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straightline · Monday at 10:02 PM

loggerhead12 said:
I don't trust any table without pockets.

They have places with only those. WTF I always get thrown out.

skor · Monday at 10:02 PM

SA96 said:
Feels like a rule change is needed.

Winner breaks is fine, but should be capped to 5 break and runs from the start of the game.

So in the Biado example, the break would have automatically switched at 5-0.

With this approach, in a straight pool match, they should stop a run at 50 and switch players…

The statistics show that winner break and alternate breaks even out.
Sometimes we witness something like that, it doesn’t happen very often, just let it be.

I prefer winner breaks (and looser rack)

ShootingArts · Monday at 10:02 PM

jbart65 said:
Crazy stuff can happen, too.

A few weeks ago, I shot a seemingly simple 2-1 kick on a GC4 I play on regularly in a DC suburb. The shot was way off.

After my match was over, I practiced the same 2-1 bank and it was quite short. A very slight amount of running spin solved the issue.

Then I practiced the classic Corner 5 shot. I could not get the CB to go into the opposite pocket from where I shot hitting the third, second or first diamond. Didn’t matter the speed or spin.

Just a week earlier, the same table kicked just fine and I pocketed the Corner 5 shot consistently hitting the second diamond.

I’ve never played on a table that was so off from one week to the next!

First thing to check, is an AC/Heater register blowing on the table? Doors nearby? Unusual amount of foot traffic passing by or finding yourself next to a league table with people hanging over it and talking before and after every shot? Lots of hand powder or just a dirty table. Humidity can make a big difference particularly on a table with little care.

I would hate to say anything is impossible but a radical change in a week is almost certainly due to something besides the amount of wear. I would study the room. Sometimes a table near a wall or something else to direct air will have issues dealing the AC or heat. It may take a minute or two for the airflow to reach a table.

Most tables in a pool hall are subject to some of these things. One of my favorites was sunshine through a very lightly tinted window every evening. One entire long rail became a safety. It made matters far worse if you suckered somebody into looking directly into the sun. That could cost them a game or two!

Learning to read a room fast was a must for a traveler. Often local players overlook things that would benefit their game. Not likely to change in one week but one place I played had a lighting issue. Took me about a month to figure out that deal. After finding it once I check lights now.

Good Luck!

Hu

loggerhead12 · Monday at 9:33 PM

I don't trust any table without pockets.

ShootingArts · Monday at 9:09 PM

Since this thread is showing a little life I'll point out that there is a lot of difference in leather, even from the same hide. When talking multiple different hides, there can be worlds of differences. Just for starters, it is common practice to salvage the hides from Winter kill animals and animals from other times of year found dead. Some of these hides can be very marginal, to be blunt, shouldn't have been salvaged! Then comes the tanning process. Many different ways to tan a hide using many different products. Using the brain to tan hides was once popular. Tanneries don't smell like rose gardens, strong chemicals and organic matter!

An animal's hide is all different thicknesses and textures too. Somebody in a one man operation or small shop tends to be far more picky about hide selection than a bulk operation. Trying to get more tips out of a hide gets you into marginal areas.

Moori was a one man shop in Japan. I believe the man died, maybe just sold out. Regardless, the moori tip of today is a far less quality controlled product than when it was from a one man shop.

Hu

RackemJoe · Monday at 8:20 PM

For those coming out for the Railyard Billiards & Sports Pub stop.

Player Info – Railyard Billiards Event
For everyone planning to attend our upcoming event at Railyard Billiards, please take a moment to read this important update regarding green fees and facility access:

Tournament Green Fees
Your green fees cover table time only while you are actively in the tournament.

Unlimited Play Bracelet – $40
Railyard is offering an optional $40 unlimited play pass. This includes:
• Full access to tables outside of your matches
• Ability to stay and play after normal closing hours (2 AM)

Bracelet Pickup
• Bracelets will be available for registered players at our Friday Night Tournament
• Your bracelet will be valid for both Friday and Saturday

After Hours Policy
• Players with a bracelet may remain and continue playing after 2 AM
• Players without a bracelet will be asked to leave at closing time
• If you are still actively competing, this does NOT apply to you

2-Day Event Note (If Over 64 Players)
If the event reaches 64+ players and becomes a 2-day event, you will need to purchase a separate $40 bracelet for each day you want unlimited access

This is a standard policy for all major events at Railyard Billiards, so please plan accordingly.
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and look forward to a great event!

sjm · Monday at 8:11 PM

Watched Seo/Zielinski vs Gorst/Hung. Great match with a lot of solid play both ways.

