So my greatest struggle thus far in my 14.1 journey has been break shots. Not the shot itself, but putting together a tight rack and generating the spread required to continue my runs.
My table is worn without question, and it won't be reno'd for some time. This lends to loose racks and disappointment. I've tried all the "traditional" methods for getting a tight rack, but there's zero consistency.
The other day however, I used my 8 ball magic rack and I'm very pleased with the results thus far. My first thought was the rack would be stuck in place throughout the bulk of the run and cause me fits with the more sutble shots common when picking apart the rack. However, I was shocked at how well the pack breaks apart when the balls are actually tight, and the removal of the template happens in rather short order. It's not a perfect circumstance, but I fully expect my run consistency to increase decently with the use of the template.
With all that said... Is the use of magic rack type templates in 14.1 taboo...? I have never seen anyone use a similar template in all the 14.1 vids I have watched. ...and the anal retentive nature of 14.1 purists regarding how everything must be perfect to play the game, (cloth type / condition / cleanliness, balls...etc). Just had me wondering if I'm breaking some unwritten rule with a template. Worst yet, when I do a "Facebook Live" exhibition and make 628 balls, will some discredit my efforts....?....lol
My table is worn without question, and it won't be reno'd for some time. This lends to loose racks and disappointment. I've tried all the "traditional" methods for getting a tight rack, but there's zero consistency.
The other day however, I used my 8 ball magic rack and I'm very pleased with the results thus far. My first thought was the rack would be stuck in place throughout the bulk of the run and cause me fits with the more sutble shots common when picking apart the rack. However, I was shocked at how well the pack breaks apart when the balls are actually tight, and the removal of the template happens in rather short order. It's not a perfect circumstance, but I fully expect my run consistency to increase decently with the use of the template.
With all that said... Is the use of magic rack type templates in 14.1 taboo...? I have never seen anyone use a similar template in all the 14.1 vids I have watched. ...and the anal retentive nature of 14.1 purists regarding how everything must be perfect to play the game, (cloth type / condition / cleanliness, balls...etc). Just had me wondering if I'm breaking some unwritten rule with a template. Worst yet, when I do a "Facebook Live" exhibition and make 628 balls, will some discredit my efforts....?....lol