JS858 said:

Yeah “let’s make a competing product, but not make the cost anywhere near competitive” sounds about right for them.

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This is just what I heard from someone who was there, who knows if what they were told was the right info but they are not someone to make things up, time will tell on the table. Would be interesting to see their framework and leveling system.

So is this available or not? thx

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They don't make rednecks like they used to!

Bob Jewett said:

Unless there is a major change, I don't see DCC getting rid of it's scheduling issues to the point where you can drop the final Sunday and get to bed by 10PM on Saturday after the 9 ball finals.

I think there are better ways to fix the one pocket match lengths than these new rules, but it will be interesting to see how they work.

As for whether it will still be one pocket ... maybe start thinking of one pocket as two different games: private-match one pocket and tournament one pocket.

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This is an interesting point. I read Bob's post to suggest that he is skeptical these rules will be successful in speeding progress in the tournament. If so, I agree.

There is a significant non-zero probability that the DCC could implement these cartoon rules and the tournament could STILL run long.

How does the DCC intend to enforce these new rule on table 41? If they do actually enforce them through some roving patrols of fast-one-pocket storm troopers that might be the only thing that could make things worse than what is proposed.

Of course, they could choose to enforce these rules in the same way they enforce the dress code...not at all.

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bbb said:

Of course Mark is a great instructor and it’s hard to not agree with anything that he says
But would he ever say that using gearing sidespin (English,) for example, to minimize cut induced throw should never be used to help you make a ball?
That’s one example I could think of where I would use English to help me make a ball
Jmho
Icbw

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Like straightline indicated, this was instruction, likely for less than above average players. General Population discussion.
His key statement was "don't use English To Make a Ball" It's OK to use English for position.

We all know that spinning the ball complicates things.

That's all he was saying, unless I missed something.

WildWing said:

OK, I'll buy that. Richard changed his method later than that. I'm glad you like his cues.

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I have the one that played good, a White Baron, the other 2 played kinda dead no matter what shaft(from all 3) I put on it.

I just wish he had better tolerances on his lower end cues - black baron and below.

White Baron was my first custom I bought around 90/91 used(built june of 80). Love that cue and will probably never sell