The Best 10 -1 Pocket Players in the World ???

[sjm]

Agreed that Alex is #1, but my #2 would be Tony Chohan.

 

[Runner]

If it's All Time, don't forget Jersey Red and Ronnie Allen.

 

[rramsey0011]

Agreed that Alex is #1, but my #2 would be Tony Chohan.

I agree with this and it wouldn't surprise me to see people argue that, if you're speaking of at this moment, Chohan could be number one.

 

[Low500]

If it's All Time, don't forget Jersey Red and Ronnie Allen.

I spent many years watching Ronnie in his prime.
I do not think he'd have a prayer against Alex or Tony.
These modern players have taken Ronnie's game to another level.

 

[Low500]

Agreed that Alex is #1, but my #2 would be Tony Chohan.

Yes indeed.

 

[tucson9ball]

Agreed that Alex is #1, but my #2 would be Tony Chohan.

I don't think you will see Tony play Dennis any time soon after their second match.
I have Alex at #1 and Dennis at #2.

 

[robertod]

First of all I am not an expert or knowledgeable in any serious manner on 1-pocket.

So with that said, no one one thinks Shane should be included? Winning the DCC twice in 1-pocket. Too long ago? Just curios as to why he is not even mentioned here.

 

[couldnthinkof01]

First of all I am not an expert or knowledgeable in any serious manner on 1-pocket.

So with that said, no one one thinks Shane should be included? Winning the DCC twice in 1-pocket. Too long ago? Just curios as to why he is not even mentioned here.

He has been mentioned.
See page #1

 

[AtLarge]

Here are some top-3 finishes by Shane Van Boening in 1-Pocket events:

2018
1st -- US Open
2nd -- West Coast Challenge

2017
1st -- Accu-Stats Make It Happen Invitational
2nd -- Scotty Townsend Memorial
3rd -- West Coast Challenge

2016
2nd -- Accu-Stats MIH

2015
3rd -- Accu-Stats MIH
3rd -- Chuck Markulis Memorial

2014
2nd -- US Open

2013
1st -- Accu-Stats MIH
3rd -- DCC

2012
1st -- DCC
1st -- US Open

2011
1st -- DCC

 

[iusedtoberich]

Here's my personal list of onepocket players today:

1 Alex
2 Dennis
3 Shane
4 Busty

These top 4 are a step above the below

5 Tony
6 Bergman
7 Daulton
8 Efren
9 Thorpe
10 Corey

 

[jay helfert]

I would include Shane on any top ten list of One Pocket players. Even though he is not currently playing in many of these small field events, there are only a handful of guys who will gamble with him even, including some on the lists published here. I'd put Shane somewhere in the middle of the pack and he's tough action for the three or four players ranked above him.

 

[lfigueroa]

If it's All Time, don't forget Jersey Red and Ronnie Allen.

No doubt they were great in their day but I am not so sure these guys could keep up with the modern ball strikers.

It's a whole new ball game now.

Lou Figueroa

 

[ShortBusRuss]

I would put Frost over Bustamante and Alex over Dennis. :smile:

I wouldn't. Bustamante just drilled Orcullo 4-0 in some One Pocket event or another, and I was up 5-0, 6-0 on Frost in our match at DCC in January. Of course, I dogged it from there, but absolutely no chance I get up on Bustamante like that.

Bustamante's fundamentals are better, and he doesn't get as nervy as Frost.

That being said, due to age, of course Scott would be the favorite over Busty in a longer match, but I think Busty has a much better tourney centric One Pocket game.

 

[Black-Balled]

I would include Shane on any top ten list of One Pocket players. Even though he is not currently playing in many of these small field events, there are only a handful of guys who will gamble with him even, including some on the lists published here. I'd put Shane somewhere in the middle of the pack and he's tough action for the three or four players ranked above him.

But it that coz hes that good, or coz he is real tuff action?

A lot of players would prefer to give a scrub 13-7, than to tackle a tiger.

 

[lfigueroa]

I wouldn't. Bustamante just drilled Orcullo 4-0 in some One Pocket event or another, and I was up 5-0, 6-0 on Frost in our match at DCC in January. Of course, I dogged it from there, but absolutely no chance I get up on Bustamante like that.

Bustamante's fundamentals are better, and he doesn't get as nervy as Frost.

That being said, due to age, of course Scott would be the favorite over Busty in a longer match, but I think Busty has a much better tourney centric One Pocket game.

Having played both, albeit in short races, I would have to give the nod to Busty.

Playing Scott, I got all kinds of chances but couldn’t cash in. Playing Bustamonte, it was like he grabbed my air hose right from the getgo and I never got an angle much less a shot.

Lou Figueroa

 

[jtompilot]

Here's my personal list of onepocket players today:

1 Alex
2 Dennis
3 Shane
4 Busty

These top 4 are a step above the below

5 Tony
6 Bergman
7 Daulton
8 Efren
9 Thorpe
10 Corey

I guess you didn’t watch Tony beat Shane twice at 5 grand a pop.
Tony for sure should be 3.

 

[jrctherake]

I think he's been seen hittin' a few recently but its still gonna be a while for him to get back. I message him on FB and he says he's felling a lot better each day. I think he may have even played in his benefit tourn. in Huntsville.

I had a conversation with cliff in Huntsville. He was obviously not himself.

He's getting better but longterm improvement hard work. Several in my family have suffered the same and it takes a long time to recover. Sometimes, unfortunately everyone doesn't recover 100%.

I'm sure cliff is just tough and stubborn enough to get back 100%.

My best to cliff if he reads this.

Rake

 

[jrctherake]

I would include Shane on any top ten list of One Pocket players. Even though he is not currently playing in many of these small field events, there are only a handful of guys who will gamble with him even, including some on the lists published here. I'd put Shane somewhere in the middle of the pack and he's tough action for the three or four players ranked above him.

I agree.

If Shane spent as much time with 1hole as the top 3 does I believe he would be in the top 3, if not in top 2.

I doubt he will ever devote even half the time that Dennis and Alex puts into 1hole. I wish he would. Im curious if he could dominate the field the way he does in 10 ball.

Rake

 

[terryhanna]

I wouldn't. Bustamante just drilled Orcullo 4-0 in some One Pocket event or another, and I was up 5-0, 6-0 on Frost in our match at DCC in January. Of course, I dogged it from there, but absolutely no chance I get up on Bustamante like that.

Bustamante's fundamentals are better, and he doesn't get as nervy as Frost.

That being said, due to age, of course Scott would be the favorite over Busty in a longer match, but I think Busty has a much better tourney centric One Pocket game.

Yeah don't forget Django is the current DCC 2018 One Pocket Reigning Champ too.

 

[shoxy]

1. Alex the Lion Pagulayan
2. Dennis Orcollo
3. TRex Chohan
4. Bustamante
5. SVB
6. Justin Bergman & Justin Hall
7. Scott Frost
8. Cannon Daulton
9. Bata Reyes
10. Prince of Pool CD.