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    ferrule

    I have a Lucasi ld shaft with many cracks in the ferrule , Very unsightly but it still plays okay . Cue is out of warranty so will have a local repair man fix it . What would be a good choice of material ? I am not concerned about losing any low deflection properties . Thanks Chuckg
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    Give me a break

    I played one of the guys at our sr ctr the other day ,none too happy with my breaking . We play BCA rules .I go to 8 to his 7 . All said add done I won 3 of 4 sets ,game count was 26 to 17 . I broke 26 times and made a ball twice...how bad is that , Table is an OS Gandy 8 footer ,rack was one of...
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    Cue maker team tournaments

    Many years ago MaGoos in Tulsa had a cue maker tournament custom builders . I recall Stroud Scruggs Blud and Searing . I am sure there were a few more but that was way back when . Chuckg
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    Cue shaft talk

    I have been playing mostly with a cheap Crical cf cue . I play better with it than any of my wood shaft cues . I love my Owen cue and still use it ,,,sometimes with an ld shaft sometimes with one of Bobs . At 69 my stroke has a few hitches in it so I mostly use whatever inspires confidence ...
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    Instroke cases now shipping with cheaper pocket clasps?

    I have a 3 x 7 Buffalo case ,well over 25 years old . No issues ever except the brass rivets show some oxidation . fully loaded it weighs a bunch . I guess it is because the cues in there all hit a ton . Chuckg
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    Best AZ story tellers

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

    I have had a few cues that played not so good,6 point Horn was the worst . I got it direct from Verl when I was in the USAF stationed in Altus Ok, I bought an ivory jointed R Black t hat was built in the 70s .one of a kind . I traded it for a very ornate Runde that played none to well either...
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    What cues would you buy?

    I also have an inexpensive Crical cue . Very hard to beat at $100 or so . Chuckg
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    Stupidity

    The Beach Boys were sued by Chuck B , Surfin USA sounded a bit too much like Sweet Little Sixteen . Chuckg
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    M-Dot & Confidence - Roadwork/No Bail Out (Video)

    that was great.....great waste of time that is Chuckg
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    is this real?

    Have you all forgot Nascar driver Dick Trickle ? Chuckg
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    Surprise !

    I have been using the cue for 3 mos or so and have come to like it a lot . I think I play better with it than any of the wood cues I own . I have more confidence when playing harder shots ,especially inside spin . I am leaving the tip as is ,have not even shaped it yet . I have not put away my...
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    Gloves and Carbon fiber shafts

    Our pool room is kept pretty cold so I wear a glove most days . I left my glove at home one day and i felt that the cf soaked up the cold , i am a senile senior so it could be all in my head or hands . Chuckg
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    Shark Move Part 58 - Verbal Concession

    I play a guy pretty regularly and he has a habit of taking balls out of the pockets when I am shooting the game ball . I never pull the trigger, in my mind he has just conceded . I have told him numerous times not to do it . still does it tho . Am I wrong ? Chuckg
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    Surprise !

    I am not going to complain about how the cue plays , pretty good for a entry level cue . I intend to put a softer tip on soon . It has a layered Japanese tip according to their website . I doubt it is a Moori ,Glad your pleased with yours George . Chuckg
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    One-piece Cues (circa 2025)

    We have a few Koda cues at our senior center .None of the cues are straight and I have re-tipped all of them . The cues are about 2 years old....The tips did not wear out...they just popped off . A ferrule got broke and the repair guy said buy a new one , cheaper than fixing . I am not saying...
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    Gorst vs Manas

    I had a hard time with identifying the balls....maybe the color on my pc is whacked . Chuckg
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    Surprise !

    Played with the Crical cue today and was happy with it . perfectly straight wit a decent layered tip 11.8 mm . I did not notice any weird noises and the deflection was quite a bit lower than any of my other wood shaft cues . I did have 3 break and runs 2 9 ball and one 8 ball . I let my...
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    Surprise !

    As I said in my original post I had ordered a used and returned cue that was sent to me missing the butt . I may use the cue 1 hour and think it is a piece of Chinese junk , who knows . I cannot seeing it taking the place of my Owen as my normal player . It will most likely be in the car just...
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    Surprise !

    No issue with my return and have gotten the new cue already . Package good and it looks good . When I went to reorder the cue was 35% off so out the door was $100 . My intent is to play with this cue for 3 weeks or so and if I don't like it..back it goes .I will post my thoughts on what a...
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