Chalk left on the rail....

junksecret

junksecret

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I am curious about chalk etiquette in different games.

I played pool exclusively for many years and like almost all pool players I left my chalk on the rail along with generally one or more other pieces. When I began playing 3-cushion I was always made to remove my chalk from the table at the end of my inning, a practice I believe to be mandatory in the World Cup 3-cushion events and other tournament venues. I became used to it and actually ended up liking the fact that I always had "my" piece of chalk when it was my turn at the table, and that since my piece was the only piece on the table, I never grabbed a piece that wasn't shaped the way I like it.

Now that I have returned to playing pool I find opponents "grousing" about my taking my chalk with me when I leave the table. It even seems some as a retaliatory measure get 3 or 4 pieces to scatter (or clutter) around the table. Now don't imagine me with a chalk holder on a retractable chain, something I always viewed as a little (insert demeaning adjective of your choice), kind of like getting on one knee to put a tee in the ground playing golf.

I have now acquiesced to the old method of leaving it on the table (when I remember) but wonder why it differs between the games.

What's your opinion?

Joe
 
junksecret said:
I am curious about chalk etiquette in different games.

I played pool exclusively for many years and like almost all pool players I left my chalk on the rail along with generally one or more other pieces. When I began playing 3-cushion I was always made to remove my chalk from the table at the end of my inning, a practice I believe to be mandatory in the World Cup 3-cushion events and other tournament venues. I became used to it and actually ended up liking the fact that I always had "my" piece of chalk when it was my turn at the table, and that since my piece was the only piece on the table, I never grabbed a piece that wasn't shaped the way I like it.

Now that I have returned to playing pool I find opponents "grousing" about my taking my chalk with me when I leave the table. It even seems some as a retaliatory measure get 3 or 4 pieces to scatter (or clutter) around the table. Now don't imagine me with a chalk holder on a retractable chain, something I always viewed as a little (insert demeaning adjective of your choice), kind of like getting on one knee to put a tee in the ground playing golf.

I have now acquiesced to the old method of leaving it on the table (when I remember) but wonder why it differs between the games.

What's your opinion?

Joe
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I always like having 2-3 good pieces on the table. Any more is overkill and none at all makes me mad at the other guy for not putting it back. The worst is when people place it back on the table upside down though.
 
I have gotten into the habit of keeping my own piece of chalk when I am playing. The one thing that pisses me off is when someone tha used alot of hand powder gets it all over of the place and it gets in the chalk. Then they are wondering why they are miscueing.....JMO.

Southpaw
 
corvette1340 said:
I always like having 2-3 good pieces on the table. Any more is overkill and none at all makes me mad at the other guy for not putting it back. The worst is when people place it back on the table upside down though.
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I understand, but if everyone used the 3-cushion method they would always have a piece and there would be no "clutter" on the rails. Since I chalk after every shot I never find the need for additional pieces playing.

just my $.02, and overpriced at that.

Joe
 
junksecret said:
I understand, but if everyone used the 3-cushion method they would always have a piece and there would be no "clutter" on the rails. Since I chalk after every shot I never find the need for additional pieces playing.

just my $.02, and overpriced at that.

Joe
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yeah, that makes sense but I cant hold onto a piece of chalk while I'm away from the table. I might get some on me and then my attire would be soiled and I have to much style for that. :D
 
Chalk

I have a chalk holder once again. It took me awhile to get used to one.

I think 3 pieces of chalk on the table is just right. 4 is overkill, especially on a Bar Table.

I usually don't use my chalk holder on a Challenge 9 ball table, unless the chalk is missing or messed up.

I do like it when playing a tournament match, or money sets against another opponent.

I just got the latest chalk holder a couple of months ago because I was intrigued by them from 'Chalkys by Ken', that have exotic skins and posts to them. Mine is a dark Green Python holder with Green Spalta Burl post, and I got it for $18.95 plus shipping.

http://www.chalkysbyken.com
 
Southpaw said:
I have gotten into the habit of keeping my own piece of chalk when I am playing. The one thing that pisses me off is when someone tha used alot of hand powder gets it all over of the place and it gets in the chalk. Then they are wondering why they are miscueing.....JMO.

Southpaw
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I hate when anyone uses hand powder.....PERIOD. This happened to me in Vegas this year. I almost let it get to me.

Use a glove instead of powder. There is NO need for powder anymore with other technologies. As such it should be banned. The funny thing is they allowed powder (normally white) to be used at the nationals but you could only use Blue chalk at the tables. What is the sense in that????
 
corvette1340 said:
yeah, that makes sense but I cant hold onto a piece of chalk while I'm away from the table. I might get some on me and then my attire would be soiled and I have to much style for that. :D
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PLUS.....it would prob'ly clash with all the orange from the cheese snacks......:)
 
I keep my chalk in my back pocket, unfortunatly it has made a couple holes some of my jeans but works like a champ. Always there, always mine.
 
junksecret said:
I am curious about chalk etiquette in different games.

I played pool exclusively for many years and like almost all pool players I left my chalk on the rail along with generally one or more other pieces. When I began playing 3-cushion I was always made to remove my chalk from the table at the end of my inning, a practice I believe to be mandatory in the World Cup 3-cushion events and other tournament venues. I became used to it and actually ended up liking the fact that I always had "my" piece of chalk when it was my turn at the table, and that since my piece was the only piece on the table, I never grabbed a piece that wasn't shaped the way I like it.

Now that I have returned to playing pool I find opponents "grousing" about my taking my chalk with me when I leave the table. It even seems some as a retaliatory measure get 3 or 4 pieces to scatter (or clutter) around the table. Now don't imagine me with a chalk holder on a retractable chain, something I always viewed as a little (insert demeaning adjective of your choice), kind of like getting on one knee to put a tee in the ground playing golf.

I have now acquiesced to the old method of leaving it on the table (when I remember) but wonder why it differs between the games.

What's your opinion?

Joe
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Question: Is it actually your chalk that you are walking away with ?

If it isn't yours I say leave it at the table.
If it's yours do what you want with it.
 
junksecret said:
Hmmmmm.....cheese flavored chalk...you're a genius!! I'll get to work on it right away!
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That reminds me of when I used to play a ton of paintball, ( I've since outgrown that mall ninja shit) anyways there was one company that made the paint inside of the paintballs taste like banana, it was kindof a shitty soapy tasting banana but banana none the less
 
bigskyjake said:
That reminds me of when I used to play a ton of paintball, ( I've since outgrown that mall ninja shit) anyways there was one company that made the paint inside of the paintballs taste like banana, it was kindof a shitty soapy tasting banana but banana none the less
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lmao, I guess in case you got shot in the mouth?
 
corvette1340 said:
lmao, I guess in case you got shot in the mouth?
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yeah, which actually used to happen a lot. When you got shot in the facemask some paint would usually wind up in for the taste test
 
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