for sure it was advantage .. was case of learning the equipment and balls because huge difference..
i was 30 when IPT Started so mainly 8ball 2006.. 2007 spent lot of time playing money games Philippines and USA. All this helped me learn quicker.
2008 i started to play tournament circuit full...
around 20 players from Europe under 25 that play really good... half of them make the list... around 20 from different parts of Asia not including Philippines and taiwan . also lots of young girls ages from 10-20 that play amazing from Asia esp. china and one from Thailand Phaa.. she will be a...
I Play Full Time Pool so i think I've got a idea lol.
Not really any dead money in a 48 player field paying $350 For a US Open Title. If the field 256 like us open 9 ball was at one time then of course that generates more prize fund and as you say lot of dead money BUT THEY STILL PAID $600...
but its Limited to 48 players ? world 14.1 the same and gets the players... Sure a us open Title you would not have a problem reaching that number if the entry fee is 500 lets say.. most of us are in for a few k anyway during that period with sbe so few extra hundred dollars not going to hurt...
all great news so happy for these events mark..
but i think the one pocket should be same as 14.1 600 entry and same prize money then its a good wage :-)
5k winner looks poor for a us open..just my opinion
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