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Counterfeit Triangle Chalk From eBay

2/3/2013 5:54:43 AM

Counterfeit Triangle Chalk From eBay

A few weeks ago I saw, on London Masters, that lots of players are using Triangle chalk, so I order 10 pcs on Ebay

ebay.com/itm/10-pcs-Triangle-Chalk-for-Snooker-Pool-Billiards-/110415912705?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19b54d1f01

I tried to play with that chalk, but it's crumbling when I try to put it on my cue, like you put a sand on cue. Is it possible that it is not original chalk, 'cause it's coming from Hong Kong? Or can I buy better Triangle chalk in some other recommended store? (Which?)

Usually I use Diamond Blue, Masters or Kamui 1,21 chalk, but this one is much worst than any of them, that's why I'm thinking it's fake.

Thanks, Emil

Counterfeit Triangle Chalk From eBay

Replies & Comments
  1. guestguest on 2/5/2013 8:44:09 AM

    I used Master chalk for years but it then seemed, in the late 1990's, to become quite powdery requiring use after every shot and a lot of attention when applying it.

    I switched to Triangle which is not powdery. Of course I last purchased 3 gross in 2007 so I have still one gross unopened, and can be used only every two strokes unless a massé is executed. This chalk is my personal stuff .... not handed out.

    I have had conversations with the folks at Tweeten Fiber makers and they assure me both chalks are made to the same specifications to which I say, HORSEFEATHERS... the chalks I have seen are different.

    So... I suspect you have gotten a knock-off product... but then even "real" Master chalk may be made to less than spec in the Orient. Who knows.

  2. guestZeke on 2/5/2013 3:57:01 PM

    Whoever you got the chalk from - may have stored it in a damp location?

    The delivery man may have had the box on the loading dock in a blizzard?

    Your cat may have missed the litter box?

    I seriously doubt the chalk was made with an inferior formula or defective ingredients. But then, what do I know?

  3. guestbilliardsforum on 4/21/2013 7:08:53 AM

    Just my opinion but a LOT of what is sold on eBay are cheap knock-off versions of the real thing. There is a reason this stuff is so dirt cheap.

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Counterfeit Triangle Chalk From eBay

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