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dancingm0nk3y New user 88 Posts |
I recently received a set and was wondering about how the ] is supposed to fit. The set I got is wooden (balls and [). The ] seems to be too loose as there is quite a bit of play between it and the ball.
Is it supposed to be this loose? Clay
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Steven Steele Chief of Staff 1868 Posts |
Clay,
The gimmick should fit nicely over the ball with little play. However, the cheaper the set you purchase the worse the fit, generally speaking. Having said that, you can make the set you have workable by gluing a ring of foam along the edge of the gimmick on the inside. The ball will fit better, maybe even snugly, but that will be OK. Practice with this set and save your money for a Fakini set (silicon) or a set by Owens (Wood). The Fakini balls will serve you very well and they won't chip when you drop them. Hope this helps you out. Steven
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dancingm0nk3y New user 88 Posts |
Steven,
Thanks for the advice. I had thought of using tape, since I had heard about that for similar situations with coins, but the foam sounds like a much better idea. I'll try that. Clay
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dancingm0nk3y New user 88 Posts |
Also, are the silicon balls easier to grip? I would like to use some of the reveals from Principles and Deceptions but am having trouble with the grip. This may just be a matter of practice though.
Clay
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Steven Steele Chief of Staff 1868 Posts |
Clay,
The Silicone Balls will be much better relative to the grip. I have used many different balls over the years and have used the silicone balls exclusively. About three years ago I was talking Alan of Owen's Magic about the inferiority of wooden balls. He told me about the various finishes and why, thanks to US Federal Regulations, the chemicals used to finish billiard balls correctly are no longer available. However, Owens still makes them the old fashioned way and I have to tell you, while they are very very pricey (about $60 a ball, 2004), I have given up the Fakini Balls and have never looked back. For the average performer though, and many pros, the Fakini's are the way to go. In spite of all that, the reveals in P&D can be made with wooden balls. It just takes practice. And maybe a bit of really good hand cream that moisturizes. Steven
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dancingm0nk3y New user 88 Posts |
Cool. Thanks again.
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Tina I Regular user Oslo/ Norway 194 Posts |
I actually prefer that the * is just a tad too big so that the ball fall out by just slightly releasing the grip. It makes the steal much easier than if there is a snug fit. It does of course limit what I can do with the * when it contains a ball but I find that the benefit is greater than the limitation.
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Nedim Elite user istanbul/turkey 444 Posts |
Fakini balls are really great. They are expensive and heavy on your hand but they are excellent. I think you must try these.
magicially yours, Nedim Guzel |
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