Very few people play 14-1 any more here in Northern California. One pocket is starting to become more and more poplular. Personally, I favor 1h over 14-1 because there is more cb control skill required for 1h. I also think most games that involve all 15 balls will tend to force you to shorten your stroke a little. I notice a huge difference between my stroke changing games from 1h to 9b or vice versa.
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L.S. Dennis
Guest
If nineball is considered the game to tv young eyed sharpshooters and one pocket is considered to be the game for chess players then straight pool or 14-1 rack would be considered the game of elegance! Unfortuanaely it not a made for tv game because of the publics short attention span.
To watch modern day players like Sigel, Varner, Rempe or Dallas West is really a thing of art to see.
Alas I tent to agree that the game has all but died unfortunately will be completely forgotten in a few years
To watch modern day players like Sigel, Varner, Rempe or Dallas West is really a thing of art to see.
Alas I tent to agree that the game has all but died unfortunately will be completely forgotten in a few years
I personally think Hohmann is the best straight pool player alive today.
Purdman
Banned
I don't thing 14-1 is going away. In the league here, there are a lot of young players. Like I said before, I like to mix it up. 1 hole, nine ball, 14-1, eight ball, banks, or a many as we have time to play.
I mentioned in another post that I was the worst nine ball player alive today. Theow in the others and you will be paying the time. Last time, I lost nine to five in nine ball. Went to eight ball and then to 14-1, poor guy had to pay the $78 green fee. They all are fun.
Don P.
I mentioned in another post that I was the worst nine ball player alive today. Theow in the others and you will be paying the time. Last time, I lost nine to five in nine ball. Went to eight ball and then to 14-1, poor guy had to pay the $78 green fee. They all are fun.
Don P.
Hey Wally
When i catch up with you at the DCC we will definately have to play a game of 14.1. I grew up on the game and them switched to 3 cushion billiards. But i still do play it every Friday night with a buddy. We have been playing every Friday night now for about 5 years. Passes the time and makes for alot of fun..Let me know if you want to play....................................................mike
When i catch up with you at the DCC we will definately have to play a game of 14.1. I grew up on the game and them switched to 3 cushion billiards. But i still do play it every Friday night with a buddy. We have been playing every Friday night now for about 5 years. Passes the time and makes for alot of fun..Let me know if you want to play....................................................mike
VitalSigns81
Registered
Re: Re: Re: straight pool
When the BCA refused to continue to put on and sponsor the world championship in NYC a few years ago, that all but put the game in retirement. In a few years, it will just be a memory.
-Hi, this is my first post here. I shot pool on and off during high school and the first half of college (mostly off), but during the past two years I've really gotten into the game; bought a half-dozen books, and a couple Accu-stats videos. Straight Pool interested me even back in my days of casual playing, mostly because of its image as more of solely a serious game, rather than also something everyone plays in a bar. I've played it with friends quite a bit; some of them don't mind it, but others aren't all that excited about it...
Anyways, 2 years ago, I bought the 2000 US Open Final from Accu-stats, and remember Ron Blatt responding to whether he would think of hosting the tounament again: "yeah, absolutely." does anybody know why the BCA refused to put it on again? It seems like a shame, especially when there's top notch players willing to play 14.1, and lots of fans who enjoy watching the game. It truly is a pure test of skill.
~Matt
When the BCA refused to continue to put on and sponsor the world championship in NYC a few years ago, that all but put the game in retirement. In a few years, it will just be a memory.
-Hi, this is my first post here. I shot pool on and off during high school and the first half of college (mostly off), but during the past two years I've really gotten into the game; bought a half-dozen books, and a couple Accu-stats videos. Straight Pool interested me even back in my days of casual playing, mostly because of its image as more of solely a serious game, rather than also something everyone plays in a bar. I've played it with friends quite a bit; some of them don't mind it, but others aren't all that excited about it...
Anyways, 2 years ago, I bought the 2000 US Open Final from Accu-stats, and remember Ron Blatt responding to whether he would think of hosting the tounament again: "yeah, absolutely." does anybody know why the BCA refused to put it on again? It seems like a shame, especially when there's top notch players willing to play 14.1, and lots of fans who enjoy watching the game. It truly is a pure test of skill.
~Matt
Any straight pool in NC?
John Schmidt is evidently one heck of a straight pool player too. I just read a BD article on him and he has run in the mid 200's fairly often. I would think that once you've run a couple hundred balls you'd get kind of bored or fatigued.
I think I heard somewhere that Hoheman ran around 400 once. That's pretty solid!
I think I heard somewhere that Hoheman ran around 400 once. That's pretty solid!
Lets not forget Grady Mathews who is one hell of a straight pool player and instructor. He is trying to keep it alive with his recent tourney in S.C. I only wish Mizerak had the strength and health to do something about it as he was one of the greatest straight pool minds this game has had.
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Gerry
Guest
Well, Here in the north east - straight pool has always been the game to guage a player I think. When you call a guy a 100 ball runner , there is no greater compliment. I have had the pleasure to play and get beat by, some of the best at a yearly tourny at D&D family Billiards in South East Pa., the game is still alive and well here. I practice primarily 14.1 at home, and since I got my new Gold crown 4 my high run on that table is in the 70's, all time is 106 with daily 40's/50's
in the begining you learn quickly, then as little secrets peek thier little heads out , the runs get longer. The frustration factor can build at times, but you work through it, and get better each session. Seems like the game has built in traps that you learn to see and avoid. Then all of the sudden your running balls like silk, and the cueball is on a string. It's a nice "zone" to be in....Gerry
in the begining you learn quickly, then as little secrets peek thier little heads out , the runs get longer. The frustration factor can build at times, but you work through it, and get better each session. Seems like the game has built in traps that you learn to see and avoid. Then all of the sudden your running balls like silk, and the cueball is on a string. It's a nice "zone" to be in....Gerry
Straight pool seemes to be THE game when reading about some of pool's greatest players' accomplishments.
Another great straight pool player is Larry Liscotti. Although he hasn't been on the tournament trail as of late, he not only is a straight-pool champion, but he is one of the most colorful player's in the sport.
Larry is not doing well these days and needs all of our prayers to pull through, as he is in the hospital.
ManlyShot
Another great straight pool player is Larry Liscotti. Although he hasn't been on the tournament trail as of late, he not only is a straight-pool champion, but he is one of the most colorful player's in the sport.
Larry is not doing well these days and needs all of our prayers to pull through, as he is in the hospital.
ManlyShot