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    Mark Wilson - CB or OB Last - Age Old Issue

    CB last or OB last. The age old issue. Here's what Mark Wilson said in his column in June of 2023 in Billiards Digest. "It makes no difference where the eyes are on the final stroke delivery....." r/DCP
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    June 2023 Billiards Digest Question???

    Can someone please explain to me why I just got the June 2023 issue of Billiards Digest in the mail yesterday? Yes, the June 2023 edition. r/DCP
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    Diamond Professional Table Delivery Times

    What is the typical length of time that it takes for delivery of a Diamond Professional table nowadays once it is ordered? I know a few years ago it was around 3-4 months. Is that still the norm or is it shorter/longer nowadays? r/DCP
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    The Predator Aramith Arcos II Cue Ball With Triangles

    Anybody have any idea where I can get one of those CBs? I've searched all over and can't find any place that sells them, they are all out of stock. Manning's told me it would be September before they have any more. r/DCP p.s. PLEASE, the same idiots that always make their stupid comments...
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    UK Open Diamond Table

    What kind of Diamond table were they playing the UK Open on? It seemed to have different pockets from other Diamond tables. Did Diamond change their pockets lately? r/DCP
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    Efren - Pressed Elkmaster

    Does anyone know if Efren is still playing with a Pressed Elkmaster tip? r/DCP
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    Black Shafts?

    I've not played much the last couple of years. Not really stayed in touch with the game at all the last couple of years. Maybe just a little. I've noticed alot of players are now playing with black shafts? So, forgive my ignorance, but what are those black shafts made of? Is that the newest...
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    Falcon Cues

    Are Falcon Cues still being made? I can't seem to find any of them on any billiards websites. r/DCP
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    Mother Drills

    Are any instructors out there still teaching the Mother Drills? Or have they fallen by the wayside? There were always differing views of their value. r/DCP
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    Gold Crown IV Pocket Castings

    Where can I get one for a side pocket? r/DCP
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    Simonis USA Website & Apple Green 860

    Just wondering why Apple Green isn't listed as an option on the Simonis USA color link? It's been available for a few years now. r/DCP
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    Gene Albrecht?

    Anybody know if Gene is out on the road again and giving lessons? r/DCP
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    Executing This Trick Shot

    2d054.png (1667×903) (chalkysticks.com) What's the secret to this shot? You tell someone you are going to make the 8B in the side pocket without hitting the 6B. I hit it with a ton of right english but I cant quite get the CB to come back enough to pocket it into the side pocket. I saw...
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    Home Depot - Terlet And Six Billiard Balls

    I just happened to stumble across something that I thought was quite unusual on Tuesday. I stopped at Home Depot on my way to the high school tournament games and just happened to walk down the aisle where they sell toilets. Or as they say on Sanford & Son - terlets. The ad said this terlet...
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    Is This A Difficult Shot For Most?

    7faff.png (1667×903) (chalkysticks.com) You have to pocket the 6B and then draw back for position on the 7B. The measles CB is where I start and the plain white CB is where I would like to end up. If you hit it too hard you will have a thin cut on the 7B. And if you hit it too soft you...
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    If You Know You Are Going To Miss.......

    .......then you usually do. This has plagued me for years. No matter how much I practice I cant get past it. Had the below shot on the 5B tonight, just breaking some racks. I suspected I was going to miss - and I did. What does a guy do about knowing you are going to miss??? 9c725.png...
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    Watch Efren Shoot 1000

    The interview afterward is somewhat interesting as well. efren reyes vs jimmy wetch DCC 2004 9ball - YouTube
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    Physical Therapy For The Back

    My back has been sore a long time. Long story short, I finally got my Nurse Practitioner (she's hot!) to refer me to a rehab place for therapy. Do any of you experts have any experience with this? If so, what should I be telling the PT person? Any specific exercises? Or at this point should...
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    Irish Linen Wrap & Slickness

    I picked up a new break cue from Chad Carter down in Owensboro yesterday. Has an irish linen wrap. They are always slick when you first get them. Anybody have any thoughts on how to best get rid of the slickness on a new irish linen wrap? Or is Father Time about the only cure? r/DCP
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    Nick Varner & Florida

    How long was Nick Varner down in Florida before he moved back to Owensboro? I believe him and Mike Sigel were making Sigel-Varner cues at the time. How long did that business venture last? Anybody have any recollection? r/DCP
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