IMO, there’s one clear winner when it comes to pool chalk for cleanliness which is the most important characteristic,
at least for me. Absent that, all chalks do the same thing which is to create friction. That’s why the golden rule used to
be “chalk after every shot”.
Regardless of the brand chalk one uses, if you apply it improperly, which I see so many players of all ages do, the chalk
doesn’t last long. And if it isn’t a designer type chalk, i.e., expensive, rest assured applying it incorrectly really just creates
a needless mess.
TAOM chalk has distinguished itself from all the other chalks I’ve tried. I was an ardent fan of Blue Diamond chalk for
years. Then I was given a piece of TAOM as a Xmas present 2 years ago. Wow…….you can play for hours on end and not leave any chalk marks on the cue ball and forget about creating any chalk dust or debris. It ain’t gonna happen with TAOM Chalk which is why it’s popular.
The only gripe I’ve had with TAOM Chalk is the shape. And God forbid you dropped it on a hard surface. The darn chalk shape invites a lot of rolling on the floor. Anyone ever have to search long and hard to find their chalk after dropping it in a pool hall? And for decades I have used a cube shape chalk which just feels better in my hand and a much better shape to brush apply expensive chalk to my cue tip.
Pagulayan Chalk. Is made by TAOM. It is supposed to use a slightly different formula but absolutely comparable to
TAOM V10 and Pyro. It comes in light green and blue and appearance wise, it is identical to original TAOM, except
In one regard. It is cube shaped, not round.
Personally, I think TAOM wanted to release a cube version but didn’t want to have to offer two shapes. So they
worked out a deal for a top pro to endorse under their own name a version of TAOM in a cube shape. I don’t know
that’s true but why else even make a cube?
Well, I’ve used the chalk for awhile and it’s fantastic. The price is identical to TAOM and the shape is so much better,
IMO. I apply chalk every other shot now instead of every shot before I started using TAOM. A box of 2 cubes comes
In a nifty box. You should really give it a try sometime.
at least for me. Absent that, all chalks do the same thing which is to create friction. That’s why the golden rule used to
be “chalk after every shot”.
Regardless of the brand chalk one uses, if you apply it improperly, which I see so many players of all ages do, the chalk
doesn’t last long. And if it isn’t a designer type chalk, i.e., expensive, rest assured applying it incorrectly really just creates
a needless mess.
TAOM chalk has distinguished itself from all the other chalks I’ve tried. I was an ardent fan of Blue Diamond chalk for
years. Then I was given a piece of TAOM as a Xmas present 2 years ago. Wow…….you can play for hours on end and not leave any chalk marks on the cue ball and forget about creating any chalk dust or debris. It ain’t gonna happen with TAOM Chalk which is why it’s popular.
The only gripe I’ve had with TAOM Chalk is the shape. And God forbid you dropped it on a hard surface. The darn chalk shape invites a lot of rolling on the floor. Anyone ever have to search long and hard to find their chalk after dropping it in a pool hall? And for decades I have used a cube shape chalk which just feels better in my hand and a much better shape to brush apply expensive chalk to my cue tip.
Pagulayan Chalk. Is made by TAOM. It is supposed to use a slightly different formula but absolutely comparable to
TAOM V10 and Pyro. It comes in light green and blue and appearance wise, it is identical to original TAOM, except
In one regard. It is cube shaped, not round.
Personally, I think TAOM wanted to release a cube version but didn’t want to have to offer two shapes. So they
worked out a deal for a top pro to endorse under their own name a version of TAOM in a cube shape. I don’t know
that’s true but why else even make a cube?
Well, I’ve used the chalk for awhile and it’s fantastic. The price is identical to TAOM and the shape is so much better,
IMO. I apply chalk every other shot now instead of every shot before I started using TAOM. A box of 2 cubes comes
In a nifty box. You should really give it a try sometime.
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