2009 AZ Straight Pool Challenge!

I just posted a 41 a couple days ago, but I didn't get it on video. Last night, I ran a somewhat chaotic 40 on video. I'd love to have the link added if you don't mind.

I appreciate getting comments from other players. There is always something to learn. I'm starting to see the 3rd rack pretty consistently. This 40 run makes two runs in the 40's in the last couple nights. Seems like it's starting to come together for me.

Thanks.

http://www.veoh.com/browse/videos/category/sports/watch/v19452020yRzgTNAc

Nice run.

Thanks for sharing. Straight pool is really a great game to practice. It helps so much in the other games. I also feel that straight is never boring to practice. It was good watching you to see how you ended up on your break shot in that 1st rack. I saw another way but any way works when you end up good on your break ball.

Okay, I have a confession

My high run for the year isn't 87.

Back in september I played a match with a gentlemen whose name I can't remember, which I mentioned in a previous thread, wherein we played to a 1 hour time limit. During this time I played my best pool ever imo, winning 176 - 3. I had runs of 115, 45 and 16.

I was a little embarrassed at the idea of having my name beside a great player like Danny Harriman. I realize that's not his actual high run for the year, but still.

Anywho, I told a buddy of mine about it and he's been bugging me to post it because he thinks I'm being silly. So there it is, 115 is my high for the year.

FWIW I ran 105 in March but decided against posting it due to a grievous foul which I played through. On my follow through my hand hit a ball which went into the stack and spread everything out (somewhat unconventional breakshot), as I was my own opponent I decided to allow myself to continue play with the layout as is :grin:. But I don't consider that an actual run.

I'm happy with the runs I've managed, considering I played very little pool this year and even less 14.1, almost entirely snooker. But I'm getting the bug again, I'm thinking of buying myself the 14.1 World Championships recommeded set from accu-stats.

Nice shooting, and welcome back to the world of 14.1 !

I Highly recomend the 2009 World 14.1 championships, by accu-stats. there is alot of great matches in that set. dont ask me to be the Spoiler though !!!!!

Steve

stevekur1 said:

Nice shooting, and welcome back to the world of 14.1 !

I Highly recomend the 2009 World 14.1 championships, by accu-stats. there is alot of great matches in that set. dont ask me to be the Spoiler though !!!!!

Steve

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Thanks.

lol, Unfortunately I already know who wins. I wish Accu-stats would keep the score hidden, where you can see it by clicking something if you really want to know. I just enjoy the aesthetics of the game. When I bought the Harriman vs. Schmidt 14.1 match from tar a couple of years ago I stayed off the forums for a month before it came out so as not to spoil the ending and was able to sweat it on DVD after the fact. Not quite the same, but fun none the less.

I Still recomend watching it.....There is alot of GREAT Play there, and definatly alot to learn in every match !!!!

i used to feel that way as well, until the advice that i just gave you was given to me.

and believe me i have learned an awful lot by watching many matches !!

Like i said, welcome back to the world of 14.1
Steve

I ran a 97 tonight. It was on an easy 8ft table though. Does that count?

Absolutly i should say that counts.......Great Shooting !!!!!

Absolutely counts. The 8 footers can be tougher with more congestion at times.

Dec.15th 268 bobby chamberlain

alinco said:

ok, theone has completed his 3 years of service to az. I'll keep this thread up to date. Post your runs in this thread or pm me.


