For speed control and how far the cue ball will travel after it hits the object ball, I take into account if it is a full ball hit, 3/4, 1/2, 1/4, or thin cut.
And then if outside or inside english when hitting the cushion.
But what I have *not* been considering is the angle at which the cue ball hits the cushion.
Seems to me if the cue ball is hitting the cushion full on or 90 degrees to the cushion, this will slow down the cue ball quite a bit. Whereas if the cue ball is hitting the cushion at a steep angle, the cue ball will retain a larger percentage of its speed.
I tried testing this, but I can't hit the cue ball the same speed each time because I am not a robot.
Anyway are there any rules of thumb for this?
And then if outside or inside english when hitting the cushion.
But what I have *not* been considering is the angle at which the cue ball hits the cushion.
Seems to me if the cue ball is hitting the cushion full on or 90 degrees to the cushion, this will slow down the cue ball quite a bit. Whereas if the cue ball is hitting the cushion at a steep angle, the cue ball will retain a larger percentage of its speed.
I tried testing this, but I can't hit the cue ball the same speed each time because I am not a robot.
Anyway are there any rules of thumb for this?