I play APA 9-ball here in Chicago. Say what you will about the APA, but I play it for the social aspect, and I have a blast doing it.
I've noticed that there are very few 8s and 9s around here. In fact, I don't think there is currently an 8 or a 9 in all of the central and Northside Chicago APA. I know there are a few in the southern suburbs, but reading posts on here people talk about being an 8 or a 9, and I'm starting to wonder if this is normal?
In our league, we have our share of better shooters who are 7s, and most of them are probably legit 7s. Three of them have been 8s at one time or another, but never for very long. Having been to Vegas and having played in some minis out there, it seems pretty obvious that the actual skill level of the different handicaps varries from region to region. But, it also makes me wonder how that's possible.
Any ideas?
I've noticed that there are very few 8s and 9s around here. In fact, I don't think there is currently an 8 or a 9 in all of the central and Northside Chicago APA. I know there are a few in the southern suburbs, but reading posts on here people talk about being an 8 or a 9, and I'm starting to wonder if this is normal?
In our league, we have our share of better shooters who are 7s, and most of them are probably legit 7s. Three of them have been 8s at one time or another, but never for very long. Having been to Vegas and having played in some minis out there, it seems pretty obvious that the actual skill level of the different handicaps varries from region to region. But, it also makes me wonder how that's possible.
Any ideas?