I like Earl’s new insanity.

mnorwood

mnorwood

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The other day I saw a reel where Earl talked about out how he thinks the pro game should be on a 12x6. I have always liked the idea of a bigger table. That got me to thinking. Could you buy a 12x6 snooker table and put pool table rails on it? Does any rail manufacturer have lengths of rubber long enough. Also would simonis provide a rip of cloth to fit a 12 footer.
 
Earl has talked about snooker "protecting" its better players and pool not doing so. This certainly resonates with me as I know that I (and probably many players on this forum) that we have a chance against a pro or elite amateur in a (very) short race but close to zero chance in a long race. This just doesn't happen in snooker. Tougher equipment widens this gap even more. But this isn't really the point and is why the game has long races (yes 7 is long - well to most people anyway, not to those who think pool is only valid when someone is racing SVB to 120)

What I find interesting is that the same guy who wanted 4 pocket (corner only) tables then proceeded to lose on them when it happened, and in this situation:


he didn't run out when he first had ball in hand - I'm not convinced his play would be any better on a 12' table. He should stick to what he does best and try to keep up as much as he can in his later years (Efren never complains about anything, well not that I've seen or heard - and if he does it never causes a media blow up or even a spark).

I've heard countless stories of how Earl is a really nice guy off the table. I buy that but I don't buy nice guy in general. Angle shooters exist in the world of pool and always will and almost everybody can't stand them. It shouldn't be tolerated in the pro game. The world of pool is a better place now that Earl doesn't appear much in it - he's gone from being one of only 2 people who transcended the sport to an interesting footnote in the record books.
 
I had a 12’ snooker table at home for 7 yrs., until I couldn’t take it anymore and replaced it with a 9’ pool table. Absolutely love snooker but gave up playing it full time, too much work and already have a job.

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Occasionally played 8 ball on it with full size pool balls. Lots of fun, safety play was a big factor, balls barely fit in the opening.

Pro pool on 6x12? Interesting idea but maybe just play snooker?

Snooker on the snooker table made more sense in the end!

I have a photo of Eva playing on what appears to be a 8x16 or 9x18 table in Australia or something? No idea why or where but looked like a hoot!

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mnorwood said:
Does any rail manufacturer have lengths of rubber long enough. Also would simonis provide a rip of cloth to fit a 12 footer.
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Cloth for sure, most likely rails. Simonis bolts comes in 66" and 78" widths. [6 foot table = 72" wide, so 78" works.] They make rails long enough for carom tables, and you could cut the 10' side down to fit a 12 footer. I'm pretty sure Artemis makes a k55 that long. No idea about superspeed.

-td
 
I feel it would be a great table to play on and I'm surprised all of the people who are so quick to cut sown those of us who don't have access to tables larger than the "Bar Boxes " would be singing praises to the idea !

Would it be a tough table to play on probably so but I personally have always enjoyed a challenge !
 
Quesports said:
I cannot imagine more than a very very few pool rooms would stock even one of these. Can you imagine APA leagues in a 12 x 6 table???

GFL with that. Earl must have become more Earl than ever!!

I have a ton of respect for him but this is a no way!
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The leveling would be paramount. I've played in a few bars where I almost made a ball on the lag...And those were bar-boxes!
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