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Santino begins by recounting a playful yet contentious pool game where scratching on the eight ball led to an seemingly illegitimate win. He delves into the mechanics of cue ball reactions, referencing the "measles cue ball," a television-developed innovation designed to show how the ball spins, giving analysts and players insight into English imparted during shots. He explains that, much like golf balls—whose softness and spin are crucial—cues and balls have nuanced reactions that top pros obsess over.