The Derby is an open / amateur tournament, even though its top finishers is dominated by pros. This is my concern in regards to the tight pocket specs.
I think it’s safe to say that those playing in the bank and one pocket draws are higher skilled players, on average, than those in the 9-ball draw.
Or are those just on the Bigfoot?
Maybe they should allow 'walk ons' to those sports if you pony up a couple hundred bucks and see if they should tighten up those items during professional games...lol. The reality is the only thing that makes pool more difficult for pros is the size of the pockets. Despite what some may want to believe. You don't need to be an athlete to compete at the highest level.
I’ll try to remember to give feedback. It’ll definitely affect amateurs more than pros, but tighter pockets is better than looser pockets as far as I’m concerned. Glad they didn’t go the other way and make them 4 and a half inches.
The table in the pool action tv room is always tighter than the others. There’s usually one more that’s as tight in a single room without cameras. I’m assuming outside of theses 2 tables, Scott could be right. I’ll know by Monday or Tuesday if the 2 I speak of are still tighter than the rest.
Maybe that’s the table my buddy was talking about when he was referring to the tables being 4–1/8”. That would certainly make more sense.
14.1 was not meant to be played on pockets any tighter than 4-1/2”. Even the great Ray Martin told me that.
All I am saying is when you perform well, it makes it a bit more satisfying.
They don't have to be 4.5, but there is a lot of wiggle room between 4 1/8th and 4.5 as someone who donates to the one pocket div, I would rather play a little looser than 4 1/8th
