I am playing a TOURNAMENT / What cues will I use ?

[@bobmaclennan1298]

Carl its a pleasure to watch and listen to you. So glad you have your KZbin channel too..I am Scottish but i have been studying pool now for 6 years in Cebu Philipines and being taught and playing some of the greatest of all time(efren jango alcano biado etc) but i also learn a lot fron just watching your straightforward approach and common sense (and humour)...Well done Carl youre doing great and thank you for keeping us entertained and informed at the same time...Its really really appreciated..i wish you all the success with your channel .Kind regards from Bob Maclennan from over here in Cebu...

[@JHamilton791]

You say you don't play pool anymore but you seem to end up in several tournaments every year. 😂 You also seem to still play at an extremely high level. Love this series, Karl.

[@leoandsan]

I think he says that so if he doesn't do well he can say that he's not playing competitively right Karl 🤪

[@9BallBory]

Well what he really means is he isnt competing at a world class level, more so just playing for his enjoyment

[@joulupukki1607]

@@9BallBory yes thats how it is and im the kinda guy who likes to enjoy things so whos gonna say no to vacation in vegas and some pool👌

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Undercover whipping boy hahaha

[@brokeAK]

I'm so jealous of your Sang Lee cue! I've just gotten into pool the last year but it's been the cue I've had my eye on since the start. Good to know you enjoy it!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks champ.

[@traviswilson4752]

That’s awesome of predator to help you out I really hope you do well out there in Vegas look forward to watching you shoot on youtube 👊🏻

[@adirtysock9720]

Been looking forward to this one!

[@stevieG5298]

Good luck, Karl!! hope we ll see u at the TV table as much as possible:)

[@aleksal.3854]

Oh we love to see Karl play a tournament. Last time the World cup of pool with Darren, Karl barely missed 🎱

[@teewhitt]

Gotta say, that case/jump cue set up is pretty smart. I always take the weight bolt out of my breaker. I now fill vindicated👍🏼. Good luck pal!

[@ridoalbrianto2897]

I didn’t know alot about you before, until you start your youtube channel, great billiard content, good job karl !

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks bro

[@jasongibbs8338]

I play with one of those Sang Lee cues, but with the green and white colors, I love it, Good Luck Karl on the pool tables and the blackjack tables too!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Unfortunately missed My flight due to Covid

[@Kierron85]

Best of luck Karl! Get em!

[@SEMO_dad]

I had no clue what Salotto was so I looked it up (thanks to you) and, just now, downloaded it. What a sweet idea!!! Can't wait to get my teammates and buddies to download it so all of those races can count for a little more than bragging rights and beers. Thanks, my man! (OH! I also wanted to thank you for your advice prior to my big tourney last month. It was a huge help! Cheers!!)

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Yes it’s a great app And idea 100%

[@5775greg]

Good luck in the tournament 👊🏼

[@Dysusfusion]

That has to be one of the most beautiful playing cues I've ever seen. Only thing I don't like about it is the wrap.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Fully agree

[@seanstapelfeld6448]

Good luck in Vegas! I was wondering when you would start to play again!

[@andyschlosser6715]

I see you there! Good luck!

[@whawkeye1714]

Haha wish I could afford anything close to that nice 😂 thanks for your videos tho, definitely learning a lot, and trying your advice during my practices!

[@thenerdlabofficial]

Nice setup, Karl! I've been playing with Predator for 5 years and have a nice Revo and Rush setup. Now I'm currently switched over to Cuetec just because I just wanted to try something different, but my Predator cues are still on standby if I want to go back.

[@richardcerritelli9657]

Let me know how you like the Cuetec carbon fiber shaft compared to the predator 💯 dollar difference? Let me know

[@thenerdlabofficial]

@@richardcerritelli9657 I like that Cynergy has a full pro taper vs the Revo which has about a 10-12 inch taper. Other than that, the feel of the hit is about the same. According to Dr. Dave, the Cynergy also has slightly more deflection than the Revo, but the difference is so miniscule I haven't had to change much of anything with my playing style or stroke. So I honestly would recommend Cuetec all day.

