maha said:

all the more reason he shouldnt touch the table as he has the expertise to change how the table plays in his favor.

another reason not to touch the table as he wont be able to know what has happened and cannot make an informed deciosn about the changed conditions.

if he did not know or was not simply told exactly what was changed on the table and agreed to it he wasn't beaten fair and square.

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I saw the match and Oscar out played the dude.

Why should anybody play on equipment that is broken?

Merely having equipment meet regulation specs is not favoring anybody.......

One thing that stands out is, Oscar's safety play.

Sorry. Can’t believe I didn’t include the shaft

How much I have a Jacoby and Rhino in that thread. Had a cynergy but didnt like it

JasonATX said:

A soft bar soap like Ivory on the threads might help. If not, I'd get a cue maker or repair person to chase the threads in the shaft.

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I will try that. Hope it works

Brookeland Bill said:

Try washing them on a regular basis.

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Yeah, but if you play for many hours with you hand in/out of your pocket a few hundred times it damages your skin, and the pocket bottom will become unthreaded.
It's why men's jeans have those small r/s pockets. HEAVY coins always works it's way thru the pocket bottom threads.

Brookeland Bill said:

Try washing them on a regular basis.

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I prefer to put my chalk on the table and take it away from the table when I am not shooting.

A soft bar soap like Ivory on the threads might help. If not, I'd get a cue maker or repair person to chase the threads in the shaft.

Maniac said:

I think a good way to speed up the game of pool is to shorten the shot clocks to 25 seconds and give each player TWO 15 second extensions per rack.

So many players overthinking shots and expending energy constantly walking around the table exploring every possible angle when in reality, they already know exactly what shot they need to take and where the cue ball is headed afterward.

Enjoying the faster players (example: Soufi) is so much more enjoyable to watch.

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yep, totally agree. here's what a lot of people don't understand; the pockets are tighter because the players are better and fields are deeper than ever. the pocket size is a factor that makes the game more determinative. race length is another factor that makes the game more determinative. but the shot clock is a legitimate factor too. if you can't play without taking forever you don't belong on the pro scene. i would like to see at least ONE pro event with a 20 or 25 sec shot clock. the other factors can be softer - pockets can even be 4.5" and/or the race can be shorter, because the ability to make up your mind and execute in a timely manner will be determinative in itself. just one event. let the chips fall where they may.

dendweller said:

That seems to be a common theme from Neils. Guess he found his time with Bert useful.

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He has lots of drills not associated with Kinister, too. Feijin has always given full credit and high praise to Bert.

Lot's of ways, but here's a solution I offer. Holder comes with different sized spacers and a box to hold everything. https://www.etsy.com/listing/1492000803/

You can get down to the very bottom of the chalk with this setup.

I sell all the pieces-parts a la carte, but the kitchen sink is most popular. Comes with a box to hold everything as well.

[Edit: I have the same setup for almost every brand of chalk, but Taom and Pag are the most popular here in the States]

-td [sidenote: Superman uses one I worked up for him.]

pool was there for me when i needed it most.

it’ll be there for you when you need it.

take care of yourself and get your life right and the game follows suit. it’s all between the ears.

keep your head up pal.

HawaiianEye said:

I realize the girl is young, but I am growing old waiting for her to shoot.

I can't watch matches where players spend more time looking than shooting.

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I think a good way to speed up the game of pool is to shorten the shot clocks to 25 seconds and give each player TWO 15 second extensions per rack.

So many players overthinking shots and expending energy constantly walking around the table exploring every possible angle when in reality, they already know exactly what shot they need to take and where the cue ball is headed afterward.

Enjoying the faster players (example: Soufi) is so much more enjoyable to watch.

sjm said:

Yes, based on Fargo, Sofia is #68 and Savannah is #72, but performance in the WPA sanctioned majors can be an important indicator of potential and Sofia, with a World Junior 9ball Championship and a Top 5 in the World 10ball, has more credentials in world championship level play than Savannah to this point. We'll see how it all plays out.

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I am meaning more than simply comparing their ratings. Both are punching above their ratings by near 30 points and have been performing in the 680 range. I'm saying even when we break it down and estimate performance for 1000-game segments or 6-month segments or whatever, and difference in their performance is within the uncertainty.

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I wish Savannah the best, but from my vantage point her progress has been slow.



Of course, I'd be delighted to be wrong about this.

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While I have nothing against the young lady personally, I myself cannot see what the hype is all about. She shoots well (she could beat the hell outta me!), but she is WAY behind the curve in her mental game and safety play. She sulks at her mistakes, mopes around the table with drooping shoulders when her cue ball positioning isn't as exact as she wanted. She sits in her chair and literally beats herself up.
I watched her play doubles with Shaw for a few matches over the last two days. When it was her time to shoot, she literally walked up to the table and stood there like a statue (about 75% of the time) waiting for Shaw to tell her what to do, which now has me doubting her decision making.
People on the chats just love her, and many predict that in 5 years she will be a world champion. I don't see that happening, but like you, I'd be delighted to be wrong about this. She has quite a way to go before she will consistently beat the Asian and European women. Winning a World Championship is going to demand for that to happen.

BEEP BEEP! I wish you the best of luck!