Chalk brands

[mikemosconi]

Taom V10- after 60 years of Master Chalk- I just installed a new table 6 months ago and switched to Taom V 10. The difference in cleanliness of your table and equipment is night and day- literally. The Taom cost me $20 but two on the table lasted 5 months of almost daily play - I am an old school guy but this switch is definitely worth the update.

I have a ball cleaner, and use it once a week - but , actually the balls are never dirty at all. I wipe down the Simonis cloth once a week and see minimal chalk residue on the white cloth. My cue shafts show very little chalk residue on a white cloth when cleaning as well. Your cue glove or hand will also be cleaner with Taom.

 

[CocoboloCowboy]

been using Master for 70 years, see no need to change at this point. very cheap aka free and it works.

 

[Frosty]

Tell me you haven't used the Taom without telling me. It is by far the cleanest chalk there is.

I really don’t care what brand of chalk people use, my issue is when people use chalk that is a different color than the cloth they’re playing on.

In another chalk thread recently I noted how the guy that does the tables at the hall I play at told the owner either get these people on board with blue chalk or he’s done. I posted several photos he gave to the owner to show his issue with green streaks and dots on the tables. Given what those photos showed it’s not so clean. As the story unfolded further there. It turned out to be several players, some with Taom, and some with Pagulyon chalk, green in both instances. The owner informed them both brands sold in blue but they complained “the blue plays different”. He told them to buy blue or pay somewhere that has green cloth.

And no, I haven’t used Taom and won’t, Triangle works fine, and I don’t find it to be a hindrance regarding cleanliness.

 

[HueblerHustler7]

I have been using Magic chalk for awhile and it seems that my table get so dirty, I dont chalk every shot, is this a dirty chalk? looking for recommendations on a good chalk that does not make a mess. Thanks

Taom V10 and never look back

 

[Cuebuddy]

Taom V10
I can't seem to wear it out.
Hands stay way cleaner.
Shafts also stay much cleaner as does my cue case.
Table cloth needs much less cleaning, maybe that will make it last longer?
Balls need much less polishing, maybe that will make them last longer?
Stays on the tip very well and I don't need to chalk every shot, tips last longer?
I can't say for sure but I feel better when using extreme spin, more confident.

 

[fuggles]

I really don’t care what brand of chalk people use, my issue is when people use chalk that is a different color than the cloth they’re playing on.

In another chalk thread recently I noted how the guy that does the tables at the hall I play at told the owner either get these people on board with blue chalk or he’s done. I posted several photos he gave to the owner to show his issue with green streaks and dots on the tables. Given what those photos showed it’s not so clean. As the story unfolded further there. It turned out to be several players, some with Taom, and some with Pagulyon chalk, green in both instances. The owner informed them both brands sold in blue but they complained “the blue plays different”. He told them to buy blue or pay somewhere that has green cloth.

And no, I haven’t used Taom and won’t, Triangle works fine, and I don’t find it to be a hindrance regarding cleanliness.

Wow. What whiners. I play at a room with many people that use Taom green chalk and tournament blue cloth. No issues here.

 

[Paul Bell]

I have been using Magic chalk for awhile and it seems that my table get so dirty, I dont chalk every shot, is this a dirty chalk?

Dr Dave's interest in the 8-year old Pool/Billiards/Snooker Cling/Skid/Kick Examples and Chalk Comparison was whether types of chalk stick to the cue ball causing cling between cue ball and object ball. I couldn't find info on whether chalk ended up on the table. Magic Chalk didn't stick to cue ball as much as other chalks but when it did, it caused cling as bad or worse than the other chalks.

 

[Paul Bell]

I have been using Magic chalk for awhile and it seems that my table get so dirty, I dont chalk every shot, is this a dirty chalk?

Dr Dave's most interesting info on Magic Chalk is on his website where he was impressed in how Magic Chalk prevented miscues. This is just a couple snippets from that webpage:

Concerning the “number of hits until miscue,” Silver Cup was very similar to Master (flag and pre-flag) and Lava. However, the Magic Chalk was off the charts!!! That stuff really remains effective on the tip for a long time!​

and

To me, here’s the bottom line: If you chalk before every shot, the type of chalk doesn’t seem to make much difference. However, if you forget to chalk, or don’t like to chalk often, or don’t chalk effectively, and if you miscue often, then you might prefer one of the chalks that remains effective on the tip longer. Magic Chalk still seems to be the best in this category (with Kamui 2nd best, and Blue Diamond also good).​

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