On 2010-12-20 17:50, Bill Palmer wrote:

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On 2010-12-19 13:26, Double O Magic wrote:
So I am hearing all this talk about fancy Sherwood Cups and all these expansive cups, but one question. I am just starting with the whole cups and balls business. I have just purchased full Tarbell's Course and I want to give this old game a try. If you were just starting, which set would you purchase first?

Thank you,

Double O

Before you do anything else, go to http://www.cupsandballsmuseum.com and read the part on the first page that tells you how to get a username and password. Follow those instructions. It won't cost you a cent. There you will find the largest collection of cups and balls in the world.

The cups on that web site range from cups you can pick up at Starbucks for nothing to the most elaborate cups that have ever been manufactured.

You don't need Sherwoods when you start. Howvever, you do need a decent set of cups.

Here's an analogy. If you had a six year old kid who wanted to learn to play the violin, would you buy him a Stradivarius, a reasonably priced beginner's violin that had been set up properly or a $100 fiddle from Sportsman's Guide?

On 2010-12-20 18:49, Double O Magic wrote:

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On 2010-12-20 17:50, Bill Palmer wrote:

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On 2010-12-19 13:26, Double O Magic wrote:
So I am hearing all this talk about fancy Sherwood Cups and all these expansive cups, but one question. I am just starting with the whole cups and balls business. I have just purchased full Tarbell's Course and I want to give this old game a try. If you were just starting, which set would you purchase first?

Thank you,

Double O

Before you do anything else, go to http://www.cupsandballsmuseum.com and read the part on the first page that tells you how to get a username and password. Follow those instructions. It won't cost you a cent. There you will find the largest collection of cups and balls in the world.

The cups on that web site range from cups you can pick up at Starbucks for nothing to the most elaborate cups that have ever been manufactured.

You don't need Sherwoods when you start. Howvever, you do need a decent set of cups.

Here's an analogy. If you had a six year old kid who wanted to learn to play the violin, would you buy him a Stradivarius, a reasonably priced beginner's violin that had been set up properly or a $100 fiddle from Sportsman's Guide?

Just sent the email.

Looking forward to look through this awesome resource!

Thank you,

Double O

On 2010-12-20 18:49, Double O Magic wrote:

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On 2010-12-20 17:50, Bill Palmer wrote:

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On 2010-12-19 13:26, Double O Magic wrote:
So I am hearing all this talk about fancy Sherwood Cups and all these expansive cups, but one question. I am just starting with the whole cups and balls business. I have just purchased full Tarbell's Course and I want to give this old game a try. If you were just starting, which set would you purchase first?

Thank you,

Double O

Before you do anything else, go to http://www.cupsandballsmuseum.com and read the part on the first page that tells you how to get a username and password. Follow those instructions. It won't cost you a cent. There you will find the largest collection of cups and balls in the world.

The cups on that web site range from cups you can pick up at Starbucks for nothing to the most elaborate cups that have ever been manufactured.

You don't need Sherwoods when you start. Howvever, you do need a decent set of cups.

Here's an analogy. If you had a six year old kid who wanted to learn to play the violin, would you buy him a Stradivarius, a reasonably priced beginner's violin that had been set up properly or a $100 fiddle from Sportsman's Guide?

Just sent the email.

Looking forward to look through this awesome resource!

Thank you,

Double O

On 2010-12-21 00:24, Double O Magic wrote:
I just checked out the website. I thought I was just browsing but I ended up spending about 45 minutes on there! Thanks, that website is great! It was so interesting to really see the HUGE variety of cups, balls, and wands.

BTW, I was really surprised actually to get an answer this fast. The holidays seem to slow EVERYTHING down.

On 2010-12-20 18:38, Frank Starsini wrote:
I started with a crap set of cups and never did the trick. As soon as I upgraded to cups that were more interesting to me, I started practicing much more often and enjoyed the routine a whole lot more.

just some 411 to consider.

On 2010-12-22 03:15, seangiles wrote:
I bought a cheap set of copper cups online and they seem ok. You can whack the top without denting them. I went cheap because I wasn't sure it was for me. Now I'm dying to handle a really good quality set to feel the difference.