2025 AZB Ghost Challenge - Official Thread

Been another busy month for me so I haven’t got to play a lot. Only managed to get in 3 sets against the ghost this month.

3-7
7-5
7-5.
Me 17
Ghost 17
 
Ran the Matchroom Ghost -> 9 on the spot. When I made a ball, it was usually just one, so the runs were longer and took more effort than 1-on-the-spot. But, with a good spread, it was still possible to make it work. All said, I found the 9 on the spot to be a much harder game than 1 on the spot.

Matchroom Ghost: 7:1


-td
 
Tried something different this past week, played a 10 Ahead set against the 9 ball ghost my last 3 practice sessions. Definitely takes more focus and more consistency than a normal Ghost set.

First two attempts were about the same, fluctuated between being even, up 3-4 games, or down 3-4 games for 2 to 2.5 hours, then starting making a few more errors and quickly ended up losing the set by about the 3 hour mark.

Had a better go last night, started out down 3 after 5 racks, but quickly recovered back to even, then plus one, then built the lead up to plus 8, went up and down a couple games and eventually closed it out to win 10 ahead at about the 2 hour mark.

Will definitely play this race again, forces you to be more consistent for a longer period of time (for those of us who don't routinely win 10+ consecutive games against the ghost).

Table Conditions: 9 Ft Diamond, Pro cut 4.5" pockets, new Simonis installed 1 month ago. Hand/Triangle racked, 1 ball on spot
Current Fargo: 661
 
I’ve been playing the ghost trying to get my game back up to par where I haven’t been playing much over the last 3 months or so. Let me say it hasn’t been pretty. I’m struggling really bad. I’m simply not executing right now.

For example a couple nights ago the first 11 games I felt like I had a chance to win every game but I had 4 and the ghost had 7. I’m in the hole starting out this month maybe by the end of the month I can claw my way back.
 
9BallKY said:
I’ve been playing the ghost trying to get my game back up to par where I haven’t been playing much over the last 3 months or so. Let me say it hasn’t been pretty. I’m struggling really bad. I’m simply not executing right now.

For example a couple nights ago the first 11 games I felt like I had a chance to win every game but I had 4 and the ghost had 7. I’m in the hole starting out this month maybe by the end of the month I can claw my way back.
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Yeah. im on same boat. I played so little many months my execution is bad now. I can play very well but i am not :D
 
Recorded a set today. It went well. Not my best, but definitely not my worst. I was set up for a mic but wasn’t using one, so no audio.

 
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I Keep on thinking that if the ghost Run out everytime after you miss. His fargo rate is probably 900. Because even SVB dont run out that often and consistent lol
 
Family addition has kept me away from the table, this was my third session since June. After some racks with my friend, he left and I continued with a standard 10-ball ghost and won 7-1. Table 9’ Predator Apex with relatively worn cloth.

Was a pleasant surprise, after some time away on the table it is always beneficial to stick with the basics and play simple effective patterns and usually it pays off.
 
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