need another cup of coffee .....
A reality check on aiming systems of all kinds
- Thread starter JC
- Start date
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
So this isn't ground breaking info, but as pockets tighten it becomes more important to actually know the pocket aperture from where the OB is coming from. Ones that went on a 5" Valley or a 4 1/2" "pro cut" pocket simply rattle on 4 1/4" and under.
With this knowledge some of the "close enough" systems start showing their breaking points. It's kind of how like on some diamond systems work great over a majority of a table but once out on the fringes and past they start breaking down and require different spin and such.
Another thing to keep in mind, if you get absolutely used to tight pockets, remember at league on a bar box, there's a lot more leeway. Knowing how accepting a pocket is can be super important. Nothing is worse than thinking you set up a decent safety and seeing your opponent's ball go in after hitting the rail 2 1/2 diamonds up.
With this knowledge some of the "close enough" systems start showing their breaking points. It's kind of how like on some diamond systems work great over a majority of a table but once out on the fringes and past they start breaking down and require different spin and such.
Another thing to keep in mind, if you get absolutely used to tight pockets, remember at league on a bar box, there's a lot more leeway. Knowing how accepting a pocket is can be super important. Nothing is worse than thinking you set up a decent safety and seeing your opponent's ball go in after hitting the rail 2 1/2 diamonds up.