Non-Blue Chalk

ScottR

ScottR

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I tried a search in the forums, but "chalk" is too generic to get meaningful results. Sorry if this has been asked a million times already.

I started using tan/light brown Master chalk about 25 years ago because it made less of a mess on my hands. I don't see too many people using it. Is that because of: a) tradition; b) different texture than the blue; c) some other reason? Second, I have an old piece from 25 years ago that seems like it stays on the tip better than the pieces I bought last year. Has the formula or quality changed over the years? Thanks.
 
I'm having a moment...never thought about chalk color...I too, have the, 'it takes two days to get off', blue stain...do you find the brown doesn't show as much, or washes off easier?...I guess at the least it would match a wooden stick with a hide tip...does it show very much on the table?...and I have heard that the blue Masters is the better of all other colors?...though I dont know why that would be true...
 
Jersey said:
I'm having a moment...never thought about chalk color...I too, have the, 'it takes two days to get off', blue stain...do you find the brown doesn't show as much, or washes off easier?...I guess at the least it would match a wooden stick with a hide tip...does it show very much on the table?...and I have heard that the blue Masters is the better of all other colors?...though I dont know why that would be true...
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You get just as much on you and the table, but it doesn't show as much on your hands OR turn your shafts blue. It probably shows about the same on the table, maybe a little more because of the contrasting color.
 
ScottR:

I have had direct experience using tan Masters Chalk instead of the traditional blue. A poolhall called Billiard Connection in Northridge, CA used the stuff because their tables were outfitted with tan Simonis. In my opinion, the tan chalk is grossly inferior to the blue stuff. Tan just didn't seem to hold onto the tip of my cue as well as the blue. Too bad too since the tables there were really nice (Ernesto does good work). Hope that helps you.

sdtonyc
 
ScottR said:
I tried a search in the forums, but "chalk" is too generic to get meaningful results. Sorry if this has been asked a million times already.

I started using tan/light brown Master chalk about 25 years ago because it made less of a mess on my hands. I don't see too many people using it. Is that because of: a) tradition; b) different texture than the blue; c) some other reason? Second, I have an old piece from 25 years ago that seems like it stays on the tip better than the pieces I bought last year. Has the formula or quality changed over the years? Thanks.
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When I worked in a poolroom, I hated seeing non-blue chalk (especially tan). Use it for an extended period of time and it will definately leave marks all over the table which, as a player, I find more annoying than my own hands turning a little blue.

Chalk color is supposed to match the color of the cloth. Blue chalk is always used for green or blue tables. If you owned your own table, you'd likely adhere to a similar policy.
 
I know a guy who uses Dufferin Green chalk. Different strokes for different folks.

I use Triangle Blue chalk i think it works the best plus no one has it around here. funny story there was this guy at a fun league one time, and he had all this talc over his hands and he was wearing a cap and everytime he would shoot he would move his hat around, well short story is the TALC was all over the table his face and his hat, ahahahahahahah.
 
Jude Rosenstock said:
When I worked in a poolroom, I hated seeing non-blue chalk (especially tan). Use it for an extended period of time and it will definately leave marks all over the table which, as a player, I find more annoying than my own hands turning a little blue.

Chalk color is supposed to match the color of the cloth. Blue chalk is always used for green or blue tables. If you owned your own table, you'd likely adhere to a similar policy.
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I do own my own table and use tan. I've also worked in pool rooms cleaning tables and they all get dirty from any color of chalk.

Is it OK to bake tan chalk or only blue? :p
 
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<disclaimer>..I'm crazy,,,,,,,,,IMHO some chalk gets better with age,,,as for colors, I only allow blue, green, brown, and gray to be used in Amanda's Gameroom,,,personally,
I only used green Master chalk that I have aged in a secret location for XX months,,,

if you want to screw around with your competitors, go to their poolroom and leave red or black chalk lying around,,,almost impossible to get out of some cloth,,,HEHEHE,,,
 
Old-Fashioned

I'm old-fashioned, I guess... I only use Master chalk in blue. Just can't shoot with anything else.
 
