Since when is losing to Bergman and Hennessee a sign of weak play? Them too slaying mutha ****as left and right.
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Since when is losing to Bergman and Hennessee a sign of weak play? Them too slaying mutha ****as left and right.
Do you really think they could have this on 9ft tables with 2k to enter
No look at the Memphis open 2 weeks ago it was a big table event
and only $500 entry and they only had 23 players and thats without svb
look at the White Diamond tourney 80k calcutta that is because it is
on barboxes and that gives more players a good chance to win
how many players do you think would pay 2k to play long races to 21 on 9ft
with svb with no real big money added not many IMO
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Good points!
I don't think anyone is saying that this tournament should be played on 9FT tables, I think the comments were more about his play in reference to representing the USA in the upcoming events on 9FT tables?
But you are right, not many guys in this country really want to play on the big tables if they have to fad SVB and all the competition from the Far East!!
I don't think anyone is saying that this tournament should be played on 9FT tables, I think the comments were more about his play in reference to representing the USA in the upcoming events on 9FT tables?
But you are right, not many guys in this country really want to play on the big tables if they have to fad SVB and all the competition from the Far East!!
Well I didn't know this was about playing on equipment that draws more players. Again I'll reiterate congrats to Sky on his win, say he's a very classy young man & I wish him all the best in his future endeavors. I'll also say I really don't like your argument in I don't think 7 foot tables have anyplace in pro pool, they're for bars, APA & other amateur endeavors, period. You think this leads to events like this and White Diamond drawing a huge field because it gives more players a chance to win, well that kind of validates my point, that true championships have no business being played on the fisher price toy tables & if the guys that love them so much spent more time on a true 9' table then maybe they could fade SVB & the Asians. They certainly aren't going to get there on bar boxes. Many see your side, many see mine but the fact is there is no other sport where there are disparate different sized fields of play and if US players are ever going to be taken seriously in the world arena then they need to stop playing on toy boxes.
I happen to agree with your thoughts about the merits of bar boxes. However you make reference to "pro pool" and that, sadly, doesn't really exist, at least not in North America. You have a slim few folks who have made some pretty good money in what is a rag tag type of career playing seemingly random events. Pool is an activity, not a sport. Until such time as pool has a legitimate governing body that actually organizes standardized events on a standarized playing surface, then we will be lucky to have even these bar box tourneys. All IMO of course.
Really?
For nearly a decade, Dave Matlock had a standing offer to play him on BB table for $10K.
For almost all that tried that they didn't like it. But as the champions here noted "almost anyone can get out all the time". Apparently, the champions of Matlock's era wasn't as strong as the today...
.As far as a different game, I tend to agree. But so is 9 ball verses 10 ball, verses banks, verses 1 pocket verses snooker verses ..... Champions in each of those may or may not be as strong in another "game", but that doesn't mean anyone should discount a tournament win. IMO, it makes you look petty.
To me, for ANYONE on here to say, "Yeah old Skyler won but it was bar box so it doesn't mean much", it a low class backhand.
For me, as a fan, and enthusiast, let me watch Sklyer, Landon, Justin, and all the other classy young guns. And you can deal with the Rodney's and Earls.
IMO, the right thing to say, "Congratulations Skyler."
Best of rolls to all,
Ken
These are good points and I agree with most of them (FWIW). Some do desire to tour the world staying in sh!t holes, scraping by for a living in the hopes of making it big by playing in world championships that are alternating break crap shoot tourneys. It would work if they were independently wealthy.
Or, they can stay home, gamble and play in the occasional huge tourney like this one or White Diamonds taking a shot a fairly large Calcuttas.
I would love nothing more than to see 9' tournaments become the norm. But, I can't decide for others. So, I'll enjoy the ride by watching these when I have the chance. I work a lot of weekends so I regrettably missed this one.
Since when are 9' tournaments not the norm?
There is no asterisks by this win. Sky got in the grease on the big tables in Memphis and will prolly give almost everyone in this thread the 7 on the big table in rotation.
Sky did win the Derby City Classic 1000 entry bank ring game in front of the world and a packed house in Elizabeth, In.
No I think all Sky has to do is play more on the big track and he will dominate that arena too.
Ray
Sky did win the Derby City Classic 1000 entry bank ring game in front of the world and a packed house in Elizabeth, In.
No I think all Sky has to do is play more on the big track and he will dominate that arena too.
Ray
Mikey Mckuin is a real go getter. Makes things happen. He's the real wheels behind it going off. Does a lot behind the scenes for the players. Great promotion for his pool room and it's a lot of fun.
Mike plays a little poker too. http://www.beaupoker.com/2012/08/event-4-50050-no-limit-holdem/
Ray
Most of the recent tourneys that have had a full field and a decent calcutta especially in the south have been bar boxes.
Define "most." Not sure about the south, but the straight pool tournament had a full field, as did the Hard Times 10-ball. Both on big tables. I think MO is considered the mid west,anyway
Yes, I wish this was big table country. Just from memory, I think there are 9, nine foot tables to rent in all of Chattanooga. These are spread over three pool halls. That's why I have a 9 footer in my basement.
I've never played in LA but I was stationed in San Diego and Alameda in the 1980's and only played a little. California is most definitely 9 foot country. I have just warmed up to the idea that pros play on boxes.
I'll play badly on anything. I'm not picky about what pockets that I'll rattle my balls in.
Sorry that I didn't answer your question in the last post.
Excluding Memphis and Johnny Archers tourney, all the rest of the tourneys in the south are played on boxes. It's pretty much that way until you get to Nc or Va.
Excluding Memphis and Johnny Archers tourney, all the rest of the tourneys in the south are played on boxes. It's pretty much that way until you get to Nc or Va.