David in FL said:

That was my thought...

OP, are you racking in the exact same numerical order every time? Pattern racking?

To my eye even if I'm not out, that's a pretty yummy looking rack after the break.

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No, not racking the balls the exact same way every time. I just used the 4B, 5B, and 6B as the example in this diagram. It could be any of the balls.

And it might look yummy but going from the 4B to the 5B is the key shot in this rack. Doesn't look like there is much there to me. I know I could not get this out. Maybe Efren or SVB could, who knows.

In the US I think 4 ball carom is played more than straight rail -- I've seen a lot of 'korean' 4 ball being played but I can hardly ever remember seeing anyone playing straight rail.

So in this time and place usually seems correct

Bump

they are already beating players in ping pong. similar things for robots. and won a marathon.

but i hope you are right.

bpeacock said:

A cheap one that I got off of Amazon years ago. I am open to suggestions.

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Wondering if you'd get a smoother finish using a Purdy Parrot roller cover. What the gun is laying down looks kinda rough.

It might be worth while to see if a cabinet guy would shoot everything for you.

Ask Corey....

I'll hijack an old thread and see if anyone has any catalog pics that match my 80's cues. Some of the gold collar says Joss and others say Joss Professional and another says Josh Custom. Josh Professional (3 of them) only come with black collar shafts??? Thoughts?

straightline said:

I wouldn't know. Put the 5 elswhere/do something different with the cue ball/shoot the 4 from center table so you can land on the 6 and shoot the 5 in the side.

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That was my thought...

OP, are you racking in the exact same numerical order every time? Pattern racking?

To my eye even if I'm not out, that's a pretty yummy looking rack after the break.

maha said:

it will all be ai generated soon and robots will beat all out asses in pool.

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I'd put a wager out there that truly autonomous robots do not beat the top players in the next 20 years.