tbh i've been wondering myself. it's not because it matters, it's because they've been having these predator events with predator tables for over a year now and these do seem different than the ones in earlier events.
2023 Predator WPA Women's World 9 Ball Championship
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tbh i've been wondering myself. it's not because it matters, it's because they've been having these predator events with predator tables for over a year now and these do seem different than the ones in earlier events.
in what way?? do you think they made a batch with 4.5" pockets?? c'mon man.
I think it's more than that. Mark said in the first match that it will be him and Oscar for the second match and it didn't happen. It's not a train wreck though just that it could have been better.Everyone needs a break from work
Not worth arguing here but there is a huge difference between 4.5 and 4.25 pockets, in the way they look from an overhead and in the way they play. In our room, we have 4.75, 4.5, 4.375 and 4.25. There is even a very significant difference between the 4.375 and a 4.25 in the way they look and play.
One thing is clear, these top women pro players play absolutely awesome. From what I’ve seen, Allison plays virtually as good (possibly even better as far as her overall game) as she did 20–25 years ago, it’s just that her competition is just that much better.
Love to have seen her and Balukas when both were at their peaks. Two best female players i've ever seen. I know a few Asian players would be in the mix but i haven't seen much of their play.
I too am impressed. To even want to still play makes her an outlier. Both her and her game have aged like fine wine.
Allison is certainly in a zone today. It’s not like Christina has made many mistakes, but she’s just getting outplayed!
Kristina missed that final 9 ball shot by a mile, very unlike her - pressure.
I've really enjoyed this tournament. I never liked watching the women in the 90s, it just seemed boring. I think the modern women play a bit quicker and I'm SO HAPPY they all drop their elbows a mile now like the men. It seemed so unnatural the way they played like robots with fixed elbows before.
Knowing Stu, he could very likely go to both. I’m sure if he was there, we will hear a summary on his thoughts.
He is at DCC. Front row as usual
speed of play and miss frequency has been a deterrent for me, but it really is getting better. taiwan is coming strong, korea too. and chezka is a breath of fresh air.
super impressive by fisher to come out of retirement and keep up with these young talents
I wasn’t aware Allison had retired? Hasn’t she still been playing most of the WPBA events in recent years, as few of them as there are?
It seems she no longer travels as much internationally to play in WPA world championship events or other major international tournaments, like she used to.
yea i mean WC wise. this is her first world final (and semifinal) in 13 years. it says a lot about strong fundamentals
Yes, I’m curious how many world championships she has even played in in those last 13 years?