The purple 5 ball got him:
Wrong Ball
- Thread starter MajorMiscue
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He'll learn.
Gotta agree with Eric. The 5 should be orange!
That being said, it's a heartbreaker for Joey, but he knew the colors going in, like everyone else in the tournament. You can't lose focus, and you have to practice with what you'll compete with!
That being said, it's a heartbreaker for Joey, but he knew the colors going in, like everyone else in the tournament. You can't lose focus, and you have to practice with what you'll compete with!
Playing for money, no way I tell my opponent he is making a mistake. That’s why you practice. However, Shane did stand; couldn’t tell whether he was about to say something or just getting ready to shoot. I hope Shane’s opponent learned a valuable lesson. Part of being a professional is paying attention.
boogieman
It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that ping.
No, Shane isn't the ref and if he interfered it could also be considered sharking or bad sportsmanship.
The balls are a travesty. Great concept for a set but idiotic making the 5 the traditional color of the 4. Idiocy to do it and arrogance to not correct the issue at this point.
Oh... but muh pink 4! It's brand recognition! Aramith are idiots for making the set this way and Matchroom is even worse for endorsing the set.
libtrucker
Active member
Wow...the pool room ain't what it used to be.
If Shane was the one shooting the wrong ball, and Joey Tate was the one in the chair, the American pool world would be screaming "WhY dIdN'T jOeY tAtE sAy SoMeThInG???"
Nope. In other sports opponents don’t stop play and say your are about to make a mistake, do it this way.
Friendly night at league with friends is one things. Pro event is different.
What if a spectator yelled out “wrong ball” before he shot, which resulted in him stopping and realizing his mistake? Just curious what the ruling would have been and whether the spectator would be required to leave?
If not or even if they were, it makes you wonder why someone from his support team didn’t try to get his attention to stop him from making this critical error?
evolution03
Member
I have these balls I have done the same thing a few times. I bought some Dynasphere balls I haven’t done anything like it since
Coaching during a game.
Another micky mouse matchroom production.
Sportsman or what, people have bets down.
Play the wrong ball on the golf course you suffer a penalty.