I switched to Master tan when I got tired of cleaning my ferrule and shaft after every session. Now I only have to clean them about every other week. To me, tan plays about the same as blue. :p
 
Jude Rosenstock said:
When I worked in a poolroom, I hated seeing non-blue chalk (especially tan). Use it for an extended period of time and it will definately leave marks all over the table which, as a player, I find more annoying than my own hands turning a little blue.

Chalk color is supposed to match the color of the cloth. Blue chalk is always used for green or blue tables. If you owned your own table, you'd likely adhere to a similar policy.
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I also used to use tan chalk. I HATE having a dirty blue shaft. However a certain poolroom manager that will remain nameless (JUDE!!!!!) asked me to stop using it :( . I must admit, it did make the table look bad. So I totally understood the request. One thing I did learn. I had no idea how often my cue tip was actually ON the cloth. Because of the contrast I could clearly see it. If I had a choice, I would gladly NEVER use anything but blue chalk for life if I could have Amsterdam East back!!!
 
I just laugh.
Why do people think that their shaft's aren't dirty just because they use brown chalk?
It's just as dirty as with the blue, you just can't see it.
It's like sweeping the dirt under the rug, you can't see it, but it's still there...
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I think the reason some think blue stays on better is tan chalk is closer to the tip color. Its probably just an optical illusion. We have our own table and it has taup felt(tan) So we use the tan masters its the best chalk i have used. Whats the deal with baking chalk? Anyone?
 
BillardBill said:
Whats the deal with baking chalk? Anyone?
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200 degrees, for about 30 minutes (coat liberally with butter, sprinkle with sugar and a little nutmeg),,,,,APRIL FOOL'S............... :D


IMHO, I don't see how baking chalk would help,,,,my chalk seems to work better after it has 'aged' at room temperature for a good while,,,jflan
 
What I use...

I have and will always use Green Triangle chalk...and if you know how to chalk a cue, you would never get a speck on your ferrule or shaft I say...not meaning to pick a fight, but 90% of people do not know how to chalk a cue.

Shorty
 
Shorty said:
I have and will always use Green Triangle chalk...and if you know how to chalk a cue, you would never get a speck on your ferrule or shaft I say...not meaning to pick a fight, but 90% of people do not know how to chalk a cue.

Shorty
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amen, shorty,,,I'm on your side, I hate it when people squeak the chalk,,,shows they haven't got a clue,,,I've seen others that constantly chalk-up while they are waiting for their turn to shoot; will use up a cube of chalk in about an hour,,,LOL
 
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ScottR said:
I tried a search in the forums, but "chalk" is too generic to get meaningful results. Sorry if this has been asked a million times already.

I started using tan/light brown Master chalk about 25 years ago because it made less of a mess on my hands. I don't see too many people using it. Is that because of: a) tradition; b) different texture than the blue; c) some other reason? Second, I have an old piece from 25 years ago that seems like it stays on the tip better than the pieces I bought last year. Has the formula or quality changed over the years? Thanks.
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blue, black, green, tan, purple, makes no difference, just the dye. They all work, some are just messier. In answer to your question. They took the lead out of chalk appx 12 years ago.

Rod
 
Jack Flanagan said:
200 degrees, for about 30 minutes (coat liberally with butter, sprinkle with sugar and a little nutmeg),,,,,APRIL FOOL'S............... :D


IMHO, I don't see how baking chalk would help,,,,my chalk seems to work better after it has 'aged' at room temperature for a good while,,,jflan
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LMAO!...I agree...I have been rotating a box of Masters Blue for about 6+ months...use a cube one night...back in the box for 8-10 weeks...keeps it solid...
 
Shorty you are the man!!!!! I will say there usta be this kid that would come in and play in the tournaments and use a house cue, and no joke, he would chalk his cue, untill it was his turn to shoot. So the cube would be grinded down in the center after almost 1 game of play lol.

Now, last yr, for some GOD awful reason, i bought a 12pack of Red Master chalk lol And i would leave all these lil red dashes all over the table. Now the owner never said anything because the tables has old felt on them. But now he would probably kill me lol, with the new felt on the tables.

I have tried different color Master chalk and havent really noticed a difference. I guess its personal preference.

And personally when i scuff up my tip with my George or use my Ultimate Tipe Tool, i have a seperate piece of chalk that i use to really grind it into the tip. And thats the only time i put chalk on the tip that way.


Dave
 
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