2024 AZB Ghost Challenge - Official Thread
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Correct. You get ball in hand after the break, and have to run all the way to the 9 and pot it (or play a combo/carom on the 9 earlier). If you do that, you win. If you miss any ball, the ghost wins.
The only exception is the break. Dry breaks, and scratch on the break is ok. You still get ball in hand on the 1 (or lowest ball).
Complete rules are in the second post of the thread.
sudocrushms
Well-known member
0-7, 1-7 Playing 10B on a 9' Diamond yesterday.
Got a ways to go to beat Ghost on that table...
Got a ways to go to beat Ghost on that table...
Played 10-Ball ghost until i miss.
8-0
Old cloth and slowish rails makes this hard.
I actually was gonna replace rubbers and re-cloth table today but supplier managed to leave out cloth from package..
Dynamic 3 have Master rails k55 profile that play slow. Close to how Brunswicks do.
I gonna replace rubbers with Artemis k55. They are used in Diamond tables. It is gonna be like little experiment. Is it gonna get ping pong rails or not?
I keep you posted about that iusedtoberich
Gonna post video soonish.
8-0
Old cloth and slowish rails makes this hard.
I actually was gonna replace rubbers and re-cloth table today but supplier managed to leave out cloth from package..
Dynamic 3 have Master rails k55 profile that play slow. Close to how Brunswicks do.
I gonna replace rubbers with Artemis k55. They are used in Diamond tables. It is gonna be like little experiment. Is it gonna get ping pong rails or not?
I keep you posted about that iusedtoberich
Gonna post video soonish.
Ha ha ha! You got the right Artemis, correct? "Artemis Intercontinental No. 66" = actual K55 profile carom cushion used on Diamond 9' tables.Played 10-Ball ghost until i miss.
8-0
Old cloth and slowish rails makes this hard.
I actually was gonna replace rubbers and re-cloth table today but supplier managed to leave out cloth from package..
Dynamic 3 have Master rails k55 profile that play slow. Close to how Brunswicks do.
I gonna replace rubbers with Artemis k55. They are used in Diamond tables. It is gonna be like little experiment. Is it gonna get ping pong rails or not?
I keep you posted about that iusedtoberich
Gonna post video soonish.
That will be a fun experiment. I always said to myself if I ever got a Diamond, I'd put superspeed on 3 of the rails and keep the factory cushions on the other 3 rails and compare them. Any chance you can put the Artemis on only 3 rails? Or, since you have access to a whole room, I guess it makes sense to do the entire table. Then you can compare it to its neighbor.
Good luck!
I too played the 10 ball ghost until I missed. Final score 0-1. At least it was a close match.Played 10-Ball ghost until i miss.
8-0
Old cloth and slowish rails makes this hard.
I actually was gonna replace rubbers and re-cloth table today but supplier managed to leave out cloth from package..
Dynamic 3 have Master rails k55 profile that play slow. Close to how Brunswicks do.
I gonna replace rubbers with Artemis k55. They are used in Diamond tables. It is gonna be like little experiment. Is it gonna get ping pong rails or not?
I keep you posted about that iusedtoberich
Gonna post video soonish.
I too had 4 matches like that before I ran that 8. In those i tried to commentate my play while doing it.
Did not go so well xD
I just kept missing easy balls. Then I decided i play without talking and ran 8 racks...
Later I played one more set where i tried again commentate and play same time until i miss. Ran 3 and almost 4
I posted it before that 8-0 because no need to edit dead space or add score on screen here... I just put opening screen and cut video to start.
It is here:
Good shooting all! First post updated.
Its heartening to know you aren’t casually serving the ghost goose eggs!I too had 4 matches like that before I ran that 8. In those i tried to commentate my play while doing it.
Did not go so well xD
I just kept missing easy balls. Then I decided i play without talking and ran 8 racks...
Later I played one more set where i tried again commentate and play same time until i miss. Ran 3 and almost 4
I posted it before that 8-0 because no need to edit dead space or add score on screen here... I just put opening screen and cut video to start.
It is here:
I try get into double digits before miss.
When i am motivated, well rested and My Back not bothering me.I often run 4-5 racks then miss.. coffee and smoke. Do it again and again .. score would be 20 to 5 for me. So Ghost really don't have a chance.
I think you may be a touch better than your Fargo suggests unless I’m totally misunderstanding the capabilities of the various Fargo levels
. I think I recently heard the ghost complain that he had to go and play the Poolmanis!
To be honest my Safety Play is kinda weak compared to pros. I also haven´t played Official tournaments in over 1 and half years I think.I think you may be a touch better than your Fargo suggests unless I’m totally misunderstanding the capabilities of the various Fargo levels
Last one was 2023 Spanish Open. I improved a lot in last 2 years mostly due my journey with 3-cushion.
And maybe 10 last Fargo tournaments not going too well. So I think my Fargo is fair but outdated
But i used to gamble vs Finnish Pros and we play pretty even. I am more cash player than tournament.
Last 2 practice sessions I actually practiced just safety play. Hard to do it here because my area there are no players that can challenge me. So i don´t get good safety challenging matches.
I turn 48 on Friday. I am actually on journey to put last real push to get everything out from me. I try get more healthy, get my eyesight fixed(it is really bad now) and improve still 2 more years. Then I gonna try enter some MR Majors via Qualifications and do well. I kinda use pool to motivate me live better.
Update. Our Dynamic 3 have a weird guidance rim to rubber where Raili is clued. To keep it short, Artemis rail can't be used. Had to order original Master Pro rubber...Played 10-Ball ghost until i miss.
8-0
Old cloth and slowish rails makes this hard.
I actually was gonna replace rubbers and re-cloth table today but supplier managed to leave out cloth from package..
Dynamic 3 have Master rails k55 profile that play slow. Close to how Brunswicks do.
I gonna replace rubbers with Artemis k55. They are used in Diamond tables. It is gonna be like little experiment. Is it gonna get ping pong rails or not?
I keep you posted about that iusedtoberich
Gonna post video soonish.
But, we get almost new Rasson table very soon. So all is good.
Flakeandrun
Well-known member
Getting a 4" Rasson?
Keen to hear your thoughts on them. I like them a lot.
Sadly a 4” Rasson is the only model I could probably afford.
Flakeandrun
Well-known member
You'll learn to love it
Make room on the list for the 1 ball ghost.You'll learn to love it
10 ball ghost, 7-4 win.
I got a lot of good rolls and my shotmaking was better than my usual.
I got a lot of good rolls and my shotmaking was better than my usual.
I guess the end of the year is a good time to update my 9-ball ghost attempt. Normal [not pro]. 10-0. Was 9-0 and I decided to give it one more.
Video is below. 4X speed also below for those that don't want to stare at a 28 minute video.
9' Diamond. Pro cut pockets. Original cloth - maybe 4 years old, but still plays fine. Dynasphere Tungsten. Cynergy 11.8 shaft.
-td [Fargo this year is 644]
[4X Version for SPEEDY viewing!]
Video is below. 4X speed also below for those that don't want to stare at a 28 minute video.
9' Diamond. Pro cut pockets. Original cloth - maybe 4 years old, but still plays fine. Dynasphere Tungsten. Cynergy 11.8 shaft.
-td [Fargo this year is 644]
[4X Version for SPEEDY viewing!]
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JABSolstice
Well-known member
Great shooting! I am curious about the racking. I noticed it is the same order every time. Do you notice a difference in score when randomizing the rack?
I'm not asking to be contentious, you are a much better player than I am. I just wanted to hear your perspective.