "points" system and was reading an article on single bank shots where the author refered to a grid square as a diamond. I actualy thought he...

I just had to say thank you to all who answered my requst for advice.(PSR & Alinement for physicaly challenged) You guys are good. After reading your post's the light bulb went on!! Now I have something to pass along that may actualy help. I have allways advocated "seek out a pro and get...

What PSR and alignment advice would you give to a student whose body shape or other physical limitations prevent them from being able to get their sight line and stroke line in the same horizontal plane? Examples: student #1 is large framed and their body mass gives them a stance with the cue at...

What are your recomendations for best overall tip glue, regardless of ferrel or tip material. Iv'e been using Tweetens. Iv'e seen ad's for the cyanoacrylate-based "supper glue" but I don't know anything about how well it stands up. Thanks.