dquarasr said:

Can anyone explain the physics or reasons a certain type of table inherently yields consistently un-runnable layouts? Explain it to me as if I’m as dumb as I actually am.

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I was joking above - as far as I know there's nothing inherent in the design or construction of a Gold Crown IV that would not yield a "runnable spread" - absent a video I doubt anyone could analyze the claimed issue, if it's real. I'd bet any amount of someone else's money if there is some real issue with breaking it's down to technique of the player and nothing else.

Edit: seeing the post that just came in, I'm talking about the OP's claimed issue which is that his table apparently refused to allow the balls to spread after breaking into any pattern that would allow a runout - seems a little silly.

Variables changing break conditions or affecting pocketing a ball or certain ball on a break? Sure.

Whichever one you like the best. Honestly

dquarasr said:

Can anyone explain the physics or reasons a certain type of table inherently yields consistently un-runnable layouts? Explain it to me as if I’m as dumb as I actually am.

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Could be something as simple as humidity.

I went into a room and broke and ran the first 5 racks, of course this was right after the doors opened around lunch time.

They turned on the heat and the stove/cook top right away and by the 6th rack the humidity/temp changed to where I didn't make another ball on the break for hrs even with changing speed, location, etc, I tried everything and couldn't make a ball on the break

Still looking bump…..

John Showman = the goat out of all those clowns

You’re probably correct, HKC. I have been caught out a few times recently.

boogieman said:

This movie is pretty enjoyable. As a warning to the pearl clutchers, it's a movie about gambling on Keno pool.

Double Down South (2022) ⭐ 6.1 | Drama, Thriller

2h 3m | TV-MA

www.imdb.com

It's on tubi for free, free on Amazon if you have prime and cheap elsewhere. It's a pretty good flick, a bit corny but in a good way.

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She's not hard on the eyes either

Was popular when I first went to the Carolinas in the early 90's, didn't necessarily need a cue to play.

Strictly a gambling game and usually banned

If you have a playing cue, you have a jump and break cue already

You are a wealth, Dave. Appreciate your efforts & wish you the best in the New Year.