The training today globally is totally different from what most beginners in America would be exposed to 50 years ago. Internet not withstanding, Training is sooo much better today for beginners around the world.

I took some pool lessons 35 years ago from a few top American pros- none of them discussed PSR, stroke mechanics, etc. - not even close to the levels that are taught today. Here was one top pro’s advice in 1990 to me regarding stroke technique “ let the stick do the work” - THAT was all he could offer as stroke training- for $50 an hour in 1990!

Dean_H said:

To clarify my last post, I think Mr. Dieckman sold his gas cues for 500 usd each.

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Dean_H you're right... but what year??

suckers play the slot machines and justify it for whatever reason. that's on them. at least there once in awhile they do win.

suckers play better players even for money and justify it in their minds . fine with me.

but if you are stupid enough to do it with a pro and play even. at least make it a one and stop game. then you get to shoot as many times as him.
but will still lose. but will get some play in.
now maybe you wont be such a fool. as a fool and his money will part.

As it turns out, I have been attending events for fifty years, so it is easy to compare.

It is much more entertaining today. Pool was not a truly global game fifty years ago, and, at least for me, part of the fascination of pro pool today is seeing great play from pros coming from all over the world.

Pool was a largely American game fifty years ago, but now the list of 800+ Fargo players includes players from each of Singapore, Albania, Iraq, Vietnam, Lithuania, Bosnia, Hungary, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Serbia, Spain, Poland, Taiwan, Scotland, Greece, Austria, Russia and Estonia. None of these were considered pool playing countries fifty years ago.

Pool is a truly global game now, and the rate at which great new players are emerging in every corner of the globe is breathtaking to behold.

Pro pool as a truly global sport blows away pool as a chiefly American sport, and it's getting better and better.

couldnthinkof01 said:

Don't know how old he is. Looks relatively young. If that was his goal, he could probably clean that up for the shot clock.
Definitely potential. The man can play.

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I do believe even without geographical alterations, the Dominican Republic is fair game for the possibility.
Raulito's cue ball seems to always stay on the correct side.

Cuebuddy said:

With a few changes of habbits and Matchroom changing the geographic boarders could Raulito be a prospect for future Mcup events?

Could boil down to the shot clock.

Cuebuddy>>>just thinking.

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Don't know how old he is. Looks relatively young. If that was his goal, he could probably clean that up for the shot clock.
Definitely potential. The man can play.