Are You Posters Really That Good?

Williebetmore said:
D'maker,
I will have to disagree (and I think GoldenChild would concur - he and I discussed this point at some length). You really want a fairly gentle break to try to spread the balls evenly. With the monster break the balls seem to hit rails and come back together in clusters. Whatever speed accomplishes a uniform spread without clusters is definitely the best. You don't need to worry about sinking a ball on the break.

If, however, your monster break accomplishes a uniform spread with no clusters, then ignore this post.
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Who am I to disagree with you or GoldenChild, (seriously) you beat my ass and GoldenChild trounced EVERYONE.

I think for maximum points in each rack, you're right...IF a player has the game to begin with to work around and through a tighter layout without getting out of position.

I think for the average player on here or someone that's not a strong 14.1 player, the bigger break is better because it gives them more open shot options and less thinking, especially if they're not used to seeing or creating patterns.

I don't feel like I really got the real hang of the game when we were doing it...plus, I'm really a shitty straight pool player any more and it infuriates me.
I really do need to get back to the game. I keep saying it like a broken record...but I don't. I'm a 9-ball addict.

I'll have to work on what you're talking about. I'll get you, you wittle wascal... :D
 
Fashionably Late, AGAIN

drivermaker said:
Who am I to disagree with you or GoldenChild, (seriously) you beat my ass and GoldenChild trounced EVERYONE.

I think for maximum points in each rack, you're right...IF a player has the game to begin with to work around and through a tighter layout without getting out of position.

I think for the average player on here or someone that's not a strong 14.1 player, the bigger break is better because it gives them more open shot options and less thinking, especially if they're not used to seeing or creating patterns.

I don't feel like I really got the real hang of the game when we were doing it...plus, I'm really a shitty straight pool player any more and it infuriates me.
I really do need to get back to the game. I keep saying it like a broken record...but I don't. I'm a 9-ball addict.

I'll have to work on what you're talking about. I'll get you, you wittle wascal... :D
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Are you talking about that Q Skills game?

I know, I know. I need to get to the movie on time . . . . . :rolleyes:
 
drivermaker said:
Who am I to disagree with you or GoldenChild, (seriously) you beat my ass and GoldenChild trounced EVERYONE.

ID
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D-man,
Actually I may not have stated this properly (typing on the fly at work); what I meant was not a really soft break, just SOFTER than the monster break. Put the cue ball at the head spot, and use maximum controllable force (about a 4 or 5 rail force) without using your body at all. On my table the balls spread like a dream. Since I don't have a monster break, I'm not sure what the results would be. Sorry.
 
Jude Rosenstock said:
SJM definitely.

Don't forget TheOne. There are a bunch of others. I wouldn't be too quick to dismiss anyone here.
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Didn't you notice the etc... :confused:
 
Rickw said:
I've run 5 racks of 9 ball on two separate occasions and yet on any given day, I'm lucky to run one rack. I was rated a 96 in the USPPA about 4 years ago and now I'm struggling to be a 77. And the really sad thing about that is I'm finally retired and can spend much more time on my game. Unfortunately, I'm probably too damn old to get any better. Ah the "Golden Years", I just love them!
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Yup - a lot of these guys know a lot about the game maybe more than some younger, hungrier 125+ players...
 
DDKoop said:
I'm gonna have to go with more than 2 but you're right about the 2 ball runners. I'm working on 3 though :D

If the 2 you are referring to are in my list then yes they are obvious.
Jude R,
Jimmy Mendoza,
sjm,
DM,
TheGoldenChild - Did you happen to notice his Drivermaker challenge numbers
OHB,
satman - where the heck has he been
VAP
etc...

I love this board!
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Good choices, and I'm flattered to be named, but I must assume "etc...." means "and a hundred others". Over and above the pros who post here, there are countless players on this board whose games I have never seen up close, but whose posts show they have the kind of scholarship of the game generally only associated with very accomplished players.
 
sjm said:
Good choices, and I'm flattered to be named, but I must assume "etc...." means "and a hundred others". Over and above the pros who post here, there are countless players on this board whose games I have never seen up close, but whose posts show they have the kind of scholarship of the game generally only associated with very accomplished players.
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Maybe not a hundred but there are certainly others. I didn't even mention Rude Dog who made a great appearance at the U.S. open last year.

I just got a little lazy with the etc... :)

Koop
 
Thanks for the nice words,but honestly I'm a 9 ball virgin with a ton to learn still (still only played in five 9 ball tournaments EVER on the 9fts!)

