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Rules of Thumb in Golf Billiards

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Saturated Fats said:
A number of years ago I started a list like this for pool games in general (Rules of Thumb in Pool) and later another one for 14.1 (Rules of Thumb in 14.1). Recently I started playing Golf (on a pool table) and I think I've been playing for a long enough time to have recognized some winning ideas and principles. So that's what this is supposed to be.

If not stated clearly, please correct them as you see fit or ask for clarification, if necessary. I hope you find them helpful too. Would you like to add any to the pool of knowledge?
From www.dictionary.com:

rule of thumb:

noun

1. a general or approximate principle, procedure, or rule based on experience or practice, as opposed to a specific, scientific calculation or estimate.

2. a rough, practical method of procedure.

Note that ROTs need not be true 100% of the time – These are the “usually” rules as opposed to the “always” rules.


* Before each turn, make sure you know your next goal, know the next player’s next goal and the next goal of the leader.

* When you can’t pot your ball in its correct pocket, try to move it closer to the pocket.

* Try to move your ball to a spot where it’s closer to the long rail rather than the short rail.

* If you can’t pot your ball in the correct corner pocket while leaving the cue ball in good position for the next pocket, consider just keeping your ball’s good location until you can get better position.

* Consider the likelihood of bettering your position with a direct shot or by banking or by kicking and choose accordingly.

* When maneuvering your ball for a side pocket, consider leaving it on the head side of the side pocket in order to get an easier shot if you get ball in hand in the D after a scratch.

* Don't be afraid to take a hickey when it is worth it.
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Haven't played in years. We played with either 1 or 2 balls most often partner games. Played on a 6 x 12 with roll offs. It truly was like golf. Players hated it when the table would be recovered, which was pretty often. Maybe once a year.

The game went almost 24 hours a day. The place had more then one golf table but everybody liked playing on the same one. Best I ever saw play was Mike Carella. Billy Incarrdona Was in town and Mike offered him the side pocket.
Diliberto told Billy he had no chance. That's probably why he played. If I remember right, Diliberto was right.
If anyone here knows Billy ask him about it if he still remembers. Very long time ago.
Diliberto and big Bob we're also two top players at golf.
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Guru's of pool for ID'ing cues. Two more that I need help with figuring out.

curlyscues
one sold for 1200 10 months ago with a predator shaft. does not say what it is though.

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Custom Cocobolo Pool Cue for Sale in Fort Worth, TX - OfferUp

Used (normal wear), I have a used mexican cocobolo custom pool cue only this one was made so it's 1/1 pool cue ...it has custom copper ring work still in really good condition it has a hard maple core and its perfectly straight it comes with a predator shaft 3/8-10 joint pin size.. it's a little...
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Wrapless Cues - Shelby, Crouch, Coll

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I went on a cue buying spree recently only to come to the conclusion that wrapless players just aren't for me. Will consider trades for wrapped players with ebony forearms, but don't really need any more.

Prices include UPS second day shipping to the contiguous 48 (and are firm, as I'll be taking a loss on almost all of them). Buyer pays any transaction fees or extra shipping costs (if requested).

All except the Shelby were purchased via AZB. The Shelby was an SBE cue, but I'm having him build me one with a wrap. Happy to send more pics/videos or even video chat.

(L to R, in the overhead view photo of all 4)

Tex cue SOLD

Shelby Williams $2400
58" (29/29), extension ready
3/8x10 pin
Butt 15.6 oz, shaft 3.5 oz
Ebony handle, dark roasted curly maple forearm and butt sleeve. 🔥 ringwork.
Unplayed Kielwood shaft

Jamie Crouch $1200
58" (29/29), extension ready
3/8x10 brass pin
Butt 15.2 oz, 4.0 and 4.2 oz shafts
Gonzalo alves and Indian ebony.
2 shafts with matching ringwork

Carlos Coll $1400
60" (30/30)
3/8x10 brass pin
Butt 16 oz, 4.0 and 4.2oz 12.8mm shafts
Cocobolo forearm and butt with segmented big-leaf maple handle.
2 shafts with matching ringwork
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Sold FS: Mezz Avant with Sigma

Rusty Dutch
Wrapless Avant, Sigma shaft.

Not sure what tip, think it’s a Kamui medium. 12.5mm.

United joint.

Comes with original Mezz box.

Overall very nice condition, couple of minor marks are shown in pictures.

$650 including shipping within the states.

Selling as a complete cue, won’t split. Thanks.
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Rules of Thumb in Golf Billiards

Saturated Fats
A number of years ago I started a list like this for pool games in general (Rules of Thumb in Pool) and later another one for 14.1 (Rules of Thumb in 14.1). Recently I started playing Golf (on a pool table) and I think I've been playing for a long enough time to have recognized some winning ideas and principles. So that's what this is supposed to be.

If not stated clearly, please correct them as you see fit or ask for clarification, if necessary. I hope you find them helpful too. Would you like to add any to the pool of knowledge?
From www.dictionary.com:

rule of thumb:

noun

1. a general or approximate principle, procedure, or rule based on experience or practice, as opposed to a specific, scientific calculation or estimate.

2. a rough, practical method of procedure.

Note that ROTs need not be true 100% of the time – These are the “usually” rules as opposed to the “always” rules.


* Before each turn, make sure you know your next goal, know the next player’s next goal and the next goal of the leader.

* When you can’t pot your ball in its correct pocket, try to move it closer to the pocket.

* Try to move your ball to a spot where it’s closer to the long rail rather than the short rail.

* If you can’t pot your ball in the correct corner pocket while leaving the cue ball in good position for the next pocket, consider just keeping your ball’s good location until you can get better position.

* Consider the likelihood of bettering your position with a direct shot or by banking or by kicking and choose accordingly.

* When maneuvering your ball for a side pocket, consider leaving it on the head side of the side pocket in order to get an easier shot if you get ball in hand in the D after a scratch.

* Don't be afraid to take a hickey when it is worth it.
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