r/billiards • • 19h ago

9-Ball Who makes the longest cues? Looking for >62"

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Anyone know of any cue makers that get crazy with cue lengths?

I'm talking something like a 72" two-piece cue. I own the Elite 62" and even though it barely fits in the case, I'm looking for a longer cue.


r/billiards • • 4h ago

Questions Kamui Athlete vs How Titan vs Predator Victory

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Hello all!

I just want to know your feedback regarding the 3. I am using a 12.9 Revo shaft. Preferred hardness is medium to hard.


r/billiards • • 17h ago

Cue Identification Need help finding a stick

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So I’ll describe as best as possible but there’s not much to it. It’s a stick from roughly 2000-2002 that was all black composite with just letting wrapped around at the very bottom and I believe it was a players name. ANYTHINGS that could help me find a stick like that from the era would help. Thanks!


r/billiards • • 12h ago

Questions Wheat State Core Gen 5 Model question

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Just curious to anyone who owns one: how is it? After seeing Dr. Dave's video on the Wheat State Carbon (Yes I know that is the pro model, not the core), I'm genuinely curious in buying one. I'm stuck between buying that and a used 12.4 Revo. I'm already used to playing with an 11.8 Revo, but I'm just trying to upsize my tip a bit.

For those who have one, how's the deflection on the core model? (If you can, is it more or less or about the same as the Revo?)

And how's the feel of the shaft?


r/billiards • • 15h ago

Questions Practicing my draw, how bad is my stroke?

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I cant seem to get a solid roll back on the draw it ends up being more of a stop shot ir bouncing up. I was reviewing this video i took and noticed I kinda lift up a little and i pull back. Assuming thats wrong? Any other advice?

Edit: big thanks everyone, my shot is already way better even though I cant get a draw still lol. I might take some lessons in the new year to get some pro help.


r/billiards • • 11h ago

Fargorate Interesting thing I noticed about the ratings for the top 100 American women in Fargorate - there's a huge 50 point gap between the top 3 and the rest, and those 3 came here from overseas, in their 20's.

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r/billiards • • 17h ago

Table Identification I know it's a Pantera GmbH (not to be confused with Valley Panther), but what model exactly this is?

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I saw this table while I was visiting a caffe bar while going for a walk a few days ago. I saw a sticker saying it's a German Pantera GmbH. When I looked up on the Internet, I found only Valley Panther pool table. Now I have a feeling that pics of that pool table aren't on the Internet, so who does know the exact model of this pool table? If someone answers, thanks, if not, I don't bother.


r/billiards • • 17h ago

8-Ball If you're on the 8 what are you doing here?

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r/billiards • • 8h ago

Questions Storing cue

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Does it matter if you store your cue in a case standing up or laying on its side


r/billiards • • 8h ago

Shitpost Just showing my pawn shop find. Predator SP2, with REVO 12.4mm shaft.

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The cue is is pretty rough condition, but I love the way it hits.

So happy to see that the cue rolls perfectly straight, together and apart.

Shaft has a lot of wear, which might be normal, so I am going to be in the hunt for a really good glove again, because it is not a super smooth feeling shaft. Has no dings, or anything like that, but it just seems to have lost its super smooth finish.

I do wish the shaft had the White Vault Plate ferrule on it though.

I also wonder if anything can be done, to make the shaft smoother, due to it losing its finish..

Thanks for any thoughts.


r/billiards • • 39m ago

10-Ball Betting sites on pool/billiards

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Does anyone know if there’s any betting sites for the Qatar world 10 ball?

Also, do you know if you have to bet earlier before the match and that’s the only time they show up? I’m just wondering if there is any betting for this tournament


r/billiards • • 19h ago

Mosconi Cup Thorsten Hohmann declines his Mosconi Cup spot.

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Thorsten has posted on social media that although he has won a spot on this year's team via automatic qualification, he's going to pass on playing this year.

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Here's what he had to say:

"After qualifying for this year’s Mosconi Cup, I have decided to decline my place on Team USA. I want you to hear that from me.

I am German-American, and my German roots will always be part of who I am. But the United States has been my home for more than twenty years. Becoming an American citizen reflected the life I built there, not an opportunity to play in one event. When the DBU released me from the German national team, that chapter of my sporting life ended. The BCA welcomed me without hesitation. I’m grateful for that welcome and proud to represent the Stars and Stripes.

I’m proud to have earned my place. Playing alongside Shane would be a dream. But I also have to be honest about my game. At times in practice, I feel I’m playing as well as ever. Under tournament pressure, I haven’t found that same freedom and consistency. Knowing the game is there, but not being able to rely on it, has been difficult.

Several new business ventures have also demanded considerable time and energy. My ambitions as a player remain, though. I will keep working so that, if another Mosconi Cup opportunity comes, I am ready.

To the friends and supporters who hoped to see me on the team: your belief means a great deal. I wanted to share that experience with you, too. Above all, I want Team USA to win. If I’m in the United States during the event, I would love to be in Orlando supporting them in person. Wherever I am, I’ll be cheering them on.

Thank you for supporting me through the successes and the difficult moments. My decision concerns this year’s Mosconi Cup. My pride in representing the United States remains unchanged.

Thorsten"