[@richardcerritelli9657]

@@thenerdlabofficial Hi Andrew, thanks! For the response, I was thinking about either getting one or the other. I have a predator sports 2 white don't like the shaft it comes with. I'll probably get the Cutec if they're both basically close, probably a much better bang for your buck which is $100 cheaper.Do you think that 12.5 tip would be good? And what's your take on the kamui medium black? I was thinking about getting that tip

[@thenerdlabofficial]

@@richardcerritelli9657 i have both the 12.5 and 11.8 shafts, both are great. And nothing wrong with a Kamui Medium, it's a solid tip. It's what I used to use before I switched over to using a HOW medium

[@richardcerritelli9657]

@@thenerdlabofficial okay thanks 👍

[@jeffreystricko7656]

Hi Karl, good luck in Vegas. Win or lose brother, your personality is a winner all by itself. Ps. Just have fun!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Missed my ✈️

[@HillbillyIslandLife]

Weight bolt comes out of my break cues too But I suk and u r the man

[@seagr8871]

Congrats brother. Good luck in Vegas. Hope ribs hold up. I'm still waiting on my hat lol.

[@sargentomor4019]

Wish you a good luck in Las Vegas

[@DTHAEW]

Finally, what's in Karl's bag 😊, was really excited to check it out, very nice video, love it

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks pal

[@thomasd5248]

loving your videos karl, always been a fan of your commentary. the audio upgrade is very noticeable over your old videos. bi enjoy your teaching style.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thank you soo much for the kind words

[@catdish2]

beautiful stuff!!! case is very nice...

[@ronsk8rr]

That’s a beautiful Sang Lee cue. I’m selling my Predator LE4 to get one. Good luck in Vegas!

[@wakaya]

Good luck Karl!

[@AndyGallagher86]

Hey my man. Lovely video yet again. And yes it's the one I been looking forward to. What's in your kit bag! It's a lovely bag and set up my man all stunning and simple. Good luck in Vegas my man. Is there going to be a cheeky BTS vid? #MuchLove my man. Good luck again. #PoolLife 💛🤝🏻

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Missed the ✈️

[@AndyGallagher86]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife really?! How did you manage that? Lol

[@tonyw1962]

Very nice Karl, I will be in Vegas next week as well and hope to see you play...Give them hell...

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

My bad

[@santosruiz7225]

There it is..👀😁..nice set up champ!

[@stevemaiwka6697]

I am curious to know what kind of joint pin is on your playing cue. Looked to be a uni lock on the jump cue.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Uni lock It was

[@gtrdrejugfde288]

Good luck buddy. You could beat most everyone playing with a cheap cue. You will play great.

[@skaterandy13]

Do you feel the top of the road line case is as hard on the top of the case as it is throughout the body?

[@ThePeepers86]

I really like the sang lee’s I got the sang lee 2 but I’m not sure which one i like better between the 1 and the 2 also love ur vids and commentary keep up the good work Karl

[@d_page2049]

I have that same case. Love the styling but would be nice to have an extra smaller external pocket. What shaft were you using previously? Funny you're just rolling with the Victory tip and not putting a Kamui on 😀Shoot well!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

I was using 314,2 shaft pal

[@rodrigodelgado9127]

I have the bigger case, the butterfly open 4x8. But man that 2x4 top loader looks nice.

[@shortydancer]

Karlito! I will be in Vegas as well! First drink is on me.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

I am still Holding you to this btw

[@shortydancer]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife I wouldn’t miss it!

[@cst369]

Great choice Karl 👌 #teamPredator4life

[@hansthiderman123]

Nice to sharing your artilleri mate , appreciate it. But when i saw the photo to this clip , i saw a hunter and his riffles , not a poolplayer , a observation from the stands..😉😉 Cheers mate....😎

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adamviator978]

Please do more what’s in the bags. I want to see one with Joshua filler, billy Thorpe, Niels fayen, Jeff DeLuna, people like that. Thanks for the videos Karl

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

On the case hahaha

[@gavinotoole2864]

Did playing english 8 ball get your competative fire back? Can't wait to see "Box Office" Boyes back in action and hopefully win a few matches. Good luck in vegas, karl. Hopefully we can see you vs Albin/SVB/Filler. Would all be great matches.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Missed my Plane bollocked it right up

[@blueak3339]

You didn’t play this tournament

[@frazierg0325]

When am I getting one of those pullovers.?

