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Zphix

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Wisconsin Fargo Rating System

Sup everybody. I'm very thankful to have joined this site and gotten tons of advice from a plethora of people. At times I was very cocky, and thought I was much much better than I actually was. Fast forward to today and I'm hungrier than ever to be a great player.

I'd rate myself as a mid-level B player and according to the Bonde system (a 0-800 rating system that Wisconsin tournaments use) I'm a 450. A B player is between 400-500, an A is between 501 and 575, a AA is between 576 and 675 (or pretty close), a master is between 676 and 750, and above 750 is pro level.

For every 100 point difference, the skill level should be 2x. So in a race to 10 between a 450 and a 550, the 550 should win the match 10 to 5.

Just some information for you guys incase you needed a slight explanation of the system. Anyway, I'm an established 450 over 130 games and I'm wondering how long it takes to climb skill levels. Some people say that it's about a letter a year (D to C takes a year... and B to A takes a years time, etc.). My goal is to be rated as an A player before the year ends. How feasible a goal is this?

This will be my last thread or post for a while. I'm really going to dig down and grind to get better and I will be a lot less frequent on here until I am an A player. Again, I appreciate every criticism, piece of advice, and friendship made through this site.
 
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Sup everybody. I'm very thankful to have joined this site and gotten tons of advice from a plethora of people. At times I was very cocky, and thought I was much much better than I actually was. Fast forward to today and I'm hungrier than ever to be a great player.

I'd rate myself as a mid-level B player and according to the Bonde system (a 0-800 rating system that Wisconsin tournaments use) I'm a 450. A B player is between 400-500, an A is between 501 and 575, a AA is between 576 and 675 (or pretty close), a master is between 676 and 750, and above 750 is pro level.

For every 100 point difference, the skill level should be 2x. So in a race to 10 between a 450 and a 550, the 550 should win the match 10 to 5.

Just some information for you guys incase you needed a slight explanation of the system. Anyway, I'm an established 450 over 130 games and I'm wondering how long it takes to climb skill levels. Some people say that it's about a letter a year (D to C takes a year... and B to A takes a years time, etc.). My goal is to be rated as an A player before the year ends. How feasible a goal is this?

This will be my last thread or post for a while. I'm really going to dig down and grind to get better and I will be a lot less frequent on here until I am an A player. Again, I appreciate every criticism, piece of advice, and friendship made through this site.

Repost this with the title Wisconsin Fargo Ranking System. I have no idea why more people are not discussing this. Your explanation is very good. If you want to get better and can afford a lesson from a qualified teacher, I would recommend that. I took a lesson from Scott Lee and another from Geno and both were extremely valuable. GL w your game. Tom w/ Wisconsin Billiard Supply
 
Tom, are you on the Wisconsin pool player page?

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Zphix...If you're really interested in getting better as soon as possible, come to pool school. I am scheduling one of our 3-day pool schools in WI over Memorial Day weekend (May 23-25). PM me with your name and phone number if you're interested. There are many here who have attended our pool schools around the country. If you know Henry Brodt (2x national champion from Chicago), he attended and said it was the best experience he could have hoped for!

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com
 
Scott, I'm definitely interested and have been for quite some time but money is an issue for me being a college student and all. Nearly every dime goes towards school in some way, shape, or form and it's pretty difficult for me to save up enough for a lesson.

Hell, if the University didn't have tables I'd only be able to practice this lovely game about once or twice a week.
 
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