wouldnt get my business
You are a wimp, you do not like extreem Hot or Cold.
Played in several outdoor poolrooms in the Philippines. They are actually common over there in the small towns and villages. Usually a tented structure, open on three or all four sides, with or without table lighting. It's normal to play when it's hot and humid and the only cooling you have are large fans. The tables play like mud and you have to drive the ball to get it around the table. Kind of like the slow cloth we played on in the old days, except even moreso.
I always liked the challenge in figuring out how to play on the table. I knew it was the same for the other guy as it was for me. Usually played Rotation and my best move was to ride the big balls until we got to the nine or ten ball, where all the points are. If I could luck in a couple of big numbers it made the end game a lot easier. I rarely if ever tried to run out before reaching the nine ball. I was able to beat a lot of the local players until they brought a ringer in on me. The Philippines are full of strong playing hustlers who prey on foreigners from Europe, Australia and the USA. I got ambushed more than once, but my fall back game was either One Pocket or Banks. Some guys/hustlers could still beat me at One Pocket, but I don't remember ever losing at Banks over there.
I just want to add that many poolroms over there have no windows, just a roof and low walls all the way around. The roof is held in place by support beams around the perimeter. So it is just like playing outdoors.
I think playing in these conditions and many different conditions are part of the Filipino strength in pool. They are used to having to adapt to widely varying conditions and tough conditions. They adapt quickly to conditions at most world tournaments, they think they are in heaven! While others are complaining about minor things they are pleased to be in an air conditioned building and where they don't have to move the crowd before a shot.
I am as guilty as anyone about being a hothouse player now. I kinda grudgingly play on a gold crown or valley now but I want to play on blue label Diamonds or red that have been upgraded. I don't think the Diamonds are perfect, just what I have adapted to. I played on some very ratty tables myself but it was a long long time ago!. Spoiled? You bet!
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When I was a kid, my uncle had a table in the back yard between the house and barn.
Had a foundation poured and post to hold up the corrugated roof panel.
My aunt wouldn't allow him to go to the pool room anymore nor put a table in the house.
That was his solution, and where I first learned allot about the game.
For being covered with a tarp and left outdoors that table did not play as bad as you'd think.
I've seen some videos of people traveling around the world where cantinas and beach bars had open air pool tables.
It's a fun idea, but I wouldn't imagine being able to take the game too seriously in a busy outdoor environment.
My uncle's was an exception I feel because it was entirely private.
I have a place down in the woods I've been tempted to do this. Pool is
about fun too. When we lose sight of the fun and it becomes all about competition then we lose a lot.