[@millionairesclubllc3193]

Now how do you get all that to vegas? Mail it? Checked Bags?

[@beercanbrian1880]

Damn. Not going to Vegas. I'm in Northern Nevada. Would have loved to buy you a pint. Good luck.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Sounds like a plan 😃

[@ikharl328]

Is it a bad idea to use a playing butt then attach a breakshaft?! I have 2 playing cues , old ikon and new p3 but no break cue😂. So i was thinkin of using the ikon as my breakcue by buying just the breakshaft and i dont have to carry so many cue butts.. what do u think???😂

[@christiangibbs9001]

Betting on you to win the 10 ball open. Good luck brother

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Turned out a bad bet hahaha

[@PoolStarzLive]

Karl Boyes let's go!!!!!!! #TeamZenPool loves your content!!!

[@Renaissanceman83]

Hey Karl, what are your thoughts on the Victory soft tip now that you've used it for a while ? I personally prefer the medium, but that just what fits my play style.

[@enricokohler475]

what's with your personal gear: the envelope case and the Predator Blak butt you had for years with the Vantage shaft?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Just spares them buddy

[@reeceh6958]

Great video, will there me footage from the tournament? You could talk us through your performance

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

That’s the plan

[@clicgear100]

Can you make a small video on how you shape your tip? And what kind you prefer, with maybe a dime or nickel roundness. Thanks.

[@albernererhelge]

As if the cue would change anything in the way you screw it up 😎 By the way: I absolutely adore butterfly spliced cues which unfortunately are more common in carom but in pool. Great choice.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Fully agree pal

[@samuelgonzales5975]

what is the exact size of your pool table at your home? i need to know the size because im buying Simonis cloth

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Are you buying it me or you hahaha

[@felipelanderos8822]

Hi Karl, I like your videos and channel. I really like that sign of sang lee 1, where can I get it?

[@Clandestino_Billar]

What's the length of this predator case?

[@danbaron2561]

😂 Hey Karl, have you got the new Predator underwear, socks, and shoes?!! 🤣

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Soon hahaha

[@StretchyRabbitHD]

I got the same case only mine is 3-5 :)

[@blaubar]

Karl, why did you not play the first round in Las Vegas? Missed the plain?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Wouldn’t let me on the ✈️ (Covid rules) 😭😭😭

[@blaubar]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife I think, it was more because of your virgin Perdator weapon.

[@112rider]

See ya there, bud!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

My bad

[@112rider]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife what happened?

[@scambodia147]

Best of luck in Las Vegas Karl,when do the tournaments start?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Missed my ✈️

[@Busboo]

Hi Karl, I wonder do some players switch their cue brand according to tournament's sponsor?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

No never 👎🏻 😊

[@daveolson5715]

I was expecting to see a Cuetec Breach in there after his great review on it.

[@blueak3339]

I thought it was gonna be the JFlowers 😆

[@anthonylarue5464]

Karl by the way you “lay” those cues down we can tell they sent them lol

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Jsouvannakasy]

Awesome

[@garygullett6416]

Hi Karl…love to see a series on the various butt diameter of Predator cues. Opting for the thinner diameter and having played with Predator cues in the past, both previous cues were on the thicker side. Wondering if there is a particular series that’s thinner or thicker and how Predator distinguishes which get a thinner or thicker butt diameter. Thanks!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Never thought that was a thing actually hmmm

[@busterbuster1641]

That's a big switch to full carbon! Any reason for not picking wood shafts?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Moving with the times that’s all

[@MikeyD22]

He who writes the endorsement checks dictates the choice of shaft material! 😉

[@traviswilson4752]

Please tell me you and Darren will be playing in the World Cup of pool you guys were killing it

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Don’t think so

[@traviswilson4752]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife darn was looking forward to it

[@scottbacci8933]

why the change of equipment? did you sell all the old?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Didn’t sell no buddy just on the blag mission hahaha

[@Tedsterslab]

What happened to your trip?? Did not see you in Vegas..

