iusedtoberich said:

I could go with that as a pure guess.

The one data point that might be comparable is the 7' diamond vs 9' GC, since it was me shooting on both. 95 difference. Seems right. I look like a half decent player on a 7', and a banger on a 9'.

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I think I’ll change my mind on this. If I was playing someone 30 points above me, and we could magically lift up the balls and put on new cloth on my inning, and year old on his, I think he’d still beat the snot out of me.

I’d guesstimate new cloth is worth 10 FargoRate points.

The only time I’ve ever seen anything remotely close was an action match between Jeanette Lee and one of the Dominicans at the expo around 2005. They played an ahead set for 30 large (per man). Her husband George had all the post cash in a shoebox. The game was on her break she broke 9 ball. On his break he broke 10 ball. This was on a 9’ Diamond in the basement. They started at midnight. Ended about 9am. The Dominican won.

The best part is she made up her face and an hour later was signing autographs on the main floor for all the squares.

Kris_b1104 said:

Give me an example, of where and when...

When pros are playing in big action, people are pretty respectful. What group of guys are you referring to?

Sharking is an everywhere thing, not just specific to NY lol.

If you're talking about bar bangers playing for $50 then I could see your point.

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not NY in itself.. it's a specific group of dominicans (not the monks). this lot is banned from DCC iirc. you will most likely see them if it's there the match is

Kris_b1104 said:

Where? I lived there for 20 years...

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Has nothing to do with the city. It's the group of guys. They take sharking to a level that would make most people want to have a barefoot jumping jacks contest on a pile of legos than play with them.

Kris_b1104 said:

what does that mean? I've never seen an action match in NYC with a "clown posse"? Sounds like something an out of towner would say.

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You have to see it to believe it

Ended up with the Wrapless Aura.

I have a set of house cues, various weights for people who don't bring their own.

iusedtoberich said:

I had my biggest score in many years last year, I won 1500 or so starting at 100 per set. Sets kept going back-up-double-up. It was at a place I was never at before, and I didn't know any of the people. After I'm paid, I'm in the bathroom, and one guy watching the whole thing was in there with me and asks if he can borrow 20. I laugh and say sure! I was cracking up that the bite was put on me, and felt a bit honored.

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Years ago I made a big score (42K) at the World Series of Poker. Came in 5th in a big Hold'em event. I got the cash and put it in a Rio gift bag. As I exited the pay window who should I see but Cliff. Where he came from and how he knew I just won the money I have no idea. He greets me with "Congratulations, can I hold 200." I just wanted to get the H out of there and head back to L.A. and had no time for conversation. I reached in the bag and grabbed 200 and handed it to him. He smiled and I walked out to my car (paid a security guard 100 to walk out with me). Drove straight home to L.A. Your money is never safe in Vegas!

Kenny in action now. 9 ahead, barbox 9 ball, winner break. Started around 9 or so last night, still going. IDK the bet. Opponent is a 683. Both are local and have known each other and played each other for 25 years. Kenny was at +8 a bunch of times. He's about +2 now.

MitchAlsup said:

a) divot at the head-ball spot
b) balls out of round
c) balls not absolutely identical in size
d) slate is not absolutely flat
e) cloth is not absolutely flat on absolutely flat slate
f) divots on balls
g) dirt on balls
h) surface finish on balls is not perfect

all of these things down in the 0.001" size tolerances.
{F, and g} can be considered as b}

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Only 3 of the 8 relate to the table, the rest have to do with the balls.

Kris_b1104 said:

What if they aren't even playing pool? It could be a round robin chess match for all we know, as there are no details whatsoever. Maybe an exhibition trick shot competition? Dance-off?

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My assumption is that this is not a 128 Player open so the PPV is likely a means for the players to get paid. So part of it feels like the Efren, Earl, and Busty GoFundMe. So I'm writing it off in my head as a charity act. Hopefully its entertaining and hopefully the production is good. Otherwise I might grab the pitchforks and torches with everyone else after.

If you want a Revo with standard wood deflection behavior, Predator makes one for Carom players with standard deflection. Of course, it will have a carom taper. Just FYI.