Cicerone88 said:

You get closer to 4” and now you’re taking away shots and angles and the ability to cheat the pocket.

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yes. but many dont realize that cheating the pocket for position is a big part of the game. and eliminating that is ruining that part of the game.

far too may players are just 9 ball shooters and have the mindset of just pocketing the ball and getting as close as you can to natural available position.
rather than being able to create the position needed.

and rightly so, are lost and helpless when getting on a slow cloth table with 4 or 4/1/4 sized pockets.

Rogan for color commentary at the Mosconi Cup would be great. I think he would thrive in a loud event like that to be more expressive and hyped up.

I wish they had more crowd-involved events like it throughout the year. Whenever i’m channel surfing and come across a darts match and see the huge crowds going nuts, then switch over to a sparse 20 seat lifeless audience Predator event it really is sad.

To the OP’s post I wholeheartedly disagree and believe we need to stop trying to be like snooker or golf and lean into our heritage. Pool is a melting pot of all backgrounds and I believe the more you try to polish it the more you take away it’s soul.

there is no normal for an individual table as they change based on many factors in its environment. but you can figure out those quickly with a couple shots.

but there is a normal with all tables and that normal is for the table to roll properly according to its diamond system. that is why there has been a standard to tables to play with the diamond system.

if you just got one practice shot before you play, make it a cross rail bank two diamonds to one at medium speed. that will tell you most of what you are facing that day and table.

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There are ways to get at the T-Nut sideways on GCs. That involves removing the cushion which leaves the opening to the T-Nut available for removal. You can also drill the stripped bolt out and retap the T-Nut. Also, there are ways to route out the rail around the frozen bolt and remove it but I don't recommend that as its too draconian unless no other options are available.

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Bavafongoul said:

I play on Diamond Tables with 4.25” pockets on 9’ tables 90-95% of the time. When I switch to one of the tables with 4.5” CP, it does play easier. When I switch to a Diamond 7’ table with 4.5” pockets after playing on a 9’ Diamond table with 4.25” CP, the 7’ table plays so much easier than the 9’ with smaller pockets. I think playing with 4.25” pockets on a 7’ Diamond table is the way to go. I’d like to try a 7’ Diamond table with 4” pockets. It could be the best combination that makes 7’ tables as challenging as a 9’ table with 4.25” pockets. I’d have to try it to be sure but it sure seems like it would be tough & enjoyable.

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7' Diamonds have a shorter shelf than 9' Diamonds. It makes them significantly easier for the same pocket size on both.