Another thought this post could go on for quite a stretch.
#15 The stoner, red eyes, talks in circles and has a bag, and its not his female.
#15 The stoner, red eyes, talks in circles and has a bag, and its not his female.
Pool personalities: Which one are you?
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7. Hermit Short Stop: Quiet, good dresser, well mannered but very reserved, this person has the ability to beat anybody but not very consistent. Skill can go from shooting lights out to dogging easy outs but a “nice guy”.
Yep that sounds about like me!!!! Maybe one day I can be consistent!!!!!!
Yep that sounds about like me!!!! Maybe one day I can be consistent!!!!!!
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Seeing your avatar, I think of league
HOOTERS.
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6. The Wacked Out Player: A “has been” or a “never will be” since he is always high on something and rarely sober. Always broke, has terrible hygiene, a big whiner, and can be seen wearing only 3 outfits interchangeably throughout his entire life.
That's me!
All I ever wear are jeans, t-shirts, hats, and sneakers. In the winter I have two fleeces that I like to throw into the mix.
I smoke pot.
I don't think I smell but I could just be numb to it.
As for the broke thing, well. Its pretty true. I have bank accounts that have a little extra in them but all of my real money comes from stashed cash (money that is kept close at hand in say, an envelope of a lock box). But everytime it starts to amount to something serious, I incur some ridulous but necessary expense that eats it all away!
That's me!
All I ever wear are jeans, t-shirts, hats, and sneakers. In the winter I have two fleeces that I like to throw into the mix.
I smoke pot.
I don't think I smell but I could just be numb to it.
As for the broke thing, well. Its pretty true. I have bank accounts that have a little extra in them but all of my real money comes from stashed cash (money that is kept close at hand in say, an envelope of a lock box). But everytime it starts to amount to something serious, I incur some ridulous but necessary expense that eats it all away!
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#16 The Equipment Junkie: Always brings at least 4 cues not counting the jump cue. Has 10 differents scuffers / shapers and will use 5 of those during a night of pool. Has 50 different sheets of sandpaper, 2 Tip Picks, 3 towels, 2 pocket chalkers, 4 different burnishers, 2 different bridge heads, a mushroom shaver, a tip tapper, 7 bottles of cue conditioner, and etc, etc, etc...........
With a little more consistency I could be a 5 instead of a 7 (I know, I set high goals). I play with an 11, a 5, and a few 7's... not a bad balance.
Sounds like, he needs a Murnak case.metal5d said:
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I'm a hermit as well.
I have a friend who would be:
#17 - Frustrated long timer - Shows up at the pool hall and practices for a few hours 5-7 days a week and has been playing for 25+ years with virtually no improvement in his game. Plays a solid 4-5 APA speed on a bar box. When faced with a shot and misses during practice, he will set it back up and shoot it the same way over and over and continues to miss, and gets made that the result doesn't change. Short fused when playing almost anyone who beats him, which is almost all of the time. Curses himself rather than most who blaim the table, cue, other players talking around him, etc.
I have a friend who would be:
#17 - Frustrated long timer - Shows up at the pool hall and practices for a few hours 5-7 days a week and has been playing for 25+ years with virtually no improvement in his game. Plays a solid 4-5 APA speed on a bar box. When faced with a shot and misses during practice, he will set it back up and shoot it the same way over and over and continues to miss, and gets made that the result doesn't change. Short fused when playing almost anyone who beats him, which is almost all of the time. Curses himself rather than most who blaim the table, cue, other players talking around him, etc.
LOL. Good stuff. I've never broken it down that far. I'm probably a little of lot of those guys.
In my neck of the woods I could make a couple of blanket observations that apply to almost everybody regardless of whatever else they have going on:
A. Everybody "used to be pretty good" or "used to play a lot better than I do now". It's amazing how many folks "put themselves through college" playing pool.
b. Pretty much everyone thinks they are better than they really are. (even me...
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In my neck of the woods I could make a couple of blanket observations that apply to almost everybody regardless of whatever else they have going on:
A. Everybody "used to be pretty good" or "used to play a lot better than I do now". It's amazing how many folks "put themselves through college" playing pool.
b. Pretty much everyone thinks they are better than they really are. (even me...
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The Real # 1) I can only use myself as an example and speak from my heart: A player that is considered a real good player...you know like an A player that has a real expensive cue and a real expensive case. Well versed in all areas of life and has a dynamic personality and has many wonderful stories about past pool experiences and great stories of all the woman I have conquered, and all of the money I have won. How when someone asks me a question(usually a stupid question) I smile and do my best to share my wisdom in a manner that the person hopefully will understand. Yes, I really do know it all! As I approach the table, my walk, my posture, the smile with pure white teeth, and I have the aura of...Hey, I look simply marvelous and hey like I'm gonna win. I show everyone in the room all of my fancy cues and listen for the ooh's and ah's (Man, that feels good). I personally prefer the # 8 group to associate with, but the other groups make for my own personal "Reality" live show, I mean you have got to love all the little people in the world.
I just love who I am and am willing to share my thoughts with all that will listen and I know they will be better for it and live happier and more rewarding lives. The pool hall is my kingdom.