For me I've heard good things about JimmyM and obviously Mjantti has proven his ability to qualify for the Euros. RevDave (current VNEA 8 ball AND 9 ball champ!) and SouthDakotaKid (2 times VNEA masters champ) don't post much but they play a mean game on the bar box, not sure what they've done on the 9fts but fine players. Obviosuly everyone knows what the likes of Kieth and Grady etc can do but I was assuming he was talking about the unknown/part timers like myself?

Also although they may not play as much as they used to SJM, BlackJack and OHB would prob have given anyone a run for their money in their time if not today?

PS
COuld it be true, did nobody mention the man himself, FL!!! :D
 
TheOne said:
Also although they may not play as much as they used to SJM, BlackJack and OHB would prob have given anyone a run for their money in their time if not today?
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You can imagine the heartbreak some of us felt when we first enrolled on this forum only to learn that the forum name "OldHasBeen" was already taken!
 
sjm said:
You can imagine the heartbreak some of us felt when we first enrolled on this forum only to learn that the forum name "OldHasBeen" was already taken!
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Yes I'm sure. However as my friend often jokes, maybe NeverHasBeen is available? (btw that wasn't directed at anyone esp you sjm)

PS
See you next week!! Get those Straight pool skills brushed up, I'm Know I said I was going to but I havent really played it since NYC, I'm gunning for that 100 :-)
 
TheOne said:
Yes I'm sure. However as my friend often jokes, maybe NeverHasBeen is available? (btw that wasn't directed at anyone esp you sjm)

PS
See you next week!! Get those Straight pool skills brushed up, I'm Know I said I was going to but I havent really played it since NYC, I'm gunning for that 100 :-)
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SJM...now isn't the time to be gentlemanly with TheOne any more. It's obvious what's on his mind and what he's trying to do.

He says "NeverHasBeen" wasn't directed at you. Hey...if it wasn't...he wouldn't have to make a follow up comment like that trying to play it down!

Then he says, "Get those Straight pool skills brushed up". The interpretation on that is...he thinks you're a hack and can't play!!

Then he says, "I'm gunning for that 100". The real message behind the subterfuge is...he's gunning for YOU. He's looking to kick your butt every which way including sideways!

Are you going to take that shit from him?....This is about your country...national pride...keeping the cup here....!!

I think you guys need to start another woofing thread like Purdy/Matt to drum up some excitement for this. We need a WWF type promotion....let's face it...WWF type promotions are what's going to get pro pool to the next level anyway...everything else has been tried and it doesn't work.

(stirring that pot....and stirring that pot...and stirring that pot some more) :D :D
 
drivermaker said:
Are you going to take that shit from him?....This is about your country...national pride...keeping the cup here....!!
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Hmmm <TheOne senses some bitterness from the "return of the frith" thread>, a little bird told me SJM was born in England! Oops! :eek:

Hey DM, if it gets his best game keep stiring, I need all the practice I can get after these two weeks in China ha!

PS
I hear your game sucks like an industrial hoover? (Now I've done it he he)
 
TheOne said:
Yes I'm sure. However as my friend often jokes, maybe NeverHasBeen is available? (btw that wasn't directed at anyone esp you sjm)

PS
See you next week!! Get those Straight pool skills brushed up, I'm Know I said I was going to but I havent really played it since NYC, I'm gunning for that 100 :-)
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So is the re-match at Amsterdam? Would love to come down, watch, and meet you guys.
 
hobokenapa said:
So is the re-match at Amsterdam? Would love to come down, watch, and meet you guys.
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We havent really arranged anything but I'm hoping to play every day leading upto the big apple open, both afternoons and evenings so I'm sure we'll get to meet. Might try and drag my mate to Hoboken to one night as I have fond memories of that place!

Looking forward to NYC, miss that place
 
TheOne said:
Hey DM, if it gets his best game keep stiring, I need all the practice I can get after these two weeks in China ha!

PS
I hear your game sucks like an industrial hoover? (Now I've done it he he)
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I think you've fallen off the wagon and been slurping down waaaay to much sake over in them thar hills. You need to get back with the program!

Don't worry about my pool game...I've been wasting my entire life looking for the perfect chick with those qualifications! :D :cool: (looks like BAN time again) :D
 
Don't forget about Silencer, Gremlin, FL,Turquoisecrazy and me,
Oh shit! Wrong list

no-sho
 
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