billiards_watch
Well-known member
You're suppose to wax the cue ball. It's how pool should be played. It adds another element to the game. The cue ball reacts true.
WPA Addresses Ball Waxing During Matches
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boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
At least to the level that Aramith cleaner does, even when diluted with IPA. When local spots clean them with windex or just don't clean them, they don't play naturally. I think waxed and cleaned balls just play better and react how they should. I can adapt to anything but that doesn't mean it's right.
I’m still not convinced Aramith cleaner has wax in it. It may just be the effect of the polishing compound. How different do your freshly Aramith cleaned balls play if you clean them with soap and water or alcohol after they have been polished?
Reed Foley
New member
The pro players have been wise to this for a long time.What bothers me the most is the YT influencers showing draw shots with unbelievable spin on them.Newer players think they have a flaw in their stroke by not being able to do it.Now that harms the sport.
Pubo
Active member
I'm from Amoy, China. I can say that using car wax is very common practice in humid area like Fujian or Taiwan. So I'm pretty sure the same happens in Philipines. But It is certainly not common in Northern America, at least the pool halls I've been to in Seattle, Chicago, Wisconsin, or Vancouver
Use whatever you got on hand my friend. Welcome to AZ!!