This is just for Les Edwards

[Tiger800]

Pocket size for the most part is just a mental thing, how many balls do you actually rattle? not many would be my guess. I usually miss by a mile or I make the ball.

[itsnoteasy]

Hey guys I played my match today and won. No big breaks but a lot of 4 ball breaks which is much better for me. I made some great shots to the side pockets that would not have been makable on mine and I missed some black balls to the corner which should be easy on those tables but because mine are so tight I have not developed a fluid stroke and seem to jab at them instead of driving right through the cue ball. More practice.

That is terrific news Les, very well done, I bet the drive home was like floating on air, now get down stairs and do more practice lol, chuffed for you fella. Just relax that grip and arm and the cue will come through, doesn't matter if you miss, as you will miss doing it wrong anyway, so like me you may as well look good playing poorly , sometimes it can fool people into thinking your better than what you are, gives you a wee edge lol.

[Ramon]

Dean,May I ask what's templates?
Never heard of that word. ( sorry ).
Many thanks,,,,,

no longer needed, I found it on google. Thanks Anyway !!!!

[DeanH]

no longer needed, I found it on google. Thanks Anyway !!!!

we should all learn something new every day
the story goes that there are only a limited number of officially sanctioned templates from WPBSA out there.
I believe back in the 80/90s Clive Everton & Snooker Scene magazine had a campaign to World Snooker to release many more so more clubs/organisations could have sanctioned tables. Not sure what happened.
FYI, apart from the normal arguments about pockets being big or small; a sanctioned table means that a 147 would be recognised, just ask John Spencer what that means

[DeanH]

Hey guys I played my match today and won. No big breaks but a lot of 4 ball breaks which is much better for me. I made some great shots to the side pockets that would not have been makable on mine and I missed some black balls to the corner which should be easy on those tables but because mine are so tight I have not developed a fluid stroke and seem to jab at them instead of driving right through the cue ball. More practice.

well done Les, great confidence builder
when is your next match?
after you get your pockets done I hope

[ace man]

no but seriously les, pool, pool is for you. think about it, all that pain gone. plus you'll open up a whole new friend circle, on the pool forums

Agreed that pool would be a more sensible choice.
However, he would still complain about pocket size or something else equipment related. The pain would be even greater because he'd have greater expectations.

[lesedwards]

well done Les, great confidence builder
when is your next match?
after you get your pockets done I hope

We have the
Ontario Open Championship coming up middle of May which I have entered just for experience as this is the class for players such as Terry and Floyd but it is round robin so you never know. Then May 24 & 25 is the Amature Championship which I am looking forward to.

[Terry Davidson]

that is the thing Terry
where can anyone buy a set of templates
either WPBSA or ISBA (or whatever it is called )

IBSF sells them or else see if you can find a retired ref. The best ones are the old B&SCC ones

Terry

[Terry Davidson]

we should all learn something new every day
the story goes that there are only a limited number of officially sanctioned templates from WPBSA out there.
I believe back in the 80/90s Clive Everton & Snooker Scene magazine had a campaign to World Snooker to release many more so more clubs/organisations could have sanctioned tables. Not sure what happened.
FYI, apart from the normal arguments about pockets being big or small; a sanctioned table means that a 147 would be recognised, just ask John Spencer what that means

The WPBSA will not sell theirs and I have no reason why. The IBSF does (or at least did) sell theirs via their website but they are expensive but I can't remember the price. They are made by Wiraka but perhaps by Schender now.

Terry

[j6uk]

true, but les will just whip out his potato peeler if the pockets get to him

Agreed that pool would be a more sensible choice.
However, he would still complain about pocket size or something else equipment related. The pain would be even greater because he'd have greater expectations.

[itsnoteasy]

true, but les will just whip out his potato peeler if the pockets get to him

Now that's funny, you do have a way of putting things J6 that is quirky yet straight to the point, it's a great gift to have.

[lesedwards]

Now that's funny, you do have a way of putting things J6 that is quirky yet straight to the point, it's a great gift to have.

Now don't be egging on J6 he is bad enough with out your help... off to do Open House at one of my models then maybe some Snooker Practice tonight.

[DeanH]

I remember J6 telling Sidd to give up snooker and stick to writing... nice motivation

[j6uk]

i gotta stop going to the legion

[j6uk]

I remember J6 telling Sidd to give up snooker and stick to writing... nice motivation

no but really, lets be real here. if someone asks for help, you try and help right?!