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  1. tedkaufman

    DAZN failure

    Once again, DAZN is not working. Is anyone else having trouble? Any work or updates
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    Jacoby Ultra Super Pro 11.8mm

    Let me start by saying, at 70 years old, I’m decidedly “old school.” I’ve been using solid maple shafts, and compensating accordingly, for over 50 years. Naturally, with all that time, my compensations are largely subconscious. And I’ve been perfectly happy doing that with my cherished Southwest...
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    Smokey Mountain Shootout 2012

    I'm assuming this will be held the last week of April this year. Does anyone know the official dates? For those who've never attended, this is one of the nicest tournaments I've been to. Great players, nice relaxed environment, terrific competition and a fine cause. It's my favorite tournament...
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    Merry Christmas to me--Elephant ear wrap!

    I had Mike Gulyassy install an elephant ear wrap on my Southwest. Wow, is it awesome! Great job, Mike! I am soooooo happy!
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    Goodbye Sniper ... Onyx rules!

    I've been playing with Sniper tips for about 3 years. I had tried a multitude of layered tips before choosing Sniper. I still feel there is very little not to recommend a Sniper--it feels good (hit), holds its shape, lasts forever, and grabs the cueball amazingly well. It plays like a soft tip...
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    Curling the stroking wrist

    I've developed a pattern of curling (bowing) my stroking wrist on power shots. When I do it, it puts right spin on the cueball, which obviously impacts position and aim. I thought, when I realized I was doing it, it would be a simple thing to eradicate it. Not so. I've tried using what feels...
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    Max Eberle's "Power Pool"

    For over 40 years, I've been a student of the game. Everything about it has fascinated me since the first time I picked up a cue. I'm a good, but not great player; my high run is over 80. My shortcoming has always been inconsistent shotmaking. I can't tell how many times I've been on a 50 ball...
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    Hopkins - Flaco match

    What was the result of the Hopkins-Flaco match?
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    South West vs. Samsara

    For those who own both or have played with both, can you offer any comparisons?
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    Plane Alignment

    In starting, I want to give credit to "luckwouldhaveit" for introducing a thoughtful challenge to what I have always considered fundamental to good pool--plane alignment. Now, to define what I'm referring to as the plane, I'm talking about the vertical alignment of the right foot, right wrist...
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    When is the Smoky Mountain Shootout?

    I hope I didn't miss it! Does anyone know when it's scheduled?
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    Niels and Engert

    Does anyone know why Niels Feijen and Thomas Engert aren't in the World 14.1? Those are two strong favorites to win the whole thing. Seems absurd not to have them in the field.
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    Jay's "Pool Wars"

    Jay, I just finished your book, Pool Wars. What a great read! I loved it. Of course it helped that we are of the same vintage so a lot of the names in your stories were the same guys I knew or knew of. And since I primarily lived in the NYC area, I was familiar with the East coast guys. But your...
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    New Mike Gulyassy Break Cues

    I thought you guys would be interested to know Mike Gulyassy has created a new break/jump cue. (As you already know, he sold the rights to the Sledgehammer to McDermott.) I just finished photographing his new ones for his website and new ads. He had 4 models: all black, with and without wrap...
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    "Johnny Holiday" books

    The other day while reading a post about pool books, I recalled 3 books I bought ages ago (like 25 years) by a fellow writing under a pseudonym--Johnny Holiday. If I remember correctly his real name was John DiAmato. Who, according to Johnny Ervolino, was one hell of a player. His books...
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    Two weeks with a SNIPER

    I've been playing with Moori III M and Everest tips for the past 5 years. Before that with Triangles, which I still have on a couple of shafts, and still consider a damn good tip. But after hearing so many favorable comments about Sniper, when I was at the Viking Nationals two weeks ago, I had...
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    Splated woods

    What defines "splated" woods? It's a new term to me. I've seen some examples of various splated woods and they are just beautifully figured. Is it from wood that has been somehow stressed during growth--disease, fire, etc? Is it typically unstable or inherently less strong?
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    Vintage South West - Rare! Tulipwood w/ Maple handle

    1987 South West, with letter of authenticity. 19.0 oz, two shafts, 13mm and 12.75mm (nominal). Given the vintage, obviously this is a Franklin cue. Butt and shafts are perfectly straight. Very rare South West featuring birdseye maple handle and front, with 6 staggered tulipwood points and...
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    Congrats to Larry Nevel and Tiger Products

    I just read an announcement that Larry and Tiger have hooked up. I believe they made the conncection through AZ, which is very cool. Larry's a great player, nice guy and deserving of sponsorship; I'm also sure he'll represent Tiger well. Both sides benefit. Nice to see.
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    What cue are you using?

    Last I saw you (granted, it was probably 10 years ago), you had a really pretty South West. Do you still have it. If not, what are you shooting with? Do you use a solid wood shaft or laminated? I hope you can make it down this way (Greenville, SC). Compared to NYC, it's incredible how much more...
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