Surprised to see Niels Feijen crash out.
He was complaining on Facebook that the pockets have become too tight.
Does he have a point? Lots of players are not going for bank shots.
Billy Thorpe is the best banker in Pool and even he was reluctant on some occasions.
Following on from Niels feijen, just seen Darren Appleton's take on 4" pockets. He thinks they are spot on.
Here's his pro two pence... I mean two cents!
"Lot of talk about pocket size this week ..
4inch IMO perfect for American pool..Don’t need to go any smaller or bigger. Sometimes will play a little smaller (like this week) or bigger from event to event just like it happens in Snooker/Chinese pool even English pool.. Table fitters and conditions play a big part so will never get them perfect…
Lot of people on the outside still think too big compared to snooker and Chinese pool but the games are completely different as 8ball and snooker you play in tight areas and for numerous balls so most shots about centre ball striking especially snooker … American pool not its a shot making game that requires a lot more spin and creativity and leaving the right angles..
Just means we got to practice harder those bad strokes don’t work anymore lol..
Well done to
Matchroom Pool this week can’t wait for world champs next month in Saudi."