2014 World Championship - Discussion

[guernseygooner]

Exactly, but we aren't allowed to have that opinion because some on this forum will tell you it's not the case and they are tighter than a ducks a***

They certainly look 'forgiving'. I don't know how much a brand new cloth makes a difference. I played on the Star's at the SWSA for the Southwest Open and the cloths were very old (due to be replaced for a PTC the following week).

I have never played on anything tighter. Blacks off the spot catching where the near pocket started didn't drop. Not just my opinion but all 32 entrants. Michael Wasley was working the bar and he said the tables were playing very difficult.

[Dani]

This is horrendous.

[daffie]

Come on Barry The Punisher!

[stephenm2682]

Lol there only easy for certain players!

[guernseygooner]

As for kicks, no idea. The main table I play on in my club gets brushed and ironed once a week, is never covered so lots of crap under the cushions. The balls are hardly pristine and I can play all Saturday afternoon without one kick happening!

[scottley]

Great pink!

[montoya10]

I say...each kick earns you 7 extra points...regardless of whether you potted the ball. Should be one hell of a bonus-system.

The thing is, your opponent can clear off a kick with ease. 7 points does not really make it a good enough consolation.
The only way to neutralize them would be to simply replace the balls and let the player repeat his shot, but again, not all kicks are that visible to the eye, meaning it would be impossible to keep track of, so, yeah.

[Table_of_Reds]

Another new tip. This is so much like Dott 2006 it's frightening.

[luke-h]

Thats 3 tips and these were touted as the best.....i wouldn't be surprised if he went and put a standard elk on now.

[daffie]

I totally do not get that Po(in)tless thing on the Beeb...must be English humor

[Table_of_Reds]

I totally do not get that Po(in)tless thing on the Beeb...must be English humor

As in the concept of the game? Quite simple really, give the most obscure answer to the question.

[Rocket Man]

I totally do not get that Po(in)tless thing on the Beeb...must be English humor

Its modelled on a quiz show where you have to find the most obscure answers to the question asked.

[daffie]

Cheers. So how is determined who is 'right' or the winner if there is no right answer? (am I still not getting it?)

[stephenm2682]

They ask 100 people to answer the questions, you have to find the lowest answer of what people said or even better , an answer no one else thought of

[daffie]

They ask 100 people to answer the questions, you have to find the lowest answer of what people said or even better , an answer no one else thought of

Aha...thanks, now I get it