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I saw a funny TD Ameritrade commercial (link below) today. It was on Bloomberg news and I had to look it up to watch it again. What is really interesting to me, is how true the commercial is. I believe that the message that both trading stocks and playing pool is too complicated for many...

The table at the Mosconi Cup was super fast and the cue ball seemed to bounce shorter on the rails. Television lighting set-ups always seem to dry out the table, this one seemed even more so. The table had lighting underneath. It's common for Europe to use high intensity discharge lamps which...

Next year, wouldn't be awesome see the ladies back in the mix. The very first Mosconi Cup had ladies playing alongside the men. Today, the ladies' skills are at a state where there are plenty of solid female players on both continents to choose from. One player each continent. It could even be...

Congrats to the Randolph's locals. Hickory is my vote for Greatest Little Pool City on Earth. Clint Clark and Jeff Abernathy plays to go to the Winner's side final match. Should be a great match between two players that know one another well. Good luck to both! Great win for Jeff late last...

Wow, just went to Accu-Stats a little while ago and saw that they are offering 5 for $50 plus shipping for your choice in August. That is really a great deal. Of course, it is for Accu-Stats dvds only. And not their 2014 DCC and All-Star Invitational. Why do I post this in the Main Forum? The...

Wow just saw the past winners of the Hard Times Annual 10 Ball Tourney. 2010... Lee Vann 2011... Alex 2012... Dennis 2013... Biado 2014... Dennis And with the exception of the 2012, there were at least 3 Pinoys in placing 5th or better. Of course, there were only three there. At any...

I know, the Mosconi Cup focus has been discussed over and over. But, I believe that this question is worthy of discussion. This article on yahoo about the Olympics, there is a "picture that says a million words." It occurred to me that maybe this type of reaction may be more about our culture...

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AZB Suggestion: Setting Up Memorial Fund for our passed away Friends I am sure you're tired of suggestions. I am tired of reading them also. But, I believe that this is a worthy cause. A couple recent threads led me to this idea. And I know that AZB is a business. But, AZB may be in the...

This is an interesting question on converted cues on Main Forum. More knowledgeable folks like Cuemakers could contribute to everyone's understanding of whether conversion cues are indeed custom cues. http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=319860

For us stuck at home this past week, what was the coolest new billiards product that you saw at the Super Billiards Expo? Were there many new products out there? Or more of the same usual things? Do you like more of the same, or look for change?

This isn't a question about how to, but a question of should I refinish? I have a Gilbert player from 1998. Not fancy. Re-cut points on maple forearm and reverse points on butt. I am currently shooting with it but I doubt that I will in future. I'll just keep it for a collection. The cue has...

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2013/03/vimeo-launches-vimeo-on-demand-pay-per-view-feature/ I appears that Vimeo has begun a new service where video providers can charge for their video content. They also plan on getting a pretty good chunk of the transaction, but it may be worth it to...

Anyone know if McDermott has made a traditional type cue with sharp points and 4 veneers since the 80s? "Keep your feet on the ground and keep reaching for the stars." ---Casey Kasem

I have closely watched this thread for years now and every so often the same thing begins happening. People who are not cuemakers, nor even cue repairmen, begin commenting (usually on stuff they have little knowledge of, other than from playing pool). People often overlook the name of the...

Has any one had this problem lately? They simply keep mushrooming. I have never pressed any of the layered tips...maybe I should be. But I've haven't experienced this problem in the past. I installed one on my playing cue and within a week it had mushroom significantly. Thanks for replies...

Has there ever existed a non-gambler top player? At least in the last 50 years? Of course from US. I'm sure others around world may not gamble. Also, if all top players have gambled at some time, which is known to gamble the least.

When i began playing pool around '90, a guy helped me quite a bit. his name, i believe, was wayne terry. he was older then much past his prime. everyone called him red (he said many knew him as roanoak red). he was traveling in a motor home and usually played 1 hole then. just curious if...

I just bought a new Brunswick. I needed a smaller table but wanted one for playability, not furniture. I bought a Black Wolf. The slate at the pockets look like they slope into the pocket slightly. Also the pockets are huge. Balls seem to almost suck into the pockets. Is this my...