Chalking Clinic: Tuesday 8/7/12 at Two Stooges 6 p.m.

[Mike Fieldhammer]

Six p.m. at Two Stooges Bar & Grill in Fridley, MN.

Ever wonder what all the hoopla is over chalk? Why what we used to take for granted or even slip into our cases ten years ago is now gone bonkers? Standard Masters brand chalk handed out in the pool rooms with racks of balls was worth about five cents a cube. Nowadays, chalk can range from $0.15 to $35.00 per CUBE!

At this clinic, I'll be discussing truths about various chalk. We'll also do a comparison with some of the hottest chalks around. Also for you beginners or those experienced players who think you're chalking your stick correctly, the BEST and most consistent technique will be taught.

Chalk that will be at the clinic include:
Masters (Today's version)
Masters "Pre-Flag"
Blue Diamond
Kamui ver.121
Kamui ver.98 (I need a volunteer to loan their cube for class)
Triangle
and the newest "Cube" on the block: Predator Chalk

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[XLR8R]

Great idea...I'll be there. When you buy a piece of chalk for $35 does it come with the deed to your new bridge you purchased from the real estate company Dewy, Cheatem and How?

[Mike Fieldhammer]

Great idea...I'll be there. When you buy a piece of chalk for $35 does it come with the deed to your new bridge you purchased from the real estate company Dewy, Cheatem and How?

Well, I'm glad you'll be attending! Anyone else interested?

And about the price for chalk, I know it seems nuts. But really, how is that different than cues? A player can just borrow a cue from the wall rack in any bar or pool room and run racks. Why is it that players buy a cue for $100 to $10,000?

We'll be discussing the "Bang for the Buck" in chalk as it relates to pool gear at this clinic.

Be sure you bring your cue, so you can try each chalk with a tip and shaft you're familiar with. We'll be wiping tips clean with laboratory grade paper towels between each test to keep cross-contamination to a minimum. If this idea has some traction, we may consider doing a double blind trial.

[jmmaiers]

Is the Predator Chalk available to the public yet? I have not seen it listed on any of the websites like Mueller or Seyberts.

[Mike Fieldhammer]

Is the Predator Chalk available to the public yet? I have not seen it listed on any of the websites like Mueller or Seyberts.

Not yet. I swiped a sample at the BCA Trade Show (Summit) in Chicago last month.

I am an Authorized Predator Dealer and will have the chalk in stock soon. Estimated price will be revealed at the Chalk Clinic.

Remember, please support your local billiard coach. If you're interested in purchasing a pack of 5 octagons(not cubes) of chalk, please PM/Email/Call/Text me and I'll reserve a sleeve for you.

Thanks,
Mike Fieldhammer
Don't believe everything you read on the internet. - Benjamin Franklin, 1762

[albert]

Mike, in future sessions, can you also demonstrate/discuss the following?
-different types of tips
-jump cue options
-break cues
-deflection n throw
-how often your balls should be cleaned
When playing tournaments or long $ match
And what to clean them with
-how to rebound in a match from nerves
-how to win money from Tim Stadther
That's all for now!!!!

Txxx
Albert

[J-Condra]

I am interested to hear what knowledge you have regarding this subject. I will attend.

[Mike Fieldhammer]

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[TCo]

Mike - is there, eh hem, what is the cover charge??

I'm very interested to understand the differences - If I can make it, I think I have a cube of "mastercraft" chalk if I recall - it's as solid as Sears. Available at a Sears and Sears Outlet Store near you.

One last question - the octagonal design, does it still fit into the rubber ball chalk holder - aka "chalk on a string" - at the two ends of my pool table?

Tony
btw, will you please demonstrate the chalking method where you only use one hand and roll the cue with your foot?

[Mike Fieldhammer]

Tony,

Funny. I will not be charging for the clinic, but will have a "Tip" jar at the ready. A kind of real-life donate button, you know. I'll also have a few varieties of chalk for sale.

The octagonal chalk should fit but more importantly, are you and your pool room from 1961?

I'll be demonstrating the correct methods as well as all my jokes about unacceptable ways to chalk. Think of it as a pre-test each clinic goer will have to pass before they touch my expensive chalks.

Mike