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Est. 2019 · The Chalk Community

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"The rail-shot breakdowns in here saved my Thursday night season. Went from 4-8 to 9-3 in one session after the community diagnosed my bridge."

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Mezz EC7W cue with white and black rings on green felt table surface
Shaft Included

Mezz EC7W — Near Mint

$485
Excellent · @RailRider_KC
Joss cue with cocobolo wood inlays resting across billiard table pocket
Custom Wrap

Joss West 05-30 Cocobolo

$720
Good · @DerbyCityDave
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Low Deflection

Predator 314-3 Shaft 12.4mm

$165
Like New · @PoolHall_Philly

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Los Angeles, CA

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New York, NY

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