[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

That was done when saddlebrook was redone, wasted breath.

I agree. I did the same thing when they built Moyer and spoke with John Rohan. Wasted breath is correct.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by New Englander

Like most golfers they don’t have clue

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Maybe I mean the Recreation Department, not the developer, but whoever is responsible, they just don't care. This is common knowledge among pool players in The Villages.

It might help to find out who is responsible.

[JoMar]

I believe most of the amenities are designed for the general population not specific groups> While there may be serious billiard players here I doubt the District (or is it the PWAC) wants to upgrade tables and equipment for the serious players since they are probably a minority in the scheme of things. I have seen people playing with their grand kids who have never played before, cues dragged across the table, people sitting on the tables instead of using the bridge. I prefer that the amenity fee not be used to put professional level stuff where those that don't respect it have access. JMO

[retiredguy123]

You need to be 13 years old to play billiards. The rec center manager should be enforcing that rule. The pool tables are not cheap tables, but they are lousy tables that could be replaced with much better tables for minimal additional money. They are paying for the aesthetics, not for the function. That is why they need to hire a competent billiards manager.

[vintageogauge]

Maybe they have already decided to do something different in Linden, we will all see in a month or two.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You need to be 13 years old to play billiards. The rec center manager should be enforcing that rule. The pool tables are not cheap tables, but they are lousy tables that could be replaced with much better tables for minimal additional money. They are paying for the aesthetics, not for the function. That is why they need to hire a competent billiards manager.

We all have grand kids that are 13.....doesn't mean they know how to play billiards. Do we then hire a shuffleboard manager, beach volleyball manager, lawn bowling manager, softball field and equipment manager....my point is that everyone has a game that they want to be at the top of the heap because they believe their game is more important. Just ask those that play golf. JMO

[Paper1]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

You need to be 13 years old to play billiards. The rec center manager should be enforcing that rule. The pool tables are not cheap tables, but they are lousy tables that could be replaced with much better tables for minimal additional money. They are paying for the aesthetics, not for the function. That is why they need to hire a competent billiards manager.

All the tables are good quality. What is missing is professional set up and maintainance when needed. Improved lighting is slowly making it’s way through Villages. Tables get a great deal of use and need to be recovered more often.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JoMar

We all have grand kids that are 13.....doesn't mean they know how to play billiards. Do we then hire a shuffleboard manager, beach volleyball manager, lawn bowling manager, softball field and equipment manager....my point is that everyone has a game that they want to be at the top of the heap because they believe their game is more important. Just ask those that play golf. JMO

Everything you cited are outdoor games that do not require expensive equipment. The pool tables are located in an expensive building, and the equipment is expensive to purchase and maintain. There is no comparison. The billiard rooms should be managed by someone who knows what they are doing to protect the investment.

[Chi-Town]

There are two types of billiards, pocket and carom. Pocket is what we have. But they say carom is a purer form of pool. Maybe one carom per rec center.


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[billlaur]

U da Man, rite on, may u get all the rolls .ur gonna need them on these tables...……..

[billlaur]

you can see how the snooker table at sterling heights has gone over..gets very little play ,league play mostly add a billiards table would be the same....a complete waste.jmo

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by JoMar

I believe most of the amenities are designed for the general population not specific groups> While there may be serious billiard players here I doubt the District (or is it the PWAC) wants to upgrade tables and equipment for the serious players since they are probably a minority in the scheme of things. I have seen people playing with their grand kids who have never played before, cues dragged across the table, people sitting on the tables instead of using the bridge. I prefer that the amenity fee not be used to put professional level stuff where those that don't respect it have access. JMO

Well said!

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by billlaur

you can see how the snooker table at sterling heights has gone over..gets very little play ,league play mostly add a billiards table would be the same....a complete waste.jmo

Actually there is snooker league, there only two snooker tables in the villages, the other one is an American snooker table in Chula Vista. Snooker only attracts certain player’s around here as you know it takes superior level of skill just like the championship golf does.

IMO its not the table or the developers, yes, the could of got better platform for the money. it’s managers in charge of the contract to recovering and maintenance at the time of recovering. Which there no maintenance they just remove old cloth put new and don’t do rail cushion maintenance. I don’t stand this when they could get the complete job done right. I also suspect they mix the rail up only reason I can figure out how the pockets at some rec centers are so misaligned?

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Chi-Town

There are two types of billiards, pocket and carom. Pocket is what we have. But they say carom is a purer form of pool. Maybe one carom per rec center.


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Carom pool lost interest when pockets was put on pool tables. There are some carom leagues and tournaments, but they are rare. Carom pool takes skill level to another level plus you will rarely see carom table to play on if ever? Carom pool would be comparing play golf with one club. It’s that hard.