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they should brainstorm about how they won in 2018 and 2019. It was basically the same level of talent (if not better now with Gorst on the team). They are underdogs for sure, but they shouldn't lose this badly every year and should actually win here and there with the right coaching and personnel

I was referring to his bar table 8 ball game- he is still great in that game. I am joking though because of course they are not going to switch it to bar table 8 ball

if it were bar table 8 ball, perhaps we would have a better chance, especially if Corey Deuel were added to the mix

Obviously Thorpe and Styer are great players, but the pressure is enormous and it is even worse after losing every year- they start out so tight. They should probably try a whole new cast of players that doesn’t have such a negative history hanging over their heads

Perhaps it plays a part, but most pros don’t come up through the league circuit

Does Rempe still play? Rodney Morris is now 55

this question is difficult to answer considering this is no firm definition on what constitutes a major pro pool tournament

he is still in his 30s- I feel like Dechaine and Bergman could still compete with anyone if they chose to be fully dedicated to pool, but I guess they don't want to compete full time for different reasons- travel, money

anybody have a link to the brackets for the 9 ball event?

I think Sky is friends with Bergman too. As you mentioned, perhaps travel was a factor. Bergman also needs to start playing 9 footers more to be seriously considered for the MC

I know people like to knock these tournaments because they are on 7 footers, but that is the size of table 8 ball should be played on. I really like these tournaments- fun to see pros play bar table 8 ball- they have to negotiate breakouts. The shot clock is great too- keeps the matches moving...

maybe 1 or both of them need to take a break from the MC for a year. I know they are great players, but not at the MC for some reason- SVB in particular almost always seems to under-perform

why is Team USA sending the same exact team that got trounced last year? May as well switch up 1-2 guys

Looks great. I'm jealous that you have the space. I have a table in my garage, but I need short cues for shots too close to the rail as it is tight quarters on each side. Length-wise, plenty of space, but not width

I've had the same one (magic rack) for 11 years- gets a lot of use and still racks the balls tight. Amazing how durable this particular rack is.

For sure- but he is 56. In terms of who is better than Earl presently in his 60s, I’d say Bustamante

Depends on the age limit- he may be the best player over 60- although Bustamante would definitely challenge him. There are several guys in their fifties who would likely be favored against Earl. Part of the problem is that you never know when he will meltdown and basically quit

Most pro players don’t break from the side in terms of the 2nd ball break. The main exception that comes to mind is Corey Deuel who is great at the 2nd ball break

Mika played one of the best matches I’ve ever seen here- firing balls in from everywhere. You could make a very solid argument that Mika played the best 9 ball ever from 2008-2010

Don’t know if a tour would work, but I would watch a seniors tournament here and there- there are many pros over 50 who still play great