How has 14.1 improved your overall pool game?

[alphadog]

All the above comments are 100% correct.
I big thing for me along with "3andstop's" & "DogsPlayingPool" comments, which go into detail & are 100% correct.
To recognize patterns as they lay out on the table & being able to bump balls to areas to set up break shots or key ball situations. Also, breaking out clusters and Defense, which is so important.
In 8-ball, 9-ball & 10-ball. I find it so easy to recognize these patterns. 8-ball is a lot like 14.1 That is why I like 8-ball second best to 14.1 Many times in all 3 of those games. I see players with ball in hand and they are afraid to set up a break shot on a cluster b/c they are so unsure on how to go into the cluster. Also, they often will take incorrect patterns which leads to getting in trouble few shots down the road and they will lose a game that there is no doubt they should of won. In 14.1 you learn all of these points.
The only thing that is different about those 3 games is: Jumping balls.
To be a good 9-ball & 10-ball player. You must learn & learn to do it well,
how to Jump. It does come up in 8-ball too. In 14.1 you do not see Jumping.

Just because you don't jump,doesn't mean it ain't happenen!
I am more aware of the rules,patterns,and my own comfort level with
regards to shots-shape.

 

[fatsbilliards]

I have to agree with all the posts so far and I'd like to add a couple things I'vr noticed in my 2 years of playing straight pool added to the twenty plus of 8 and 9. very often early in the rack i notice you end up with cue close to an object ball and your only pocket is the far corner. my aim and consistancy on these shots is so much stronger from being forced to shoot them. in 8 or 9 there is usally another option so over the years i passed on the shot. now i can use it confidently in 8 or 9. The second thing i've noticed is Safes. I knows others brought it up but my safes are getting a lot stronger and more creative.

Any Columbus, OH players we play straight pool on thursday nights. league is in session now but stop by and introduce yourself to Pat (thats me) or Joe he runs the league

Pat

 

[14-1StraightMan]

Not sure what you mean

Just because you don't jump,doesn't mean it ain't happenen!
I am more aware of the rules,patterns,and my own comfort level with
regards to shots-shape.

Jack:
I am not sure what you are stating here? Are you saying that you do not jump and your level of play is fine?
If I have it right. That is very good and I am happy for you that you are satisfied with your level of play. I too. Do not jump balls and can not b/c it hurts my arm that I have nerve damage in. Plus, I do not like 9-ball.
On the other hand. There is not one great modern day Pro that I ever seen that does not jump. They all do and they all know that jumping is a very big part of 9-ball. They are all good at it. So, I do believe my original point is right on.