LOL... Not the point... If you're a pro, I can see 4.25 inch pockets, but anything less than that and there's no way you can stay on the proper side of the ball enough to run out... That's what I mean about the table not playing properly..
Extended rail, pro cut, one shim, 4 3/8ths pocket is the perfect set up..
Note: I own a GCI, with the deep shelf slate, so maybe that's the issue with you guys... I own a real pool table..