Thank you for sharing that. I haven't played a lot of straight pool on either table size, but I would also suspect I would do equally well (or poor); although, this might not be true for all people.
STRAIGHT POOL Strategy and “Run Your Age” Challenge
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You only need 33 in the "Run 100 Minus Your Age" division. Post a video when you get a chance.
Regards,
Dave
very impressive. Perhaps I'll try full rack on the bar table later next week.
As I mentioned earlier, my table is far from ideal for high runs. Aside from the congestion, the pockets are very small- I wanted a 9 footer but couldn't fit it so I asked the mechanics to make the table as tough as possible. Also, my ability level isn't on your level either. The hardest part seems to be leaving the key breakout ball.
I had a Hopkins challenge (main rules are running the first 10 in any order and then the final 5 in order- counting for 2 points) going with a friend of mine during lockdown and was able to get 20s on a few occasions.
What is the app?
Is it an app for specifically scoring a straight pool game, or something to just keep track of the run totals?
When I started playing, I played a bit of straight pool on some Gold Crowns with the counters. The few times I've played without the counters, it was more difficult the keep track of things correctly. I'm sure with more discipline it could be done better with pen and paper, but it would be nice if there was an easier way that was already built.
Billiard Score - Apps on Google Play
Keep track of your Pool matches with this simple App
For android. Does a great job scoring 14.1 games.
Billiard Score - Apps on Google Play
Keep track of your Pool matches with this simple Appplay.google.com
For android. Does a great job scoring 14.1 games.
Thank you.
FYI, for others interested, it doesn't look like they have an iPhone version.
Hmm... So my problem all these years has been playing on my bar table in my basement?
Haha- that is the least of my problems. I probably couldn't run more than 20 balls on any table unless the pockets were huge. Just pointing out that it may be more challenging on a 7 footer with small pockets
Dave, thanks for this. So....for the purposes of this challenge I can try and beat my 25 on a 3.5 x 7? I guess I just didn't conceive of straight pool on a bar table, but... cool! I'll probably stick to the 9 ft, though. I have run more than my current age on the 9 ft years ago when I played every day. Now, playing once or twice a week, is not commensurate to achieving good runs in straight pool. I'm destined to fumble...but I'm not giving up. I'm thinking I'll get lucky when I go to play again next Saturday. Anyhow, this is a fun challenge! Thanks for documenting it.
Go for it. Any table size is fine. Shots are much easier on a smaller table (assuming the pockets aren't ridiculously tight) but there is more clustering and "traffic." I think the difference is probably a "wash" for most people (i.e., size doesn't really matter).
Good luck,
Dave
Thanks for posting this. I've adding him to the list in the description of the challenge video.
Here are the latest Challenge Results:
High Run (run score - name - video link):
140 - Jeroen van Spronsen
59 - Bob Keller
57 - Dr. Dave Alciatore
48 - Andrew Yaworski
42 - Mick Enzie
41 - Dave Gross
25 - Matthew Kimbro
23 - Bharat Ramakrishna
Run Your Age (run score - name - age):
140 - Jeroen van Spronsen - 43
59 - Bob Keller - 58
57 - Dr. Dave Alciatore - 56
48 - Andrew Yaworski - 44
Run 100 Minus Your Age (run score - name - age):
140 - Jeroen van Spronsen - 43
59 - Bob Keller - 58
57 - Dr. Dave Alciatore - 56
41 - Dave Gross - 67
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Yes, I think he's 44.
Thanks for the info. I've updated his listing.