I also resisted the indent, but it was necessary to ensure precise and repeatable cue ball placement. We filmed close-up shots with the high-speed camera, and the indent (which we made as small as possible to barely hold the cue ball) does not seem to have any noticeable effect. Now, if the cue were elevated, the indent might have more of an effect.
Endmass and many other factors that affect squirt and swerve are described and illustrated in my recent series of articles. Check them out on my website.
I also resisted the indent, but it was necessary to ensure precise and repeatable cue ball placement. We filmed close-up shots with the high-speed camera, and the indent (which we made as small as possible to barely hold the cue ball) does not seem to have any noticeable effect. Now, if the cue were elevated, the indent might have more of an effect.
Dr. Dave
DrDaveBilliards 4 years ago
I gues the essence of the project is phisics.
With regard of the phisics does the indent need to be a perfect cirkel?
The vid. squirt & swerve revisited there is a suspicion about the amount of mass in front of the cue has an effect on the amount of squirt.
What do you think about that?
Btw, I learned a lot of your pool movies and articles many thanks for that.
7WZE6 4 years ago
Endmass and many other factors that affect squirt and swerve are described and illustrated in my recent series of articles. Check them out on my website.
Dr. Dave
DrDaveBilliards 4 years ago
Should have done it without the indent on the
tabel, imho. The movie is fun to see though :)
7WZE6 4 years ago