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If you watch enough pool (which i'm sure you do) there is a pretty distinct difference in play styles between the men and women. I feel like I am pretty knowledgable in pool with shot selection and patterns and I see the benefits and disadvantages to both styles but very few people see to try and take the best of both worlds. One woman that has surprised me in seems to try to play to the strengths of both styles is Xiao Ting Pan, and she has been really successful with it.

Have you noticed this difference, and what do you think about it?

Vivian does I agree. I also agree Xiao Ting Pan doesn't use a lot of the same patterns, but I guess what stands out in my mind is she seems to like to shoot balls more, vs rolling them.

Do you feel like somewhere in within this major style difference, that there is an optimal style of play?

BTW I am a fan and really appreciate you doing this AMA