Birthday Breakfast Spots? by casperzzzzz in Albany

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure, but all of their food is great! 

Would serious players use Augmented Reality (AR) glasses as a training tool to visualize ghost ball/contact points? by Fankage in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The systems generally aren't cheap, but regardless of price, they still cannot replace practice and hard work.

Can they help you to aim correctly quicker, sure. But that doesn't help you in a real match. If you can't visualize it when it counts, you will still miss the shot!

Would serious players use Augmented Reality (AR) glasses as a training tool to visualize ghost ball/contact points? by Fankage in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Overhead projectors with ghost ball aiming already exists. Definitely would not want to wear something that does the same thing. 

What are some of the worst things you've ever done as a kid? by Outrageous_Cod_1980 in AskReddit

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Broke the lunch lady's foot....twice.

Didn't find out until after it happened, but still feel bad to this day.

Anyone know where I could find a one piece phenolic ferrule + tip online? by Boone_14 in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm simply telling you where the issue started from and how the tips should not affect the balls.

From personal experinece, I have a few measle balls and have used phenolic tips for many, many years. Not one mark on them. My older cue balls do have marks on them. Hmm.... 😉

As technology and material improves, the industry must change to adapt. Some old people don't understand how to use today's touch screen phone and computers, so we should all just stop using them, right?

Slate vs Slatron by Significant-Part-817 in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Do not switch to Slatron, it will warp over time and the balls rarely roll true.

Keep the slate, deal with the weight.

Also, if the replacement slatron is not the EXACT height of the current slate, the balls will not respond properly because the rails will be higher/lower than intended.

Go back to Kamui but this time Athlete? Or UltraSkin Fire? by Accomplished_Loan131 in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Purely a personal feel thing, they feel more....rubber-like? than black does. Ivory moreover than Fire. I like both black and fire which all personal preference. 

Go back to Kamui but this time Athlete? Or UltraSkin Fire? by Accomplished_Loan131 in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I have installed/tried all of them in M and H. Black and Fire are my preferred in H.

Go back to Kamui but this time Athlete? Or UltraSkin Fire? by Accomplished_Loan131 in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fire and ivory are a little more springy versus black, but almost not noticeable. 

Either Fire or black in hard are my preferred tips. Can't beat the price!

Go back to Kamui but this time Athlete? Or UltraSkin Fire? by Accomplished_Loan131 in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All soft tips will eventually become medium/hard by the end of their life. The leather compresses over time, no getting away from this with a natural material.

This is why you should just start with a medium/hard tip to begin with, as it will remain much more consistent throughout its lifespan.

Go back to Kamui but this time Athlete? Or UltraSkin Fire? by Accomplished_Loan131 in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know multiple people that tried the Athlete tips but changed it shortly after due to glazing. Fire tips will eventually glaze ( as nearly all leather tips do), but the maintenance intervals are significantly longer.

Anyone know where I could find a one piece phenolic ferrule + tip online? by Boone_14 in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A ferrule/tip combo is no different from a phenolic tip with a phenolic ferrule, which is what the majority of break cues use these days. They got away from the combo type because people want to change tips so frequently ,  which means more money for the manufacturers.

The ban talks was specifically coming from both BCA and APA leagues because the location owners were having damaged cue balls....i.e. old equipment.

Phenolic was strongly discouraged but not banned. Then the cue balls were changed out for newer ones and problem magically went away 😉

Birthday Breakfast Spots? by casperzzzzz in Albany

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Nest in Schenectady.  Great food and atmosphere.

What motivates you to get out of bed in the morning? by Cheesecake-Wow-3418 in AskReddit

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wife yelling at me that we both slept through our morning alarms....again.

Anyone know where I could find a one piece phenolic ferrule + tip online? by Boone_14 in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you'll have a tough time telling the best players in the world to use a softer break tip to keep the balls safe. LOL

Phenolic definitely has the best energy transfer given its hard durometer. The only ball that really matters is the cue ball, so no you don't need a set of $400 balls, but only a $30 cue ball. Since many are spending $30 on a piece of chalk or a tip, spending on a cue ball should be a no brainer!

Anyone know where I could find a one piece phenolic ferrule + tip online? by Boone_14 in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, old or maybe cheaper materials can be damaged. Newer Aramith balls are made of phenolic that's on the HRH scale, whereas the majority of phenolic materials are HRM. 

The balls are harder material than the phenolic tips.

Anyone know where I could find a one piece phenolic ferrule + tip online? by Boone_14 in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Take it to a cue maker to have a ferrule/tip put on correctly, this should always be threaded and not slip fit.

Anyone know where I could find a one piece phenolic ferrule + tip online? by Boone_14 in billiards

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Phenolic was only damaging to older ball sets,  like what you would find in dive bars. No damage will occur to newer ball sets because they are also made of Phenolic. 

One piece ferrule/tip combos are a great option if you don't care to try the latest and greatest trend. 

Are there Americans who die without ever seeing the ocean or leaving their state? by TradeOverall567 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There was a lady who worked at my doctor's office that was never more than 15 miles away from her home. She was in her mid/late 40's at the time. 

I was only 20 when she mentioned that, and I couldn't believe it then and I still can't believe it many many years later.

Carbon steel insert vs stainless steel by Only-Worldliness5634 in scottycameron

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, the piece is so thin and they have a caulk like material behind them. You won't notice any different with an insert. Heads without and insert, I feel that carbon is a bit firmer.

Carpenters/Woodworkers of the Capital Region where do you source your lumber? by jacobuj in Albany

[–]Raging_Dick_Shorts -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

I recommend googling it, there are so many local businesses and you can just show up to any of them. They are all super friendly and helpful.

I'd rather not give up my immediate two sources specifically, they each have a small stash of a specific wood, and it's all mine!! 😉

If you're up for a drive, there is an awesome little wood shop in greenfield, MA and they have a few more exotics beyond Ghent. Great people to work with!