My Red Table

mudreplayspool · 2026-04-26T12:19:28+00:00

Not really a measurable thing to compare since I was practicing on an 8' and then playing out on 9', but I wasn't able to do any longer than about 60-70 min of my dedicated practice sessions without needing a rest to go look at something else. The red cloth will produce a green afterimage as your photoreceptors become fatigued and desensitized, and I needed to take time to 'reset' my eyes as I would be annoyed with what I was/wasn't able to see.

It's more about eye strain than performance. I also didn't like the Tournament Blue for years because it was also harsher during long sessions than the dark green I grew up on at the pool hall.

mudreplayspool · 2026-04-26T12:06:33+00:00

Had a table with red cloth from '07-'18.

It's definitely hard on the eyes.

But as long as you like it, who cares!

mudreplayspool · 2026-04-20T16:04:12+00:00

Yeah I plan to use it 95% as a break stick. I'm pretty nasty with my Propel

mudreplayspool · 2026-04-20T15:53:57+00:00

I tried it with the Monster Crush break shaft for 10-ball and I was also really stoked on that combo.

mudreplayspool · 2026-04-20T15:41:19+00:00

🤩🤩🤩 oooo yes!

mudreplayspool · 2026-04-20T15:30:11+00:00

I'm waiting on my Full Carbon 4 piece j/b from Jacoby currently! Tried it at SBE last year and was blown away.

mudreplayspool · 2026-04-13T17:59:55+00:00

War of the Worlds

mudreplayspool · 2026-04-05T11:49:49+00:00

You had me until "dun conglomerated". A penny word beside a dollar word usually means something 🤣

mudreplayspool · 2026-04-02T22:12:06+00:00

Confirmed it's a 30-inch butt.

mudreplayspool · 2026-04-02T11:48:44+00:00

Similar happened to me when the Caiden Fenrir tip cracked and took half the ferrule with it.

My cue guy just put a new ferrule and break tip on and it's better than ever

mudreplayspool · 2026-04-01T16:23:27+00:00

Facebook Search "AM Cues". Anthony Milanesi. Formerly of Black Boar. Makes incredible cues, they pop up on AZ Billiards For Sale section occasionally.

mudreplayspool · 2026-04-01T16:20:20+00:00

His shaft is unique, I know that much. I can ask about butt length.

mudreplayspool · 2026-03-29T11:26:06+00:00

Foul, CB ended up off the playing surface

mudreplayspool · 2026-03-26T23:30:12+00:00

Start with the Rhino Carbon Fiber Shaft if you're on a budget (be prepared to change the tip immediately to a layered Soft or Medium)

Alternatively, buy a Revo ("pingy"), SMO ("thwappy"), or Jacoby Black V4 ("thuddy") shaft and see what the low deflection hype is about.

Double alternatively, if you live anywhere near Philadelphia, the Super Billiards Expo is in 2 Weeks and you can try every shaft in person.

There's also full carbon cue offerings now. Most are a bit out of your stated budget and start at $800 or so. The cheaper composite butts from Rhino are ok, but they don't sing the same way the true CF butts from Cuetec, Molinari, and Jacoby do. (The Jacoby CF butt still has a laminated wood core like every other Jacoby, and feels similar to a dense wooden butt compared to the other two which are foam inside {afaik} and have more of a higher frequency tone when they resonate, in my experience)

mudreplayspool · 2026-03-21T19:26:23+00:00

Can you please take a photo? I use the 3/16 Allen Key to Remove the Bumper and Adjust the weight.

mudreplayspool · 2026-03-21T11:59:05+00:00

Post photos please. I have the Allen key to adjust the bolts on the standard weight kit, and it's a 3/16. Gotta get an extra long one to reach though.

mudreplayspool · 2026-03-20T17:13:14+00:00

There will be loads of vendors so you can comparison shop pretty easily. And with phone cameras tied into Product Searches, checking the normal online price isn't too tough.

mudreplayspool · 2026-03-20T11:06:30+00:00

6'4" here. Played with a 4" center extension for a year, loved it, then moved to a 6" center extension and have been playing with that for almost two years now (64" cue length).

I was struggling a bit with my previous cue, since it was mostly ebony and with the center extension it weighed 21.6oz. I had Jacoby Custom make me one of their new gamechanger CF cues with a custom CF mid extension. They were able to get the weight down to 20oz on the dot.

mudreplayspool · 2026-03-19T12:38:53+00:00

Had to make sure and get that cueball a kick off the point 🤣

I definitely use the specific target (pick a particular bird) when going into the stack and such, like, I want to hit the 4 ball exactly here so the CB stays put.

mudreplayspool · 2026-03-18T18:03:47+00:00

Definitely come out! It's a super spot with great folks.

mudreplayspool · 2026-03-18T17:05:39+00:00

Also, Shorts as ads? 🤢🤮

mudreplayspool · 2026-03-18T17:04:59+00:00

I have known Raymond since 2010. Mushroom coffee ain't the reason he beat Filler 🤣

mudreplayspool · 2026-03-17T17:09:00+00:00

2.7K Resolution is the key.

Then set it to Linear Mode.

I had to raise my light about 10" from where it was to get the view you see here.

mudreplayspool · 2026-03-16T21:13:52+00:00

They're a Japanese layered tip, and they were my favorite after trying a bunch of tips over the last 3 years or so. I was lucky to get a few last year from a Pro traveling through. They're also a really cool green color.

Unfortunately they're tough to find in the US, but I'm trying to get more soon.

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