This is branching off from my 9-ball 10-ball middle ground thread...
Neither of the above two games give me the same fun factor as 14.1; I don't sweat nearly as much playing 9-ball and I can find myself feeling apathy about the match in 9-ball tournaments (probably my problem). 10-ball kind of helps but isn't really the same, 1p is an amazing game but only if both opponents are in the mood, and AMRO is a great game all around which comes close, but isn't as scary as 14.1. Straight pool seems to have the puzzle solving, surgery, and devastating consequences that epitimize pocket billiards.
Question: A lot of you guys were probably around during the prime 14.1 days. Was there anything you saw that shortened 14.1 games without removing the fear from the game? Clearly a race to 50 is a great short game, but do you know of anything else that was tried and tested?
I am thinking about 14.1 race to 50 with special side-pocket blocker inserts (prevents balls from hiding in side pocket corners) as something that could be small tourney worthy as a short game.
(Posting in the Main forum to capture input from most)
Enjoy your Thursday.
Nate
Neither of the above two games give me the same fun factor as 14.1; I don't sweat nearly as much playing 9-ball and I can find myself feeling apathy about the match in 9-ball tournaments (probably my problem). 10-ball kind of helps but isn't really the same, 1p is an amazing game but only if both opponents are in the mood, and AMRO is a great game all around which comes close, but isn't as scary as 14.1. Straight pool seems to have the puzzle solving, surgery, and devastating consequences that epitimize pocket billiards.
Question: A lot of you guys were probably around during the prime 14.1 days. Was there anything you saw that shortened 14.1 games without removing the fear from the game? Clearly a race to 50 is a great short game, but do you know of anything else that was tried and tested?
I am thinking about 14.1 race to 50 with special side-pocket blocker inserts (prevents balls from hiding in side pocket corners) as something that could be small tourney worthy as a short game.
(Posting in the Main forum to capture input from most)
Enjoy your Thursday.
Nate