SVB runs a 305 in straight pool

robsnotes4u

robsnotes4u

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Practicing for the World Straight Pool Championship

Thank God his pool game only consists of his break and racking abilities.


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That 4 ball almost went in too! I think he played the bank because the 1 laying near the side pocket made it a bigger pocket? Otherwise I was confused as to why he didn't bank the 6.
 
What if he actually spent time practicing straight pool full time instead of rotation or one pocket? He could probably beat the record. I remember last year's 14.1 World Championship was the first straight pool tournament he said he ever entered and straight out the gate he ran 200.
 
robsnotes4u said:
Practicing for the World Straight Pool Championship

Thank God his pool game only consists of his break and racking abilities.


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Congrats to SVB!

Unfortunately, the haters will hate. The same people point out that John Schmidt ran 400 and hasn't won as many events as SVB. IMO, they both can play at a high level when they want. Neither are sponsored by Nike and getting paid to play 24/7/365, so the internet trolls can eat a fat one.

I bet Shane could run 400-500 if he kept at it, but it's just like some people said, they would need loads of time. It's not like anyone can run 2-300 balls in 30 minutes. Hell, running 100 balls takes time and is tiring.
 
I've run a few over 100 several times in 50+years. I can't imagine over 300. My head would explode around 175 from the focus needed for that. I bet Shane could have ran 500+5 years ago when he was practicing 12 hours a day and hungry. Johnnyt
 
Kris_b1104 said:
What if he actually spent time practicing straight pool full time instead of rotation or one pocket? He could probably beat the record. I remember last year's 14.1 World Championship was the first straight pool tournament he said he ever entered and straight out the gate he ran 200.
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Records certainly are a whole lot easier to beat on Simonis, so maybe so.
 
If he set his mind to it and did nothing but try to beat it, he'd own Willie's record inside a month. He's a once-in-a-generation pool talent, hands down.
 
flyvirginiaguy said:
Well go help support him and try that. Just make sure it is on some nap cloth :) Totally different game there.
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True. I think everyone's aware of that because it's brought up every time there's mention of breaking the record. Nap cloth...big pockets...I think that makes it a wash difficulty-wise. (Not trying to single you out and "start" something with you. :o )

If Tiger ever beats Jack's record of Majors there'll be talk about equipment differentials there too...

Track and filed events and records can be challenged because shoe technology has changed dramatically...

And the list of differences due to equipment technology goes on and on...

To me, bottom line it's about the number now...

I would love to see Shane beat it...by a lot. :)
 
flyvirginiaguy said:
Why is the truth ignorant to you? Simonis makes the game much easier. That is a fact.
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Do you think the cloth is the only thing that has changed in all those years? If you do, that's quite ignorant.

Compare the pockets, on the table Willie ran 526, to a modern Diamond Professional/Pro-Am. If you tell me there is no difference, you are full of it.
 
DAVE_M said:
Do you think the cloth is the only thing that has changed in all those years? If you do, that's quite ignorant.

Compare the pockets, on the table Willie ran 526, to a modern Diamond Professional/Pro-Am. If you tell me there is no difference, you are full of it.
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Pocket size means little when there is no balls open to make, now is it? You had to work the rack a lot more, much more strategy. And it would be "ignorant" to think that is not the case.
 
flyvirginiaguy said:
Pocket size means little when there is no balls open to make, now is it? You had to work the rack a lot more, much more strategy. And it would be "ignorant" to think that is not the case.
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Don't change the subject. We are talking about equipment. Pocket size and cloth are part of the equipment. My argument has nothing to do with opening the rack. If you don't think SVB can open the rack, that's your opinion, not fact. Remember, we are talking about equipment... :rolleyes:
 
robsnotes4u said:
Thank God his pool game only consists of his break and racking abilities.
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Thank god we have another one of these threads where someone spouts off dumb hyperbole about anyone who might dare to suggest that SVB breaks better than most other players on the planet (as if that is some kind of a insult against the guy that requires people to run to SVB's rescue).

Guess what numbnut, people state Ko Pin Yi is one of the best players on the planet as well, and part of the reason for that is his huge controlled break that rivals SVB's.

I mean, FFS Pete Sampras was one of the all time greats in Tennis, and guess what, part of the reason is he had a huge serve. It is part of the game there should be NO PROBLEM talking about a player and identifying that they are very strong in a certain important aspect of the sport and that helps lead to their greatness.

NOTICE the word "helps" there in that statement robsnotes4u, because you seem oblivious to what is actually said and it would be really sweet if you could finally "get it" so that this can be the last stupid post you make on this subject and we don't get another one of these gems from you when SVB wins another major 1-pocket event.
 
Kris_b1104 said:
What if he actually spent time practicing straight pool full time instead of rotation or one pocket? He could probably beat the record. I remember last year's 14.1 World Championship was the first straight pool tournament he said he ever entered and straight out the gate he ran 200.
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I believe SVB was also in the Lucasi 14.1 event here in Jacksonville (http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=107856). I was at the 10 Ball but didn't make it to any of the 14.1. Been 7 years already!
 
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