lfigueroa said:

This is not one pocket.

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It's certainly a remarkable change. There are players that it will not affect at all but others will be startled when they think they have played a perfect leave only to have five balls suddenly appear on the spot giving their opponent a straight-in.

lfigueroa said:

The time limit is really and truly a joke because guys will play the clock as it winds down if they have a lead. I have had it done to me.

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There was also quite a bit of that in the heyball matches I've seen. They were still on a shot clock, but their shots were all safeties and no offense to keep the match from going into the next rack before the match time ran out.

It's an interesting experiment.

That pin is why I can't fly with a cue.

I recall watching the match where Grady lays a towel on the table.

As I recall it was because he was shooting off the raised edge of a GC metal pocket facing. The towel was to give himself a more level surface to shoot off of.

I have also sinned in this manner.

Lou Figueroa

azhousepro said:

DCP, they are burning as I type this. Should be in the mail by tomorrow morning.

Mike

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Excellent! Thanks Mike!

Just wanted to follow up as it's only the 2nd time I've ordered since Pat sold the business.

Then again, I guess I forgot that Friday is a holiday. Oh well, maybe early next week.

r/DCP

Bob Jewett said:

Direct from the Derby City Classic website, here is the new speed-up rule for one pocket. I think it will speed up the game.

A Maximum of 4 Object Balls Allowed Above the Head-String​

At the end of a players inning, if more than 4 object balls remain above the head-string, all object balls above the head-string will spot immediately. A ball is considered above the head-string if any part of the ball is touching the head-string. (Edge of ball determines)​

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This will enable some new tactics. Maybe players will work to leave object balls between the kitchen and side pockets rather than sending them farther up-table.

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This is not one pocket.

There's a lot of hand-wringing to justify this kind of crap to the tune of: oh, woe is me, what are we to do to get the tournament done in a timely fashion. Well, start by cutting off the entries at a manageable number.

The time limit is really and truly a joke because guys will play the clock as it winds down if they have a lead. I have had it done to me.

This is not one pocket.

Lou Figueroa

AtLarge said:

That rule, loss of game at a -5 ball count, has been in effect for several years. I don't remember it ever occurring in the streamed matches.

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Thanks for the correction. I was also wrong about the cancellation of negative scores. The minus cancels minus is still there. That makes it extra hard to reach -5.

DCP, they are burning as I type this. Should be in the mail by tomorrow morning.

Mike

vintagecollectibles831 said:

Yeah, I am sure that it is a very well made, and quality cue, but I just think the simulated Ebony really cheapens the cue.

I do not think that any $500 cue should have any sort of spray paint, decals, or overlays. It is basically a very well made cue with painted overlays.

If it ever gets refined, then that simulated Ebony will get sanded right off, and the cue will look really ugly, and ruined.

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Pechauer doesn't use decals or overlays. Points and inlays on the JP series are done the same as their Pro Series. What's wrong with using a dark stain on maple? What are you talking about with getting refined and sanding off?