I need your help to explain how important lighting is to pool.

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ACSISA has their own page on Facebook. They had the Illinois state tournament this year in a new venue. They played without Table lights. The whole thing was lit by overhead flood lights that were 40-50 feet above the tables. I have posted to their Facebook page to explain why this is a bad idea. Please comment on this on their Facebook page. Comment even if you think I am wrong.

The Glare on the tables was remarkable. There were multiple shadows and it was nearly impossible to see the edge of the ball.

I am not doing this to knock the tourney in any way. I am Thankful for the effort that these people have made to organize such an event. I Believe they don't understand how important it is to see the edge of the ball. I am trying to be helpful in supplying them with that information. They need more input than just one person's opinion.
 
The lighting was probably adequate, but the shadows had to be awful. I think the color of the room and the type of lighting can be important as well. Our big city tournament here is played every summer with lighting similar to what you describe, but the room is white with a very light colored tile floor, the only noticeable shadows are on tables closest to the wall and those are tolerable
 
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GoBilliards said:
ACSISA has their own page on Facebook. They had the Illinois state tournament this year in a new venue. They played without Table lights. The whole thing was lit by overhead flood lights that were 40-50 feet above the tables. I have posted to their Facebook page to explain why this is a bad idea. Please comment on this on their Facebook page. Comment even if you think I am wrong.

The Glare on the tables was remarkable. There were multiple shadows and it was nearly impossible to see the edge of the ball.

I am not doing this to knock the tourney in any way. I am Thankful for the effort that these people have made to organize such an event. I Believe they don't understand how important it is to see the edge of the ball. I am trying to be helpful in supplying them with that information. They need more input than just one person's opinion.
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Send them a copy of Light Science and Magic. Pages 65 to 75 should help.
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That is better than some places I have played at. I play in a place somewhat regularly that has big windows across the front that are only lightly tinted. During the day even when the sun is not on the windows it is super bright inside. Playing there near the back is still pretty bad but tolerable. What makes it REALLY bad is if there are people on the tables between yours and the windows. In that case in addition to the ever present glare you have shadows moving all around in your peripheral vision,particulary if you are shooting directly toward the window.Ridiculous. Sometimes it makes me a bit dizzy at times.
 
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A local room has great lighting up its look it out dated... They want to purchase some cheap lights to replace the eyes sore lights... But the little do they know do to the changing of hands of the business.. the light they are going to replace are way better than any three tier light like they want to use..

I'll take a outdated 80's looking light that has 4 tubes in it over the three/four shaded lights any day of the week.

A lot of ppl that swak pool balls around wouldn't know a apple from an orange..
But no one can figure out what's wrong with pool in the states......
There's your sign'

I bet if you complain about the lighting at your state tourney they'll tell u that no one else complained...


Rob.M
 
GoBilliards said:
ACSISA has their own page on Facebook. They had the Illinois state tournament this year in a new venue. They played without Table lights. The whole thing was lit by overhead flood lights that were 40-50 feet above the tables. I have posted to their Facebook page to explain why this is a bad idea. Please comment on this on their Facebook page. Comment even if you think I am wrong.

The Glare on the tables was remarkable. There were multiple shadows and it was nearly impossible to see the edge of the ball.

I am not doing this to knock the tourney in any way. I am Thankful for the effort that these people have made to organize such an event. I Believe they don't understand how important it is to see the edge of the ball. I am trying to be helpful in supplying them with that information. They need more input than just one person's opinion.
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Just tell them doctors in an operating room deal with such infinite issues to minimize mistakes and deliver consistent care by having proper lighting. Dentists are NO different. Our sport deals with such infinite issues that the extra light is needed to perform properly. If the powers to be don't understand this, there lies your problem. Tell them PGA golf matches are called because of light or lack of for obvious reasons. If this aspect needs to be explained to those in charge, sounds like those in charge don't see it or get it, which is the NORM is our society. Remember 99% of the general public think pool is a game at someones home and has no real value, that's why the term pool shark is the FIRST thought or words out of their mouth.
 
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