Billiard University (BU) playing-ability-exam scores and ratings

StraightPoolIU said:

I took Exam I yesterday and Exam II today. I was on a 9' GC1 with 4 7/8" pockets, 4 1/8 the in the throat, 1 1/4" shelf. I scored a 53 on Exam I and also a 53 on Exam II for a total of 106. Lots of room for improvement. A lot of my weak areas were what I expected. Also, while this was the first time I completed the test all the way through I completed most of Exam I back in June and I definitely see improvement since then since I've been practicing.

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Thank you for posting your scores and table info. When you get a chance please also post a 10-ball ghost score. And when you retake the BU Exams, please post the new scores so we can see how much you can improve.

Here's the latest:

AZB'ers who have taken the BU playing-ability exams:

BU score -- Username -- BU Rating, 10-ball ghost rating -- table: size, corner pocket mouth, throat, shelf -- Video links (if available):

168 -- Gerry Williams -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
161 -- Gerry Williams -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
160 -- scottjen26 -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
159 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
157 -- scottjen26 -- adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), no Exam II video yet (see AZB post)
156 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
149 -- scottjen26 -- adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
148 -- Neil -- adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/8", 2 7/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2)
146 -- dr_dave -- adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/2", 4 1/2", 3/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
142 -- dr_dave -- adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) -- table: 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
141 -- 12squared (Dave Gross) -- adv-3 (A+/A); 78 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
141 -- Neil -- adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/8", 3 1/2", 1 3/8" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
135 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
135 -- dr_dave -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 54 (B+) -- table: 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
133 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
132 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II (part 1, part 2)
132 -- BRussell -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 51 (B+) -- table: 8', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/2" -- Exam I, Exam II
127 -- Okie --adv-2 (A-/B+), 61 (A+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
127 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, no Exam II video (see AZB post)
124 -- JC -- adv-1 (B/B-), 57 (A) -- table: 9', 4 7/16", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" -- Table Specs, Exam 1, Exam 2
121 -- TheOneGnat -- adv-1 (B/B-), 51 (B+) -- table: 8', 4 1/2 in, 4 in, 1 5/8 in -- no videos (see AZB post and the update)
119 -- Mooneye -- adv-1 (B/B-), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
117 -- RobMan -- adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) -- table: 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
112 -- Okie -- adv-1 (B/B-), 61 (A+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
112 -- RobMan -- adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) -- table: 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
108 -- row21097 -- int-3 (B-/C+), 57 (A) -- table: 9', 4 1/2”, 4”, 1 1/2” -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2, part 3), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
106 -- StraightPoolIU -- int-3 (B-/C+), no 10-ball ghost score yet -- table: 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8, 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
102 -- Okie -- int-3 (B-/C+), 52 (B+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
101 -- 67tbird -- int-3 (B-/C+), 46 (B) -- table: 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
98 -- Eagleshot -- int-3 (B-/C+), 48 (B) -- table: 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" -- no videos (from PM)
92 -- 67tbird -- int-2 (C+/C), 34 (D+) -- table: 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
90 -- EagleEye -- int-2 (C+/C), no 10-ball ghost score yet -- table: 9', 5", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" -- administered at the 2013 BU Summer School Boot Camp
89 -- mamics -- int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
88 -- DrGonzo -- int-2 (C+/C), 47 (B) -- table: 9', 4.5", 4", 1.5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
87 -- iusedtoberich -- int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) -- table: 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
78 -- iusedtoberich -- int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) -- table: 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
77 -- mamics -- int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
77 -- SeanChamp -- int-2 (C+/C), 29 (D) -- table: 8', 4 1/2", no throat yet, 1" -- no videos (see AZB post)
62 -- mamics -- int-1 (C), 20 (D) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
55 -- mamics -- int-1 (C), 20 (D) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)

Here are the details and scores for all official BU graduates.

theUBC said:

Here are my videos for the fundamentals (84 points) (I just upload it now)
and for the doctorate exam II (80 points)

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Nice job Ekkes! That's the 2nd best score posted to date! Are you going to attempt to take over Gerry Williams' top spot with more exam attempts? That would be fun to see.

Also, when you get a chance, please post some 10-ball ghost scores so I can add it to your line (see below).

theUBC said:

Unfortunately I had to do them again as the first time my battery of my camera was done and once the camera just stopped....

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That sucks, but practice makes perfect.

theUBC said:

I really like the tests, the way you have to do them and the way you keep score!
Imho the results are very exact regarding the playing ability of a player!
Did the test with several students of mine and they all liked it a lot!

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I'm glad you and your students like the BU Exams. I'm also glad you think the BU rating systems seems to be fairly accurate.

