where was the broadwater. i dont remember. was it the one in billings, in billings on that street. and was it the one where you were above that table when you came in.

it's been so long. and there were so many of those dam corner pockets.

Kris_b1104 said:

If retaining useless information like this actually equated to improved ability/skill, then we'd all be 800 Fargo.

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Except for you, apparently.

Kris_b1104 said:

Just hit a million balls bro.

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Of course - but I'll do it with as much knowledge and understanding as possible.

Kris_b1104 said:

I do think it can help instructors when teaching players who are interested in these kind of things and showing how physics apply to real life scenarios on the table.

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Sure - even if you learn it yourself.

Kris_b1104 said:

As a sole player, I am never thinking about spin to speed ratio when I'm about to shoot or down on a shot, I think of:

What aim do I need?
What spin do I need?
What speed do I need?

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And knowing about spin to speed helps your understanding of and ability to produce those answers accurately.

Kris_b1104 said:

ASS

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Yep, knowledge can improve your ability to quickly/accurately determine the right Angle/Spot/Speed.

But of course, if knowledge isn't your thing... maybe 2 million balls?

pj
chgo

yea rich cue. too bad it wasn't an old viking as they hit pretty good.

never seen a rich cue that did. never saw a real good player have one either. although maybe a few some place.

sjm said:

Yup, Atlantic City, despite its superb summer weather and its beautiful seaside, was not an ideal home for the US Open. Harrah's hotel really left a lot to be desired. Even though attendance was always strong, I won't miss it at all.

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As strong as the smell of marijuana in that dump

I will find this interesting. I have also watched her success grow. Ng On Yee is a superstar, should be fun to see how she handles a tourney like this.
You go girl!

Bergman just got taken down 5-0 by Moritz.

nataddrho said:

After I said this, I exported 10 minutes of DigiBall data and calculated that my SPF was an average of 1.326, with a standard deviation of 0.506.

I think this is useless, lol.

It would only have meaning if you could compare it to, say Jayson Shaw, running 500+ balls, and maybe noting you aren't using as much spin as he is. Maybe using less could help, for 14.1.

It would have to be very specific for it to matter.

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I think everything you can learn about the game adds to your skills, even if you don't notice it. For instance, a more familiar way of expressing the amount of spin on the CB might make it easier and more accurate to visualize/predict the effects, even subconsciously.

And just to be clear about "analysis paralysis"... of course nobody suggests doing anything more than the simplest of estimations while playing - details like this increase/improve the base knowledge on which your "intuitive" game is built and grows.

pj
chgo

Great photographs, HKC. Thank you!

lfigueroa said:

Well, that sure cleared it up.

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I'm glad to hear it. I aim to swerve.

PS: I know you were kidding.