garczar said:

they play like a good pool table. really no way to answer what you're asking. afaik their stock pockets are around 5" but they'll make them to suit.

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Damn good tables back in the day.

I liked them better than Brunswicks.

Going only by his instructional examples; sounds about right.

Some of the best commentary I've ever heard came from Freddy the Beard from the Kalamazoo US One Pocket Open.

Funny, funny stories from a million years ago but delivered at just the right time and with just the right delivery. But, the truth is not many guys can pull it off and subsume their egos long enough.

Lou Figueroa

Ask these people

That would be a "them" thing. Educational perc of being in and allowed. Would get tiresome for the sweators.

dr_dave said:

I look much sportier when I can edit out all the misses.

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Well you can play, I'll attest to that, but I miss that shot maybe 60%.

True, but life of a pool player has not changed that much comparatively, there's just more workin' it world wide.
How many nine ball events does MR host each year?

US Open 9 Ball....

Island Drive said:

For me, I Want to see.... this New generation of players in the mix of match productions.
I tire of old men talking about the game (I'm 76).
Would truly enjoy a fresh New 2025 perspective from an 18 yr old on match play.... They could start off on the mic with a seasoned/announcer.... that would be Fun !!!!!
I love to hear my kids talk about life.
Have a great Thanksgiving.

bm

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Not me.

With age comes wisdom... OK, sometimes age comes alone, lol.

My point being that baby players, even pros, lack the experience and insight most viewers are looking for and appreciate from the commentary booth. Do some guys go on too long about "back in the day?" Sure. But if delivered properly and appropriately those war stories are great and part of our collective history as pool players.

Lou Figueroa

Technically you can wire a cue with all kinds of tactile feedback sensors but maybe it's the complete experience of pool that completes the so called confirmation bias loop. Can't be done blind as far as I can tell.

Passionforpool said:

I also have a Brunswick cue made by joss with same logo.

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But mine does not say by joss usa. Does that mean it was not made by joss or ?

Island Drive said:

To me, most of the guys are now just, payin the rent, enjoying life in your youth in their section of the planet.
$1,000,000 first prize event need to happen now, not more 20-50K.
MR give us some action.

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You would have Matchroom pay out prize money that in no way reflects their revenue? Thankfully, they are not stupid enough to do that.

The last time an event producer thought they could grow the game solely by paying our prize money that was completely irreconcilable with revenue was when Kevin Trudeau tried his hand with the IPT. The result was that his tour collapsed under its own weight and folded in year one.

For any event producer, prize money growth must track revenue growth. Paying out prize money that does not is courting disaster.