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...and other orange ball enthusiasts. Got sent this by a friend. Produced by 5boro NYC. Probably pick one up to go with the board collection (some hometown boards, one pic I had printed on a board from North Korea, some from the Shanghai scene, A couple other Cuesport related special editions)...

I'm no expert in anything, but love seeing how things are done or having a little go myself. Replaced the ferrule on my ILC shaft (the guy let me help and pretend I am capable 🤣 ) The older XTC ferrule had protruded slightly... Now it has a nice flush Melamine with a thoroughbred tip on top. I...

Big China contingent outside of the mainland for the first time in quite a while, 65 players from China/Chinese Taipei/HK.

Pulling an all-nighter at work... at least there is some pool to watch...

This should be a battle

If I have to see your ass crack… have belts increased in value?

I noticed a little bit of give in the glue on the wrap near the bottom. It's causing a light crease in the leather/noticeable bump from time to time. I think the humidity here caused it to be honest. I was thinking to change it with white/navy speckled Irish linen. I assume this might be a...

I was thinking to pick up a KW shaft, and I still might in the future - mainly for the fact that I bump, bruise and batter solid maple - the more I take care, the more I notice... (though these don't affect play, and make it recognizable as mine... If I had to name a positive). Carbon feels...

You watch Heyball or Duya, and you see some real empathetic body movements going into the break. I guess WPA 9ball can be added alongside those two, as a game where the ballet leg and upward thrust come into it. There are a handful of Chinese 8ball players with a break that is solid, powerful...

Been victim to the odd bit of verbal, movement and whatever else. But last night was the first time anyone has ever done something physically to impact the game while I am playing (and that I am aware of lol). Not even playing for anything worth mentioning, but I am 5-1 up in a race to 10. He...

Swapped the butt of my PBkai last night with a friend (an unwrapped butt, that I added a cricket bat style rubber grip too - for one with a built in grip) - probably placebo effect, but I was hitting the break so sweet. Trialled my break in each game style, and snatched the guys hand off to...

8ball as a rotation game is pretty fun. Play your suit in numerical order with 9ball rules applied. Early 8 is ok as a combo. Sinking opponents ball is loss of turn. Had a lot of fun playing this yesterday with a Chinese friend who suggested it. Played on a Rasson Chinese-8 table. I guess...

Have a few cash games lined up on a nice diamond 10ft while people are in town for this tourney. Playing some 10 ball for a nice slice of cheese. Love playing on the table, but have a question. I have a very consistent 10ball break on a 9ft table. The Standard balls in the side, shot on the 1...

To play on a freshly laid cloth everyday... All recoated for the upcoming tournament. 20 x 4" Rasson tables. Played on two of them yesterday, and had the speed dialed from ball one. A very nice evening. They'll leave the 4.25" tables unchanged. Talking to the owner, he said he will do the 4"...

Been about 3 months-ish since switching to TP7500, which has proven to be a reliable and very nice chalk. Completely agree with my original analysis that it is softer than Taom, so holds better to all cues, negating the need to use one chalk for playing, and one for breaking/jumping. As it is...

Before a tournament or a match, a few times have arisen where I'm simply not leaving the house due to my GF. Two or three times, I'd say I'm in a good mood, and play better as a result - This weekend being one of them. I played pretty good at a local tournament, didn't win but kept up with...

Relating to a weekly private league set-up - races to 10, alternate break, call shot 8-ball, 8 on the break is a rack win - 3 points for a match win, 1 point for taking 7 racks Played 4 games, while everyone else has played 6 and I was top of the league by 3 points (and +30 on racks) - I had...

Is this going to be more convenient than me spitting on a note for burnishing? Just shove it in and twist? Just curious. Presently have access to a lathe, but won’t always. Cheap tool on Taobao.

Had a hit with the new cue yesterday. Love it. The Zen Tips however are hard as rock. Not my cup of tea. Was using MW Supertips in a medium rating before, but the person I was getting them from has jacked the price and I'm a lot less likely to buy handfuls of them when they are costing me 3x...

Justified my purchase with some decent play this weekend. Made a little dent in the cost of my new addition which I am pretty happy about. Had a pretty good weekend on the pool side of my life, to add to what has been an awesome month. I still have tons of Yuan8 and China Open pics to post-up...