Big pockets (as compared to our shrinking pockets with deep shelves)
The corner bags were exactly 4 1/4 inches, as specified by the organisers.
What wasn't specified, was the depth of the shelf.
Big pockets (as compared to our shrinking pockets with deep shelves)
Ten ball takes more time.....
I really don't know if that is what Mr. Hearn is thinking about. There are big differences beyond the time factor. Ten-Ball is Nine-Ball with shackles and a ball-&-chain. Fun and entertainment value are high on Mr Hearn's priority list.
I think the largest factor is that he has a lot of branding invested in nine ball events. As for the time factor, I'm going with the actual measured numbers -- it appears that there is no significant difference.I really don't know if that is what Mr. Hearn is thinking about. There are big differences beyond the time factor. Ten-Ball is Nine-Ball with shackles and a ball-&-chain. Fun and entertainment value are high on Mr Hearn's priority list.
Except for the Mosconi Cup format which is perhaps the least predictable pool event on TV with regard to length. They almost had no fourth day this year.I think it's entirely the time factor. Matchroom events are the only pool events in the world of predictable length, ...
I do think they should consider moving the one ball back to the spot cause they changed it before to 9 ball on the spot to help the Euros. Time to help the US, obviously.
Do you really think that by moving the 1 ball on the spot USA would gain any advantage like in the old times? Do you realize how well experienced the European players are? And how much faster they're adapting to any change of rules compared to the US players?
Do you really think that by moving the 1 ball on the spot USA would gain any advantage like in the old times? Do you realize how well experienced the European players are? And how much faster they're adapting to any change of rules compared to the US players?
Uh, yeah it would. They're also not ADAPTING to rules changes. They are at the heart of the rule changes which cover shortcomings in their game. Just play the game it was always played & lets see how it shakes out.
You sound like one of our US players, not adapting. The 9 ball is on the spot now, adapt to a rule change. Try to win.
Next thing you crybabies will ask is to stage the next MC in Shane's pool room and no safeties allowed. You're that hopeless. C'mon Asia, let's play some pool, finally!
It's interesting whom you perceive to be crybabies. Tell you what, put the 1 on the spot, winner breaks let the chips fall where they may, you know, by the rules the game was always played by until EUROPEANS cried & changed the rules to suit your weaknesses. Look at where the crying started, then point fingers.
Lol you all have the biggest cry baby of them all... Mika haha
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