What makes a Worsted cloth Worsted?
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Worsted cloth is a finer weave and has very little nap (single fibers sticking out). In comparison with non-worsted, it's like the difference between a flannel shirt and a cotton dress shirt. I think the individual threads are also twisted tighter.
Terminology: What's the difference between worsted & woolen wool fabrics? - The Dreamstress
If you have ever gone shopping for wool fabrics you may have seen some of the fabric described as worsted, and some of it described as woolen. If you are me, you may have wondered what this meant. Aren’t all wool fabrics woolen? I mean, they are wool, right? Not quite! In brief, worsted and...
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I would think a bested cloth would be better than worsted.
I need to find some most worsted cloth because that is about how my pool game is at the moment.
Yes. All Simonis(and Champ. TourEdition, CPBA, ANDY, Granito) use worsted wool. Usually from one of these: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merino
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is that the stuff you put on a steak?
Then I can pride myself for having the worsted cloth in my hood.
The wool is from Worstead, the sauce from Worcester. Don't mix 'em up.
There are technical differences and there are degrees of "napness" or "worstedness". Essentially though snooker tables and English pool tables have a nap and need to be brushed in one direction (from the baulk end towards the black spot). "American" pool tables usually, and ideally, are worsted in the sense that they don't have a nap - so the balls behave the same way regardless of the direction they are moving in.
English pool at the professional level has moved towards lightly napped "speed cloths" and is probably headed towards 100% napped cloths (along with a move to "international pool rules") as it suits the game better. The nap is such an integral part of snooker that it will stick around.
Having said all this, I've played English pool on "ice rinks" and American pool on tables where a perfect long pot at a slow speed misses by a full pocket.
English pool at the professional level has moved towards lightly napped "speed cloths" and is probably headed towards 100% napped cloths (along with a move to "international pool rules") as it suits the game better. The nap is such an integral part of snooker that it will stick around.
Having said all this, I've played English pool on "ice rinks" and American pool on tables where a perfect long pot at a slow speed misses by a full pocket.
Has nothing to do with wool content. It could be 100% or any blend like 90/10, 80/20,etc. Worsted is a type of woven wool. Did you read that article?
I read about 1/4 of it to be honest. It's a big article!!
I found the dictionary definition
wor·sted
/ˈwo͝ostid,ˈwərstid/
noun
noun: worsted; plural noun: worsteds; noun: worsted yarn; plural noun: worsted yarns
a fine smooth yarn spun from combed long-staple wool.
fabric made from worsted yarn, having a close-textured surface with no nap.
"a worsted suit"
I found the dictionary definition
wor·sted
/ˈwo͝ostid,ˈwərstid/
noun
noun: worsted; plural noun: worsteds; noun: worsted yarn; plural noun: worsted yarns
a fine smooth yarn spun from combed long-staple wool.
fabric made from worsted yarn, having a close-textured surface with no nap.
"a worsted suit"
No, that is "whatsthisheresauce."
This is the pool world, buddy.
Worsted is the best cloth....and Worst is the best player.
And to be perfectly honest, I never enjoyed getting bested anyway.