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Had a mare with flight they wouldn’t let me on plane due to Covid rules 😢😢😢

[@scottjorgenson45]

How important are good pool cues if you are an average player that wants to get better.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Really important as they are just simply made better

[@charliestsaousis5597]

Why do not play pool anymore? why you stop to play in the tournaments?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Sick of travel too much, young family at home

[@bradleyburton2664]

Only thing I hate about predator is they are so damn expensive... like, $600 for a jump cue?! Fuggin hell...

[@MagicMikeBilliards]

What weight do you think most players like Joshua, Jayson, Albin, Shane use? Around 19oz, 20oz, 21oz or more?

[@miked104]

In more recent videos, I think Shane Van Boening said he plays with a 21oz, and that includes the extention. Gorst said plays light, about 18oz.

[@f1k199]

Is predator coming out with new kind of chalk.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Oh yes 🤫

[@danielcoetzee9139]

Karl please compare the cuetec propel to the air rush

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

I will 😊

[@naincarmona]

You shouldn't say you don't play any more cause you're clearly still a shark on the table you should just say that you don't look as slim doing it ! Don't make me hate you again Karl ( 😂 JK) keep up the good work, give'em hell at Vegas!

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@larnoldskiful]

I thought you played with go customs gear?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

No just pick anything up now hahaha

[@larnoldskiful]

Gees i bought a go customs shaft cos you endorsed it. Hasnt arrived yet , hope its good.....

[@philipchang4453]

Is that a s,m or h victory tip..

[@doraemon402]

Don't you have to qualify for the World championship?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Think there is a criteria pal yes

[@bradleykyle6493]

Another Predator sponsored what in my case. Let me guess revo shaft and BK break cue??? Did I get it right?

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Another 🙄😂🥲

[@chemlnarik5835]

Wow, how original of a series. You should copyright it before Sam diepp and Inside Pool do their own spin-off

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks

[@CarlosLopez-mq1nh]

I think many people wanna know what is in the bag of the Mosconi players 2023

[@MrPat1953]

That was a nice plug for Predator. But you left out everything you had in your case All top players have tip tools shapers and a dozen knickknacks. Sorry to say but this was a little bit of a letdown. But still one of your fans

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

That’s because I don’t have any lol 😂

[@Mark-fu2lq]

So why do you not play pool professionally anymore

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Too busy talking pish about it hahaha

[@2112kustoms.]

That inlay pattern is a total copy of GINA Cue..

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Gina cue not seen them

[@2112kustoms.]

@karlboyes7844 he made/makes some extremely high end cues. That being said, I think he's in jail for illegal purposes and sales of post ban ivory. If that's true, he and anyone else that does participate in ivory sale should rot in jail, twice.

[@shanewhatley7579]

So why you wanna retire from pool knowing that you love the game so much? Lol

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Pundit now and studio man 😁

[@gavin26]

Why do you not play professionally anymore

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Prefer the studio and comms box

[@gavin26]

@@KarlBoyesPoolLife ok

[@trevorwesterdahl6245]

Knew by the bag it was a Predator ad immediately. No genuine (regular person) buys the same brand of everything, especially considering price. So tired of endorsements. Suspect I could give you my Konllen and your game would be the same. Really want endorsements to end, Play with what you really like. Maybe it is a Predator (I'll never know), the moment you're paid... its meaningless.

[@maury8441]

not sure why you thought this was worthy of a video

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Thanks 😊

[@DavidGrayland]

If you wanna watch Karl on Billiard TV (UK/EU) this week, check out: www.sportstribal.tv/home/live-events/las-vegas-open-live/

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

Unfortunately missed the plane due to Covid restrictions my bad I will play some event this year stay tuned David thanks pal

[@haroldgonzales4931]

Hey Karl , this is Harold Gonzales , i just want you to confirm right here in this comment section if its really you on Telegram? about the Giotto Case that you will give me. is it really you? i just wanna make sure.

[@KarlBoyesPoolLife]

What is telegram ??