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There is actually a method to the madness of creating odds. The House usually begins by getting something that's statistically accurate and by that, I mean, the odds must add up. Like, 50:1 roughly translates to 2% or .02. If you have 50 players and they all have equal chances, it would list...

Odds like these seriously make me wonder where they're getting their information from. I mean, overall, they're not *way* off. The top of the list has all the favorites but it's hard to imagine why some of these odds are so long for so many other strong players. Cory Deuel at 40:1? Earl...

About the rates, I think Jim has gone out of his way to accommodate both the date scene and the more serious clientele. Please refer to his rates chart: http://www.greenleafspoolroom.com/pool/#rates I believe the "Daily Shot" is a flat rate until 6pm. They open at noon on weekends which...

I think we're both right. Of course, the elites will show-up to any event so long as the money justifies it. If you're looking to fill a field larger than that, you'll need to entice the second tier of players. That's when the specifics can become a factor and make no mistake of it, the...

This is one of those situations where you allow the market to dictate the rules. If 9-ball is such a horrible game, players will stop going to 9-ball tournaments. If 10-ball proves to be a better game than 9-ball, you'll see better turn-out at 10-ball tournaments and fewer promoters sponsoring...

Jim Gottier is a friend of mine. The guy is a real class act and an excellent pool player, to boot. I wouldn't regard him as a New Yorker, though. He lived here for a number of years but hailed from the west coast; I think the Seattle area, to be specific. One thing Jim is known for, every...

Listen, I'm sorry for how I came off in my last post. Honestly, I hate reading my posts and seeing how snarky I can be. Here's my opinion. I love pool and its history and I'm proud to say I play seriously. Our industry has done a great deal for the world and I'd like to see that continue...

Get the table you really really want and try to forget about cost as much as possible. A lot of table buyers only get to make this decision once in their lifetime so it's important to try and get something you'll always be happy with. If it were me, I'd buy a Diamond Professional or Diamond...

Ah, I see what you're doing there. You think protecting elephants and using cowhide is hypocritical. Unfortunately, the argument is a bit more complex than that. For one, ivory is illegal and has been for quite some time. There's a lot of illegal poaching done to fulfill demand and when pool...

One big problem pool will always face when it comes to innovation is the lack of a market. Yes, there are probably people out there that would enjoy your product but I worry there may not be enough interest to make it worth your while. If you could figure out a way to get digital feedback from...

65 inches should be fine. If it's a short side, you should make that the head of the table. Fewer shots are played from the head side of the table.

Without AtLarge's access to statistics, I have to agree. On the pro level, there are far fewer safeties in 8ball than 9ball. But, just because there's more defense in 9ball doesn't make it a more strategic game. If anything, it's the exact opposite. In 9ball, your choices are very limited...

I could see how there can be some confusion here. Although plenty come here for business, the forum software isn't exactly ideal for selling stuff. If you were a business and you bumped your prices because someone wanted to buy something, I could understand a negative reaction. That said, it...

I agree. A few years back when opening a new room, there was a big argument among us about whether or not the room could fit Diamonds versus Brunswicks which have a smaller footprint. I had to step in and remind them that the width of the rails would be a relative non-factor when determining...

In my opinion, you want to pick a player you want to emulate. Your instructor should be that person. There are instances where getting lessons from multiple instructors can make sense. One person may be great with mechanics yet the other knows strategy for a specific game. If that isn't the...

I'm probably going to play.

Brunswick Centennials are rebranded Super Aramiths. They're the same materials, same specs. In my opinion, both are fine although I do like the measles cue-ball. The only other set to give consideration to are the Cyclops balls which have grown in popularity lately. The primary issue with...

I know you're just having fun but before everyone became a racking expert, the advantage to breaking was a hotly discussed topic. Back when everyone was hammering the break at full strength, if you knew your opponent was the favorite to fly off the table, you might want to pass the break back...

If there's one thing that IUSEDTOBERICH's results shows, it's that the balls aren't perfectly round. If you have a very precise pattern racking method (same order, numbers up) you *might* be able to get differing results simply by rotating the balls. It's a common misconception that balls are...

There was once an argument at the World Championships of 14.1 over a rule I thought was universal. It turns out, many Europeans treat the racking area differently than Americans do. As we move to try and standardize pool globally, I think it's important to at least be respectful of the...