One issue with the
A-D system is that people interpret it differently in different parts of the country, and in different pool halls, and in different league systems. Also, some people use A/B/C/D, and others use AAA/AA/A/B/C/D. I prefer the latter since that seems to be the most common system in the league organizations. The differences in these scales might explain some of the disagreement on the BU scale, because the
BU Rating Comparisons are based on the AAA/AA/A/B/C/D system and not the A/B/C/D system. Does anybody have any input or suggestions on this matter?
If the BU rating system catches on over time, maybe people will use their BU Score to identify their playing ability. Then everybody will understand and have a clear and common scale and reference, free from qualitative interpretations.
Regards,
Dave
Dr Dave, with all due respect, you are not an A player. Your score indicates you are A-. I think almost any true A player would be willing to bet the 9 ball ghost race to 10 on a daily basis, and get the cash more times than not on a standard loose pocket GC 9' table. A players are the best in the local rooms that are "player's rooms" not banger rooms. A players are favored to win several matches and maybe cash in regional events, like Joss tour stops. A players might win a match or two at a national level event like the US Open, or the DCC, if they play well.
Again, no disrespect to you, but if you played the 9 ball ghost I don't think you would win more than 1 game in a race to 10. Me either for that matter. If you entered a Joss event, you might not win 5 games in a double elimination tournament.
I played an entire year every single tour stop of the Tim Scruggs tour event in the early 2000's. This event had pretty much the exact same players as the Joss events do, for reference. I played in maybe 20 tournaments, and never one a single match. THe closest I came was hill hill wiht a guy that I gambled even with all the time. (we were both C+/B- players).
The ratings you have are incorrect. "A" player has a specific meaning. It means someone who can REALLY play, in a "Player's" room.
I stand by my opinion that the ratings are at minimum 1 letter scale off. If you can honestly look in the mirror and call yourself an A player, then so be it. But if you cna't call yourself an A player, then why give yourself an A- rating in the testing?
Again, this is not meant to call you out personally and your playing ability. Just using you as a comparison, since you know your game best, and how you match up with locals in your area and also the TOP guys in your area.
B player = Wont beat the 9 ball ghost, unless a VERY high B that is a great shotmaker. Might win a few matches in a regional Joss event if they get a good draw. Most likely will never cash in a Joss event.
A player = can beat the 9 ball ghost on loose 9' table. Will often cash in a regional Joss event. He's the best player in the local "player's" rooms.
Open player = wins or places high in regional events like Joss stops when the touring pros don't fill the field. He might cash in a national event if he gets a good draw, but will never win one. He's the best player in a region.
Pro = the national level guys that travel on a national level, and win or place high in those events (DCC, US Open, etc)
Top Pro = the international level guys that win or place high in international events (Shane, Efren, Corey, etc)
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