Best regards,
Dave


Here's the latest:

AZB'ers who have taken the BU playing-ability exams:

BU score -- Username -- BU Rating, 10-ball ghost rating -- table: size, corner pocket mouth, throat, shelf -- Video links (if available):
168 -- Gerry Williams -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
164 -- theUBC --semi pro (A++/AAA), no 10-ball ghost score yet -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4.5 cm -- Exam I, Exam II
161 -- Gerry Williams -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
160 -- scottjen26 -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
159 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
157 -- scottjen26 -- adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), no Exam II video yet (see AZB post)
156 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
149 -- scottjen26 -- adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
148 -- Neil -- adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/8", 2 7/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2)
146 -- dr_dave -- adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/2", 4 1/2", 3/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
142 -- dr_dave -- adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) -- table: 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
141 -- 12squared (Dave Gross) -- adv-3 (A+/A); 78 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
141 -- Neil -- adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/8", 3 1/2", 1 3/8" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
135 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
135 -- dr_dave -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 54 (B+) -- table: 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
133 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
132 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II (part 1, part 2)
132 -- BRussell -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 51 (B+) -- table: 8', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/2" -- Exam I, Exam II
127 -- Okie --adv-2 (A-/B+), 61 (A+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
127 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, no Exam II video (see AZB post)
124 -- JC -- adv-1 (B/B-), 57 (A) -- table: 9', 4 7/16", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" -- Table Specs, Exam 1, Exam 2
121 -- TheOneGnat -- adv-1 (B/B-), 51 (B+) -- table: 8', 4 1/2 in, 4 in, 1 5/8 in -- no videos (see AZB post and the update)
119 -- Mooneye -- adv-1 (B/B-), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
117 -- RobMan -- adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) -- table: 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
112 -- Okie -- adv-1 (B/B-), 61 (A+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
112 -- RobMan -- adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) -- table: 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
108 -- row21097 -- int-3 (B-/C+), 57 (A) -- table: 9', 4 1/2”, 4”, 1 1/2” -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2, part 3), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
106 -- StraightPoolIU -- int-3 (B-/C+), no 10-ball ghost score yet -- table: 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8, 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
102 -- Okie -- int-3 (B-/C+), 52 (B+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
101 -- 67tbird -- int-3 (B-/C+), 46 (B) -- table: 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
98 -- Eagleshot -- int-3 (B-/C+), 48 (B) -- table: 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" -- no videos (from PM)
92 -- 67tbird -- int-2 (C+/C), 34 (D+) -- table: 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
90 -- EagleEye -- int-2 (C+/C), no 10-ball ghost score yet -- table: 9', 5", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" -- administered at the 2013 BU Summer School Boot Camp
89 -- mamics -- int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
88 -- DrGonzo -- int-2 (C+/C), 47 (B) -- table: 9', 4.5", 4", 1.5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
87 -- iusedtoberich -- int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) -- table: 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
78 -- iusedtoberich -- int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) -- table: 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
77 -- mamics -- int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
77 -- SeanChamp -- int-2 (C+/C), 29 (D) -- table: 8', 4 1/2", no throat yet, 1" -- no videos (see AZB post)
62 -- mamics -- int-1 (C), 20 (D) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
55 -- mamics -- int-1 (C), 20 (D) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)

Here are the details and scores for all official BU graduates.

Neil said:

They are rather fun to do, aren't they! Dr. Dave and others did a good job on setting it up.

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Thanks Neil.

Do you still plan to work on the exams some more and try to beat your previous scores?

Catch you later,
Dave

theUBC said:

Yes they did a good job indeed!
May take the concept to Europe- depends on Dr. Dave and his co founders...

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Ekkes,

I heard back from Dr. Randy yesterday and will respond to your e-mail later today.

We look forward to having you help more people in Europe utilize the BU resources.

Best regards,
Dave

theUBC said:

exam II doctorate: http://youtu.be/PqydqE_O9mw

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Ekkes,

I noticed that you used the 30-degree-rule peace sign and the ghost-ball cue-pivot aiming system a couple of times during the safety drill. Were you doing that just to humor me, or do you actually use these techniques in some situations during actual play? I do.

Best regards,
Dave

Eagleshot said:

Dave,
I just finished my second round of BU exams. 113 up from 98. Brunswick 9 ft, 4 1/2 - 4 - 1 1/2.

