markjames said:

too late!

we all know who is the better player

6, 7, 8 crucible titles, doesn’t tell the whole story

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Doubt winning 5 in a row by Hendry will ever be matched. Guy just had a different mentality. Changed the game, before him it used to be try to score 30-40 points on the loose reds then play a safety, where Hendry would pot the blue and go into the pack smashing everything open. Cloths were a lot slower back then so you couldn't do the delicate shots they do now to loosen a few reds at a time. Equipment's changed a lot over the years, so not sure how much you can compare players from different eras, but Reardon, Davis and Hendry dominated their era in a way Ronnie hasn't. Just don't think Ronnie has the same temperament and grit of those serial winners, though nobody can deny his talent.

These are not official rankings, of course. Matchroom still hasn't released or updated its Mosconi and Reyes Cup rankings. Which is ridiculous. The failure to do this by now is inexcusable. It should have been done in January.

The point totals do seem to be accurate. They should have started with the Legends Billiards event in Jacksonville, Fla in November 2025.

At the Big test He was shivers. The hair on his head showed the tremors as he missed. I recall thinking, "I will be fine as soon as my hands quit shaking." Then the realization that I better learn to shoot with my hands shaking, as they were not going to quit until I made a shot.
Earthquake solid ?

Here's a max play GCI during the Medina years in Denver, first shipment of I's in the state.
I think the GCI's had thicker formica and a slightly more rounded top rail.

uk_9_ball_convert said:

I'm supporting ABR this tournament. Anyone But Ronnie. As a Scot, I don't want him to beat Hendry's record.

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too late!

we all know who is the better player

6, 7, 8 crucible titles, doesn’t tell the whole story

Well Scott is my heritage and I am unaware of a dispute or diss of any nature.
He Guoqiang must feel sacrificial down 5-0 going to 10.

The complaint about smaller ranking events is somewhat odd to me. The Beasley, for instance, was also held in 2025. It's not new this year.

Shaw's complaint centers on standard of play and equipment. He appears to be arguing MR has lowered its standards and will now just about let anyone hold a smaller ranking event.

Let's say he is right. Why would MR do that?

Frazer has said MR wanted more smaller regional events to let players obtain points without having to travel so far. Seems reasonable, but why not maintain standards?

It may be the case MR is trying to generate more revenue any way it can. Frazer constantly complains there is no money in pool. Is this a sign of desperation? Maybe, but it's unclear.

Which gets to the final complaint of Mike and Mike. Matchroom won't talk publicly about anything. Can't argue there. Matchroom has been silent about a lot of stuff.