slow V,s fast

Is this just about the cloth or the cushions too? Fast is more difficult for me...somehow I find it a little harder to control the speed on faster tables... It's a matter of preference. If you're a pro then I guess it doesn't really matter.
 
I spend an equal amount of time on slow and fast cloth tables. So makes no difference to me.

What will get me though is if I have been playing on one speed of table quite a bit, then go play in a tournament somewhere with a different speed of cloth and don't have time to warm-up or play a few games and get used to the speed of the cloth.

Then I will make a few speed errors initially until I adjust to the table. (Better to do this *before* a match by practicing on the table!)
 
A lot depends on what you're used to. If you play on slow cloth all the time, you'll roll the cb more precisely and the same holds true with the fast cloth. JMHO.
 
it all depends on the angle you are left with. on slow cloth, if you have 0 to 7 degrees, then it is difficult to get position, however if your left with 15 to 30 degrees, it's easy to get position. on fast cloth the opposite is true. if you have 0 to 7 degrees on fast cloth, it's easy to get position, however if you have 25 to 40 degrees on fast cloth it's very difficult to get position.
 
fast cloth often gives me some trouble, but I think it's really my own problem but not the cloth. if I cannot learn how to adjust myself to different equipments as quick as other players does, then my ass will be kicked.;)
 
With a good, repeatable delivery including speed control it doesn't make much difference in my game. It does take a little more stroke on slow knap tables....randyg
 
Easier on fast cloth, but not by much. The power strokes require a signifcantly harder hit on the cue ball on slow cloth, which makes pocketing more difficult on those few shots. On most shots, there is no appreciable difference, as long as one puts in the practice time to establish superior speed control.
 
I think it mostly depends on what you are used to playing on. If you have a good solid stroke, you should be able to play on either after a little practice. IMO, the rails are more important in terms of getting shape. If the rails are dead, good luck moving the ball around the table.
 
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