How much would you pay

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7forlife

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With the recent big foot challenge, it got me thinking.
Based on your current skill level and given that all of the other player are theoretically also your level, how much would you pay to enter a single elimination tourney?
 
Level playing field. With long race single elimination. I'd put up 5k for a shot at a 30 k first prize. Where do we sign up?

I've tried to get a 200 dollar 8 or 16 player event going for the better players locally. Have like 2 or 3 handicap levels. Nobody will play straight up. Those days are gone. Something that could pay a grand or two first prize, even do winner take all. Sadly players are broke or just don't have enough heart.
 
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Cashplayer said:
Level playing field. With long race single elimination. I'd put up 5k for a shot at a 30 k first prize. Where do we sign up?

I've tried to get a 200 dollar 8 or 16 player event going for the better players locally. Have like 2 or 3 handicap levels. Nobody will play straight up. Those days are gone. Something that could pay a grand or two first prize, even do winner take all. Sadly players are broke or just don't have enough heart.
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I always liked single elimination, even with short sets...it made me bear down from the first shot, which I didn't always do in double elimination.
 
Donny Lutz said:
I always liked single elimination, even with short sets...it made me bear down from the first shot, which I didn't always do in double elimination.
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Agreed. Plus if you get knocked out early then you can work the room and make money off the other losers. Many times I have made much more than 1st place by matching up.

I really hate the directions I see pool going. So many things going against guys that want to gamble. The mentality in today's culture doesn't see the beauty of betting on pool. I offer some big spots to players and they just won't bite. How can you call yourself a pool player if you won't bet getting the 7 out and all the breaks?
 
Donny Lutz said:
I always liked single elimination, even with short sets...it made me bear down from the first shot, which I didn't always do in double elimination.
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That's a good point lutz. I know some who are risky enough to not be afraid of the b side just to stay shooting and in hopes of an easier ride. They keep an eye on the chart to see who went over and then drop so they can go over, but I won't who genuinely don't play up to par not even knowing that it's a problem that they may have. However they won't play single elim just cause they have no guts about their chances, again not knowing that they play "up" to the challenge.
 
I'd play for as much as my comfort level for tournaments is for a double elim, probably $60. For more I'd rather match up one on one for a few sets or something.
I am in a semi odd situation though where my son is getting to be close to my level of playing and I need to double any tournament entry fee since I can't go and not take him.
So for me any tournament fee is doubled, plus any food costs. Even if one of us cashes I lose LOL. He keeps what he wins, I keep what I win, so I'm down 50% unless I double my money.
 
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Donny Lutz said:
I always liked single elimination, even with short sets...it made me bear down from the first shot, which I didn't always do in double elimination.
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Better players can take a hit from a hot mediocre player. Double elim helps the better player re group. Then if he makes it to finals should be he needs 11 whlile the clean contestant 9.
 
7forlife said:
With the recent big foot challenge, it got me thinking.
Based on your current skill level and given that all of the other player are theoretically also your level, how much would you pay to enter a single elimination tourney?
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In a 16 player field with 15 other players of your same ability, you have just above a 6% chance mathematically of winning the tournament.
 
Cashplayer said:
Level playing field. With long race single elimination. I'd put up 5k for a shot at a 30 k first prize. Where do we sign up?

I've tried to get a 200 dollar 8 or 16 player event going for the better players locally. Have like 2 or 3 handicap levels. Nobody will play straight up. Those days are gone. Something that could pay a grand or two first prize, even do winner take all. Sadly players are broke or just don't have enough heart.
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This site http://xtremepoolchallenge.com/watch-live/in Cocoa Beach, FL. has been putting on 4 and 8 man winner take ALL, for 2 years. And they are LIVE streamed events. The entry fees are $125.00 and $200.00.

They have 2 VERY tough Completely refurbished to NEW, by Mark Gregory, 5x10 Brunswick 'Anniversary' tables, with 4.5 inch pockets ALL AROUND!

The best players from Tampa to Miami have come to play in events there!
 
PoolBum said:
In a 16 player field with 15 other players of your same ability, you have just above a 6% chance mathematically of winning the tournament.
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yeah 6.25% or 16 to 1

So if the prize money was $16,000 you are getting the best of it with an entry fee of less than $1000
 
hang-the-9 said:
I'd play for as much as my comfort level for tournaments is for a double elim, probably $60. For more I'd rather match up one on one for a few sets or something.
I am in a semi odd situation though where my son is getting to be close to my level of playing and I need to double any tournament entry fee since I can't go and not take him.
So for me any tournament fee is doubled, plus any food costs. Even if one of us cashes I lose LOL. He keeps what he wins, I keep what I win, so I'm down 50% unless I double my money.
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hang, what happens if you and your boy meets up on the looser side?
I know my friends and I go based on who's shooting better that day or has a bette chance of cashing, and skill level of course.
 
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