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10-11-2002, 08:47 AM
<blockquote><font class="small">Quote: Wally_in_Cincy:</font><hr>I imagine those pocket were "APA Specs".<hr></blockquote>
BAR LEAGUE Pocket and Table Specifications explained (from the "Bar League Handbook"):
<blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr>"All bar tables designated for LEAGUE play, shall adhere strictly to the following guidelines for league play in local establishments.":
Tables shall near the concept of being level and should appear to be level to the naked eye, however, there should be some degree of severe table roll to every table.
Pockets will be loose enough for two balls and a Miller Lite bottle to fit comfortably into.
Table cloth will bear a minimum of six flaws and divots should be incorporated into the racking area (for more information on how to create these divots, visit www.sardo.com (http://www.sardo.com))
A "racking spot" is optional and may be replaced with a black dot from a "Sharpie" marking pen.
Balls shall be somewhat round (left to the discretion of the establishment owner) and should be cleaned if any food particles (chicken wing sauce, guacamole dip, etc.) are present on the balls or stuck in the indentations on the balls.
Cue ball weight should exceed that of an Instroke 3X5 case, with all cue butt and shaft tubes filled.
It is permissable to place the playing table within two-feet of a ceiling weight-bearing support beam, preferably at the breaking end of the table.
Talcum powder, Talcum Cones, Aerosol Graphite lubricants as well as other bridge conditioners should be provided by the host establishment. To avoid spillage onto the floor (creating a "slip and fall" hazard), please apply these products directly over the table's playing surface. Should any of these products fall onto the playing surface of the table, simply rub them into the cloth until smooth. NOTE: these products perform best if applied LIBERALLY.
Level tables, clean balls, smooth, flaw-free cloth and other favorable table and playing conditions are permissable but do cost money so exercise this option with tremendous discretion.<hr></blockquote>
Sound familiar to those who play in a bar?
Regards,
Ken
BAR LEAGUE Pocket and Table Specifications explained (from the "Bar League Handbook"):
<blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr>"All bar tables designated for LEAGUE play, shall adhere strictly to the following guidelines for league play in local establishments.":
Tables shall near the concept of being level and should appear to be level to the naked eye, however, there should be some degree of severe table roll to every table.
Pockets will be loose enough for two balls and a Miller Lite bottle to fit comfortably into.
Table cloth will bear a minimum of six flaws and divots should be incorporated into the racking area (for more information on how to create these divots, visit www.sardo.com (http://www.sardo.com))
A "racking spot" is optional and may be replaced with a black dot from a "Sharpie" marking pen.
Balls shall be somewhat round (left to the discretion of the establishment owner) and should be cleaned if any food particles (chicken wing sauce, guacamole dip, etc.) are present on the balls or stuck in the indentations on the balls.
Cue ball weight should exceed that of an Instroke 3X5 case, with all cue butt and shaft tubes filled.
It is permissable to place the playing table within two-feet of a ceiling weight-bearing support beam, preferably at the breaking end of the table.
Talcum powder, Talcum Cones, Aerosol Graphite lubricants as well as other bridge conditioners should be provided by the host establishment. To avoid spillage onto the floor (creating a "slip and fall" hazard), please apply these products directly over the table's playing surface. Should any of these products fall onto the playing surface of the table, simply rub them into the cloth until smooth. NOTE: these products perform best if applied LIBERALLY.
Level tables, clean balls, smooth, flaw-free cloth and other favorable table and playing conditions are permissable but do cost money so exercise this option with tremendous discretion.<hr></blockquote>
Sound familiar to those who play in a bar?
Regards,
Ken