Waste of money pool items

Apparently that is 20 over my Fargo rating... Because I don't use a break stick...
YOU>>> need a break stick. And I have just what you are looking for. F&F only. Price is firm. No returns. Absolutely perfect condition. Never chalked or hit with. Slight dusty from being in the trunk for 10 years but good for shooting around curves
 
YOU>>> need a break stick. And I have just what you are looking for. F&F only. Price is firm. No returns. Absolutely perfect condition. Never chalked or hit with. Slight dusty from being in the trunk for 10 years but good for shooting around curves

I won't pay a penny more than my Fargo rating.
 
lol, so we got the 1% in here claiming they don't need a break cue. No, you don't need a break you but those who respect their playing cue know bettet. I accept your decision, now it's time to move on. The 99% of us must be wrong! Fargo 285 knows the best!
 

Waste of money pool items....​

The entire room my table is in. After a lifetime of playing I realize I never amounted to anything. I wasted hundred of hours and look where I am... Poster # 320 on a pool forum. Not exactly hall of fame.
When the young guys used to ask me what advice I had for them to improve, I always told them to quit immediately and sell their pool stuff.
It's a fun game but to put the hours into it some of us did has proven to be a waste of thousands of hours that could have been spent on more worthy causes.
Sure, I win money once in a while but it is definitely not worth the time, money, and an entire room in my house.
Since this is where I am, may as well shoot a game.
 
When the young guys used to ask me what advice I had for them to improve, I always told them to quit immediately and sell their pool stuff.
It's a fun game but to put the hours into it some of us did has proven to be a waste of thousands of hours that could have been spent on more worthy causes.
Sure, I win money once in a while but it is definitely not worth the time, money, and an entire room in my house.
Since this is where I am, may as well shoot a game.
There are some good points in what you say. If you can't have fun and what you do I think it would be a waste of time. Although, I think there is an entertainment value involved in an endeavor like yours that can make it very worthwhile. Vanity, maybe, what will we think in our dying days?
 
When the young guys used to ask me what advice I had for them to improve, I always told them to quit immediately and sell their pool stuff.
It's a fun game but to put the hours into it some of us did has proven to be a waste of thousands of hours that could have been spent on more worthy causes.
Sure, I win money once in a while but it is definitely not worth the time, money, and an entire room in my house.
Since this is where I am, may as well shoot a game.
Same.. I have no life because of pool so I might as well continue to play. Catch 22. here.
 
Do any pool halls provide a magic rack?

Ive been to Amsterdam, Carom, Gotham and Skyline, not one room offers a free magic rack.

Why would I pay to own and carry one when poolrooms should have them free? They can just bulk order with promotional marketing on the triangle.
 
Do any pool halls provide a magic rack?

Ive been to Amsterdam, Carom, Gotham and Skyline, not one room offers a free magic rack.

Why would I pay to own and carry one when poolrooms should have them free? They can just bulk order with promotional marketing on the triangle.
Do the racks have legs. Would you leave a deposit if a room had them? Would you be willing to pay a higher hourly fee to accommodate the MR’s. Be happy the room has nice tables with a good set up. I’d bring my own if I really liked using it. That way I know I have it.
Bring this up where you play. Suggest it to them and see the reaction.
Me? I need a magic cue lately. I can’t rely on talent.
 

Waste of money pool items....​

The entire room my table is in. After a lifetime of playing I realize I never amounted to anything. I wasted hundred of hours and look where I am... Poster # 320 on a pool forum. Not exactly hall of fame.
After a lifetime of playing I realize I never amounted to anything......depends on how you look at it, how much is the time spent with friends playing a sport you love worth? I was so bad at this game I couldn't even beat my little sister, I can play a little now, I love this game, I'll bet you do too, what does that amount too? Priceless.
 
After a lifetime of playing I realize I never amounted to anything......depends on how you look at it, how much is the time spent with friends playing a sport you love worth? I was so bad at this game I couldn't even beat my little sister, I can play a little now, I love this game, I'll bet you do too, what does that amount too? Priceless.
It amounts to more cues than brains. Higher blood pressure. Frustration and aggravation. Cuss a lot. But to be serious .. a lifetime of fun. Could never get enough of it. Met some seriously nice people. Made some good trustworthy friendships. Can play good enough to enjoy the game. Would not trade it for anything.
 
It amounts to more cues than brains. Higher blood pressure. Frustration and aggravation. Cuss a lot.
With the wrong attitude, it sure can become these things. The wiser individuals will not let frustration and aggravation, cussing, dominate their play. I think it gets to everybody after a while, but those who are smart enough know how to avoid too much of it.
But to be serious .. a lifetime of fun. Could never get enough of it. Met some seriously nice people. Made some good trustworthy friendships. Can play good enough to enjoy the game. Would not trade it for anything.
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I like this comment and couldn't agree more!
 
Most rooms have the rack and quarter inch thick’s worth.

They are very cheap to make. You can call up advertisers who make signs or window signs. They can print up a bunch for very little and cut the inserts for you.

This is advice for owners if they want to go this route. It would end up being a disposable product to the public.
 
With the wrong attitude, it sure can become these things. The wiser individuals will not let frustration and aggravation, cussing, dominate their play. I think it gets to everybody after a while, but those who are smart enough know how to avoid too much of it.


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I like this comment and couldn't agree more!
Me. Attitude? I’m so bad can only get better. I was being sarcastic. If I have a bad day I look forward to the next good day. Besides I’m not good enough to complain 😆
 
Those tip tools are also trash. You won’t need it with a good tip. Tips have a lifespan. Change them every year or every 2 years.
 
Limbsavers are the dumbest things because people actually still use them. They belong on bows, not cues. Why would anybody want to remove the feedback from a cue. Most gimmicks are super obvious, but I have actually seen B+ players using them LOL.
 
The newer smooth chalks. Bought a Taom, miscued like crazy every stroke shot, went back to Masters, back to normal. Seems the #1 reason people buy it is because it's "clean". That's like buying a car because it's "shiny".
You miscued because Taom doesnt mix well with master. You need to wipe your tip off first. If you own your own table and keep it in decent condition the Taom chalk is worth every penny. No more skids. No more blue fingers and the balls look clean and shiny for 10x longer. Tables stay cleaner for 10x longer. I don't think it "performs" better then Master but everything else about it is better.
 
You miscued because Taom doesnt mix well with master. You need to wipe your tip off first. If you own your own table and keep it in decent condition the Taom chalk is worth every penny. No more skids. No more blue fingers and the balls look clean and shiny for 10x longer. Tables stay cleaner for 10x longer. I don't think it "performs" better then Master but everything else about it is better.
Dr Dave has a video that reflects what you are saying. As far as miscues are concerned, Master and most other chalks perform as well as Taom. Where Taom excels at is keeping your cue ball and table clean. A clean cue ball and table do have performance benefits.
 
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