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I really enjoy watching the format. The Shootout is very entertaining. The Open starts feeling more like a typical bar box 8-ball event. Having a women's and juniors event is a plus. It helps that the video production really feels organic. It rivals what Matchroom does for their $200k...

I was thinking. In the spirit of shortstops. I wonder what percentage of shortstops, especially in the 700+ range had aspirations of being a professional player (and possibly approach professional speed) but has had their dreams dashed by their inability to break through to a level that lets...

Well to be honest. The conversation about FargoRate 720 is a professional has been more about “when does certain amateur events stop letting you participate because you’re too good”. But when you look at the 12th man sitting on the bench of an NBA team, that man makes his living playing...

I think that’s a very interesting question. In the past you might talk of shortstops in terms of road players coming through town and a shortstop might be a respectable rating of a player they might meet. Now that that kind of scene is dead, is the term shortstop just a relic of the past we...

I get that. I’m saying a shortstop will look like a pro when they play your average leaguer but when they play actual pros, they start looking like an amateur. Frankly I think 650 players like to think of themselves as shortstops but as far as I’m concerned that’s stolen valor. I think a 700...

Pro vs. Short Stop. I think the dividing line is not how much their talent impresses me as a person. They all impress me. But can you say Mike Davis, LFV, Rob Saez, and Jeremy Jones are supporting their lifestyles right now primarily off their tournament results and sponsorships? Are they...

My version is this. 700-725 would be a short stop. 725-750 would be an upper short stop. 750-775 would be a low pro. 775-800 would be a pro. 800-825 would be an upper pro. 825-850 would be a world class pro.

The rule is phrased that nobody should be vaping, smoking or drinking during the match. I can see how you don't want someone with a cigarette hanging out their mouth while at the table or while seated. I can also see how these OCD referees consider anything you do during your timeout to be...

It's a lot like a homeowners association. Each continental federation has a vote. There's an annual assembly. A board of directors is elected and administer the operations and policies of the organization. The board can call special assemblies for extraordinary circumstances. It seems any...

World 10-ball used to be 128 and dropped to 64 this year. I remember that came with quite a bit of criticism. Not just for the EPBF referees and their yellow cards for bathroom breaks and moving lag balls but also for the field not being bigger. You weren't a fan of it...

Predator has kept silent throughout the entire journey and sanctioned every one of their events. This one act is very new from them. It's only 64 players. $60k total prize fund won't pull a US Open level field. But it does put pressure on the WPA. It says they're not unilaterally behind...

So Predator is not sanctioning their Puerto Rico men's open. Is that them testing their waters in alignment with Matchroom's tact...

Here’s how I detailed it out to some folks on Reddit recently. There’s some nuances to the bans. The WPA is comprised of member associations: ACBS (Asia), BCA (North America), EPBF (Europe), CPB (Latin America), OPBA (Oceania), and AAPA (Africa). Each continental member has a vote with the...

I'll also say this was a fun shot to watch. I have the Facebook folks debating whether it's a good hit.

My understanding is that Mike had some issues with alcohol, ego, and sticking his nose in drama. But if 7 years is long enough to wipe a Chapter 13 bankruptcy off your credit report, it's certainly long enough for him to take off pool without issue and return with a blank slate as far as I'm...

I figure Filler has earned a little mockery because he did go to social media to announce he was standing together with the Asian players that were banned. It’s pretty clear he posted that with no thought given to its meaning. Then his rationale he shared on social media for going back on his...

Just to contrast Stu.

Keep in mind the WPA is comprised of continental members: ACBS (Asia), BCA (North America), EPBF (Europe), CPB (Latin America), OPBA (Oceania), AAPA (Africa). The WPA pretty much only makes decisions via those members voting. And generally speaking they have an agreement amongst each other to...

At the time it was interesting to see the Spanish Open and Hanoi Open were not on the list. Since then the Spanish Open was cancelled (probably a WPA win) and the Hanoi Open is a looming linchpin event for the politics involved.

Matchroom didn’t sanction the US Open with the WPA. The WPA extended an olive branch and announced it would be “treated as sanctioned”. Matchroom made their own announcement clarifying that as far as they are concerned their events (Except the World Championship) are solely sanctioned with the...