They need this set on the Big Foot tables. Yes Big Foot 21 Ball.
Unusual/weird/unique billiard tools and implements
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Iron Octopus: Mounting photoelectric sensor near a mirror based camera. The 8 input feeds are compiled into a new data file format. That data file goes to the processing system for computer analysis.
The Pool Dummy. Its a mechanical device that uses a system of rods and beams that allows you to suspend the cue stick in any position for a shot on the table (except vertical or extreme angle shots). Think of it is as training tool to use for predicting where your cue position will be for the next shot.
Shiny Pool: Wear glasses with a special filter, use a special light and spray any set of balls with the special formula. The glasses will make the balls appear to glow or shine making energy appear visible.
Digital Bracket system for open source is on the list. Expect that one to look low budget.
The Pool Dummy. Its a mechanical device that uses a system of rods and beams that allows you to suspend the cue stick in any position for a shot on the table (except vertical or extreme angle shots). Think of it is as training tool to use for predicting where your cue position will be for the next shot.
Shiny Pool: Wear glasses with a special filter, use a special light and spray any set of balls with the special formula. The glasses will make the balls appear to glow or shine making energy appear visible.
Digital Bracket system for open source is on the list. Expect that one to look low budget.
tomatoshooter
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Another guy in my pool league has one. I was impressed by how well it functions.
Another concept of this idea. Never made it.
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It is a pool ball mounted by magnet to a chain suspended above the table.
For practicing soft shots.
I got bored of setting up the ball.
Here it helps to practice moving around the table for a fixed ob.
Does anyone else practice using a radial targeting system?
Here's some aprons we had made for our BCA bar team back in the 80's.
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How about measuring the tightness of the cloth by pulling it up vertically?
It is more of a technique than a device.
It is common installers may pull too tightly and it tears easily on masse shots or gentle rubbing.
The table cloth should be loose but not so loose there are visible folds. It has to be tight but not so tight it is on the verge of tearing.
Do table installers need more devices to ensure proper installation?
It is more of a technique than a device.
It is common installers may pull too tightly and it tears easily on masse shots or gentle rubbing.
The table cloth should be loose but not so loose there are visible folds. It has to be tight but not so tight it is on the verge of tearing.
Do table installers need more devices to ensure proper installation?
Flakeandrun
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As an alternative to this apron... which I see as very useful, but would probably get you mocked quite heavily these days...
I used to play some snooker tournaments as a teenager where a waistcoat was required (had an awesome checkered one with Taz all over it).... when I used to go and train in the snooker hall I'd wear a gilet to simulate this, as it was comfortable and was like a waistcoat feeling. Many Chinese friends wear a waistcoat when practicing, like a tournament styled one, which looks odd over jeans and t-shirt, and super formal mixed with bar clothing. I wore this gilet for a little while when I first started playing pool, and briefly considered making some more stylish ones... made one using a supplier I found on Taobao... my prototype received a lot of hilarious comments from friends
I'll upload a picture at some point. Still an idea I'd like to polish.tomatoshooter
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It works. It's not necessary, but if you have to move the rack while the balls are in it, they don't come apart unlike a triangle.
Here's another from carom land. In the form of the game being played, rectangles need to be marked on the cloth. The wooden frame has the right sizes including the small rectangle inside. A frame like this could make marking the headstring (kitchen) and break box more exact.
Also, note the "Break" sign that keeps people from touching the balls on the table when the players are on break. (There is no time between racks/sets since there aren't any.)
Also, note the "Break" sign that keeps people from touching the balls on the table when the players are on break. (There is no time between racks/sets since there aren't any.)
I have seen a dad bring his boys to play at my local room, and he brought a bucket with one of these chalk cones with him. Not their own cue, or a cueball, or anything, just a bucket of chalk LOL
Well, yes, but.... In my experience the diamond-shaped racks for 9 ball are usually made too small so that it is hard to press the balls forward into position and hard to remove.
tomatoshooter
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I hate those cheap plastic racks, the ones with the L shaped cross section. They aren't rigid enough for a good rack and there's only about an eighth inch of clearance.
Hair foul shield prototype.
Pat. Pending...
Pat. Pending...
Flakeandrun
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Now this really is some crackpot shit hahaha