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Was pool better 50 years ago?

Cuebuddy
sjm said:
Really good thread here. What we have seen is that some interpret pool as the serious tournament scene, others interpret it as the action scene, and yet others interpret it as the culture in the poolroom itself. In fact, in this respect, this thread has been what AZB is all about. Most of us who post here do so because we love the game. but each of us loves different things about it. Through the eyes of many of this forum's very finest posters, we have learned that whether pool is better today than in the golden age of pool comes down to what it is that you enjoy the most about the game.

I'd be surprised if this does not prove to be one of the very best threads of 2026.
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So true. The game means many different things to people.
I have never played league and thought I would not enjoy it. But three of my children play in one and several of the players on that team were not able to play. I was asked to be a fill in, and I agreed to help out.
I had a blast and the team has been doing well. I don't play much on 7ftrs but you need to figure it out fast if you are going to win.
Don't bring your big table stroke when on a pony table.
All in all, what ever the situation I will adapt. Next week flying to Louisville for the real McCoy!
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Derby City Newbie (be gentle)

Cuebuddy
This was on FB. Looks like it could be fun if you like One Pocket. There is a banner but to large to post.
Here is the verbage.


ATTENTION DERBY CITY CLASSIC ONE POCKET PLAYERS!!!
We will be doing a One Pocket Challenge at the Derby City Classic in the Aramith Action Room.
$50 entry gets you 5 tries. Add your score up, and that's your score. Break a full rack, take ball in hand, and run as many as possible.
The perfect score is 75; buybacks are allowed.
All entry fee money plus the $2,000 will be added to the prize fund.
TOP 8 PLACES PAID
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tip technology - hardness at center different from hardness at edges

Hail Mary Shot
maha said:
no reason a person cant mic. his tip size, and you or someone can cut down tips to be that exact size.

its all done on a cnc machine anyway.

i would pay more for that. i bet others would. instead of having to go to a tip person and wait for it to be done, and spend 40 bucks.
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I would like that as well, but unfortunately the place I asked for doesn't accept something with a carbon fiber shaft. so I ended up doing it myself which I no longer mind since I'm getting proficient at it. still not perfect but atleast getting to the point that installing tips is just second nature. resizing the tip to a perfect 11.5mm though is my only concern since I'm still leaving a slight allowance on the sides and don't want to shave it off further down which is still fine. by my assessment, it should be around 12mm. as far as shaping, I have no problems using my tip tool to what degree I shape it.
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Was pool better 50 years ago?

Hail Mary Shot
sjm said:
Really good thread here. What we have seen is that some interpret pool as the serious tournament scene, others interpret it as the action scene, and yet others interpret it as the culture in the poolroom itself. In fact, in this respect, this thread has been what AZB is all about. Most of us who post here do so because we love the game. but each of us loves different things about it. Through the eyes of many of this forum's very finest posters, we have learned that whether pool is better today than in the golden age of pool comes down to what it is that you enjoy the most about the game.

I'd be surprised if this does not prove to be one of the very best threads of 2026.
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in the end, it's matter of perspective or which angle you are looking it from. there are pros and cons for sure. I'm just glad that the game exists and still be able to enjoy it. Pros for me, a lot more equipment, a lot more options and a lot more people enjoying the game and not just being an old retiree's game (😆). who knows in the near future that we will have a new game being invented just to make it more interesting.
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