Seo and Zielinski are an interesting team. He can get really negative at the table, yet she is a picture of composure. I think her consistently cheerful demeanor at the table rubbed off on him a little, and it was nice to see. She seemed to bring out the best in him. Well played!

straightline · Monday at 7:52 PM

Now you can have prod accessories.

azhousepro · Monday at 7:52 PM

Regional tours have a way of spotlighting more than just individual players competing in a relatively tight geographic area. They reveal a sort of competitive and collective ‘DNA,’ unique to a given area. You get a mixture of first-time players, returning but relatively new ones, a smattering of competitors who’ve traveled a bit to be there and the occasional guy or gal that’s been playing on the tour (or its predecessor) for years. It’s like a time-leaping snapshot of the area’s regional pool community with its long-time residents, regular visitors, and the occasional group that’s on-site for the first time. […]

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straightline · Monday at 7:51 PM

Oh well. Small steps will still go the distance. Congrats Pia Filler.

Xdecemberguy · Monday at 7:50 PM

Now if we could only do something about opponents soft racking during league play..

Bob Jewett · Monday at 7:43 PM

Here is the schedule as of today on the Matchroompool.com website. Last four months have only the Mosconi Cup listed.
Premier League for 2027 already listed -- maybe they would like to have a stronger field. Completed events are not listed.

April 9 - 12 2026
Players Championship by Diamond at Expo
Ranking
Philadelphia, USA
Prize Fund: $100,000

April 16 - 19 2026
Beasley Open 2026
Ranking
North Carolina, USA
Prize Fund: $41,300

April 23 - 26 2026
Bob Stocks Memorial
Ranking
Virginia, USA
Prize Fund: $45,000

April 29 - May 3 2026
Costa Rica Open
Ranking
San Jose, Costa Rica
Prize Fund: $35,000

May 14 - 18 2026
TAOM Arena Open
Ranking
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Prize Fund: $31,300

May 20 - 23 2026
Jacoby Scottish Open
Ranking
Glasgow, Scotland
Prize Fund: $46,000

May 26 - 31 2026
2026 UK Open Pool Championship
Major
Brentwood, Essex, UK
Prize Fund: $225,000

May 28 - 30 2026
WNT Nxt Gen London
Junior
Brentwood, Essex
Prize Fund: $10,000

June 5 - 7 2026
Mezz Hill Hill Estonia Open
Ranking
Tallinn, Estonia
Prize Fund: $25,000

June 25 - 28 2026
Universal Open
Ranking
Mille Billiards, Jakarta, Indonesia
Prize Fund: $63,000

July 3 - 5 2026
Mezz Bucharest Open
Ranking
IDM Club, Bucharest, Romania
Prize Fund: $39,000

July 8 - 11 2026
2AM Prague Open
Ranking
2AM Billiards, Prague, Czech Republic
Prize Fund: $35,000

July 16 - 19 2026
McDermott Open
Ranking
Yale Billiards, Connecticut, USA
Prize Fund: $29,300

July 23 - 26 2026
Empire State Championship
Ranking
RAXX Pool Room, New York, USA
Prize Fund: $58,000

July 29 - August 2 2026
Vice City Classic
Ranking
Classic Billiards, Florida, USA
Prize Fund: $71,200

August 4 - 9 2026
2026 Florida Open Pool Championship
Major
Caribe Royale Resort, Orlando, Florida
Prize Fund: $225,000

August 13 - 16 2026
2026 Arizona Open Pool Championship
Major
Quechan Casino Resort in Yuma, Arizona
Prize Fund: $125,000

August 18 - 22 2026
Phoenix Open
Ranking
Metro Sportz Bar & Billiards, Arizona, USA
Prize Fund: $71,200

August 25 - 30 2026
2026 US Open Pool Championship
Major
Embassy Suites, Frisco, Texas
Prize Fund: $500,000

November 27 - 30 2026
2026 Mosconi Cup
Blue Ribbon
Caribe Royale Resort, Orlando, Florida

February 16 - 21 2027
2027 Premier League Pool
Major
Classic Billiards, Florida

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