What's your speed, decribe your game? Don't be shy.

[Bishop]

I guess I'm a low C player maybe a D.

I can get a consistant 4-5 run going and I do ok on occasion with getting out of trouble moving past a difficult pattern.

I'd say I'm a threat to break and run out if I can get at least two balls down on the break but I'm typically good for a break and run once or twice every 20-25 racks either 8 ball or 9 ball.

Where are you guys at?

[justme]

Originally Posted by Bishop

I guess I'm a low C player maybe a D.

I can get a consistant 4-5 run going and I do ok on occasion with getting out of trouble moving past a difficult pattern.

I'd say I'm a threat to break and run out if I can get at least two balls down on the break but I'm typically good for a break and run once or twice every 20-25 racks either 8 ball or 9 ball.

Where are you guys at?

While this is definitely NOT what you want to read, in order to find out my REAL speed, you'd have to either play me or watch me gamble with someone who has a chance of winning. I "lay down" alot against players who I feel have no chance of winning. I will say this however, I play pretty sporty when I actually play.

[Bishop]

Where are you from again?

[justme]

Originally Posted by Bishop

Where are you from again?

PA...By Lake Erie

[Bishop]

Yeah its not likely we'll match up but if we do please don't lay down on me. I enjoy getting my a$$ handed to me from time to time.

[justme]

Originally Posted by Bishop

Yeah its not likely we'll match up but if we do please don't lay down on me. I enjoy getting my a$$ handed to me from time to time.

I'd NEVER "lay down" on you pal, you're a guy!! lol IF we ever did match up, which I doubt, it all depends on what we were playing for as to whether or not you got my game...I never know how I'm gonna play someone until the time comes

[shark3149]

I have been thinking about this.I came up with I am a low b player on 9 footers and a very strong b on the bar box.I tend to play a lot on the bar box as that is where all the action is around here.I can break and run 5 or six times out of ten on the bar box,but on the 9 i am a Little weaker may be 4 or times out of ten.I play a lot of one pocket and that seems to be helping my game over all.I have all so be working very hard on my focus.I am now getting back to where my game should be.

[djkx1]

Shark,

If you can break and run 40% or more I would definitely suggest you make the U.S.Open. I know if it wasnt a 30 hour trip for me I might consider it just for the experience, but I sure as heck don't B&R 40%. I probably dont have a good shot on my first ball 40% of the time.

As far as my speed, its so hard to say. Everyone has diferent methods of comparison. I have a high run of 57 in straight pool , although I play very little of it. I mainly play 9 ball, with a six pack being my best run. Playing the ghost in 9ball (race to 9)I usually get the better of it, I probably average about 9-6 or so.

I can get out from almost anywhere when I'm on, but it is usually a lack of focus that causes missed shots or blown shape. Keeping focused and remembering to take time on the seemingly simple shots is my weakness. So whatever that makes me, as far as speed goes, who knows.

[shark3149]

Originally Posted by djkx1

Shark,

If you can break and run 40% or more I would definitely suggest you make the U.S.Open. I know if it wasn't a 30 hour trip for me I might consider it just for the experience, but I sure as heck don't B&R 40%. I probably don't have a good shot on my first ball 40% of the time.

As far as my speed, its so hard to say. Everyone has different methods of comparison. I have a high run of 57 in straight pool , although I play very little of it. I mainly play 9 ball, with a six pack being my best run. Playing the ghost in 9ball (race to 9)I usually get the better of it, I probably average about 9-6 or so.

I can get out from almost anywhere when I'm on, but it is usually a lack of focus that causes missed shots or blown shape. Keeping focused and remembering to take time on the seemingly simple shots is my weakness. So whatever that makes me, as far as speed goes, who knows.

I sure wish I could play with these guys.I don't play that good.The guys in my pool room beat on me pretty bad most days,even though I have been playing this strong.I had back surgery and am just getting back in shape.I work out for 3 hours a day and play pool for about the same.That is why my game is so strong right now.When I go back to work I will not have time to play much at all and my game will kind of stall out.

[A-Train]

Wow, not as good as you guys are. I'm always experimenting with my game, I think that's a good part of me not running a lot more balls. I'd say I'm 80% to run out with good position on the 4 or 5 ball and a decent spread.

[stick8]

Originally Posted by justme

While this is definitely NOT what you want to read, in order to find out my REAL speed, you'd have to either play me or watch me gamble with someone who has a chance of winning. I "lay down" alot against players who I feel have no chance of winning. I will say this however, I play pretty sporty when I actually play.

you are going to break you arm patting your self on the back!!lay down on aplayer ha some one is going to trap you as they might be laying down also , no smarts here

[justme]

Originally Posted by stick8

you are going to break you arm patting your self on the back!!lay down on aplayer ha some one is going to trap you as they might be laying down also , no smarts here

I love the way you've singled me out and are busting my balls every chance you get, so you must be from AZB...But I'm not gonna take the bait. Just have your way because you're only making yourself look foolish, as you most likely are. Geez, I'm so glad I have another fan! lmmfao

[ccn7]

Originally Posted by Bishop

I guess I'm a low C player maybe a D.

I can get a consistant 4-5 run going and I do ok on occasion with getting out of trouble moving past a difficult pattern.

I'd say I'm a threat to break and run out if I can get at least two balls down on the break but I'm typically good for a break and run once or twice every 20-25 racks either 8 ball or 9 ball.

Where are you guys at?

I think i'm a clone of Bishop's we play almost the same. I think i'm a solid C player most the time now. I play mostly small local weekly tournaments. At 60 i dont gamble like i did when i was 20. Back then all i played was 9 ball and was a good solid B.

Now for some exciting news: My new BHQ playing cue ( Zelda) is doing her magic. Such a great solid hit with the P/H playing shaft. I swear my game has moved up a lil bit. And the J/B cue with the P/H shaft just explodes the rack usually giving me at least one ball down. Anyways this post is about game speed and i'll post a review of my new cues as soon as i get more playing time in.
One last word for those that dont have a BHQ yet, best get an order in. It is my opinion that you will never find a better built,better looking cue for the money,and Brents is One of the very best to deal with, just a terrific guy all around.

[rodrivar]

So I am curious, What makes someone a "A", "B", "C", or "D" player? And what are they. How many racks run or balls run to make you a A player? Is "A" player a proffessional? In 20 games of 8 ball, I will get about 3-4 break and runs on a 9 foot table. In the same format on a 7ft table I will get 1-2 break and runs. So what would that make me?

Thanks,

Rod

[ccn7]

Originally Posted by rodrivar

So I am curious, What makes someone a "A", "B", "C", or "D" player? And what are they. How many racks run or balls run to make you a A player? Is "A" player a proffessional? In 20 games of 8 ball, I will get about 3-4 break and runs on a 9 foot table. In the same format on a 7ft table I will get 1-2 break and runs. So what would that make me?

Thanks,

Rod

I'd say if we play you gota give me so weight.. 3-4 brk runouts on a 9 footer out of 20 is a good %