9-Ball needs to be fixed

[sjm]

That's a fair answer.

It also explains why top players favor it when they gamble, I suppose. They want to increase the skill required to win, decrease the luck (or perception of luck) and, most importantly, they have no need to be entertaining. That's one of their lowest priorities.

Yup, agreed. When the entertainment value of the pro pool product is not the priority, as is typically the case in action matches, any version of the rules will do.

 

[InsertCleverNameHere]

In modern 9 ball, I don't see many players go for exciting/risky caroms or banka on the 9, you mostly see it when it's a safe option that an APA 3 could make.

Plus, ten ball last adds another potential tactical layer ; you can still legally shoot at it but have to play position to get yourself on the lowest numbered ball afterwards.

Ten Ball last doesn’t add anything aside from 1 additional shot to the run out. It’s a completely moronic rule if we’re being honest. The moneyball should win the game when made, it’s not complicated.

 

[Lowell]

Ten Ball last doesn’t add anything aside from 1 additional shot to the run out. It’s a completely moronic rule if we’re being honest. The moneyball should win the game when made, it’s not complicated.

Should 8 ball be like this too?

 

[Island Drive]

That's a fair answer.

It also explains why top players favor it when they gamble, I suppose. They want to increase the skill required to win, decrease the luck (or perception of luck) and, most importantly, they have no need to be entertaining. That's one of their lowest priorities.

See post 13.... rent is always a concern.

 

[InsertCleverNameHere]

Should 8 ball be like this too?

Too ridiculous to even begin to reply to.

 

[straightline]

Ten Ball last doesn’t add anything aside from 1 additional shot to the run out. It’s a completely moronic rule if we’re being honest. The moneyball should win the game when made, it’s not complicated.

Ten ball does break differently and that is often a drastic difference. The most prevalent effect I notice in 10 ball is the balls tend to be evenly distributed; at least geographically. This often leaves outs that are easier than straight pool. (no break ball concerns)
Strategically there might be less breathing room if defense is required.