Pro Pocket Size TOO Small for 9 Ball

[Island Drive]

Did Shaw play on a 4x8?

 

[AtLarge]

Did Shaw play on a 4x8?

For his 832 run? No; 9-footer. More info: https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/john-schmidt-runs-820.585407/page-12#post-8398500

 

[maha]

mosconi wasn't setting a record, he just was doing an exhibition and happened to run the most balls at that time period on his first try at it.

cant compare the two so called records. they are entirely different circumstances. both great exhibitions of skill.

neither done on the equipment of the time period the pro tournaments were played on. or at a pro event as most all sports records are made.

they are guinness book of records type of feats.

some time in the future someone will break a high run record on a tournament table at a tournament.

 

[skor]

Haven't read the whole thread but the short answer is NO

 

[Island Drive]

For his 832 run? No; 9-footer. More info: https://forums.azbilliards.com/threads/john-schmidt-runs-820.585407/page-12#post-8398500

Then it would become allot more difficult because of congestion.

 

[skogstokig]

What other sport or event sets up easier equipment for world record attempts?

Hu

i think the sentiment is fair, straight pool is best played on big pockets with shallow shelf. i like playing it on stock GC's in my nearest room. but for pro-am 9b tournaments those tables are very soft. and they're not great for one pocket. the optimal pool room has some variety in the table fauna. jmho.

 

[maha]

the old gold crowns and anniversary tables were great for one pocket, as that was the table that made it grow into the premier gambling game.

if those tables are too soft/easy for pro tournaments then other than the top few would also be winning. but rarely is it happening. as the tighter the pockets the top pros shut out all the lesser ones from the money.