I’m guessing this Max Eberle reel is clipped from a longer video, but I haven’t been able to track it down. If anyone’s got a link to the full version, I’d like to see it.
Do the players he’s talking about really stick to 7-foot tables because they’re scared of 9-footers? I haven’t logged nearly as many hours as he has, but my guess is it’s less about testicular intrepidity and more about practical stuff, like:
- They’d happily play on 9-footers, but there just aren’t any nearby.
- They’re league players, and their league uses 7-footers, so that’s what they practice on.
- For some folks, pool is tied to the bar vibe, and they'd be bored stiff at Ames, mister.
- They just want to have fun and aren’t that interested in debating table sizes.
I get what he’s saying: “If you want to level up, challenge yourself on the big table.” Fair point. It probably would’ve landed better if it came off a little less confrontational.
I prefer 9-footers and used to avoid 7-footers. But I recently rejoined a league that plays on 7-foot tables, because playing in competition regularly matters more than sticking to a specific table size. It’s not like 7-footers don't offer my game any learning opportunities. A table’s a table, and you still have to execute.
I don't know about Max's flat-earth beliefs, but I enjoy his POV videos.
