Recent content by Lowell

Then what's to stop someone from just making zero balls in and hope someone misses the 8? With ball in hand, you can play defense but still have to either play legal safeties or run out.

The "bar rule" I'm referring to is automatically losing the game just because the cue ball doesn't make contact with the 8 (with neither the cue ball or 8 ball going in a pocket)

Why would the balls being spotted make a difference? The money ball is still on the table. I personally think that BCA or even APA rules for 8 ball make for a much more enjoyable and tactical game than any "bar rules" I've played.

Yes

"One spot" is like in the kitchen except you can only place the cue ball on the head spot and nowhere else.

The games go by a lot faster among people who bring their own cues. When non-pool people come in and play, it can take like 45 minutes to finish one rack.

At least women's pool won't be affected. And the men's field is so deep these days that men's event will still be challenging even without the Mosconi players.

I have a lot of fun playing in NYC. Except some of the old heads there play by the worst bar rules ever. I was 7 balls ahead of my opponent and "table scratched", he said I automatically lost because I didn't touch the 8. I wouldn't have cared that much but he was gloating as if he broke and...

I live in New York and I love challenge tables, especially places with Diamonds. I know a lot of people on here look down on bar pool, but the competitive/social aspect of challenge tables at APA bars is a lot of fun to me (and cheap).

The "touch of inside" thing is more offensive to me

Even with a weaker field I'd honestly rather watch the Predator event than the Mosconi cup. These tram events (no matter how legendary) are like exhibition matches to me.

I'm looking forward to it!

And Josh still has at least 10 years of prime left most likely

That almost looks like a fat enough hit to just hold it with a roll shot

Filler's speed control (even for elite pool player standards) impresses me a lot