Is Shaw considered the supreme 'middle o' pocket' potter?
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Yeah lets just take cheating the pocket completely out of the game. It would be a 'cinch pool' snoozefest like that lame Chinese8ball. I'll pass.
Shaw did put him in the losers bracket
Must have used up his mojo. FG smoked him in the final. Both shoot so straight its scary.
That's the funny thing, I think Shaw is the only one out of the top 5 that you wouldn't feel safe until your guy crosses the finish line, I know I wouldn't if I bet against him.
2.5" ball into a 3" pocket would be crazy to watch. Would it even be possible to run a ball down a rail and drop it into a 3" pocket without rattling it out?
2.25" balls. 3" pockets would be a joke.
As much as I cannot stand him, I will say Filler shoots as straight as anyone, ever.
To me, Josh makes pool look the easiest.
Not only does he fire long tough shots like they are hangers, but he does it naturally, without tiresome, robot-like mechanics.
To me, Josh makes pool look the easiest.
Not only does he fire long tough shots like they are hangers, but he does it naturally, without tiresome, robot-like mechanics.
I watched all the VHS tapes of the Efren Earl 100k match from years ago...I don't know what the Accu Stats would have been...but there was not many misses from either...some of the purest 9-ball on older slower equipment I have seen
Earl was the purest ball pocketer in his prime....IMO
Earl was the purest ball pocketer in his prime....IMO
it's josh for me. he has an eerie accuracy that i've only seen before in prime earl and dennis orcullo, and is so clutch. what's it danny d use to say, the electric chair shot? i would pick filler for that shot
Filler is a surgeon at the table.
But so is Shaw and so is Gorst and many others nowadays.
Oikawa
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Josh's mechanics are just as robotic as any of the other top pros. Aim, drop down straight, shoot straight. On the surface, it can look very different between them due to different learned habits, temperaments, body types, age, etc. but the important mechanics that constitute to the insane level of play, are just as robotic.
Perhaps you are referring to the length of time it takes to shoot, in which case I understand where you're coming from.
CanadianGuy
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middle of pocket? Shaw no doubt
Shaw started in "English pool" where the pockets are far less forgiving (i.e. you can't "use the table" as easily to pot the balls).He was a world champion so he was up there with the best. No real surprise that he is hardwired to aim for the middle of the pocket.
However, thankfully he now plays "American" pool where he doesn't always play for the middle of the pocket so we can see the full range of his talent. I reckon he could make some serious money playing Heyball but probably just isn't marketable in China.
However, thankfully he now plays "American" pool where he doesn't always play for the middle of the pocket so we can see the full range of his talent. I reckon he could make some serious money playing Heyball but probably just isn't marketable in China.
sounds like russian pyramid pocket to ball size ratio
which is kooler game than whats propsed here
which is kooler game than whats propsed here
I always point out that if you lose the jaws entirely, you can slam the pocket down the rail at a bit above 3". They'd still go at 3" and maybe a hair under; nothing like snooker jaws. The thing I like about jawless pockets is you'll never get away with lame snooker fencing tactics. You gotta play actual pool.
ACL
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Before Jayson got the new tables at his pool room, he had one GC set up with 3-1/4" (might have been 3-1/2", I don't remember) pockets for the 1 pocket players. I watched him 1 pocket on that table more than a few times, in addition to messing around between racks and casually playing with customers, and he was middle of the pocket on damn near every shot. It was amazing to watch.
Meanwhile, if I ran more than three balls on that table, I was ecstatic.
Meanwhile, if I ran more than three balls on that table, I was ecstatic.
I agree that Joshua and Jason in full flow seem the most naturally gifted. Love Fedor but think he is more trained than natural.
Don’t understand the Filler hate, yes he can be emotional and a bit loud at times but he comes across as a likeable person. I think it’s just his drive to win. It’s a bit similar with Shaw, although a lot of his I believe is just clever marketing