Early Impressions Of The Diamond Professional
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Wow!!!! What exactly did he not understand about the ball being 2 1/4" each in diameter?? He is using the absolute worst measuring tool possible to measure that point to point opening. One has to check every tape measure to see if the tab is accurate.
I think I will go and measure my pockets on the Diamond and the Gold Crown IV again.
When you use the "Ball Measuring Method" it appears the Diamond is about 1/8" inch larger than the GCIV. That's where you put two balls between the facings.
I'm not really sure how to interpret all of this pocket measuring stuff. It is what it is, I guess.
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JABSolstice
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Use this link. What do you get from both tables?
Measure with a damn ruler between the points. Only way to get true dimension.
I never blamed my break on the table. I worked on my break til I had 3 ways to make balls off a 9 ball rack, from either side and work to get position of the missing to runout.
You will not see improvement without effort. Even with effort, improvement is not a straight line. There's a step forward then back. You need to have abd create reasons to justify the work needed to improve to yourself....so you keep at it.
You know why pros are pros? Because sure they have god given talent and usually a mentor....but none of them make it without a ridiculous amount of effort to train themselves to execute at a high level.
You will not see improvement without effort. Even with effort, improvement is not a straight line. There's a step forward then back. You need to have abd create reasons to justify the work needed to improve to yourself....so you keep at it.
You know why pros are pros? Because sure they have god given talent and usually a mentor....but none of them make it without a ridiculous amount of effort to train themselves to execute at a high level.
here is a schema in the video on how to measure the pocket size
if you really want to compare the 2 tables do all the measurements on both tables and calculate theor respective difficulty factor
I suspect that his problem is not his tables, it's his expectations. They're kind of rediculous.
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
1: This isn't meant as shade but this means it's not a table problem. I'd suggest either getting an in person coach or at minimum talking to good breakers at a pool hall and ask them for tips or to explain how they are getting good spreads.
2: As the cloth gets worn/dirty they can hang more. The cap full of woolite in hot water, wrung out microfiber shampooing method will help with the bed and the pocket facings. I wouldn't go nuts on the facings because you don't want to get things wet that shouldn't be wet.
3. Good deal!
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
My wife had some kind of true color type bulbs she used for crafting/sewing and such. They are LED and they look really good on a pool table. I honestly can't remember the name but they sell them at hobby lobby and also most big box stores.
I did some measuring today.
The pockets on the Diamond Professional are 1/8" wider than the pockets on my Gold Crown IV.
And I don't think I want to put anything more than a 60W bulb into this light. If I recall the instructions said not to use anything over that.
And yes, I know, some bulbs are like 43W with 60W equivalent.
The pockets on the Diamond Professional are 1/8" wider than the pockets on my Gold Crown IV.
And I don't think I want to put anything more than a 60W bulb into this light. If I recall the instructions said not to use anything over that.
And yes, I know, some bulbs are like 43W with 60W equivalent.
CHANGE THE FIXTURE
Warm colors are supposed to alleviate eyestrain and other maladies but for pool, I like the clinical fluorescent /LED look. Incandescents are a touch depressing to me.
CHANGE THE FIXTURE
If the 60W bulbs don't help then that is the next step.
What will help your break though?
I don't know. Been wondering this for years and years and years.
An exorcism, perhaps?
LOL "second, those that said I would hang balls up in the pockets because of the deeper shelf were mistaken." Ya what do all the people on here who play well and know the table specs know about shelves.
You're new to this situation. He has taken lessons from everyone in Indiana and some in KY and he doesn't listen or change things.
On the Diamond, try taking some speed off the break.
Instead of 80% taker down to 60%.
Try this in a few locations and see what happens. The way I discovered it was being to lazy to hinge the break cue and just breaking with a pricey playing cue.
I figured I would just open them up, not taking a chance on damaging the playing cue.
Low and behold, 1,2 sometimes 3 on the snap.