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  1. JessEm

    Shill Bidder (Auction) Question

    Hello, In everyone's opinion, does this look like shill bidding on eBay? 73 bids in 30 days. 100% with the same seller. On 10 different items, listed in 10 different categories. The different type of items run the gamut from soup to nuts.
  2. JessEm

    Artificial Intelligence's "thoughts" on the APA's (SL) "secret sauce"

    The APA's proprietary and secretive handicap formula is always up for debate. If I'm not mistaken, Dr,Dave even took a good swing at cracking the code. See my Q/A with AI. *The caveat is it's entirely possible this answer is inaccurate - as demonstrated yesterday with my "test questions" about...
  3. JessEm

    Tip-Tapper Tool Discussion

    Tip-tappers... Anyone use one? What exactly is it supposed to do? Does it work? Do they work on layered tips? Just curious. A solid brass tapper came with my cue case but I've never actually used the thing. The points seem somewhat blunt. Not sharp enough to rough-up the tip... I feel that...
  4. JessEm

    APA Scorekeeper App - Multiple Leagues?

    Hello, I live in an area with two different APA leagues in close proximity and I play both. Let's call them " North Metro" and "South Metro." "N" has been using the Scorekeeper app for about a year. "S" just started using it. (BTW, it's the cats meow for scoring 9-Ball APA style. The paper...
  5. JessEm

    Kudos to the 714-Run Video Authenticator

    Somewhat lost in the 714 hoopla is the monumental feat of actually authenticating said video (and my apologies if I missed another post about this). Credit is certainly deserved here! We're talking about tediously scanning hours of video for splices that are undetectable to the human eye, and...
  6. JessEm

    Question about 8-Ball Sets

    8-Ball Question: On average, how long do races to 4 take? (Average players - say APA 5/6 or Fargo 400-525) I'm trying to do scheduling for a tournament. TIA.
  7. JessEm

    Predator Arena Light & Diamond Table question

    Wondering which finish on the Pred Arena Light is better matched with a black Diamond table, Matte Black or Brushed Aluminum? TIA.
  8. JessEm

    Pause in Backstroke, Does It Help, How?

    Some pretty well-respected personalities in the pool world harp on the importance of having a notable pause in your backstroke. Jeremy Jones routinely mentions the pause during critiques. Mark Wilson has the differences between pros and amateurs broke-down to tenths of a second. Here's the...
  9. JessEm

    A Typical Percentage for Steakhorses?

    Just wondering what the cut is typically for steakhorses. Not necessarily PRO-level steak horses, which I'm sure can command top dollar. Let's say "very good" players, in the mid-to-upper-600's and up. What's the range? EDIT: In terms of a cash game. (Not tournaments.)
  10. JessEm

    Straight Pool on a 7' Table?

    Just curious if anyone does this? Your rules, etc. I was messing around with this last night and the number of balls tied up and/or blocking lanes on a 7' is likely to be insurmountable in short order, for even the highest of skilled shooters. I switched to racking 10 (9 after the first...
  11. JessEm

    Where is the Best Action in the US at this moment?

    Within say, a 50 mile radius. Where would you go? I'm not talking about only pro caliber players, necassarily, but rather, various degrees of skill, who are willing to gamble? Which part(s) of the country is the hot right now?
  12. JessEm

    Revo shaft with joint ring?

    Can a Revo shaft be ordered/made with a silver joint ring?
  13. JessEm

    Who Spends the Most at the Pool Hall?

    Heavier people appear to eat more, but skinny could be a sign that a person's metabolism is faster. Logically, good players shoot faster which leaves more time for food and drinks. From a customer service standpoint, it makes sense to give APA 3's and 4's more ice in their drinks. The tradeoff...
  14. JessEm

    No mentions of US Amateur Championship?

    I'm a little surprised there's no posts here about the US Amateur Championship. I looked to avoid duplicating... That Final match yesterday was ridiculous (trying not to spoil it..). Here's a link to the full match. Congrats to all of them for making it there.
  15. JessEm

    Open / Closed Bridge Hybrid?

    I'll have to give this a try later. Can't say I've seen anyone use it.
  16. JessEm

    Anyone wanna part with an 'UltraSkin Ivory Tip M', or two?

    Would like to buy one or two of them. Thanks.
  17. JessEm

    Old Cue ID, & Ballpark Value?

    I'm looking at this older cue. Seller doesn't have any info. Any help is appreciated. Difficult to tell from the pictures, but this cue does not have a bumper, if that helps.
  18. JessEm

    Comprehensive LIST OF BILLIARDS MOVIES (Plus TV Shows, Web Series, Shorts, and Commercials)

    "The Largest List of Billiards Movies...Ever!" "In my research, I've discovered 66 billiards movies, either made or in production. The 61 listed in IMDB are below. My full list includes short films, tv episodes, and web series." IMBD MOVIE LIST (61) BLOG of EVERY BILLIARDS MOVIE, TV SHOW...
  19. JessEm

    Help Dating Cue & Why Does A Jump/Break Have 2 Shafts? (Woodworth)

    Hello, Just received this old(?) Woodworth cue moments ago. I kinda made the purchase sight unseen, and I have to say I'm delighted with the condition. Although, I have not hit a ball with it yet, nor has it been rolled on a table... In the meantime, I have a couple questions that I'm hoping...
  20. JessEm

    Tourney Double-Elim Format Question

    Looking for a rough idea on how many matches I can fit into one day. - 2 Tables - Double Elim - 8-Ball races to 2 on winner side - 9-Ball race to 2 on loser side Ultimately, the question is, how many entrants can be allowed, before it's too many to finish in one day. Thanks in advance.
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