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https://www.ultimatepoolgroup.com/rules

I played in the KC one and it was super well run (tablets at every table for score keeping, etc).

If you have Facebook, the new cue builders group has some good suppliers. I will pm you a link to one option.

And what ChatGPT says about the data: Throw in billiards refers to the deflection of the object ball from its expected path when hit with spin or at an angle by the cue ball. This effect is influenced by the friction between the balls and the way the cue ball transfers spin or “english” to the...

And the throw video:

@Bob Jewett : Here’s the data from that throw video and some graphs. AI assisted and I didn’t double check everything. I was surprised at the limited throw from follow shots.

In many ways this is like boxing, where the WBA and other letter organizations descended into a cycle of corruption and incompetence that ruined the sport and cleared the way for a marketing company (MMA) to take over.

the traditional gripe with the wpa is they spend more money on first class airfare, fine dining, and drug testing than anything to do with pool. in 30 years they accomplished little for the sport compared to what matchroom has done in just a few years. but as you note matchroom is a...

Yeah, basically he likes money and his odds are better this tournament with many of the top players boycotting (and his joining the boycott and then remaining silent about his true plans only further those odds).

Looks like Shaw is out?

Bob, it’s interesting how long it took the magic rack to catch on; given that you and others had suggested it long and long ago. I suppose Sardo created the demand for tight racks, didn’t have a product at the right price point, and the magic rack filled the gap.

https://patents.google.com/patent/US5997404A Lou’s patent.

Murmurs on social media are that the WPA list is a wishlist and isn’t an indication of who might actually show.

I would imagine that sky sports (who actually broadcast this and is the only partner Matchroom cares about) dictated the timing for their broadcast schedule. What we see In the US is just an afterthought as we aren’t the market for Matchroom.

I can’t find this info anywhere, final starts 5pm easten?

Anyone know what time play starts today?

Lots of complaining about the number of 3+ hour matches today. Some justified or not. More shot clocks seems like the answer for a premier event.

Normally the viewing the first few days is always crummy given the odd matchups. I have had trouble watching after last weeks Gorst SVB match.

Did JJ pull double duty yesterday in the booth as a commentary and as a player?