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    What’s the worst cue you’ve ever bought?

    What’s the worst cue you’ve ever bought? One that I wouldn't even sell to someone I didn't like. :)
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    Max Eberle on people who play on barboxes "Pool players need to grow some balls"

    But the US Open 9 Ball event is now in TEXAS. That's a start....
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    Putting Education on the Table

    And in most towns, if your not of legal age in a pool room you must leave by a certain time. Smart.
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    Putting Education on the Table

    Good luck. Hope you get somewhere. Not being negative, just been down that road with a H. S. in my town with my two girls in my school district. Only way I think it can be done is come in thru the back door. Your dealing with Prejudice, not intention but those parents/teachers in their lifes...
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    US Open 2026: Frisco, Texas

    TX.... the rumor mill was true. This state ''kicks it'' in so many ways, wouldn't live there but a fun place good spirited culture. Now, it'll be the same distance as KC 9 hours. Waaaaaaay better than E. Coast. When do tickets go on sale? So the foods not in discussion? TX has TX food...
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    US Open 2026: Frisco, Texas

    Here's good info. TX has great food along the way and Everywhere, their style eatin' and buffets are really good. The state highways are the BEST (avg speeds 75-80 and Very few Semis .... I did:) stay off the Interstates coming into Dallas, traffic and Roadwork always slowin it up. Hotel stays...
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    US Open 2026: Frisco, Texas

    Stu, since Lugo is 10 degrees latitude more north than Dallas, then they are Not prepared for HEAT.... like TX, which is 10 degrees latitude further south, ac in the south always works better.
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    US Open 2026: Frisco, Texas

    US Open.... once in a permanent place, will help other major event productions create their timelines and maybe the USA will get Organized, in all states.
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    US Open 2026: Frisco, Texas

    True.... But it won't have that E. Coast society feeling. TX people kick it.
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    Remembering Buddy Hall

    An added tidbit to this moment. Buddy and I knew, the stripes were not Worn Out and they Did rack tigher. Then he tried to tell me, NOT to use the 10-15 to save another coin drop, why?.....because he Knew I got a tighter rack, the 1-9 balls were well worn during this 9 ball era in OH. He...
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    Remembering Buddy Hall

    I've worked with the gutteral/deep gurgling laugh.... that was Buddy. Spent time with em in the booth/accustats. Here's funny match moment, bar table. 91-93 I played traveled 2 weeks out, 2 weeks home with my two young daughters. At the time, triangles in bars were not good for a tight rack. I...
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    Diamond Red Label, Blue Label, Etc.

    I ran it, designed/laid it out/handled everything to get er Open. Rich owned it, Harvard Graduate, smart funny..... till l realized he was aCoke Head, was closing up, the light was on in his locked office, door open. Opened the door and turned the light off..... There were lines on his desk. I...
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    It's All About The Spin

    With the new administration, all racial, social and personal attacks upon others is acceptable, THE NEW NORMAL. Calling others names to suit your suit. All above comments are approved by the new administration. Cmate must be overweight, look at his pic. Munchies. He knowz about 4/20. Am I right...
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    Best Blades for Tip Trimming?

    I always did this, to protect the ferrules after the glues hardened. I'd use a new straight edge razor blade and hand trim in a downward motion.... the glue and the tip overhanging the ferrule. I'd then spin it up. If I'm doing house cues, I'm not that concerned, utility with a Good blade is fine.
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    Best Blades for Tip Trimming?

    OP.... by hand or lathe?
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    It's All About The Spin

    I enjoy watchin' listening to pro golf. I look at these men as non broke pool players, that have matured because of those behind the game to make play what it is now. One player/Golfer said this Simple thing. I'm always concerned about the spin on the ball. Yep....
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    Diamond Red Label, Blue Label, Etc.

    Ok.... I applied for a job there, Bristol WI years ago, then.... billiards was a pittance, Brunswick was more invested in outboard marine engines, can't blame em, WI lakes.
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    Diamond Red Label, Blue Label, Etc.

    Ok....
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    Diamond Red Label, Blue Label, Etc.

    Who cares about the rails, it’s all about the break! Am I right?!?! NO....
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    Diamond Red Label, Blue Label, Etc.

    Not my intent.... I usually respond Only to the OP, not the evolving discussion.
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