How to play in RIDICULOUSLY humid conditions?
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IMHO I do not think gloves work very well in super humid conditions. Bring the powder and plenty of it.
Bring a heatgun and carefully dry a track from the cue ball to the object ball, then from the OB to the pocket. Do this on every shot. The locals won't be bothered by the delay, they'll be delighted at your ingenuity and ask to buy the heatgun from you. Bring extras.
Best suggestion of the day...BY FAR. LOL.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup::
(not really, but how ingenious can one get...)
You may want to use outside English to minimize ball to ball friction therby reducing throw.
My only additional information is: If you are faced with a relatively tough cut shot or a bank, cut it in with spin. Since there would seem to be more friction at the time of impact due to dirty equipment, and the balls will be additionaly sticky due to the humidity, you can throw the ball more. Also, due to heat and humidity, and potentialy loose cloth as a result, banking may become increasingly difficult compared to good, clean, dry conditions.
Again the take away from this thread for me would be: show up early to practice and get as comfortable with the equipment as you can.
Again the take away from this thread for me would be: show up early to practice and get as comfortable with the equipment as you can.
Roll the cue ball, avoiding draw (because you'll be disappointed) and stun (because of throw). Within these limits, remember to play position so you'll only need rolling follow for position on the next shot.
On the plus side, you'll be able to get crazy spin action off the rails, which can help compensate for some of the limitations, but only use it when absolutely necessary (and remember the extra throw).
If you have a cotton glove, like a simple work glove (and don't mind looking like you just fell off a turnip truck), wear it.
pj
chgo
P.S. I wouldn't try to compensate for throw by adding outside spin - it can cause more throw than it eliminates in these conditions. Instead I'd just try to avoid hitting those shots with stun.
On the plus side, you'll be able to get crazy spin action off the rails, which can help compensate for some of the limitations, but only use it when absolutely necessary (and remember the extra throw).
If you have a cotton glove, like a simple work glove (and don't mind looking like you just fell off a turnip truck), wear it.
pj
chgo
P.S. I wouldn't try to compensate for throw by adding outside spin - it can cause more throw than it eliminates in these conditions. Instead I'd just try to avoid hitting those shots with stun.
Thanks for all the replies, guys- I got some great info.:thumbup:
I cleaned and waxed the shafts of my break and playing cues (the playing cue, my Zac, has a leather wrap- I might switch to my wrapless Gilbert, though, if the weather improves)- I also found a small bottle of spray-on shaft-slicker (didn't even know I had it) which may help. I've also got all my towels and cleaners ready (I still have to find a bottle of proper alcohol). Unfortunately, there is no way I'll find a glove in time, but I'll pick one up eventually.
Now all I gotta do is put the balls in the pockets (I don't wanna be the guy who shows with the cue case version of Batman's utility belt and gets whooped by the guy with the warped house cue:grin-square
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I cleaned and waxed the shafts of my break and playing cues (the playing cue, my Zac, has a leather wrap- I might switch to my wrapless Gilbert, though, if the weather improves)- I also found a small bottle of spray-on shaft-slicker (didn't even know I had it) which may help. I've also got all my towels and cleaners ready (I still have to find a bottle of proper alcohol). Unfortunately, there is no way I'll find a glove in time, but I'll pick one up eventually.
Now all I gotta do is put the balls in the pockets (I don't wanna be the guy who shows with the cue case version of Batman's utility belt and gets whooped by the guy with the warped house cue:grin-square
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Looks like I may have caught a break- it rained heavily last night and this morning, but here's the beach a few minutes ago (4pm my time)- I just need it to hold out another few hours.
I'm in Chicago where we've had one of the most miserable winters ever, and this is how you thank me for my advice? By rubbing my face in your geographic advantage?
Nice spot... This is on a Thai island?pj
chgo
Yes It Is
That is the beach in front of Brian's resort on Koh Samui island in Thailand.
You should visit sometime. Beautiful islands and a fantastic pool scene in Bangkok.
I fly there from O'Hare 3 or 4 times a year.
PS: Good luck Brian!
I'm in Chicago where we've had one of the most miserable winters ever, and this is how you thank me for my advice? By rubbing my face in your geographic advantage?
pj
chgo
That is the beach in front of Brian's resort on Koh Samui island in Thailand.
You should visit sometime. Beautiful islands and a fantastic pool scene in Bangkok.
I fly there from O'Hare 3 or 4 times a year.
PS: Good luck Brian!
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I was thinking much the same thing
I was thinking much the same thing. Poor Brian, he has to play pool in those conditions. Trying to feel sorry for him, trying to feel sorry for him, trying to feel . . . . Nope ain't gonna happen!!
