WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP (6-10 June2021) Champion $50K
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Right, it's a bit of an asterisk year. The winner will have beaten a field that lacked six of the world's top ten players based on Fargo, and five of the top eight finishers at the 2019 US Open 9-ball are absent.
Nonetheless, it's a huge step forward that Matchroom, pool's top event producer, has reacquired this event, and it bodes well for the future. The winner will have beaten a strong, if not elite field. This year is, competitively speaking, a bit of a test run, and the stars of Asia will be back soon.
All that said, I feel certain that this year's event will provide great drama and is a must-see event. I know I'll be glued to the action.
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Lucky escape for an unimpressive Gorst. I don't expect Gorst to go deep probably early exit-Will be surprised if he gets to last 16. he has tough match against hardman Mark Gray.
This Filler kid knowledgeable about details of players, tournaments like who has won what tournament and when (Many players have poor recollection in comparison). He said Chang JL loss to him in 2017 China Open was 8th final that Chang had lost- didn't know it was that many (I only recall US Open, China Open, Kuwait Open, All Japan and recently World 9 Ball)
Really cool that Matchroom continues to have guest player commentators like Filler, Albin
This Filler kid knowledgeable about details of players, tournaments like who has won what tournament and when (Many players have poor recollection in comparison). He said Chang JL loss to him in 2017 China Open was 8th final that Chang had lost- didn't know it was that many (I only recall US Open, China Open, Kuwait Open, All Japan and recently World 9 Ball)
Really cool that Matchroom continues to have guest player commentators like Filler, Albin
My portion of the discussion was focused on the personal expense by players from my nation to compete on the world stage as a representative of our country. I really don't care about WPA and/or ranking points. I care about the best players not having to choose between a loaf of bread or being a rep of my country. I'm blowing that waaay out of proportion but the point remains.
How is the stream quality? Any hickups? I guess it’s worth subscribing now to DAZN since Mathroom is hosting all the major events and using that platform to broadcast?
Lucky escape for an unimpressive Gorst. I don't expect Gorst to go deep probably early exit-Will be surprised if he gets to last 16. he has tough match against hardman Mark Gray.
This Filler kid knowledgeable about details of players, tournaments like who has won what tournament and when (Many players have poor recollection in comparison). He said Chang JL loss to him in 2017 China Open was 8th final that Chang had lost- didn't know it was that many (I only recall US Open, China Open, Kuwait Open, All Japan and recently World 9 Ball)
Really cool that Matchroom continues to have guest player commentators like Filler, Albin
yes, very interesting to hear lely pick their brains on particular shots. gorst got away with one there, mark was relentless the first part of the match.
overall a great production from what i've seen.
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Kazakis is still in WPM finals vs SVB form.
I feel we must conclude that Kelly Fisher plays better than Shane. After all, she got to one against Kazakis,
Yeah, Gorst was sloppy. Magi deserved to be breaking at 8-6 ahead. That said, with so much dead money in the field, almost none of the contenders will fail to reach single elimination in this event, and all that will matter is wo is in form in Stage 2. I think it could be almost anybody that catches a stage in Stage 2.Lucky escape for an unimpressive Gorst. I don't expect Gorst to go deep probably early exit-Will be surprised if he gets to last 16. he has tough match against hardman Mark Gray.
This Filler kid knowledgeable about details of players, tournaments like who has won what tournament and when (Many players have poor recollection in comparison). He said Chang JL loss to him in 2017 China Open was 8th final that Chang had lost- didn't know it was that many (I only recall US Open, China Open, Kuwait Open, All Japan and recently World 9 Ball)
Really cool that Matchroom continues to have guest player commentators like Filler, Albin
Agreed about Filler. Through his commentary, he reminds us that he understands the options and understands the percentages more than nearly all of his contemporaries.
Honestly, this being my first stab at paying for a stream and/or matchroom event, I'm left wanting. Only the main table with any coverage...? Really...? I mean even the cheapest backyard streamers can manage to point a camera at more than one table at a time.
I'm not saying they should have full production at every table, but maybe just some live updates and camera switches during pauses rather than submitting me to boxing ads.
I haven't had any DAZN problems the last 2 events. The stream quality is good. They could do a better job so you can pick out matches throughout the day, instead of loading up the half-day stream and rewinding to the match you want to see.
They are trying to promote themselves so they can CONTINUE TO EXIST! Better than watching a Progressive Insurance ad! I got quite a few updates as you can see by my first post-I didnt post half that i had heard. Also i saw a few shots from the Tkach/Mika match.
Not to mention for the first time in YEARS, i can differentiate between ALL the balls. Congratulations whoever accomplished that. You just have to get used to the purple 5 ball and that didnt take me long!
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I get it, but I'm already a subscriber. They have my money. I've picked what I want to watch from the main page. Make the content in the breaks relevant.
Maybe I'm just old school in the thinking that I should get what I paid for...?
Well no one is more old school than I. I feel im getting my money's worth just between the Mosconi Cup and this. I think all the majors just show one table at a time basically- The US Open and Derby City for example. I find trying to watch 3-4 tables at once too much. You always miss something and for me it is impossible to really enjoy any of them. I understand you may be more adept at that than I.
BTW, have you watched the past WPCs from Dubai?
Why do the commentator yells after each game? Dang man I miss Billy Incardona and Grady Mathews with their chats and chill vipes.
I swear this isnt the NFL, or a Football match!! these commentators are ruining the pleasure of watching this plus I am not benefiting at all, whatsoever.
I swear this isnt the NFL, or a Football match!! these commentators are ruining the pleasure of watching this plus I am not benefiting at all, whatsoever.
Forgive me... I'm not saying that I would want them to jump around continually. However during the main table breaks, maybe run through match score updates, and overheads of action elsewhere. There are tons of fans that would love to catch a glimpse of their favourite player, which will only happen if they're on the main, or possibly a momentary "oh was that?" if they're panning horizontally.
Edit: I stand corrected. I just saw the panning over a different table. They do have the science to make it possible...lol. Shame they aren't using it more
lol... I don't know. The extreme changes in volume will keep you awake at the very least.
I perfer the commentary on what's actually happening rather than idle chats on the unrelevant.
On the other hand, that's quite a hill to climb for those who must have spent much more only to get there in Milton Keynes. Like the budget for a Russian participant was estimated around $2500. So winning the first match only covers just one fifth of that. Brutal.