Dear pocket size snobs of the world
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B/c the table plays tough tough. I really need more practice time though. Just been way busy with work. Table is only 3 months old.
If you dont mind, how much did that run you? PM if necessary.
Thanks for the laugh
I agree. And, I feel the same way about those that complain that 7' tables are kiddie tables and too easy to play on.
Seriously, who are you expecting to answer your questions...LOL
Sorry, my apologies..... you're in the right forum:thumbup:
That is pretty good! I have run through a 6 pack on a billiard table. It was Shiner Bock and I almost got thrown out for sitting on the table rail to do it!:grin-square:
tight pockets will never make you better. it will/may make you pocket balls better. but you lose out on learning position play from moving around the table.
tight pockets keep you from shootiung many banks and learning to play position for them.
all you really do is improve your 9 ball game to the point of pocketing balls and getting out from fairly standard positions. which you may do better than someone who shoots on larger pocket tables.
tight pockets keep you from shootiung many banks and learning to play position for them.
all you really do is improve your 9 ball game to the point of pocketing balls and getting out from fairly standard positions. which you may do better than someone who shoots on larger pocket tables.
I complain about pocket size all the time,but never about being too large
I just bought a Centennial table and I want pockets at least 5 inches
I only play one pocket but at home I try to play straight pool but I have big trouble running 15 balls
in fact practicing straight pool has had an adverse effect on my shooting
I think I may start practicing 9 ball so that long shots don't scare me
Big pockets are better,tight pockets make me tighten up
Right before he passed away,Ronnie allen expressed the same sentiments
and he was really a good player.Wimpy told me that practicing on a big pocket table was good for his game,and he was really a good 9 ball player
I just bought a Centennial table and I want pockets at least 5 inches
I only play one pocket but at home I try to play straight pool but I have big trouble running 15 balls
in fact practicing straight pool has had an adverse effect on my shooting
I think I may start practicing 9 ball so that long shots don't scare me
Big pockets are better,tight pockets make me tighten up
Right before he passed away,Ronnie allen expressed the same sentiments
and he was really a good player.Wimpy told me that practicing on a big pocket table was good for his game,and he was really a good 9 ball player
I find the opposite to be true for me. When I play and practice on a 4 1/8 table playing 1P, then play on a 4 1/2 pocket table I find I'm much more comfortable running balls and playing shape from tougher positions. I will say that I think 4 1/2" is the best overall size corner pockets
Those who have completed such amazing feats, they have the right to *****?
Asking for a friend, see my disclaimer...
Yes, your friend meets the minimum requirement and is now sanctioned to complain as much as his heart desires.
There is no badge or anything, I'm afraid, but the licence to whine does come with a double 0 number of his choosing. Enjoy
ps. The additional perk is the ability to order a Martini, shaken not stirred, once and only once, without being called an ignorant and pretentious ass.
pps. The immunity from ridicule does not extend to bartenders rolling their eyes.
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I agree.
I think training on smaller pockets makes it easier when going to another table.
A Brit snooker player told me he trains with conventional pool balls on a snooker table.
I didn't even know a pool ball would fit into the snooker table pockets. (?)
I didn't question him.
They do. I've done the same thing myself. Used to practise straight pool that way. It was interesting but not particularly productive IMO.
Lets see you rattle a ball on that table. I wouldnt be surprised if 10 balls got pocketed on an 8 ball break.