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    Billiards Glasses

    Depends how low on the shot setup you get. My friend followed an older snooker player and had them made like this:
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    Best Handicapping System

    Here is the handicap summary from last Monday's 9 ball match (I did not play, I am a 556): Given the Fargo Handicap Table attached as an image and the teams below, each player's handicap is shown to the right of their Fargo rating: Team A (us) 430 : 0 483 : 3 500 : 4 503 : 4 summed total...
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    Best Handicapping System

    <resurrecting an old thread here> Just a tip to all league operators out there, do not use a handicap system that adjusts at the team level by awarding overall frame / match game wins or points towards the overall team match for the night. I am playing in a rotating 8, 9 and 10 ball season BCA...
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    Two fundamentals of pool to avoid sounding foolish for years

    Basically, like any sport or skilled activity, have a willingness to learn / listen to develop a skilled technique and have the desire to practice that correctly plus wanting to win. Kind of a major DUH...
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    Dynasphere Challenger Ball Set

    I like this cue ball from them with my Bronze / Vanadium set: https://seyberts.com/collections/dynasphere-ball-sets/products/dynaspheres-rhodium-572-cue-ball-6-black-triangles
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    Anyone Charge For Table Time On League Night

    Do a two beverage or one meal minimum per league player per night? That way you are only making an additional request for the league players that just drink water, or don't order anything at all, while the rest of the league players are supporting you as you expect?
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    Dynasphere Challenger Ball Set

    With all the talk of tolerances and weight, plus the somewhat related thread here: https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/red-circle-aramith-cue-balls.587951/ It does seem (comparing visually) that the red circle Aramith cue ball is slightly smaller and plays differently than my Dynaspheres...
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    Red Circle Aramith Cue Balls

    Yes, the red circle Aramith cue balls are the standard here in western Washington state also. Too bad they only work in tables that are not bar boxes or only when the bar boxes return trays are open, which usually means free / league / tournament pool.
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    Where to purchase Dynasphere Titans?

    I've ordered from this store before for a group sale on the Dynaspheres Rhodium cue balls: https://store.kozoom.com/en/dynaspheres-pool-billiard-balls-titan-572.html?srsltid=AfmBOorm2L-TVWzsbAS6yUPZROs_k0ke6he2qDDUZjbRuur_SGZ-NLSD The pre order price on the Titan's is 307.50 euros ($352.91)...
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    Anyone have a used 6 point leather wrapped Gold Rush with 2 std. maple shafts that is not getting play?

    Looking for one given they seem quite the quality cue for the price, they are similar to SW cues (like my Carmeli and Jim Pierce cues), and I'm pretty sure they use the Jacoby / SW weight bolt system (also like my Carmeli and Jim Pierce, given I really like forward weighted cues). The rub is I...
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    Dynasphere Challenger Ball Set

    sure, for about 2x the money and Aramith plays the pay more get better resin while Dynaspheres offers the same high quality resin throughout the large majority of their line...
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    Dynasphere Challenger Ball Set

    Yes to same initial size spec, but the variance on the size is tighter on the Rhodium / Bronze given no variance is listed for the Challenger (otherwise, they should list it for the Challenger). Either way, I'll continue to pay more for the Rhodium given I like the cue ball and consistent...
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    Dynasphere Challenger Ball Set

    From the Dynaspheres website: Challenger: Size 57,2mm Weight 169 grams +/-1,0g Rhodium / Bronze: Size 57,2 mm +/- 0,08mm Weight 169 grams +/- 1,0 gram
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    Dynasphere Challenger Ball Set

    Buy the 6 triangle (Rhodium cue ball) if you want more visible spin feedback, they are only $25: https://www.muellers.com/Dynasphere-6-Triangle-Cue-Ball,10281.html
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    Dynasphere Challenger Ball Set

    Nice looking balls but I would stay with the Bronze / Vanadium (already have one) for $40 more as I like the 2 black triangle cue balls better than the big single red circle plus the uniform look of both ball suits having a circle around the number. And the Vanadium set goes a step further by...
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    Why doesn't Aramith do a better job with proof of authenticity with their packaging?

    I just ordered a Aramith red circle cue ball from Billiard City after confirming his store is setup not to comingle their inventory with others...
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    Why doesn't Aramith do a better job with proof of authenticity with their packaging?

    What is your source for this? I thought every seller had a reserved "inventory locker" that they pull specific product from. I heard this specifically from the Amazon Seller / Store Worlds Best Cables in a B2C email conversation after they put together a custom RCA audio cable build from me.
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    Getting a Fargo rating when in area that doesn't use it.

    Yes, or the OP can possibly go through FargoRate's LMS at https://www.fargorate.com/lms-registration. Possible scenario of registering and requesting what players in his current BCA league that would also like to follow the same route might be the best approach? Unfortunately, in a nutshell...
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    Why doesn't Aramith do a better job with proof of authenticity with their packaging?

    Thanks and yes, I've bought multiple cases and accessories from Nielsen's and will continue to do business with them as they are a great company. I usually get Instroke cases from them (for me and older friends that don't internet) and their inventory has been quite low lately, but that is...
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