bbb said:

very useful video

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Thanks.

bbb said:

thanks dr dave

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You're welcome.

bbb said:

p.s. i think you should consider that hair style in the all ball rules section as your permanent style .....

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I'll be sure to get some bell-bottom pants and platform shoes at out local thrift store before I use the "Hippy Dave" wig in another video. That will add even more to the look.

T411 said:

I think your you should title it TPF… Table Preference Factor. The most difficult table is a table that has not been leveled well and nobody prefers that. Even then your competition plays on the same table. Everything else is preferences and that personal.

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There are many factors that can affect how a table plays. See the "Doesn’t side pocket geometry and other factors like cloth and cushion conditions also affect a table’s toughness?" section on the TDF resource page. I think the TDF name is still appropriate based on all the other info on that page.

The Old Jaybird said:

Are they worth the effort? Better off with just a standard Elkmaster? What say you??

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They are great. Get some form pooldawg8 and see for yourself. They are my favorite tip on any type of shaft.

If you've not used them and just are a fan of layered tips, there is nothing a layered tip can do that a milk dud can't. I catch flack every time I say it but there can be no de-lamination problems, glue lines, etc with duds. They are really a great tip.

I'm not quite sure of the OP's original intention here, given:

1. Is he trying to get more players?
2. More quality players?
3. More league players?
4. More tournament players?
5. Better maintained tables so it brings in more players besides the up kept 8 of 18?

New APA league 8 ball will work best for #1. A free pool night (or two) on a normally off night will work for #1 and maybe #2, especially if there is other sources of income for the hall. New BCA league would work for #3. For #4 and #5, the pop-up tournaments is a good idea, I just played in a short rack 8 ball tournament that goes very fast, especially if the races are short and single elimination.

Imho there is going to be a bit of pushback in regards to the open table 8 ball rule.