I just love who I am and am willing to share my thoughts with all that will listen and I know they will be better for it and live happier and more rewarding lives. The pool hall is my kingdom.
A little #5 and #7
And a little too serious about my pool game, but I love it!
#18. Doesn't know that he/she doesn't know. This person is the "I shot great against a world beater, but nobody you know was there to see it" shooter. And, constantly tells better shooters how they didn't make the right choice of shots, english, or run-outs, no matter how well executed.
And a little too serious about my pool game, but I love it!
#18. Doesn't know that he/she doesn't know. This person is the "I shot great against a world beater, but nobody you know was there to see it" shooter. And, constantly tells better shooters how they didn't make the right choice of shots, english, or run-outs, no matter how well executed.
CHRIM said:This is all in jest (and I've obviously got too much time on my hands) but being around serious pool addicts for so much of my life, I've realized that most guys will fall into one of these 9 categories:
1. Know-It-All Railbird: Constantly critiquing everyone’s game and practice sessions. Spends most of his day sitting amongst anyone who can stand his mouth. Drinks too much coffee and/or smokes too many cigarettes. This person likes to side bet $5-20 on a $3,000 match, thinks he’s “part of the action” and gets more upset if he loses than the loser himself.
2. Nice Guy Railbird: Is at the pool room every time you go and mostly keeps to him except for the friendly stares and “hellos”. You will see him practicing occasionally but only on his favorite table. Good tipper to the wait staff and well dressed. Some wonder if he is a cop looking to bust someone gambling.
3. “Action Man”: A self given name to a guy who chirps about high stakes action all day long but very rarely gets it going. Flashes money or talks about how much money he has, makes or gambles with. He’s crude, swears a lot and has no concept of speaking quietly. Completely self absorbed, enjoys the spotlight and believes that everyone thinks he’s God’s gift to action when in truth, we all wish he’d just stay home.
4. Sidekick Groupie: A solid “B” player. Always around and worships his A/A+ player best friend. Whenever there is talk about pool, he will find a way to get his friend’s name in the conversation. Follows his friend to tournaments and will sometimes stake him.
5. The Student: Can be well mannered to a total jerk but this person is on the brink of dropping out of either high school or college because he is spending increasingly too much time at the pool room. His dream is to be the “best pool player in the world”. Players don’t take him too seriously and try to get into his pocket since they assume he’s got money and wet behind the ears.
6. The Wacked Out Player: A “has been” or a “never will be” since he is always high on something and rarely sober. Always broke, has terrible hygiene, a big whiner, and can be seen wearing only 3 outfits interchangeably throughout his entire life.
7. Hermit Short Stop: Quiet, good dresser, well mannered but very reserved, this person has the ability to beat anybody but not very consistent. Skill can go from shooting lights out to dogging easy outs but a “nice guy”.
8. Metrosexual Pool God: An A+ / Professional player, gets along with virtually everyone, has good hygiene, well mannered, good build, only gets out of hand with too many drinks but even then is OK and has actually shopped at Nordstrom for himself.
9. The “I Am God” Professional: Is a strong player but feels the world owes him something. Is condescending to anyone who does not play at his level and is an ass to those who are. Always fidgets with his cue, asks too many questions at the Player’s Meeting, annoyingly watches too closely as you rack the balls before he breaks, mutters loudly when you get a good “roll” and probably kicks small animals outside the pool room.
For those of you who laughed, that's cool.
I'm an 8.2 (the .2 added as I have some 9 tendencies though mild). Yes, I have shopped at Nordstrom for myself................
I am more of a 4, I have friends/relatives that can play jam-up. I am capable of catching a gear sometimes, so I can relate to the consistency part of 7. It's the moments, when I catch a gear, that make me keep trying.CHRIM said:
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#19: The Professors. Solid B+ players who are not "natural" players, and therefore have had to study and analyze the game to get where they are. They read all the magazines and own all the books, and are often BCA master instructors. They coach better than they play, and often toute dubious systems that they've developed. They love analyzing players from the sidelines, and often offer advice whether it's asked or not.
#20: The Drop Outs: Players with some minor (or major) talent who drift in and out of the game. They can't maintain enough focus or interest to take it to the next level, but can't quite leave the pool scene completely. They're the players who constantly get asked why they stopped playing, or who are often urged to get more serious.
I'm a number 20.
#20: The Drop Outs: Players with some minor (or major) talent who drift in and out of the game. They can't maintain enough focus or interest to take it to the next level, but can't quite leave the pool scene completely. They're the players who constantly get asked why they stopped playing, or who are often urged to get more serious.
I'm a number 20.
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#7 for sure, man that's alarmingly accurate.
Not really sure...maybe a softer version of a 7 with some hermit like tendancies? I tend to keep to myself, take my practice pretty serious, play to win even if it is "for fun",stay out of the pool hall drama and keep my drama out of the pool room. I don't have stacks of cash to gamble with but I will play if I think the game is winnable, I'll come out about even or not lose to much. To me putting $ on a pool game is like an investment or business deal. I'll invest my time and $ if I think it is worthwhile. I have a list of guys I just won't gamble with unless they offer a fair amount of weight..it would be easier and quicker just to hand them some $ and go chill at the bar