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Nice job! I've added it to the list. Here's the latest:

AZB'ers who have taken the BU playing-ability exams:

BU score -- Username -- BU Rating, 10-ball ghost rating -- table: size, corner pocket mouth, throat, shelf -- Video links (if available):
168 -- Gerry Williams -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
164 -- theUBC --semi pro (A++/AAA), no 10-ball ghost score yet -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4.5 cm -- Exam I, Exam II
161 -- Gerry Williams -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
160 -- scottjen26 -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
159 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
157 -- scottjen26 -- adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), no Exam II video yet (see AZB post)
156 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
149 -- scottjen26 -- adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
148 -- Neil -- adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/8", 2 7/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2)
146 -- dr_dave -- adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/2", 4 1/2", 3/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
142 -- dr_dave -- adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) -- table: 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
141 -- 12squared (Dave Gross) -- adv-3 (A+/A); 78 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
141 -- Neil -- adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/8", 3 1/2", 1 3/8" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
135 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
135 -- dr_dave -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 54 (B+) -- table: 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
133 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
132 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II (part 1, part 2)
132 -- BRussell -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 51 (B+) -- table: 8', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/2" -- Exam I, Exam II
127 -- Okie --adv-2 (A-/B+), 61 (A+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
127 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, no Exam II video (see AZB post)
124 -- JC -- adv-1 (B/B-), 57 (A) -- table: 9', 4 7/16", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" -- Table Specs, Exam 1, Exam 2
121 -- TheOneGnat -- adv-1 (B/B-), 51 (B+) -- table: 8', 4 1/2 in, 4 in, 1 5/8 in -- no videos (see AZB post and the update)
119 -- Mooneye -- adv-1 (B/B-), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
117 -- RobMan -- adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) -- table: 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
113 -- Eagleshot -- adv-1 (B/B-), 48 (B) -- table: 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" -- no videos (from PM)
112 -- Okie -- adv-1 (B/B-), 61 (A+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
112 -- RobMan -- adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) -- table: 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
108 -- row21097 -- int-3 (B-/C+), 57 (A) -- table: 9', 4 1/2”, 4”, 1 1/2” -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2, part 3), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
106 -- StraightPoolIU -- int-3 (B-/C+), no 10-ball ghost score yet -- table: 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8, 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
102 -- Okie -- int-3 (B-/C+), 52 (B+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
101 -- 67tbird -- int-3 (B-/C+), 46 (B) -- table: 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
98 -- Eagleshot -- int-3 (B-/C+), 48 (B) -- table: 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" -- no videos (from PM)
92 -- 67tbird -- int-2 (C+/C), 34 (D+) -- table: 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
90 -- EagleEye -- int-2 (C+/C), no 10-ball ghost score yet -- table: 9', 5", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" -- administered at the 2013 BU Summer School Boot Camp
89 -- mamics -- int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
88 -- DrGonzo -- int-2 (C+/C), 47 (B) -- table: 9', 4.5", 4", 1.5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
87 -- iusedtoberich -- int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) -- table: 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
78 -- iusedtoberich -- int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) -- table: 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
77 -- mamics -- int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
77 -- SeanChamp -- int-2 (C+/C), 29 (D) -- table: 8', 4 1/2", no throat yet, 1" -- no videos (see AZB post)
62 -- mamics -- int-1 (C), 20 (D) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
55 -- mamics -- int-1 (C), 20 (D) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)

Here are the details and scores for all official BU graduates.

theUBC said:

Hey Dave,

I use the V for the 30 degree rule from time to time in tournaments too when I have to be sure where the cue ball will travel. Most of the times spectators/opponents laugh about me... but in the end I keep on doing it as it helps me when I am not 100% sure...

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I've also had people mock me for using my peace sign; but when they see how effective it is, they tend to not mock as much. In fact, some people who have mocked me in the past now use it themselves.

Regards,
Dave

theUBC said:

Big R E S P E C T for Gerry!
His BU score of 168 is the one to beat!!! He has done an outstanding job!
Will not be easy to get him... but I think I'll try

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Agreed. Gerry's score is very strong. But I'm sure you can top it. I look forward to seeing how high of a score you can post.

Good luck,
Dave

mamics said:

What camera type is everyone using to make their exam video's ?

i-Phone camera ?
or Proper digital camcorders ?

I cant seem to find a good way to mount / point the i-phone to get a good view of the table for recording plus the contrast / light levels are up sh!t creek for me. (maybe my table lights dont help - they are mounted quite low by pool table standards & they are compact fluoro bulbs)

Any thoughts / suggestions ?

edit: I'm not even sure I will be able to record for long enough on the phone to film the entire exam - I dont have a memory card in the i-phone.

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A camcorder on a tripod (or wall or ceiling mount) is definitely the best way to go. They aren't that expensive and they are a good investment for training and other purposes.

Happy filming,
Dave

The latest updated list is below. Please keep the scores coming. I wish everybody on AZB would try the BU Exams, but I know that is asking a lot. The practice is certainly worth the time and is potentially helpful to your game.

