Yes, this is true. But competition long term brings out the best. It doesn't turn the guys and women into "rail testers"! This is how sports works.
There is no argument. We will wait and see what happens.
SVB to Kick Off High Run Attempts
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There is no argument. We will wait and see what happens.
Are the runs archived?
Is that a real or photoshopped image? Has that image been submitted to Naval Intelligence as requested by Danny Harriman? Do you have an affidavit attesting that it was you in that image?
You can insinuate all you want about John Schmidt, but without offering any evidence it brings you and your own motives into question.
lol, ok, I’m going to speak slowly and distinctly, please try and follow along.
First, if you have any doubts about any image I post you are free to analyze it to your heart’s content. I know it’s real and I am not the one with doubts, capeesh?
Second, I am not DH. I don’t speak for him or answer to him. So if you have an issue with him about Naval Intelligence (an oxymoron to an AF guy) that’s who you should take it up with, not me.
Third, I don’t care what you think about my motives, so I’ll do as I please.
And lastly, that video link constitute far, far, far more *unedited video evidence* for what I claim than anything we’ve seen posted up by you know who.
So please: get a clue, buy a vowel.
Lou Figueroa
I’ve heard everything from 4.75” to 5.5”. I’m just guessing at 5”.
I was right there when Bobby mesusred the pockets, his goal is complete transparency, I do believe that hasn't happened on any other table for high run attempts by accident or choice,
So if it happens we actually know exactly at least what pocket size is
One
So if it happens we actually know exactly at least what pocket size is
One
Lou , glad to see your involvement in this , your a first class guy , I hope to meet you down here at Street Lights Academy, where these attempts will happen,, I will say it's one of a kind established, members only , and brings in many pro's , all of Roys Basement's players that list is long , Ruslan , the Polish team , SVB , Mike Davis the list grows by the day ,
Thank you, One.
I hope to be at SLA in the not too distant future to check out everything in person.
Lou Figueroa
Where would I find the archived videos? Your facebook link doesn't seem to have them.
Thank you.
Transparency is always welcomed but transparency also welcomes criticism. I don't think the size of the pockets is concerning but the geometry is. The mouth and throat of the pockets in the pic provided appear to be the same size which makes the pocket "parallel" and "easy". A 4" pocket cut this way is easier than a properly cut 4.25" pocket, especially for professional players. Depending on pocket size, the pockets should be cut to 141-143 degrees. The pockets in question appear to be 137-138 degrees, I don't think this was done with intent but it is worth pointing out in the event the promoters want to correct it. Below is an example of a properly cut 4.125" pocket. The mouth measures 4.125", the throat 3.5".
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Precisely! Schmidt submitted video evidence, and an affidavit, and the BCA reviewed the video, and it was also reviewed by knowledgeable 14.1 players prominent in the community. The BCA sanctioned the new record.
Maybe Schmidt didn't ask your opinion, but as far as the BCA record goes, your opinion (or mine) doesn't matter. It's also interesting that Schmidt is the only person in 70-odd years to pursue the record in a determined manner.
Your innuendos that something seems 'fishy' is just that - unsupported innuendo. Schmidt has submitted more evidence than Mosconi did. You may not be happy that Schmidt was the one to break Mosconi's record, but judging from the talent at the recent 14.1 tournament, it's not unreasonable that one of those young guns will break Schmidt's record if they can be convinced it's worth their time to make the attempt.
Now you're involved in the "Legends" program, and you've already seen that others have noticed the tap-dancing you're doing to avoid John Schmidt's participation, assuming he's even interested anymore.
The high run attempts challenge is interesting in itself, but now it's tainted by the whiff of 'we don't like Schmidt, so we'll have our own party and he's not invited, and neither is anyone else we don't like."
It's all so unnecessary.
I thought you were talking about the event I’m involved with, I don’t know about the American 14.1.
Lou Figueroa
Transparency is always welcomed but transparency also welcomes criticism. I don't think the size of the pockets is concerning but the geometry is. The mount and throat of the pockets in the pic provided appear to be the same size which makes the pocket "parallel" and "easy". A 4" pocket cut this way is easier than a properly cut 4.25" pocket, especially for professional players. Depending on pocket size, the pockets should be cut to 141-143 degrees. The pockets in question appear to be 137-138 degrees, I don't think this was done with intent but it is worth pointing out in the event the promoters want to correct it. Below is an example of a properly cut 4.125" pocket. The mouth measures 4.125", the throat 3.5".
Other high run attempts, approved by the BCA, have shown there can be considerable flexibility in this regard.
Lou Figueroa
Understood, but why not lend further credibility to your endeavor by having a properly setup table?
OK, all that is great about JS’ run — but bottom line, I and others — remain unconvinced.
Don’t like? Sorry. Not sorry. I have no idea why that bothers you so much and I don’t need John’s or anyone else’s clearance to form my own opinion or tell me where I can air it.
Lastly, I don’t believe any decision on JS’ participation has been made. As BC said just earlier in this thread: maybe at some point he will be invited. In any case, it’s an invitational, not an open event, so that’s just the way it is.
If you don’t like it I encourage you to go set up a table, assemble a tech crew, get on social media, and put up the money to attract the pros. Good luck with all that. I’ve been a witness to what it takes and it ain’t so easy.
Lou Figueroa
Trust me, we have all the credibility we need and if a player happens to set a record there will be unedited video to add to it.
Lou Figueros
Then the naysayers will say it was done on a gaffe table with goofy pockets. LOL.