CeaseLess said:

Is there a way to use the parallel shift system of kicking for banks? Or something similar. Looking for a quick way to measure 2 rail banks either in my head or with my cue, that doesn't involve counting diamonds. Thanks.

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I think the best you can do is work out some reference shots for common situations. Are you mostly interested in end rail first banks?

tableroll said:

What is your recommendation for the best view at the open? Get the most expensive tickets? I will only be there August 28, 29 and 30th.

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Wow, it's a first-time arena, so, like me, you'll need to see the seating chart. I will likely buy seats near the center of the table, at least a few rows back. In Matchroom arenas, the first couple of rows are sometimes less preferred as your view may be obstructed by either players or cameramen. That said, in the two most recent US Open 9ball evens, the arena was not reserved seating until the final day. I wouldn't think about VIP vs non-VIP. Find the seat you want and buy it.

straightline said:

I didn't - still haven't watched it either but this 800 I started watching through 200 (missed the foul - their bad lol) and kinda got into the flow he got without the 9 baller effect. I like that he got through that many racks in the first place. Learn some pool etc...

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I can understand, let's say someone of Your caliber claiming to run 526 balls You wouldn't believe!

But, You don't believe the Greatest Straight Pool player at the time for 20 years did! Wow!

Maybe this will refresh Your memory!

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Rankings are fundamentally different from ratings. And each ranking system does its own thing.

Who has performed best in a particular limited set of recent events? Look at the ranking.

Who is the most skilled based on all the data available, without weighting specific recent events? Ask a ranking system.

The WPA and WNT rankings use different points systems and mostly different events. The one with the larger participation by the top players will give more "reasonable" rankings, if it uses a good -- or at least not too bad -- points system.

Taxi said:

Depending on how you look at it, the best "two career" examples would be minor Hollywood actor to U. S. President (Ronald Reagan) or College Basketball superstar / NBA star to three term U. S. Senator (Bill Bradley).

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Arnold Schwarzenegger

bbb said:

you do know that in carom games what we as pool players call a kick is bank shot to them
so that clue was biased to carom audience
anyone know what we call a kick is called in snooker?
i am asking because i dont

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Close enough thanks.

mr3cushion said:

Y'all didn't believe Smitty's original '626'!

Even with a video!

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I didn't - still haven't watched it either but this 800 I started watching through 200 (missed the foul - their bad lol) and kinda got into the flow he got without the 9 baller effect. I like that he got through that many racks in the first place. Learn some pool etc...