Imagine if pool tables had no side pockets. Would pool be more interesting to watch?

[Jimbojim]

I think a pool table as we know it is already perfect.

 

[Ched]

I think a pool table as we know it is already perfect.

It's a beautiful table played with ugly balls.
~ Joe Rogan as Earl the Pearl

 

[Jimbojim]

It's a beautiful table played with ugly balls.
~ Joe Rogan as Earl the Pearl

:thumbup::thumbup:

 

[AtLarge]

... Speaking of torture, when Earl and Darren played their long set on that four-pocket table I think there was only one runout in the whole match.

Yup. One B&R in 107 games (1%). And only 29 successful breaks (27%). So one run-out on the 29 successful breaks (3%). And 14 run-outs from the first shot after the 78 unsuccessful breaks (18%).

Stats here: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=426149

[But the 4 pockets were quite tight, so it wasn't completely due to the absence of the side pockets.]

 

[Island Drive]

Yup. One B&R in 107 games (1%). And only 29 successful breaks (27%). So one run-out on the 29 successful breaks (3%). And 14 run-outs from the first shot after the 78 unsuccessful breaks (18%).

Stats here: http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=426149

[But the 4 pockets were quite tight, so it wasn't completely due to the absence of the side pockets.]

I heard there were a handful of rake and runs for his opponent....via Earls attitude during that match.