Hu
I'm in Chicago where we've had one of the most miserable winters ever, and this is how you thank me for my advice? By rubbing my face in your geographic advantage?
pj
chgo
I was thinking much the same thing. Poor Brian, he has to play pool in those conditions. Trying to feel sorry for him, trying to feel sorry for him, trying to feel . . . . Nope ain't gonna happen!!
Hu
Hey, come on- at least I waited until late-March to post a pic when the end of winter is in sight for you guys.
I went 3-1 in matches (one I should have won but tanked, and another I got lucky, so fair enough).
The conditions were not as brutal as they could have been- we had a 12-hour break in the weather and it was dry for the tourney (it started raining a couple hours after it ended).
I couldn't get anything purer than 70% alcohol, but it helped keep my hand dry and made a big difference, as did properly maintaining the shaft.
The table, though, was unbelievable- the ball rolled around like a pinball (cloth like ice and surprisingly lively rails with a low profile that sent many balls off the table, with tiny snooker pockets)- it was impossible to park or even slow down the cue ball- the most moderate stroke went two rails- I saw a couple of shots that bounced around five rails that would have hit one rail on Simonis 860- it was a joke, and really brought everyone's game down. I was glad I went as I met a great bunch of players, but I wouldn't want to play at this bar again if I could help it.
Thanks again for all the tips, guys.:thumbup:
I went 3-1 in matches (one I should have won but tanked, and another I got lucky, so fair enough).
The conditions were not as brutal as they could have been- we had a 12-hour break in the weather and it was dry for the tourney (it started raining a couple hours after it ended).
I couldn't get anything purer than 70% alcohol, but it helped keep my hand dry and made a big difference, as did properly maintaining the shaft.
The table, though, was unbelievable- the ball rolled around like a pinball (cloth like ice and surprisingly lively rails with a low profile that sent many balls off the table, with tiny snooker pockets)- it was impossible to park or even slow down the cue ball- the most moderate stroke went two rails- I saw a couple of shots that bounced around five rails that would have hit one rail on Simonis 860- it was a joke, and really brought everyone's game down. I was glad I went as I met a great bunch of players, but I wouldn't want to play at this bar again if I could help it.
Thanks again for all the tips, guys.:thumbup:
sounds like it was a fun evening
Sounds like it was entertaining anyway. You knew the tables would be brutal and at least were mentally prepared. If you go back just consider it as much of a social get together as a match.
Don't feel too bad about me freezing in south Louisiana. I'm only a few degrees out of the tropics and the heaviest thing I wore last winter was a long sleeved shirt a few times.
Hu
Sounds like it was entertaining anyway. You knew the tables would be brutal and at least were mentally prepared. If you go back just consider it as much of a social get together as a match.
Don't feel too bad about me freezing in south Louisiana. I'm only a few degrees out of the tropics and the heaviest thing I wore last winter was a long sleeved shirt a few times.
Hu
Hey, come on- at least I waited until late-March to post a pic when the end of winter is in sight for you guys.
I went 3-1 in matches (one I should have won but tanked, and another I got lucky, so fair enough).
The conditions were not as brutal as they could have been- we had a 12-hour break in the weather and it was dry for the tourney (it started raining a couple hours after it ended).
I couldn't get anything purer than 70% alcohol, but it helped keep my hand dry and made a big difference, as did properly maintaining the shaft.
The table, though, was unbelievable- the ball rolled around like a pinball (cloth like ice and surprisingly lively rails with a low profile that sent many balls off the table, with tiny snooker pockets)- it was impossible to park or even slow down the cue ball- the most moderate stroke went two rails- I saw a couple of shots that bounced around five rails that would have hit one rail on Simonis 860- it was a joke, and really brought everyone's game down. I was glad I went as I met a great bunch of players, but I wouldn't want to play at this bar again if I could help it.
Thanks again for all the tips, guys.:thumbup:
A long-sleeved shirt, huh? I haven't had to wear one of those in years (though I did get chilly once when I got caught in a rainstorm while on the scooter).
I definitely agree about the social aspect of this particular deal- there was no way to really play with any skill- I did meet several players who are going to come over to play in a ring game at my house (where the playing conditions are a bit better...:thumbup
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3 - 1 is better than I did here in V.F. I went 2 - 1 which put me in the top 256 out of 1,024.
I should have gone further but I had to play at 8AM this morning. My opponent said he gets up at 5:30 every morning, and loves to play early. That and a few rolls was all it took.
I'll do better in Bangkok next month. Ken says he's staying for my birthday party. We may all end up in Samui?
I should have gone further but I had to play at 8AM this morning. My opponent said he gets up at 5:30 every morning, and loves to play early. That and a few rolls was all it took.
I'll do better in Bangkok next month. Ken says he's staying for my birthday party. We may all end up in Samui?