#11 snooker irons

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Hi

I have purchased a 10 foot snooker Table new, about a year ago...The problem that I am having is the balls keep on popping out of the pockets, especially the side pockets !!!!!!!

I have asked the Table maker about this and his reply was: "All new leather pockets are stiff and with the snooker pockets they are a tight pocket which makes it even worse. " . If that is the case, then after one year, they should be broken in by now...

He suggested to find some # 11 Snooker irons and see if that will solve the problem...

Just what are my options? It is quite frustrating when you want to put a little extra english but cannot because the ball will pop back out... I can do this at will any time.


Thanks Ron
 
How bout some saddle soap or something similiar that they use on new baseball gloves to break them in ?
 
"I have asked the Table maker about this and his reply was: "All new leather pockets are stiff and with the snooker pockets they are a tight pocket which makes it even worse. "
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What a load of bull!
 
keyboard said:
Any ideas on what I can do....
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Enquire about tournament leather...it is thinner and wears out quicker...
...but should be good on your own table.
This is the leather used in world competitions.

..this is discussed here...http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j...zcpr2Z22u-MoaaRew&sig2=GuER4Jmh1lrgJMJ3i5dQbQ

I think there is a market for a Diamond conversion pocket....
...Diamond has the best leather pocket I've ever seen.
Tables with pocket irons have been having this problem for 100 years.
 
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