Search results

  1. I

    Funny pic/gif thread...

    Speed is a factor for sure, but so is endurance and turning radius. RR makes a turn on a dime, and it takes WC a big loop to catch up, which tires him out quicker.
  2. I

    Pool on tv.. or watch this

    I enjoyed watching a recent dart championship. The games go so quickly with the next player ready to throw right after the opponent removed his darts and got out of the way. And so many triple 60s.
  3. I

    Does Your Poolroom Allow Players to Eat While Playing?

    At the room I play at, there are a lot of elderly guys who sometimes drool while shooting without their teeth in, and a few have even bled a little. Last year another guy left a trail on the carpet from the table to the bathroom. He still came back after that episode, until he passed away...
  4. I

    SVB cheating? Shaw/SVB Derby 9 Ball

    If I were playing Shaw, I would wait until the last ball stopped moving after making the winning ball before starting to rack for the next game. He might call a foul.
  5. I

    Cue extensions

    Don Mickelson made a 6 inch for me. Advertises on Craigslist at $40 each. https://mankato.craigslist.org/spo/d/pool-cue-extensions-top/6436562237.html I would use a digital caliper to measure the exact diameter of the joint. My extension is a shade smaller than the cue, but that doesn't...
  6. I

    Shaft length for players over 5,11?

    1.94 m is approximately 6' 4" Just sayin
  7. I

    Was SVB The Last American out in China

    I believe he is also obligated to play one or two tournaments each year in China with a recent endorsement deal.
  8. I

    At 103, Hemet resident still an ace at Oldlympics billiards

    The local Center hosted the State Games last fall. There was one participant over 100 years old. Unfortunately for him and a few others, the competition was classed by age, so he won the division by default. He came to play, but had no competition.
  9. I

    Last Pocket 8-ball Rules

    I have played the pocket the last ball goes into, no matter who makes it. Have played 1 & 15 in the sides along with bank the 8 in the last pocket. A couple weeks ago, I was playing a regular at the Center, 87 year guy who spends every afternoon in the pool room. He is quick to slam...
  10. I

    Sharing a new game short rack one pocket

    Or should it be 9.1 short rack one pocket? I want to try it sometime too.
  11. I

    Calcutta Collusion - Please Explain The Logic

    Making more money isn't logical? Then define logical I stay out of local tournaments if there is a Calcutta because I don't want to get stuck with myself, or leave someone hanging if they buy me and I have no intention of staying until the end even if winning. Yeah, I did that once when I...
  12. I

    VNEA Rules Question

    Clear to me that Player B wins. Might be a little grey, if Player B was the one to initiate the handshake. At a recent tournament, I shot my last ball in and had a medium length straight in shot on the 8. I saw my opponent reach for the pencil and mark the game. I missed the shot and saw...
  13. I

    For those that prefer a gentleman's game.

    Clicked on the link, and my virus program blocked the site. Numerous pop ups related to pornography. Had to shut down all browsers with task manager.
  14. I

    Mosconi Cup -- At Least We've Proved the Coach Doesn't Matter

    No chance? USA lost at least two matches on a narrow miss or bobbled ball. Win two more matches and the score is 4-6. Or it could just as easily be 1-9 Most of these matches are coin tosses on who will win any given day.
  15. I

    Mosconi 2017 - Updates

  16. I

    Pool music

    Check out "Happy Schnapps Combo" for some upbeat tunes. If you like the Chicago Bears, you won't like one song for sure.
  17. I

    Thursday US Open 9-ball updates

    I noticed that Oi was down 10-6 to Dang, and came back to win. Then another double hill against Alex P.
  18. I

    So... Billy Thorpe fouled right?

    You can not assume that if the foul was called, all subsequent games would have ended with the same results.
  19. I

    Bobby Brady takes out Mr. Howell

    Never cared much for cousin Oliver, but liked this episode. Three channels in the 70s, any pool was good. Brother & I would always watch the Wild World of Sports on Sunday afternoons when Fats vs Mosconi was on. Off topic: Did anyone else notice the pool table in the Hagar the Horrible...
Back
Top