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  1. SeniorTom

    NEW Bulletproof Synthetic Playing Tips.

    Are they new or just the same ones that have always been? I have tried out the soft on one of my playing cues and it functions just fine , although it does mushroom out like leather tips do, at least for the soft version .
  2. SeniorTom

    Us mail is the worst! 😖

    The USPS, of course, is a government institution. What institution that the government runs operates efficiently?
  3. SeniorTom

    FOULS IN POOL ... Everything You Need to Know

    While playing League play in the APA , 8 ball, I forgot to put my pocket marker on the table when I sank the eight ball . It was about a 3-ft tap in that could never be mistaken as to where I intended it to go , in the corner pocket that I could not miss. They called me out on it...
  4. SeniorTom

    NEW Bulletproof Synthetic Playing Tips.

    Tbh, I don't see the advantage of playing with a synthetic tip , at least not the soft one . I have been playing with the bulletproof synthetic soft tip for about a year now , and it still mushrooms like a leather tip . I don't have any complaints about this synthetic tip, but it does mushroom ...
  5. SeniorTom

    Cue shaft talk

    Maybe I'll try one if I can find a good price.
  6. SeniorTom

    Cue shaft talk

    Is a KW worth trying?
  7. SeniorTom

    Cue shaft talk

    Yes I think those are the reasons many players use carbon fiber, and they are good reasons. It's hard to get the feel of wood from a carbon fiber shaft, but I think you have to live with a bit of deflection to get the feel of wood. I can play with either, but it push came to shove, wood is nice...
  8. SeniorTom

    Cue shaft talk

    Everything in this world seems to be about money, but they do produce some beautiful shafts. You look at the golf world business, and think about buying a new driver. Those babies cost $5-$600 on average. I will give the sports industry credit, no matter which sport it is, they do make some very...
  9. SeniorTom

    Cue shaft talk

    I feel I have a unique situation in that I have only been playing pool for about 3 years now. I'm pretty good at it, and can hang with most people on the table. I started off with maple wood shaft, and got in the carbon fiber a little bit. I really don't have long experiences with either, maybe...
  10. SeniorTom

    Cue shaft talk

    I have three playing carbon fiber shafts, but I always gravitate back to my laminated maple shaft. To me, It's the best of both worlds. I don't believe ld is all gain, there is something a ld shaft can't provide. What it cannot provide is the same feel when striking the ball that maple shafts...
  11. SeniorTom

    Cue shaft talk

    I play Cuetec as well, in fact it was my first cue I purchased, with the Avid Era 12.75mm wood shaft. One of my favorite cues, and you can't beat the price!
  12. SeniorTom

    Cue shaft talk

    Well I did it, and the shaft is fine. I had a little nick in the shaft up by the tip that was caused by a tip shaper. I buffed it out. It took a long long time to get it out, that's how unabrasive the steel wool is to these shafts. Probably wouldn't do it with my Pechauer Rogue, but with the...
  13. SeniorTom

    Cue shaft talk

    I have a couple Rhino carbon fiber shafts, and I have used a real Fine steel wool to smooth them out. It really does a nice job, although I think many people would be afraid to do this because they might damage the shaft, but it always works for me. I don't know if I try it on a $600 shaft...
  14. SeniorTom

    Cue shaft talk

    I think that is quite reasonable to buy a new shaft, as having dings gets in my head while going through a pre-shot routine or actually shooting.
  15. SeniorTom

    Cue shaft talk

    I'm not sure what it means, probably something like "I can shoot better because it provides a better stroke for me" although this is not true, you can't purchase a good stroke. Funny thing is, as much as I'd like to have one of these shafts, I have been hedging backwards towards playing with a...
  16. SeniorTom

    Cue shaft talk

    I sure wouldn't mind having one of these shafts, but I will never spend $600 for one. I don't think it would do that much for my game, except that it would be enjoyable to try out. People often look to equipment to solve their stroke problems, and especially potting balls, but I don't think this...
  17. SeniorTom

    Best Combination.., your opinion

    I haven't tried a KW shaft but only about three shots worth from my friends stick. It didn't seem that much different than my Pechauer Pro laminated Maple shaft, I don't think it would make that much difference. You will probably get many opinions on the best combination because it's personal...
  18. SeniorTom

    Cuetec warranty work

    Did you contact 'Imperial Sports' (Cuetec repair contractor) ? Edit: actually I purchased my cue from Pooldawg and they directed me to IS.
  19. SeniorTom

    Have you played with a hybrid shaft yet??

    How did that story go about an Indian and an arrow? I forgot, could someone please refresh my memory?
  20. SeniorTom

    Careful Criticizing CSI Org

    I agree for the most part, but I enjoy the camaraderie of League Play, and the competition seems to hone my abilities nicely as well. I don't like handicap leagues, I opt for open leagues.
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