Said it before and I'll say it again. If you won't watch (or play) without a shot clock then you don't understand the game. You are not the only player and not the only observer.

I totally get the reasons for shot clocks, especially when it's on TV. And I'm fine with it. What I'll never understand though is how "pool fans" moan about the lack of a shot clock. Channel hoppers yes, but pool fans no. You are not the only player and not the only observer.

The fact that seven and eight hundred fargos take their time when there is no shot clock tells us something. You are not the only player and not the only obsever.

Shot clocks for TV? Yes it makes sense and 30s is ok, maybe 40s is better, maybe. Shot clocks because pool players are bored watching? You are not the only player and not the only observer.

Maybe go watch bar rules "no pussy shots" rules and start a fight. Or maybe don't and actually love the game.

JAM said:

It's interesting that some games don't require the shot clock. Snooker is the same way, no shot clock.

Me personally, when I'm sweating a one pocket match in person, on-site, I don't care how long a shot takes. But watching a one pocket game virtually, I can see how it would take away from the thrill and be boring as heck.

Many moons ago, ESPN came to the Capital City Classic in Maryland, and during the one pocket division, a one pocket match between two veterans of the game took so long, they packed up their gear and left.

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I dont doubt that. Some of these races to 3 are stretching well over 2 hours.

While I do play 1p and understand wanting to analyze everything to make sure you make the most strategic move, it is beyond painful as a spectator.

muskyed said:

McDermott G core also. Soft smooth hit but shoots ok.

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That's surprising, I have 3 G-cores on 3 different McD's and I wouldn't call them soft hitting but I also prefer a well broke in medium tip and thinking about going to harder tips on them.

Pros are shooting themselves in the foot. The only way to grow their pay is to get more fans watching. Slow play is the number one killer of fans watching.

garczar said:

And people keep asking for tighter and tighter pockets. Modern pool has turned into safety-filled 'cinch' pool drudgery. Without refs/clocks its virtually un-watchable. It has ZERO flow that pool had back in the CamelTour days.

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I'm not a Pro but I would guess that pocket size has nothing to do with the time it takes for people to think about runouts.

For most players, tougher conditions naturally slow them down. For many of them, it would take an actual experiment to prove that it doesn't help.

kingwang said:

Funny thing is Oi is one usually of the faster players

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My viewpoint, he used to think that way, but now with his game paying all expenses he made himself slow down. On the other hand, I've noticed Shane speeding up with his shortened cue.

Ask him:

1) What pro player was your greatest influence?
2) Did you know Jay Swanson? What was he like?
3) Did you know Louie Roberts? What was he like?
4) Did you play at the rack in Detroit in its heyday and do you have any stories?

TexasShooter said:

That doesn’t appear to be a 3d created extension.

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OH I thought it just had to be light