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'Hold it and I'll let it go"
Mike Dechaine showing off his fast break speed. The instruction was to hold the table lights out of the way to avoid getting smashed with a flying ball. 33.5 mph measured by a smart phone. It measures the time between the cueball being struck and the head ball being hit. I've heard that Charlie Bryant still holds the record at 36.
"Smash 'em" breaks not really used in major tournaments these days. Pros vary the speed depending on the table and other conditions in order to knock the wingball in a corner pocket and have the 1 end up near another pocket. Usual speeds today vary between 16 and 22 MPH.
Video itself? 32 seconds...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dy_vt_M5X48&ab_channel=freedog69
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Last edited by pwd72s; 03-14-2022 at 12:54 AM..
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