That's could not be less clear...unless of course you actually mean 4.5" corners.To be clear, 4.5" sides at 141 degrees and 5" sides at 102 degrees is Pro cut.
Trent
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That's could not be less clear...unless of course you actually mean 4.5" corners.To be clear, 4.5" sides at 141 degrees and 5" sides at 102 degrees is Pro cut.
Trent
I'm not sure I agree with the "should not go in" part. That assumes that the tighter pockets are what everyone "should be playing". If you are better than another player on a table with tighter pockets, you should be better than that same player on a table with wider pockets. I guess I don't see the possibility that the weaker player may make a "lucky" shot or two is really the reason for tighter pockets - same margin for error for the better player - that's just what the table allows.
If pro players and the average recreational player are really that much better than years gone by, by all means challenge them if that is what they are looking for.
I have an old Anniversary, I'm sure the pockets may be "easy" by what appear to be more modern standards, but I agree with deanoc (luckily I've just had the one table, lol) - I enjoy playing on it and apparently it allows some different options for shots that simply make it different, not better or worse.
Play on whatever you enjoy playing on and accept that the game on whatever table you are playing on is the game you adapt to, IMO.
I understand. My point is that in most commercial settings tables 4.5" and smaller are too tough for your regular recreational crowd. They want to have fun and see balls go in. That's what brings them back. Have a couple snug ones for the better players and have the rest a tad more generous. Pool business is tough enough as it is.
Clear as mud.
I'm not sure I agree with the "should not go in" part. That assumes that the tighter pockets are what everyone "should be playing". If you are better than another player on a table with tighter pockets, you should be better than that same player on a table with wider pockets. I guess I don't see the possibility that the weaker player may make a "lucky" shot or two is really the reason for tighter pockets - same margin for error for the better player - that's just what the table allows.
If pro players and the average recreational player are really that much better than years gone by, by all means challenge them if that is what they are looking for.
I have an old Anniversary, I'm sure the pockets may be "easy" by what appear to be more modern standards, but I agree with deanoc (luckily I've just had the one table, lol) - I enjoy playing on it and apparently it allows some different options for shots that simply make it different, not better or worse.
Play on whatever you enjoy playing on and accept that the game on whatever table you are playing on is the game you adapt to, IMO.
Its just my opinion. No need to argue
Trent
It just seems like a really dumb thing to get so argumentative and preachy about. 5" was a normal corner pocket until fairly recently. It's not as if they are oversized, they just aren't tight.
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We need to go to 4” pockets!
You can only go so small as the next “progression” comes along.
You might as well start playing Asian 8 Ball or English Black Ball.
What’s next?
Place obstacles in the way?
How about posts with bumpers placed statically on the table to bounce off of and make a ball?
Where do you “progress” from here?
I have a GC4 in my home with the factory 5 to 5 1/8” corners. I love it!
I guess I might start working on it and trying to be less abrasive...
Trent from Toledo
So that’s why our tables play so tough - they are 143 degrees!To be clear, 4.5" corners at 141 degrees and 5" sides at 102 degrees is Pro cut.
Trent
So that’s why our tables play so tough - they are 143 degrees!
Look at it this way, you will never be the most argumentative and abrasive table mechanic here.
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