I have enjoyed reading and learning from some of the posts in this thread considering the possibilities of what may cause skid.
There is some question, in the case of JA, over whether or not his object ball did actually skid. Could be he just missed and blamed it on skid, but I must say, the word came out of his mouth almost simultaniously to the shot going awry. I didn't see the ball skid in the video but maybe we would need slow-mo to pick it up.
Logically, IMO, it seems remote that static by itself could cause a skid but I certainly could buy into the possibility that balls rolling on woolen cloth could collect some static that may create a [more] favorable environment for chalk to collect on balls. Or maybe static has no part in it and just chalk buildup could be the culprit?
Some have said it's a result of dirty balls and/or cloth while others feel it's to do with balls and/or cloth that are too new. I can tell you, unequivocally, that on my GC1 (does the table brand matter?) with Simonis 860 and using BOTH Centennial and Super Aramith Pros, I have had an increase in skid incidents when I have lazily not kept up with cleaning the table cloth. And just as soon as I vacuum and wipe her down with a damp cotton cloth, the problem disappears like magic. So, I can say, for a fact, a collection of chalk on table cloth causes skids! This is not to say it is the only cause for skidding but it is absolutely one reason.
Glenn (RKC) suggested that Centennials are less prone to skid than the Aramith Super Pros, then someone else (forgive me, I can't recall who it was) posted from the Belgian ballmaker's site that both of these models are, in fact, the exact same balls except for their aesthetic differences. There should be no performance differences. Again, I can only share what has been my personal experience and the Super Pro set that I own still shines like glass after three years of play. I do take them to my buddys pool room to use their ball wash and polisher once every few months.
Then there is the issue of Diamond's black leather pockets marking balls; what, if any contribution could this make regarding the dreaded skid?
Short of getting this all sorted out on an episode of Discover Channel's "Mythbusters", I suppose we're left to wonder and hypothesize.
I really did like Tony_in_MD's 'better safe than sorry' approach of grounding his Gold Crown with a stake and copper braid. :thumbup:
This really has been enjoyable. Thanks guys!
Best,
Brian kc
There is some question, in the case of JA, over whether or not his object ball did actually skid. Could be he just missed and blamed it on skid, but I must say, the word came out of his mouth almost simultaniously to the shot going awry. I didn't see the ball skid in the video but maybe we would need slow-mo to pick it up.
Logically, IMO, it seems remote that static by itself could cause a skid but I certainly could buy into the possibility that balls rolling on woolen cloth could collect some static that may create a [more] favorable environment for chalk to collect on balls. Or maybe static has no part in it and just chalk buildup could be the culprit?
Some have said it's a result of dirty balls and/or cloth while others feel it's to do with balls and/or cloth that are too new. I can tell you, unequivocally, that on my GC1 (does the table brand matter?) with Simonis 860 and using BOTH Centennial and Super Aramith Pros, I have had an increase in skid incidents when I have lazily not kept up with cleaning the table cloth. And just as soon as I vacuum and wipe her down with a damp cotton cloth, the problem disappears like magic. So, I can say, for a fact, a collection of chalk on table cloth causes skids! This is not to say it is the only cause for skidding but it is absolutely one reason.
Glenn (RKC) suggested that Centennials are less prone to skid than the Aramith Super Pros, then someone else (forgive me, I can't recall who it was) posted from the Belgian ballmaker's site that both of these models are, in fact, the exact same balls except for their aesthetic differences. There should be no performance differences. Again, I can only share what has been my personal experience and the Super Pro set that I own still shines like glass after three years of play. I do take them to my buddys pool room to use their ball wash and polisher once every few months.
Then there is the issue of Diamond's black leather pockets marking balls; what, if any contribution could this make regarding the dreaded skid?
Short of getting this all sorted out on an episode of Discover Channel's "Mythbusters", I suppose we're left to wonder and hypothesize.
I really did like Tony_in_MD's 'better safe than sorry' approach of grounding his Gold Crown with a stake and copper braid. :thumbup:
This really has been enjoyable. Thanks guys!
Best,
Brian kc
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