Good luck with the practice and exam runs,
Dave


AZB'ers who have taken the BU playing-ability exams:

BU score -- Username -- BU Rating, 10-ball ghost rating -- table: size, corner pocket mouth, throat, shelf -- Video links (if available):
168 -- Gerry Williams -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
164 -- theUBC --semi pro (A++/AAA), no 10-ball ghost score yet -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4 1/8", 1 3/4" -- Exam I, Exam II
161 -- Gerry Williams -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
160 -- scottjen26 -- semi pro (A++/AAA), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
159 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
157 -- scottjen26 -- adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), no Exam II video yet (see AZB post)
156 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-3 (A+/A), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
149 -- scottjen26 -- adv-3 (A+/A), 64 (A+) -- table 9', 4 1/2", 3 7/8", 1 1/2" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II
148 -- Neil -- adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/8", 2 7/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2)
146 -- dr_dave -- adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/2", 4 1/2", 3/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
142 -- dr_dave -- adv-3 (A+/A), 58 (A) -- table: 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
141 -- 12squared (Dave Gross) -- adv-3 (A+/A); 78 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
141 -- Neil -- adv-3 (A+/A); 60 (A) -- table: 7', 4 1/8", 3 1/2", 1 3/8" -- Exam I (part 1, part 2), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
135 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
135 -- dr_dave -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 54 (B+) -- table: 8', 4 3/4", 4 1/8", 1 3/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
133 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
132 -- Gerry Williams -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 73 (Pro) -- table: 9', 4 1/2", 4", 1 7/8" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II (part 1, part 2)
132 -- BRussell -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 51 (B+) -- table: 8', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/2" -- Exam I, Exam II
127 -- Okie --adv-2 (A-/B+), 61 (A+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
127 -- Mooneye -- adv-2 (A-/B+), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, no Exam II video (see AZB post)
124 -- JC -- adv-1 (B/B-), 57 (A) -- table: 9', 4 7/16", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" -- Table Specs, Exam 1, Exam 2
121 -- TheOneGnat -- adv-1 (B/B-), 51 (B+) -- table: 8', 4 1/2 in, 4 in, 1 5/8 in -- no videos (see AZB post and the update)
119 -- Mooneye -- adv-1 (B/B-), 49 (B) -- table: 7', 4 7/8", 4 1/8", 1 5/8" -- Exam I, Exam II
117 -- RobMan -- adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) -- table: 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
113 -- Eagleshot -- adv-1 (B/B-), 48 (B) -- table: 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" -- no videos (from PM)
112 -- Okie -- adv-1 (B/B-), 61 (A+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
112 -- RobMan -- adv-1 (B/B-), 46 (B) -- table: 9', 5", 4 1/4", 1 1/5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
108 -- row21097 -- int-3 (B-/C+), 57 (A) -- table: 9', 4 1/2”, 4”, 1 1/2” -- Table Specs, Exam I (part 1, part 2, part 3), Exam II (part 1, part 2, part 3)
106 -- StraightPoolIU -- int-3 (B-/C+), no 10-ball ghost score yet -- table: 9', 4 7/8", 4 1/8, 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
102 -- Okie -- int-3 (B-/C+), 52 (B+) -- table: 9', 4 3/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
101 -- 67tbird -- int-3 (B-/C+), 46 (B) -- table: 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
98 -- Eagleshot -- int-3 (B-/C+), 48 (B) -- table: 9', 4 1/2, 4", 1 1/4" -- no videos (from PM)
92 -- 67tbird -- int-2 (C+/C), 34 (D+) -- table: 8', 4 1/4", 4", 1 1/2" -- no videos (see AZB post)
90 -- EagleEye -- int-2 (C+/C), no 10-ball ghost score yet -- table: 9', 5", 3 7/8", 1 3/8" -- administered at the 2013 BU Summer School Boot Camp
89 -- mamics -- int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
88 -- DrGonzo -- int-2 (C+/C), 47 (B) -- table: 9', 4.5", 4", 1.5" -- no videos (see AZB post)
87 -- iusedtoberich -- int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) -- table: 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
78 -- iusedtoberich -- int-2 (C+/C), 38 (C) -- table: 9', 5 1/8", 4 1/8", 1 1/2" -- Table Specs, Exam I, Exam II
77 -- mamics -- int-2 (C+/C), 31 (D+) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
77 -- SeanChamp -- int-2 (C+/C), 29 (D) -- table: 8', 4 1/2", no throat yet, 1" -- no videos (see AZB post)
62 -- mamics -- int-1 (C), 20 (D) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)
55 -- mamics -- int-1 (C), 20 (D) -- table: 9', 4 5/8", 3 13/16", 1 1/4" -- no videos (see AZB post)

Here are the details and scores for all official BU graduates.