Cut shot comfort level

[gulfportdoc]

They all look like half ball hits, so it doesn't matter.

That's what I was thinking. So if they're all half-ball hits, then I'd go with #1, since there's more pocket opening width to work with; especially on a tight table.

Doc

 

[gnatnoop]

imo, 3 or 4 would be the best, easy to reach and no rail issues.

 

[Patrick Johnson]

If people want to see the results of the analysis with lots of illustrations and examples, check out these articles:

Just How Big are the Pockets, Anyway - Part III (BD, January, 2005)
Just How Big are the Pockets, Anyway - Part II (BD, December, 2004)
Just How Big are the Pockets, Anyway - Part I (BD, November, 2004)
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Enjoy,
Dave

Great stuff, Doc. Thanks again (for the millionth time). I think you're quickly earning yourself a place on the AZB Wall of Fame - if there ever is one.

pj
chgo

 

[Cory in DC]

PS: I would prefer shot 4, where the effective size of the pocket is largest.

4 was my answer, both on gut feel and thinking about the effective pocket size. The whole left facing, the pocket, and maybe even the last bit of the rail all go in on #4. I think I've heard someone somewhere call aiming the OB in #4 at the facing shooting to the "pro side".

Andrew -- are you sure you aim better because of the rail? Maybe you just think you do because the effective pocket is larger so you miss less often?

Cory