Recent content by thefifteen

$41.5k, for the winner is more than any other individual tournament this year. Crazy really the top prize is higher than the World Nine Ball or the US Open.

Each to their own, I enjoyed watching it. Generally I enjoy watching any form of pool.

Karl Boyes won the final against Darren Appleton, Darren beat Chris Melling in the semi, Karl won against Orcollo. I think this is Karl's game, he was consistently the quickest and most consistent all week, although Melling recorded the fastest rack at 36 seconds. Karl had the quickest 5 rack...

Well the last time they played you would have lost :-) I think the snooker element of this is overated, so I suppose I agree with you there but just speaking about pool, Daz speaks for himself, Peach World Nine Ball champion, World Pool Master Boyes, World 8 Ball Champion, semi finalist World...

The only time i recall recently there was a true team tournament in 2010 it was won by the UK, Appleton, Boyes, Melling, Peach and Grey, Along the way they beat the Philippines, Corteza, Orcollo, Alcano, Kiamco, and Lining, The China team, i forget who played for them, and Germany who have very...

I think if they played in England a match could be arranged. Home and away even? Very tough to play in someone else's back yard all the time. Appleton would definately play these matches in England if there are any takers?

It really is a catch 22 situation. I fully understand Gerry's point about added money and value for players. As a sponsor of one of the most travelled players there are many tournaments where the player must reach the last eight, maybe even the last four of very strong fields just to break even...

you can buy cues here at a reasonable price but probably better to bring your own. I look forward to playing you. If you need any help with accomodation, travel etc just pm me and I will give you some contact details. Hope your not a hustler:D

One Side on Mabini Street Melate will be the place to go when the World Cup of Pool is on. The tournament is in a shopping centre literally a 10 minute walk away. Will probably see you there to say hello and we can have a few sets if you like. Sorry I missed you in Angeles Jay, I heard you had...

The idea us players can do this alone is just crazy! All of the top players need to get together to make this work, even then it is a very small chance. The players all have forced loyalties to their respective organisations, it would be an impossible break for them to make. Can the US players...

I think we need to stick up for the players a little more here, after all it is them that have not been paid. To say that they shouldn't travel because the money is not guaranteed is just not practical for most of them. After all, this was a world ranking event sanctioned by the WPA and all...

good luck with this Jay. I am living in Angeles now, if you need any help or advice I can probably put you in touch with a few people, however you seem to have it pretty well covered. Once again good luck. Dave Wright

Not even a single mention for Darren Appleton, think he has won enough the last two years to be considered, very few have won more.

many good points raised, The vast majority of players, especially emerging talents need good sponsors or backers. It is critical to their participation in any event. It would be interesting to see peoples opinions if they personally had to stand the expenses of say a European player, even the...

It is a very tight schedule for the European players, the expenses involved in playing compared to the prize money in a very tough field may be the reason some have elected not to play. Very expensive to travel for one tournament.