1. 294 - john schmidt, oct 29
2. 177 - wrldpro (bobby chamberlain), feb 12
3. 143 - steve lipsky, feb 22
4. 140 - landon shuffett, jul 11
5. 136 - danny barouty, apr
6. 115 - cameron smith, sep
7. 115 - danny harriman, jun 28
8. 114 - dynamite, jan
9. 110 - marek, nov 6
10. 108 - stevekur1, nov 28 video-31:thumbup:
11. 106 - sascha, oct 21
12. 100 - theone, jan
13. 99 - marop, mar 6 video-99, video-78:thumbup:
14. 97 - 5ballcharlie, dec 8
15. 96 - johnnyt, apr 24
16. 92 - levi (richard molineiro), oct 8
17. 91 - mosconiac, mar 11
18. 84 - driven, oct 28
19. 84 - leaguedude, apr 7 video-84:thumbup:
20. 84 - sausage, oct 22
21. 79 - unknownpro, aug 8
22. 73 - krisz, feb 24
23. 72 - bob jewett, aug 4
24. 72 - rick michalec, sep 24 video-72,video-46:thumbup:
25. 71 - mworkman, jan 9
26. 70 - 3andstop, nov 30
27. 70 - alinco, mar 1 video-54:thumbup:
28. 70 - jude rosenstock, jun 29
29. 68 - selftaut, may 16
30. 66 - dave dupuis, aug 22
31. 63 - eric théroux, jun 28
32. 62 - easy-e, feb 12
33. 59 - blackjack, oct 14
34. 59 - ratta, oct 29
35. 59 - strtshtr, aug 9
36. 59 - terhje, jan 7
37. 58 - 14.1 rome, feb 6
38. 58 - cuestick55, may 18
39. 57 - dmgwalsh, jul 29 video-57, video-41, video-34, video-30:thumbup:
40. 57 - jason robichaud, jan 11
41. 57 - mullyman, may 6
42. 57 - nichad goulamhoussen, aug 13
43. 55 - bud green, feb 27
44. 54 - benoit michaud, aug 22
45. 54 - forumghost516, apr 29
46. 54 - justicenj, feb 16
47. 54 - neil, aug 18
48. 52 - indecisive, mar 6
49. 49 - custmqs, jan 9 video-49, video-39:thumbup:
50. 48 - stuckart, jan 15
51. 47 - bwtadpole, jun 29
52. 45 - buffalofloyd, feb 10
53. 43 - djkeys, feb 22
54. 43 - nostra, feb 18
55. 42 - mjantti, jan 10
56. 41 - skess, nov 24 video-37, video-40:thumbup:
57. 40 - justin.powell, oct 27
58. 40 - rich93, apr 23
59. 37 - cleary, jun 11
60. 36 - arsenius, jan 24
61. 33 - avathar, jul 18 video-33:thumbup:
62. 33 - md5key, feb 1
63. 33 - samiel, oct 18
64. 30 - grindz, jan 6
65. 30 - unicorncomputer, apr 2
66. 28 - metallicane, jan
67. 28 - tudster, jan 3
68. 27 - pierre garant, jun 29
69. 26 - d-x69, dec 11
70. 26 - ghost121, mar 27
71. 25 - dave nelson, mar 7
72. 25 - pascal guimond, jun 15
73. 25 - solartje, feb
74. 24 - wortguy, jan 17
75. 22 - big perm, jul 17
76. 22 - stevea, feb 4
77. 19 - bval, mar 8
78. 17 - sylvain deslauriers, jun 22
79. 14 - caromsoft, mar 11
80. 10 - patrick provencal, jun 20

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dec.15th 268 bobby chamberlain

wrldpro said:

dec.15th 268 bobby chamberlain

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WOW monster run Bobby, congrats!

I still can't believe I did it, but I just ran 98 balls. I got stopped on the breakshot for the 8th rack. I lined up dead straight on the break ball and just didn't get enough angle to cheat the pocket and get into the rack.

I have to admit that by the end of the set, I had a pretty good adrenaline rush going. I can't imagine how these guys run 100+ all the time. It's exhausting.

I can't wait to get back to the table and get after it again.

I finally made it into the 2nd rack with a 17. :grin:

16 and 17 were both bank shots and I was left with a tough combo at the edge of the rack for 18 and scratched (Didn't make 18). This game is really difficult!

I bumped my high run from 20 to 23 on December 23.

Really cuttin it close there getting in under the wire for 2009, hopefully this is a sign of good things to come for you in 2010.

I know myself I am hitting the table jan 1st to get in my first run for the year !

Keep it up
steve

new high

ran 65 on Saturday, Dec 26. only one simple bank shot and no flyers. missed position on my key ball and scratched to end the run.

happy new year to all you 14.1 enthusiasts

jim richards