uk_9_ball_convert
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Given we've got threads on how modern pool is boring because the pockets are too tight and players never run out any more, I've got to ask, what size were the pockets for this tournament?
PBS St Louis 2026 (Men’s World 8 Ball Championship, Mixed Doubles, Women’s Open, Bank Pool), 1-8 April, Half Million Prize Fund
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4 1/8" corners from what I heard from commentators.
Feels like a rule change is needed.
Winner breaks is fine, but should be capped to 5 break and runs from the start of the game.
So in the Biado example, the break would have automatically switched at 5-0.
Wiktor asked to be an independent athlete. His beef with the federation runs deep.
Hmm. If that’s what they are doing I agree it’s a problem. CB cleaning should not stop the clock IMO - I guess maybe I would see an exception if there was a foreign substance on the CB (like a hair) as opposed to just a chalk mark.
The clock didn't stop in the Bergman-Sky match, so it sounds like it's up to the referee.
Bergman/Fu vs. Shaw/Centeno starting now!!
While eight ball has always bored me, I gave it a chance today, watching my first two matches of this event. Saw Sky Woodward win despite playing about as badly as I've ever seen him play. Saw Gorst beat Lechner, too. Based on a cursory review of the scores, Jayson Shaw looks like the one to beat, but there's a lot of pool left.
Last night, I watched Shaw and Centeno in the mixed doubles and loved it. On offense, they didn't even talk to each other. They both have the gift of almost instantaneous pattern recognition and can comfortably rely on each other to play onto the right angle for the next shot.
This might be a big week for Shaw, already the runner-up in the bank pool event, and well-placed in men's eight ball and mixed doubles.
Finally, have to love that Stefan Kasper who, other than Ameer Ali, is likely the world's best part time player, is on to the last sixteen. What a story it would be if he keeps it going!
Last night, I watched Shaw and Centeno in the mixed doubles and loved it. On offense, they didn't even talk to each other. They both have the gift of almost instantaneous pattern recognition and can comfortably rely on each other to play onto the right angle for the next shot.
This might be a big week for Shaw, already the runner-up in the bank pool event, and well-placed in men's eight ball and mixed doubles.
Finally, have to love that Stefan Kasper who, other than Ameer Ali, is likely the world's best part time player, is on to the last sixteen. What a story it would be if he keeps it going!
This commentator is unbearable. Constantly trying to predict what the players would do, always getting it wrong, and critiquing their shot selection and/or missed shots. He must be a Fargo 900.
“This commentator”? Which match? Which commentator?
The one in the match currently being played (Bergman/Fu v Shaw/Centeno). Commentator without the accent. No idea what his name is.
That’s Chris Reinhold. Former Mosconi Cup member. 759 Fargo ATM.
Annoying to listen to. Didn't know that was him, never really heard him speak before. He seems to be in "instructor" mode instead of commentating mode.
Incredible scotch doubles match. Fu just came with the most clutch side pocket shot on the 8ball to allow them to win the 2nd set and force a 3rd set tiebreaker. Both teams have missed 6 balls each, but other than that, play has been great, some really nice safeties and jumps. Fu is really impressive. Bergman has ice in his veins. And Shaw & Centeno drill tough balls in like they're in the practice room. They are a tough team to beat. Both lefties so they have that advantage as well.
That's Chris Robinson, he's a pretty decent player.
Although I can't say that I haven't questioned some of his commentary...
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JABSolstice
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Was going to post the same thing. Clock kept running both times I saw it in that match.
By the way, there is another commentary match being played at the same time (the Gorst/Bean team) on T2. You can watch that one instead.
No thanks.