Stripes or Solids?

Hi,
A beginner level player just broke and made a stripe ball. He turned around and asked for your advise.
What would you tell him? Would you choose tripes or solids? What would be a good offensive or defensive plan?

Let's hear it!
By the way, this is 8-ball on a 9 ft pool table.



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