The side pockets on Diamond Pros are really tough on high runs for a few reasons - and it certainly takes pro caliber play to make smashing break shots into the corners consistently on 4 1/2s . Sigel’s commentary was a little condescending to the players but I saw most of his 150 outs in top 14.1 tournaments and they were all on close to or equal to 5 inch pockets.
Not taking anything away from Mike, but today ‘s Diamonds are a bit tougher for 14.1.