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One of the big differences between the WNT commentators and the Predator ones is that the WNT guys are almost always on location and sitting beside each other. So the WNT commentators don’t interrupt each other etc. That’s a big expense so I understand why Predator doesn’t do it, but it does...

I wonder what the viewership numbers are for the women vs the men for something like the World 8b. I personally would probably only watch a few of the top women players, whereas almost everyone in the men’s event is watchable to me. Another factor is that they have to compete with the WNT for...

One was a WPA world championship (Yapp) the other was just a regular PBS tour stop.

Yes, the arena announcer would tell you what was coming up next. But that only helps if you are watching at that moment. A Facebook post that had the order of play etc would’ve been helpful (to me at least).

My only real complaints about the production are (a) they could have done a better job posting on the web or social media what matches were coming up; (b) they need a director who understands pool. Way too many shots of the ball going in the pocket and ignoring the key issue of the CB. Are...

For sure a foul. Sad that it wasn’t called.

I haven’t tried it with a tablet, but I would have thought it would be visible?

Take a look at this app. It’s called Pool Shot Clock. If you got it on a tablet I think it would fit the bill. You can program the length of the shot, length of the extension, the beeps, etc. To be fully like a tournament you’d need a person to operate it. But you could have the opponent...

The European Tour taps the balls to train the table to ensure a tight rack without a template. Don’t think that would work in a pool hall setting though. On your timer, I do think an extension button would be required to replicate most match situations.

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.

That’s Chris Reinhold. Former Mosconi Cup member. 759 Fargo ATM.

“This commentator”? Which match? Which commentator?

It’s interesting. I guess the question is whether it is cheaper or easier to hire someone from time to time to time it or to buy these special CBs and timers.

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.

Wiktor asked to be an independent athlete. His beef with the federation runs deep.

I think the heart rate monitor was the tournament in Romania? They have ring girls at the Chinese 9b tournaments (at least some of them). I think they only come out when there is a break and run or a table run.

Unless it’s Sigel vs Strickland: But I’d definitely like it for doubles. Like the Predator one right now.

Could be. Or they just say “these damn GC’s bank long. Remember to adjust!”

There are many players who only play on Diamonds (Blue Labels). So to them the Diamonds bank correctly and the other tables bank long. This would be especially so for players who don’t use any system and bank by feel and experience. I would be curious to hear if great bankers who grew up in...

Are you sure it stops the clock? Here is what I could find on the web (it is from the Puerto Rico event last year): Shot Clock Tournament Management may implement a shot clock in any match at any point of time at its discretion. The time control for the shot clock is as follows: 30 seconds per...