Recent content by nmh2008

The number of people who own 7 jump cues but complain about table time going from $8 to $9 per hour in pool is astonishing

I think that down the road Trackman-like sensors to analyze cue ball data – speed, contact point, spin rate, spin efficiency, etc. would be incredible…both standalone and also as an input to an AI program like this. With enough data, it could help modify pattern play given a person’s strengths...

Doesn't this run counter to your hypothesis that the odds are the same between the two formats?

Maybe I'm tripping but the fields in some of those European tournaments are a joke

Fargo rating aside, I think she's a borderline top 25 player right now. Pia Filler is a nice player, there's no universe that she's 50 fargo points better than Savannah

Do you think she's capable of getting to that level? A year ago, I felt like she was more of a social media darling that could really play pool. Today I feel like she's a fantastic young pool player with a massive (relative to other pool players anyway) following

Chezka just likes to bang balls and she's damn good at it. It's hard for me to imagine her ever practicing any tactical/safety play, when she's in the pool room she's there to run out. It's fun to watch, but I think it does limit her upside a bit. Seo has the best combination of offense &...

Savannah has improved dramatically I feel in the last 12 months. She shoots real straight and is capable of beating any of the ladies on tour. Her safety & tactical play is pretty average - feels like she executes basic safeties very well, but she doesn't see/play shots she will in a few years...

Good little run from Woodward beating Styer, Biado, and Kledio Kaci just as I was thinking he might be washed!

And yes, the lack of big tables is also a factor. I live in a small city with a decent pool culture – there are 3 pool halls and only 2 9-foot tables and about 40 bar boxes. The big tables are tight and more geared towards one pocket

Y'all remember when Greg Hogue was one hill-hill win against one of the 2nd tier pros in Europe (like Fortunski or Loukatis or something?) from making the Mosconi cup? The culture in this country isn't really conducive to developing elite pool players. To get to that level requires an immense...

When is SJM's induction into the pro billiard hall of fame? legend

His show is not inherently political whatsoever. The fact that his wikipedia page describes his political views is more indicative of the current political climate than it is about him as a public figure.

Soufi from Syria is real good

Kinda says it all that all 6 Euros are qualified and have played all 5 majors. The only "American" that has played every event is Thorsten - the guy that played under a German flag for 30 years