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WNT Florida Open 2026, August 4-9, Orlando, Caribe Royale

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jbart65 said:
This is true of all the top players, as you know. Filler make a pair of really big mistakes vs Shane that cost him the match. Not the first time I have seen that from Filler.

Shane played consistently well in Florida after a rusty opener against Payne McBride that he won 9-7. And the field he beat was impressive.

I'd offer a few caveats, though.

-Souquet is way past his prime.
-Albin is no longer a top 20 player. He's been on a downward arc since fall 2024.
-FSR has lost half a gear in the past few years.
-Kaci has been inconsistent since his injury a few years ago. He has yet to rediscover his form (maybe he never will).
-Kazakis played superb in the semis but he's a grinder who's leveled off the past few years.

SVB should have beaten all of these players, and he did. Only Josh was the real challenge, and Josh had SVB down for the count.
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If you want to say he had an easy road, that is your opinion. I disagree.
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WNT Florida Open 2026, August 4-9, Orlando, Caribe Royale

8intheside
dtroup64 said:
From Claude.ai:

Van Boening's case for GOAT is getting stronger — he's not just a great 9-ball player who dabbles elsewhere; he's a legitimate multi-discipline threat at the highest level, which is exactly the trait that used to be Reyes's calling card alone. Many current pros and commentators now put SVB in the true GOAT conversation, not just "greatest American" or "greatest 9-ball player."

Where I'd still lean Reyes, if pressed: era and mythology matter in GOAT debates, and Reyes did it against a global, less-specialized field over a longer stretch, with a reputation for shots and escapes that still gets replayed as the standard of creativity in the sport. But it's genuinely closer than I made it sound, and reasonable people who follow the sport closely go either way now — especially with SVB still adding to his case in real time, like this week.
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It’s definitely close, and the fact that Shane is competitive, and winning in the best era of pool ever makes the argument lean in his favor IMO
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WNT Florida Open 2026, August 4-9, Orlando, Caribe Royale

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garczar said:
He still gets nervous at crunch times. Still makes the odd error when least needed. He does have great mechanics.
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This is true of all the top players, as you know. Filler made a pair of really big mistakes vs Shane that cost him the match. Not the first time I have seen that from Filler.

Shane played consistently well in Florida after a rusty opener against Payne McBride that he won 9-7. And the field he beat was impressive.

I'd offer a few caveats, though.

-Souquet is way past his prime.
-Albin is no longer a top 20 player. He's been on a downward arc since fall 2024.
-FSR has lost half a gear in the past few years.
-Kaci has been inconsistent since his injury a few years ago. He has yet to rediscover his form (maybe he never will).
-Kazakis played superb in the semis but he's a grinder who's leveled off the past few years.

SVB should have beaten all of these players, and he did. Only Josh was the real challenge, and Josh had SVB down for the count.
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WNT Florida Open 2026, August 4-9, Orlando, Caribe Royale

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1sttbone said:
I believe Shane has been working on his break a lot and has found something for him. He seldom scratched and his spreads were better. Hes even making the wing ball more often. this is no fluke. The nine on the spot is a Finess break and easier for someone with less power.
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Yeah if you check at large stats. Svb had the most 3 balls in the break
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WNT Florida Open 2026, August 4-9, Orlando, Caribe Royale

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From Claude.ai:

Van Boening's case for GOAT is getting stronger — he's not just a great 9-ball player who dabbles elsewhere; he's a legitimate multi-discipline threat at the highest level, which is exactly the trait that used to be Reyes's calling card alone. Many current pros and commentators now put SVB in the true GOAT conversation, not just "greatest American" or "greatest 9-ball player."

Where I'd still lean Reyes, if pressed: era and mythology matter in GOAT debates, and Reyes did it against a global, less-specialized field over a longer stretch, with a reputation for shots and escapes that still gets replayed as the standard of creativity in the sport. But it's genuinely closer than I made it sound, and reasonable people who follow the sport closely go either way now — especially with SVB still adding to his case in real time, like this week.
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I'm going to miss, I'm going to miss, I'm going to miss,

BilliardsAbout
fish2 said:
I'm going to miss, I'm going to miss, I'm going to miss, then you actually miss, How do I fix this?
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Your stroke responds more to visualization than to the words in your head.

For now, try this: don't focus on the object ball. Pick your aiming point and get down on the shot line. Then, before you shoot, visualize the cue ball rolling into its final position at the end of the shot. Once you can clearly see that outcome, pull the trigger and let the stroke go.
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