9 ball match up

[hon400ex]

I am wondering your guys and gals opinions on something. There is a buddy of mine that I play from time to time. We play almost even, he is a little better but that forces me to bear down harder. We have decided to play like this, he gets the 7 and 8 and I get 4 games on the wire to 9. Neither of us normally can run any packages, I b&r about once every 7 games. Does this sound about even?
Thanks
Andy

 

[KoolKat9Lives]

I am wondering your guys and gals opinions on something. There is a buddy of mine that I play from time to time. We play almost even, he is a little better but that forces me to bear down harder. We have decided to play like this, he gets the 7 and 8 and I get 4 games on the wire to 9. Neither of us normally can run any packages, I b&r about once every 7 games. Does this sound about even?
Thanks
Andy

I don't know... How's it working out so far?

That seems a bit drastic to even a slight advantage. Seems he's going to be winning a lot more games than you and your table time will be diminished. Keeping you in the chair does not help your game. Why not you just take the 8 or something?

 

[ChrisBanks]

I am wondering your guys and gals opinions on something. There is a buddy of mine that I play from time to time. We play almost even, he is a little better but that forces me to bear down harder. We have decided to play like this, he gets the 7 and 8 and I get 4 games on the wire to 9. Neither of us normally can run any packages, I b&r about once every 7 games. Does this sound about even?
Thanks
Andy

7 foot. 9 foot. Valley or Diamond? That will be needed to answer the question. Called 7 and 8?

 

[hon400ex]

I don't know... How's it working out so far?

That seems a bit drastic to even a slight advantage. Seems he's going to be winning a lot more games than you and your table time will be diminished. Keeping you in the chair does not help your game. Why not you just take the 8 or something?

We were just looking to change it up a bit. Haven't tried it yet, just came up with it last night and I had to leave before we could play. I was thinking it would change my game a little. Maybe make me play a little more safe because if I give him bih, he will undoubtedly have a combo to win.

 

[hon400ex]

7 foot. 9 foot. Valley or Diamond? That will be needed to answer the question. Called 7 and 8?

7' valley.

 

[peteypooldude]

I am wondering your guys and gals opinions on something. There is a buddy of mine that I play from time to time. We play almost even, he is a little better but that forces me to bear down harder. We have decided to play like this, he gets the 7 and 8 and I get 4 games on the wire to 9. Neither of us normally can run any packages, I b&r about once every 7 games. Does this sound about even?
Thanks
Andy

Why not just even? Your setting yourself up for a gaff game
Play the first few sets even. Unless you think you need a couple games
Leave the hot balls out of it

 

[ChrisBanks]

7' valley.

I would be careful, he might run out the set.

 

[quadrary]

wild 7 and 8 is a huge spot it gives him 3 money balls in every rack that he can combo or carom at any time and 3 chances that one of them will wind up near a pocket. If it were me i would just play with straight race and get less games on the wire.

 

[ChrisBanks]

Personally I think this is a hustle. Once you get to the 7-ball, you can't miss or you lose. Are you good enough to run the last 3 balls every game with the pressure that if you miss you lose?

I don't think the worse player should be giving up the 7 and 8 even if they are getting games in return.

Edit: On a Valley this may not be true, because making the last 3 balls on a Valley is much easier, and you are unlikely to miss pocketing the ball. On a 9' Diamond you are more likely to hang the 7 or 8, and then he will have a hanger to win the game.

 

[mantis99]

I am wondering your guys and gals opinions on something. There is a buddy of mine that I play from time to time. We play almost even, he is a little better but that forces me to bear down harder. We have decided to play like this, he gets the 7 and 8 and I get 4 games on the wire to 9. Neither of us normally can run any packages, I b&r about once every 7 games. Does this sound about even?
Thanks
Andy

most pros dont break and run every 7 games. This may be the most grossly overestimated stat people say about their games.

Why not just have you get the 8 to even it up.

 

[Rico]

match up

if you guys are that close start with the safe 8 ( if you make the 8 and he makes the 9 you push) then the call 8 so on you know the rest.many ways to match up with out giving up the nuts.

 

[ChrisBanks]

most pros dont break and run every 7 games. This may be the most grossly overestimated stat people say about their games.

Why not just have you get the 8 to even it up.

On a 7' valley they do!

 

[LHP5]

So its a double handicapped race to 9? Why would both of you be handicapped?

 

[Playin4Dinner]

none of this is needed if you play "almost even"

if your intent is too "bare down harder"

just play the guy even....


Or you can pick from a few small spots...

A. last two

B. 1 game on the wire going to 7

C. even on your breaks/last two on his breaks

 

[deanoc]

if you play anywhere near top speed,4 on the wire is the nuts

if you play typical league speed,where its unlike that you get out when there are 7 balls on the table with nothing in trouble,then he has the nuts

if i played a little more 9 ball.i prefer the games on the wire

 

[hon400ex]

Thanks for all the replies. We are just trying something to mix it up but it sounds like maybe I gave a little much. That will just make me bare down harder.
Andy

 

[Black-Balled]

most pros dont break and run every 7 games. This may be the most grossly overestimated stat people say about their games.

Why not just have you get the 8 to even it up.

i dunno. betting a real player that he cant run a 7pk on a table like that...yes, he might need multiple tries...might see you coming up a little lighter than you $tarted out.then put that toghether witth the getting the 7/8? no bet here.

i think it might be possible to do, for someone below pro speed.

ant to the topic, i agree that dude should just take the 8...or if he really wants to 'change things up', he should step it up! that'll get the other guy's attention.