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    Selling cues safely?

    I have a couple of high end cues I want to sell by posting them here online (like AZ For sale items and FB). However I am nervous about not getting paid or scammed. The buyer will get the cue just like I promise, as I will not cheat anyone, but I want to make sure I get paid. How do experts here...
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    I need expert advice on selling cues over the internet.

    I have a couple of high end cues I want to sell by posting them online (like AZ For sale items and FB). However I am nervous about not getting paid or scammed. The buyer will get the cue just like I promise, as I will not cheat anyone, but I want to make sure I get paid. How do experts here on...
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    Raising slates with shims?

    This is an open message to Glen (Realkingcobra), or anyone that can have any input, I really appreciate all the professional information you have shared over the years. I think many of us here on AZB can Thank you. I have a question. Years ago I remember a mention in a post that you can tell a...
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    What is your opinion of Lasik surgery?

    I am curious of those folks here that had Lasik eye surgery. What do you think?
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    Why only USA and Europe in the Mosconi Cup?

    I was wondering about why only USA and Europe are in the Mosconi Cup? It seems they are missing some of the best talents in pool without Asia or Philippines. It would be great to see the top four regions in pool compete on the best stage in pool. How would the USA do in that context? On a side...
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    The Game is Played in the Wrist

    One of the best pieces of advice I’ve ever got was from CJ Wiley… “The game is played in the wrist!” This understanding has transformed my game and I believe is heavily overlooked. Many subscribe to the “Wrist is loose”. It works for a lot of players. However, after learning how the wrist works...
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    Drills specific for 14.1...

    Durning this time of no competition, due to covid, I have made it a goal to break my high run of 65. I am looking for drills specific for 14.1 or ideas of what to focus on. I have 2 hours or so each night after work to workout on my table. I spend my time doing lots drills and focused practice...
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    Breathing and breath control during the shot cycle.

    I have been experimenting with my breathing cycle during my stroke. Observing the effects breathing in or out at certain times in my stroke. Trying to discover consistency in energy in pressure performance. I was wondering if top pros share common traits in breathing patterns? Is the breath...
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    Bank pool... Systems or Rote?

    I was just enjoying watching SVB and Thorpe in the 2019 US Open Bank Pool Championships and was wondering, are most pros using a system when banking or just rote experience when playing banks. They just seem to get up an fire them in with out much thought. I know several systems like using the...
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    Frustration with live steams...

    I love all these streamed challenge matches going on. They are great for our sport. However, I often cannot watch many, like the SVB/Orcollo match because I am often playing in tournaments when they are streamed on weekends. My frustration is it seems once they are live streamed they cannot be...
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    Where to play/action in Atlanta?

    Where is the best place to play in Atlanta? Quality tables and action.
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    My Touch of Inside Experience

    After reading StraightPool 99’s post on TOI I thought I would share my experience using CJ’s Touch Of Inside (TOI). I have had the opportunity to see CJ a few years back and the things he has thought me has brought me to playing the best pool of my life after 25+ years of playing pool. Of course...
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    Datona FL. area pool players Facebook page?

    Looking for action in Datona FL, area pool players Facebook page? Hey all, I am going to the Daytona FL area over X-mas break to visit family. I was wondering if there is an area Facebook page so I can post I am looking for action and try to set something up. I have done this in the "Denver...
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    Practicing with time constraints...

    I'm wondering what most instructors here would recommend when practicing with normal working man's time contraints. I have time to practice for about 2 hours each evening after work. Most time this includes shots from "The pro book", Kinisters workout, or shots I have stuggled with in matches...
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    CJ Wiley and Efren R. Live stream

    https://www.facebook.com/jeff.sullivan.904/videos/2123588107669933/
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    Where to play near Springfield MA

    I will be near Springfield MA and will be looking to play. Any recommendations for a place to play?
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    Synthetic replacement for ivory ferrules?

    Over the years I have had to replace my ivory ferrules on my Motty several times due to cracking. I feel that ivory is an obsolete material for the performance end of a cue compared to modern materials. I'm going to replace them with something synthetic. What would you recommend for replacements...
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    Open invite for action in Casper WY...

    This is an open invitation for action in Casper Wyoming. Anyone ever traveling through this area for a tournament or work is invited for some friendly sets. $50-$100 sets of 8,9 and 10 ball, or 14.1. I am posting this because I want to make my game better and competition is the key for this. I...
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    Page 5 diagram for leveling a 3 piece slate...

    Does anyone have the page 5 diagram to the sticky thread of leveling a 3 piece slate. There used to be a better image posted but it is no longer visible. Or can someone tell me where the numbers start on each side. Example R1 to R13 and L1 to L13. I can rewrite my own diagram if I know if the...
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    What balls to keep on the table?

    I am looking for some advice on what balls are best left on the table while clearing a table on route to the break ball. What balls would be strategic to leave to maneuver around the rack? I read somewhere that a ball left near the long rail about one to two diamonds up from the corner pocket...
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