Kris_b1104 said:

In his defense, the format doesn't lend itself to any sense of urgency, it is basically a nonchalant tournament, akin to an exhibition.

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Most players are playing like they normally do. What Bergman did in this instance is something one of my playing partners does - and I always chastise him for it!

Kris_b1104 said:

However, because it's race to 5 like MC, we can get an idea of how Bergman would do in the Mosconi Cup with these short sprints, factoring in the tight pockets, shot clock, playing conditions, etc.

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Agreed. I have been super impressed overall. Bergman might be the third best U.S. player.

Entering Day 3 ...

Kledio Kaci will almost certainty be among the first 6 of the 16 players to be cut. Just 1-9 in his first ten games.

Jesus Atencio and Thorsten Hohman, with 3-7 records, are also the fringe. Each player would likely have to go 4-1 to have a chance.

No player last year got to the first cutoff with fewer than 7 wins.

Almost certain to advance are Eklent Kaci, with 9 points, and Capito and FSR with 8 points apiece.


That leaves a big middle group with 4 to 6 points.

Souto
Yapp
Januarta
Bergman
Melling
Neuhausen
Morra
Labutis
Manas

At least three of these players won't make the cut. Melling and Manas have tough first matches they need to win.

Kris_b1104 said:

Yeah I saw that video too, as I'm subscribed to him on YT for his drills. Agree with everything you said, that's why I mentioned it's hard to fault him for his play, based on what he went through.

Another thing I've never seen anyone speak of is the fact that Billy Thorpe is currently dating Darren's ex-wife. That's some reality tv shit. I've never seen something that wild in pool before, regarding their personal lives. Obviously it's none of our business, but I find it bizarre.

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Pool is a cesspool

skogstokig said:

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13 minutes in, sofia breaking

terrible racking

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I tried to watch that but the logos covering up the table what am I doing wrong?

Brain71 said:

I believe those are original. He's gone to shorter ferrules lately.

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I would highly suggest that you contact the maker before stating untrue things and “your opinion.”


To my knowledge, this cue is 100% original

garczar said:

I don't think collars are needed except for looks. I've had a lot of sneaky style cues over the years and all but maybe one were true, no-collar sneakies and not one ever split or showed any signs of stress/cracking. I know a couple guys still using original Meucci sneakies and the only thing ever needed was to replace the shit ferrules.

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Your milage may vary I guess, I have seen qute a few chipped sneakies, but your'e right, it's not the end of the world and if it happens it's certainly possible to fit a joint collar and do a refinish. My mind just always goes to durability, so If I can make something stronger, I prefer to do so. Just as I turn 1" bumpers down to 3/4" so that the buttcap recess has more material.