Chalking; yes again.

[lukemindish]

How so? I am considering the end of ones inning, are you sure you are?

But you can look at it as, youre chalking after each shot but at the same time if you chalk after each shot, you are chalking before the next shot. So in reality they both are basically the same thing. Now if youre talking about chalking after your inning, I cant stand that. I hate when people miss a shot then stand at the table and chalk their cue. If you miss get off the table and chalk up before the next time you shoot.

 

[CreeDo]

I used to be religious about chalking but lately I only chalk when I know I'm juicing up the cue ball. A slow roll, or moderate top, or short stop shot... I don't bother because if I miscue there, it's a fundamentals issue, not a chalk issue.

As for kamui, I'd like to see a real test by an unbiased party (paging Dr. David Alciatore, you're needed in reception)... to see if it miscues less than some other brand.

The problem is coming up with a test that simulates real world miscues and is truly scientific and not prone to human inconsistencies.

 

[Ghosst]

I used to be religious about chalking but lately I only chalk when I know I'm juicing up the cue ball.

Some of those weird terms make me nervous. When someone says he's going to put lots of shit on the balls I wonder if he's a former convict who's taken a liking to me. Seriously, if you're putting shit on the balls, I don't want to play against you. A guy could get Hepatitis that way.

But how much "juice" is too much? Does it vary by flavor? Is 3/4 apple juice the same as 1/4 orange? Does it depend on the city you're in? I need to know.

 

[PGHteacher]

In regards to etiquete, the two are very different. If the discussion is about frequency (as is the case here), the two are the same.

I see how people are looking at it, this is a valid point; thanks.

But you can look at it as, youre chalking after each shot but at the same time if you chalk after each shot, you are chalking before the next shot. So in reality they both are basically the same thing.

Yea that's how some people are looking at it

Now if youre talking about chalking after your inning, I cant stand that. I hate when people miss a shot then stand at the table and chalk their cue. If you miss get off the table and chalk up before the next time you shoot.

This is what comes up in my mind as the difference, I actually didn't consider that I would have to spell that out; my guess is that it used to irritate me (before I got a chalker) much more so than most people; what can I say I learn everyday.

 

[Cdryden]

My options wasn't really on the list.

I use masters and I don't need to chalk after every shot because I have a decent stroke.

In fact I have run 2 straight racks of 14.1 and only chalked once at the beginning. Not knocking any other brand, I just feel that masters is a solid product at a decent price that I am happy with.:smile:

 

[Sloppy Pockets]

I chalk after most shots. I use center ball hits 90% of the time and I haven't miscued on one of those in a long time. If there is any need for even a bit of bottom, top or side spin, I chalk very carefully before the shot.

I tried chalking as part of my PSR, but then I'd be running around the table to get the chalk I left behind and get out of my rhythm and miss the shot. When I do catch a gear it's usually a pretty low gear, but I get very impatient to get on the next shot. Hell, that's why I left the chalk on the other side of the table in the first place.

I have taken two or more off-center shots in a row before, but I always rotate the cue about 1/4 of a turn to make sure I hit on a chalked portion of the tip. Not lazy, just very eager to continue my run.

 

[PGHteacher]

My options wasn't really on the list.

You don't think that "I chalk for some shots" + "I use masters" covers you?

I use masters and I don't need to chalk after every shot because I have a decent stroke.

Humm, see below

In fact I have run 2 straight racks of 14.1 and only chalked once at the beginning.

You have to have a hell of a lot more than just good mechanics (stroke) to do that.

Not knocking any other brand, I just feel that masters is a solid product at a decent price that I am happy with.:smile:

Me to

 

[RRfireblade]

I don't chalk after every shot, probably should.

I have a (bad) habit, when I'm really focussed in on the run, of occasionally just rotating the cue in my hands on shots with consecutive english.

I guess I'm stingy with the chalk.

 

[Cdryden]

You don't think that "I chalk for some shots" + "I use masters" covers you?



Humm, see below



You have to have a hell of a lot more than just good mechanics (stroke) to do that.



Me to

I guess it does cover me for the most part. I mainly put that to counter your choice of: I don't have to chalk every time because I use Kamui

I guess what it boils down to is a personal style of play. If you use excessive english on shots and hit the CB harder than necessary then you would need to chalk more often. Most of my straight pool play is center ball or stop shots and seldom do I need to hit the CB with any real force. That's probably why I can get away with it sometimes.

Again nothing against Kamui or any other brand. I just feel that Masters has met and exceeded my needs at a fair price for me.

I guess I come from the school of thought that more often than not a miscue is due to straying to far from the center of the CB and/or poor mechanics.

 

[Friction8]

Ha! That's what I do!

I found that taking a piece of chalk with a deep hole outside and scraping it on cement works quite well to set a reasonable small hole.

Quick and easy :smile:

I chalk before almost every shot to gather my thoughts, speed, line, aim etc., but if it is a lay up, I do not bother.

Masters for me, that is what I was introduced to, and it is still working so far.

I recently tried Blue Diamond with my same chalking habits and I definitely miscued alot with it! But, I gave the rest away to someone in leagues who loves it. Go figure

Never had the pleasure with Kamui, but I sure would like to try some out.

 

[Dunnn51]

Kamui Clarification

OK, I came back in here to read this thread and felt I had better clarify a little concerning Kamui. I love their tips ! I DO NOT buy their chalk.

A few sessions ago in leagues, I had a captain that just loved Kamui everything. I test-hit a cue of his and went for my pocket chalker,(which had flag masters chalk). He practically went BERSERK ! He not only had Kamui chalk for his tip , but had to have the right color as well.

Its chalk for pete's sake ! How well a cue holds chalk depends on the tip, the humidity (Moisture content) in the chalk, and lastly the humidity in the air at the table being played.

I am not paying $5 for a cube of chalk,....... period. Masters is just fine so long as I don't leave it in a closed-up 120 deg. car.

 

[Antfarm]

Every time before I shoot. It's part of my comfortable shot routine. I don't even think about it anymore. It just sort of clears the mechanism and gets me set.

I use Masters Pre-Flag OLD tan chalk. I bought a BUNCH (75 cubes) of it some time ago and it will last me a life time....hopefully. In two years, I've only gone through about two cubes. The second should get me through to the end of the year. I like the tan because it doesn't stain my shaft or ferrull.

R,

Greg

 

[Donny Lutz]

Care for your ferrule...

Response to second post (AZ won't print the quote at the moment).

Not only will not grinding save chalk, it will save wear on your ferrule. Look at any wall cue with that tell-tale blue line around the ferrule. If you feel it, you'll discover a valley where the chalk wears into the ferrule. Chalk is abrasive; good for the grip of the tip, but for the ferrule, not so much.

Donny L
PBIA/ACS Instructor

 

[itsfroze]

How so? I am considering the end of ones inning, are you sure you are?

I am saying if after every shot, I chalk, I am also chalking
right before I take a shot. (unless of coarse, I miss, then I would have chalked up a while before the next shot) That's all I'm saying.

On the other hand though, if I chalk up before every shot I take, I am also chalking up after every shot I take. (unless of coarse, I only take one shot)

Don't take this to serious, just having some fun!

 

[Six Shooter]

I chalk for 99% of my shots on the before side of things.

About the only time I don't is if it is a very short and very easy stop/stun shot or with a little follow.

Other than that, I do before a shot and certainly after I miss a shot when I get back to my seat or area where I am standing.

 

[71vega]

If it's blue I use it...