And still the most precise game on the planet by far
They don't use tree trunk shafts
Try to reach the outter most extreme limits of the ball with a 13mm shaft,
I have the utmost respect for 3 cushion players. Usually they're also nice characters, much much more than any pool players.
Both Cauldron and Sanchez have demonstrated skills that just are beyond normal.
In case you (only) pool players haven't noticed - the game is changing. As such, it's time to change your equipment accordingly.
The cloth has started to get faster, so much more finesse already is possible and needed.
Cushions in new tables finally are worth being called a cushion and react as they're supposed to.
Tactical play now wins matches, not busting balls in.
If anybody has watched Ouschan in the last 2 years you can see that he's winning by finesse and even taking on and pocketing balls that have 1mm of tolerance (pocket obstructed, plants, etc...).
No regular player would be able to pocket these because you need extremely slow speed and you cannot bang them in.
That's also why he destroyed (yes, I'll use that word) the USA in the world cup of pool. van Boening was doing a regular saftey for the 1 behind the 9, to the cushion, and was happy with himself.
Ouschan didn't care, pocketed the 1 with a very defined, slow shot anlong the short rail.
I don't expect any of you to play 9mm like I do, or 10mm. I started it as an experiment to see exactly what would happen.
BTW, that obscure guy "Mark Grey" is playing with a hybrid pool/snooker cue with 10mm ash shaft, special black LD ferrule, canonical taper. Quite successfully I think?
So please try 12 or 11,75mm.
The Carom guys had LD before pool players were even thinking about that...
And if you still think pool is about 13mm and force then you might not haven opened your eyes. Even 9ball is more about manouvering than force. And if you use your cushions and the run of the ball properly just a hint of English will make the CB travel the whole table, not any force.
Cheers,
M