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RACKRUNNER21
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From: Bristol
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Posted: 2007-12-11 09:04
I'm looking to get some Pockets shims but i'm not having much luck..
If anyone went to Malaga they might of saw some grey plastic things on 2 of the pockets of table 10, i played on that table and the shims looked at exactly what i'm looking for...they had some sort of adhesive to let them stick to rail, the pockets at my Rileys are huge and i think my game will improve alot if i can tighten them up a bit.
I found some on a website in U.S but they aren't the same if anyone knows anybody in U.K who can supply these can you let me know..
Maybe Dave knows someone..
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BigDave
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From: England
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Posted: 2007-12-11 10:08
Yeah, I think I know what your talking about, I'll see if I can get a batch for The Pro Shop. -----------------  Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor [ This message was edited by: BigDave on 2007-12-11 10:23 ]
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BigDave
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Posted: 2007-12-11 10:19
OK, they're sold out at the moment, all the stock was sold in Spain, and as they are currently made by hand it's quite a slow process. However, the good news is that the manufacturing process is going to be automated and a new batch will be available in January and The Pro Shop is already on the list for supplies. They retail for 45 Euros (that's about £32.50) and we'll have some photos of these cool little things shortly, so you can all see what we're talking about, they're great for practice!  [ This message was edited by: BigDave on 2007-12-11 10:22 ]
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RACKRUNNER21
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From: Bristol
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Posted: 2007-12-11 10:46
cheers Dave, i'm going to order some from U.S for now but then i'll get some from pro shop when they come in..the ones from U.S don't look exactly the same but they will do for now.
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-12-11 11:24
I'm guessing that by "Shims", you mean pocket facings? If you're going to order these, don't order any rubber or wooden facings as these are complete shite, particularly since they make a pocket play a little unpredictable. The best pocket facings to have are leather, and if possible, have a professional fitter cut them to fit the particular rials on the table, when the table is being recovered. The good thing about leather pocket facings is, the pocket will be a more accurately and a little more receptive, but without being overly generous. NOTE - Make sure that the leather used is at least 4/5mm thick, as this will give good and solid rection, and also the leather will last without wearing away too easily. I hope that this is of some help  Willie ----------------- If ya got 'em, smoke 'em [ This message was edited by: TheWizard on 2007-12-11 11:27 ]
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Deano
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From: Nottingham
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Posted: 2007-12-11 11:36
Can you pm me with site detailes for U.S mate????
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phil9ball
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From: Ipswich
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Posted: 2007-12-11 12:46
we got our table shimmed when we had it reclothed, not sure what they were made out of though, but they are hidden under the cloth, 6mm was the size....it makes quite a difference!
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wayne
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Joined: 14-Sep-2006
Posts: 53
From: North Carolina, USA
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Posted: 2007-12-11 13:12
Dave, Got anything to make the pockets bigger? I need sumthin!!
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Destroyer
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Posted: 2007-12-11 13:26
i've got a "sledgehammer" mate but you probably wouldnt want to pay postage on it! [ This message was edited by: Destroyer on 2007-12-11 13:27 ]
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malaguista
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From: Spain
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Posted: 2007-12-11 13:59
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BigDave
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From: England
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Posted: 2007-12-11 15:28
OK... after looking at the link you sent me I've noticed that there's a big difference between those ones and the ones you saw in Malaga. Rubber cushion facings need to be fitted UNDER the cloth when you re-cover the table... The ones in Malaga can be added and removed when you want to practice on ANY table because they fit ON TOP of the cushion cloth. The ones in Malaga are a unique invention and they are only currently available from the manufacturer at the moment, and The Pro Shop is top of the list for stock when they become available. [ This message was edited by: BigDave on 2007-12-11 15:29 ]
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TheWizard
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Posted: 2007-12-11 15:49
There's a HUGE difference between pocket facings and pocket reduecers Willie
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Ads
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Joined: 07-Sep-2007
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From: Essex, England
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Posted: 2007-12-11 16:59
lol, dont you already have some pocket reducers in the pro shop, under the practice aids bit?
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thecyclone
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Posted: 2007-12-11 17:08
Dave at the Eurotour has lots of sets Jonni Fulcher bought 3 sets, about 30 Euros a set they are good too you put sticky tape on them and put them on im sure Dave invented this set himself and they are the best ive seen
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BigDave
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Posted: 2007-12-11 17:49
They sold out at the EuroTour and they are 45 Euros a set.
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