4 1/2 is going to be ready for next TAR match? And is next TAR going to be SVB vs. Mainplayer?
Should the TAR table stay as is or go to standard pockets? You choose.
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4 1/2 is going to be ready for next TAR match? And is next TAR going to be SVB vs. Mainplayer?
Anyone that thinks 4.5" is not a bucket, especially with new cloth has ghost action, with a sucker like me. I'll play the 9-ball ghost and bet what you like. And I'm not even an A player.
Big Tyme Billiards in Houston, Texas has a 9 ft. Diamond with 4.5" pockets. Table #2 it is.
You can come get action. You might just make a score.
Big Tyme Billiards in Houston, Texas has a 9 ft. Diamond with 4.5" pockets. Table #2 it is.
You can come get action. You might just make a score.
So playing the 9 ball ghost in Texas is exactly the same as playing Bustamante, Orcollo. Shane, Archer or Alex on a promoted PPV stream ?
Learn something new everyday.
Yes and Yes.
TAR 31 will be February 15-17th with Shane and Mike. Same ten ball format as the Daz match. Pockets will be standard 4.5" Diamond.
I was one of the guys that voted for the 4 1/8" pockets, but I can hardly argue with Justin's reasoning and I think it was pretty awesome how he came here asked for imput and got mostly good genuine feedback. I'll still be supporting TAR in the future for sure. The product is fantastic regardless of fractions of an inch in the width of the pocket openings.
Ditto.
The reason that CSI/TAR is the most credible pool promoter in America is that they've always cared what the fans want. Through their podcasts and also through AZB, they ensure a continual online dialogue between themselves and their patrons and potential patrons. That's why they are in clear tune with what people want in a professional pool product.
Nothing against Bonus Ball, a venture that I hope will succeed, but I always laugh that they're always talking about how the pros want to play Bonus Ball and that's why they've moved in their chosen direction. In the end, what potential patrons of the delivered pool product want to watch matters far more than what pros want to play. CSI/TAR, through it's actions, proves over and over that it understands this.
CSI/TAR is an enduring credit to the sport of pool and will always have a fan and patron in me. Looking forward to the next TAR match.
It is if you negotiate the right way lol
I really believe the true measure of a great player is where he puts the cue ball. its not pocketing thats much tougher on this table its gettting the right position. and also putting strategy in a players game. Looser pockets favor the weaker player because a pure shotmaker with no knowlegde can win the game. The true beauty in my opinion is a well rounded player someone that can make great shots, put the cue ball where it need be, breaks good, and most of all intelligent at the table. this poll would never be brought up in the far east where they want to see true excellence and challenge themselves
Justin,
I think you should reconsider changing the rails out until at least after Mike and Shane's match. While Shane missed a few balls against Darren, he didn't miss near as many as Darren did. And I have to wonder if Darren's misses were from the table or from the lack of gambling he does as opposed to Shane.
I like leaving the rails on and letting the Dechaine/SVB match determine if the rails should be changed or not. No offense to Darren, but I think his arm froze up a little from not gambling with strong players like Shane. Mike shoots straight enough, gambles often, and has played on this table before unlike Darren. I feel as thought the level of pool will be much higher in the next match.
Whatever you decide I back you 100% but I think I would leave them on for at least 1 more match to gain even greater insight to this question form both perspectives. Good luck!
LOL. If your aiming system has a name then you can't bet a quarter.
Know what I want to see more of on TAR? Amateur grudge matches.
OMGWTF vs. Chicken Wing was the greatest TAR match of all time!!!!
Appleton has done plenty of gambling against strong players in the past. I think the early scratches on the break got to him and he never really recovered his composure. Or maybe he just had a couple of off days - it happens, even to players as strong as Daz.