VVP said:

Then all pool players should have been in China, no?

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not really, no. it's not their first time on chinese tables, they've played in heyball events which is played on the same tables with rounded pockets. and they're half decent at 9-ball.

VVP said:

I watched a game for a short time and it looks like 8 ball. What's the big difference except pocket cuts?

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That's the only difference it takes. Totally changes the game into something else. You apparently don't have much or perhaps any experience with those kinds of pockets, but once you have played on them some it would become apparent how much it changes the game.

datnodude said:

To be fair, Scott has been proclaiming his love for manas to all year.

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I will complement before I criticise.
I actually prefer Scott as commentator over JJ. Not as knowledgeable but he has better vocal delivery tone and more charisma than JJ. JJ just likes to hear his own voice even on simple shots and his tone is so monotonous makes you want to sleep.
But I would not recommend anyone hire Scott as talent scout.

kava.45 said:

Funny how this has set up for a Manas MVP. Emily must be salivating.

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That is kinky on so many levels

skogstokig said:

the social media world is beyond my comprehension. it's possible manas makes more money being "starboy" on tiktok than carlo made winning in saudi. i wouldn't know. the only effect i see is that it hypes up players, both male and female

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I think 16 yo Jaybee is most popular FB possibly in pool more than Manas, Gorst. Don't be surprised if Matchroom picks him next year

skogstokig said:

i don't know, i think it's team culture as well. which is difficult to begin with, as "rest of the world" is such a catch all concept, but it's hardly aided by the lackadaisical and festive approach that fedor and skyler demonstrated. JJ has proved beyond doubt that he's not a good cup captain

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JJ didn't get hint that he was not welcome. Clearly he had no control over them, Jay was making fun saying JJ need to sleep is old. There are already 2 captains Jay and Sky on ROW and looks like they were running the team

Interesting to note the Ko brothers are absent from Qatar. They have been putting more focus on Asia/China, playing several times this year in the Duya Legends Tour in China.

They missed the WPA/Predator Las Vegas Open, UK Open, Florida Open, Hanoi Open, WPA/Predator 8-ball World Championship, Philippines Open and Qatar World Cup. Looks like the are skipping the International as well.

Yapp appears to be taking a break, too. Not playing in the Philippines or Qatar events.

Poolplaya9 said:

That game, like snooker, is a different enough to pool that most pool pros would have little chance to do any good at all so they wouldn't waste their time trying. The Ko brothers on the other hand, living in a region where those tables are common and where that may even be the most commonly played game in that region, have likely played it more than most pool pros. So even if it isn't their main game they probably feel they have at least some chance since they have some half decent experience with it even if they clearly won't be one of the favorites.

A part of it could also be that they want to support what is essentially the de facto "official" pool game of China (and presumably Taiwan?) that the government is wanting to see become successful worldwide. It wouldn't be out of the question that they may even feel some pressure to support this game at least a little bit. But I think the main thing is that they feel they have half a chance to do half ok at this event with a massive prize fund and almost no other pros feel that way.

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I watched a game for a short time and it looks like 8 ball. What's the big difference except pocket cuts?

jbart65 said:

I can't believe you are still arguing this. Can you never admit to being wrong? Evidently not.

Molina Mike mentioned this on his YT broadcast with Billiard Digest's Mike Panozzo. He also posted on FB:

"Talked to Ko. They chose to play Duya event. It’s huge prize fund out there so I get it. Over 280k for 1st. Completely respect and understand but would’ve loved to see either or both brothers on Reyes Cup Asian Team."

Maybe Molina Mike is a flat-out liar. Maybe he made it up. Maybe he never contacted the Ko brothers. Maybe he also lied to the editor of Billiards Digest. Maybe Matchroom told the Ko brothers weeks ago they would not be invited to the Reyes. Maybe that's why they skipped Hanoi.

Except the Ko brothers committed to the Duya event months ago. In fact, the Ko brothers also skipped the Florida Open in early August to play in another Duya Legends tour with a bigger prize fund.

Really, it's not hard. All you have to do is say: I am wrong.

Unless you really are this obtuse. Because if you are, then I will know I never need to bother responding to any of your posts again.

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We don't know exactly what Molina asked the Kos.
If he asked, did Matchroom offer you to play in the Reyes Cup and they said yes, but we chose China that would be a totally different situation. Actually, it would have been to MR's public relations benefit to put out a statement indicating which of the top players were offered and declined for whatever reason.

VVP said:

Then all pool players should have been in China, no?

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That game, like snooker, is a different enough to pool that most pool pros would have little chance to do any good at all so they wouldn't waste their time trying. The Ko brothers on the other hand, living in a region where those tables are common and where that may even be the most commonly played game in that region, have likely played it more than most pool pros. So even if it isn't their main game they probably feel they have at least some chance since they have some half decent experience with it even if they clearly won't be one of the favorites.

A part of it could also be that they want to show some support to what is essentially the de facto "official" pool game of China (and presumably Taiwan?) that the government is wanting to see become successful worldwide. It wouldn't be out of the question that they may even feel some pressure to support this game at least a little bit. But I think the main thing is that they feel they have half a chance to do half ok at this event with a massive prize fund and almost no other pros feel that way.

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VVP said:

Hearsay not facts.

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VVP said:

Then all pool players should have been in China, no?

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I can't believe you are still arguing this. Can you never admit to being wrong? Evidently not.

Molina Mike mentioned this on his YT broadcast with Billiard Digest's Mike Panozzo. He also posted on FB:

"Talked to Ko. They chose to play Duya event. It’s huge prize fund out there so I get it. Over 280k for 1st. Completely respect and understand but would’ve loved to see either or both brothers on Reyes Cup Asian Team."

Maybe Molina Mike is a flat-out liar. Maybe he made it up. Maybe he never contacted the Ko brothers. Maybe he also lied to the editor of Billiards Digest. Maybe Matchroom told the Ko brothers weeks ago they would not be invited to the Reyes. Maybe that's why they skipped Hanoi.

Except the Ko brothers committed to the Duya event months ago. In fact, the Ko brothers also skipped the Florida Open in early August to play in another Duya Legends tour with a bigger prize fund.

Really, it's not hard. All you have to do is say: I am wrong.

Unless you really are this obtuse. Because if you are, then I will know I never need to bother responding to any of your posts again.