newfosgatesucks
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John, I have a "How do you approach it" type question on longer straightbacks. Actually, the way I approach it- wondering if any of your calibre see it this way.
I have 2-3 systems for straight-backs, we all know "like it lays" where you play the angle of it, and maybe add a little spin to help straighten it...
I seem to be higher % on S.B. banks using another method - "take it as it is" and Adjust-- meaning, on a hot day you adjust the speed or Cueball throw amount by recalling the effects of temperature range on object ball english - for example when it is hot, a WIDE angle ball can be held more with English than it can with speed. And on a cold day, a bit different. And relating how a ball holds at different speeds seems to consistently change with Temp...SO...
This has become second nature, and actually very consistent for me. Do you find yourself using a different set of 'Speeds' in warmer environment(TV Table) vs a colder table?
I literally have memorized and noted the BELOW 68 degree room, the 68-74 degree room, and the 75-88 degree room, and 90-92 and 93-98. I keep these groups in memory and adjust up or down according to humidity.
I have found what works for me, and all that Half-ball hit, 2-4 line, stuff is actually harder to remember than this is.....Now, it has evolved past straightbacks, right into my other banks as well...
Do you feel this is good or would you suggest a different approach?
I have 2-3 systems for straight-backs, we all know "like it lays" where you play the angle of it, and maybe add a little spin to help straighten it...
I seem to be higher % on S.B. banks using another method - "take it as it is" and Adjust-- meaning, on a hot day you adjust the speed or Cueball throw amount by recalling the effects of temperature range on object ball english - for example when it is hot, a WIDE angle ball can be held more with English than it can with speed. And on a cold day, a bit different. And relating how a ball holds at different speeds seems to consistently change with Temp...SO...
This has become second nature, and actually very consistent for me. Do you find yourself using a different set of 'Speeds' in warmer environment(TV Table) vs a colder table?
I literally have memorized and noted the BELOW 68 degree room, the 68-74 degree room, and the 75-88 degree room, and 90-92 and 93-98. I keep these groups in memory and adjust up or down according to humidity.
I have found what works for me, and all that Half-ball hit, 2-4 line, stuff is actually harder to remember than this is.....Now, it has evolved past straightbacks, right into my other banks as well...
Do you feel this is good or would you suggest a different approach?