New member q! ball control

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sifuschwager

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Hey all. I've been playing pool for about 5 years now and decided its time to step up my game.

I've never been able to get draw on my coin-operated bar table, but can easily on other tables. While playing on a friends table I discovered (to my surprise) that a new set of balls makes a big difference!

That felt (although cheap) is in decent shape.

I'd like to buy new balls and eventually re-felt the table.

Any good suggestion on quality balls for a coin table, and how much a good price is?

Same thing with felting the thing. Thanks a lot!
 
The reason you likely have trouble drawing the ball on the coin-op table, is because the cue ball is heavier (necessary for the table's ball return mechanism). Because of this, playing on a coin-op is much different. You're forced to play natural position more often, and use follow rather than draw. It's a totally different game...one that I'm absolutely terrible at. lol

As for your question about cloth a balls, the answer may vary. It really depends if you want performance, or if you want something that will hold up against wear and tear.

In any case, welcome to the forum.
 
sifuschwager said:
Hey all. I've been playing pool for about 5 years now and decided its time to step up my game.

I've never been able to get draw on my coin-operated bar table, but can easily on other tables. While playing on a friends table I discovered (to my surprise) that a new set of balls makes a big difference!
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If you want to make the most of playing on bar tables, pick up a copy of The Eight-Ball Bible by Givens. He covers the subject of draw in some detail and provides specific instruction for playing with a cue ball that's heavier than the object balls. Much of the material covering safety play, strategy, and the diamond system is also applicable to playing on 8- and 9-foot tables.
 
I bring my own cue ball and if i lose it in the table as a scratch i pay for the last game to get it back. Then play out the table with the big crappy cue ball.
 
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