Recent content by jbart65

It's not weak field. I'd call it an even field. Fewer of the Ferraris of pool, but no true clunkers, either. The last few years there have been a few clunkers in the event. If I had to guess on underperformers, I'd pick Juarta and Morra. Januarta because of his youth, not his skill. He's on...

I don't mind the PLP not showcasing Filler, Gorst, SVB every year. Heck, SVB didn't look all that motivated in the last one. But at some point WNT has to bring these guys back. I do like seeing new faces now and then. Good way to introduce players to the bigger stage. In 2026, Alberto Januarta...

The field isn't the best, but that's to be expected given the conflict with Vegas. Vegas has Filler, Gorst, SVB, Biado, Shaw, Ouschan. Ten of the top 20 Fargos in the world. And 28 of the top 100 Fargos in the world overall. There's also a lot of mediocre players I've never heard of, either...

I have mixed views of this event. I would prefer the WPM or WCOP instead. Someone should ask Frazer why WNT prefers this event over the others. Pluses for the PLP: Nonstop action. A chance to see a player's endurance. Everyone plays each other. And an opportunity to introduce new faces...

Not what I saw. The players put pressure on themselves to perform each time I have watched. Eklent Kaci was very upset last year when he didnt play well. I was surprised he went to the PLP instead of Vegas. Duong was beside himself. Pijus Labutis had a poor PLP last year and he was clearly...

Justin Bergman is the final entrant - and the only American. Spices it up a little. His presence alone will make me pay attention perhaps even a little more than usual.

Only 15 of the top 100 Fargo-rated players. Just eight players with 800-plus Fargo ratings. And no shot clock until the final day. No wonder I don't really follow the Derby. Granted, I only started watching pro pool seriously in late 2020. But the event, for its its old-time charm and variety...

I get the complaints about sporadic service for viewers. I also get the complaint from subscribers such as myself about a pay-per-view fee. To me, $30 was too high. I might have sprung for $10 or $15. What I don't get, is the complaint about PPV in general. It's a longstanding tradition on...

Based on the highlights I saw online, the quality of pool was pretty darn good. Efren can still play at his age. Watching him think thru a rack is still worth a little coin. I don't have a problem with PPV, but $30 was too much. I might have went in at $20. Scheduling in pool is difficult. I...

I might have bit if there were a 50% discount for subscribers, but $30 is too much for me.

I know a guy at my pool hall who has a Becue stick with a carbon shaft and butt. Why all carbon, I asked? He threw his stick onto the hard floor and laughed. Not a scratch on it. I think Seoa will be just fine :cool:🎱

I didn't give WNT any credit - it doesn't deserve any. Filler earned his spot on the team under the rules. Yet IMO he hasn't been entirely the same, and definitely not as consistent, since the spat. It had to weigh on him being criticized and ostracized by other players. Seemed to stay more to...

Tkach was so so close twice, in the fourth set with the score 3-3 and in the shootout. Painful loss, but her and Seoa are going to be battle each other for quite awhile.

Thought it was odd the Men's 10 ball event stayed two out of three. Too short. The women's 9 ball event went to three of five in the later stages. Filler looked terrific. I think getting back into the Mosconi put a pep in his step. Allowed him to overcome a seeming mental hurdle created by the...

He has lots of drills not associated with Kinister, too. Feijin has always given full credit and high praise to Bert.