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    Should I first learn to jump or kick?

    As I begin to play better players, I find myself regularly hooked with their good safety play. While I'm sure the purist pool player believes learning to kick properly is a required skill for any legitimate pool player, I can't help but wonder if I should just learn to jump. It seems it would...
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    Is it customary to tip Tournament Directors?

    I am just starting to play in some tournaments. The Tournament Directors seem to work very hard, very long hours and yet keep a great disposition while trying to keep everyone happy. As a new player, they have gone out of their way to make sure I am comfortable and informed. I am just...
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    Thinking of replacing Phonelic Tip on Break Cue

    I have a one piece phenolic ferrule / tip on my break cue (Sledgehammer) and I am thinking of changing it out. Is it possible to take down the tip to a flat phenolic ferrule and then add a leather tip ( Samsara). If so, can anyone tell me what I might expect on the new feel. I am hoping to...
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    Betting Obsession

    Doesn't anyone just want to play for fun? Why this obsession with betting? For me, it takes the enjoyment out of the game and turns it into something else. I just want to play pool. Why does it have to involve a bet?
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    LD Shaft Comparisions

    Can those with low deflection shafts please describe the "feel" of the hit. I would like to understand the differences of the different products on the market. For example, I am looking for a LD shaft which has a soft quiet feel without being mushy. I do not like a stiff or hard feel where the...
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    Does the butt of a cue matter?

    For example if I put an OB Shaft on a $250 McDermott and the same shaft on a $1000 Schon will I notice a difference in the way the cue feels and plays? With all the focus on shaft technology I am wondering if the butt if purely decorative? Thank you for your thoughts.
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