Racking cloth

I have seen them at old-folks homes in the recreation centers a few times. They are attached to the triangles in a way so that when the rack is slid into place the cloth slides out from under it. It has been a while since I have seen this, so my memory is somewhat fuzzy.
 
reverend said:
I have seen them at old-folks homes in the recreation centers a few times. They are attached to the triangles in a way so that when the rack is slid into place the cloth slides out from under it. It has been a while since I have seen this, so my memory is somewhat fuzzy.
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Yes your right, what I was wondering was I am the only guy putting them on?
 
I haven't seen one in many years. The ph where I grew up used them.
 
They are now std at OTLB. Like your quotes. heres some from me, "Don't worry, you'll miss again". And the best quote of all time" I've seen better leaves on dead trees". IMO
 
just trace out the triangle on an old piece of cloth or a piece of scrap cloth and make it a little longer on the back side, then take the extra length and glue it to the back side of the triangle. Then when you rack the balls the cloth is under the rack where you place the balls. Repeated dropping of balls especially on ball return tables wears this area of the table fast. This cloth takes most of the beating, as you roll the rack forward the rack cloth comes out. This is probably one of the most worthwhile efforts a table owner can do to extend the life of the cloth and avoid cross corner banking problems as the cloth at some locations is very bad causing ball waving.
 
Thats pretty smart for ball return tables. Maybe not so useful without a ball return. Kinda the same thing as putting a piece of cloth under the cueball before breaking.
 
Even when you review drop pocket tables you will see where the balls are dropped. Its just more of a problem with ball return tables because they take them out of the same spot from the bottom and pound them down.
 
OTLB said:
Even when you review drop pocket tables you will see where the balls are dropped. Its just more of a problem with ball return tables because they take them out of the same spot from the bottom and pound them down.
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You can see the marks in the cloth from racking on a drop pocket table and the trail that goes to the spot. I might have to experiment with this idea.
 
To prevent ball hop and excessive burns from the break you should place the cue ball on a dollar bill. Much less hop, which in turn causes all those burn marks headed to the rack.

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Thats an old trick from Straight pool days it works great to help protect the cloth from habitual racking all day long. Most dont't no it unless you were and old school player from back in the day.

Craig
 
n10spool said:
Thats an old trick from Straight pool days it works great to help protect the cloth from habitual racking all day long. Most dont't no it unless you were and old school player from back in the day.

Craig
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This is a great move and IMO should be a std. This is just one thing that will easily show your customer you are better than the last guy.
 
OTLB said:
Was wondering if anyone else does this?
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Alot of bar and club tables,in NZ, have the cloth on the bottom of the rack as standard.
Usually it is square in shape and the edges are overlocked so it does not frey.
Neil
 
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I've used the dollar bill idea for a long time, but I prefer to use a hundred. They are much less circulated, so you get less dirt and grime on your cue ball from the friction as it leaves the bill.
 
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Club Billiards said:
I've used the dollar bill idea for a long time, but I prefer to use a hundred. They are much less circulated, so you get less dirt and grime on your cue ball from the friction as it leaves the bill.
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And the cocaine residue prolly helps polish the rock with repeated usage , LOL
 
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