2025 Men's World 10-Ball Championship, Sept. 20-28 -- General Comments Thread

[skogstokig]

The tables don't seem to play like a Diamond or Rasson. The balls seem to roll faster, but the balls seem to leave the break slower (the rack?). I've seen lots of odd misses. Then there is the weird two-of-three set format instead of three of five.

Some good pool being played, but I can't get all that excited.

it's the racking. the same old wonky "aero" rack they're peddling, and the refs not being too meticulous. hence most players are breaking from the side

 

[sudocrushms]

The tables don't seem to play like a Diamond or Rasson. The balls seem to roll faster, but the balls seem to leave the break slower (the rack?). I've seen lots of odd misses. Then there is the weird two-of-three set format instead of three of five.

Some good pool being played, but I can't get all that excited.

There have been some brow-raising moments with the Arc this tournament (at least table 1). There have been a few balls around the sides that have rolled really weird.

 

[skogstokig]

Their US tour has two stops this year and has four on the calendar for next year (Vegas, San Antonio, St Louis, & JAX).

But it is a dumb a$$ format for a world championship.

i guess we'll see if they materialize next year then. i hope so.

 

[mikepage]

I think this format is ok for a regular Pred. tour stop but to use it in a WC event is a fkng joke. Anyone who wins a world title in this format should have an asterisk next to their name.

I see a handful of the regulars here making comments like this, and I'm trying to understand the perspective.

Other than that we're used to single longer races and we've always done it like that (which I don't dismiss as nothing), can people weigh in on what it is that feels better about a single longer race? For the discussion here, let's just compare best-of-3 races to 4 to a single race to 9 and leave the shootout out of the discussion for now.

 

[Monti]

it's the racking. the same old wonky "aero" rack they're peddling, and the refs not being too meticulous. hence most players are breaking from the side

Good job it’s not early 10 ball. It tracks to the pocket loads!!

 

[sudocrushms]

I see a handful of the regulars here making comments like this, and I'm trying to understand the perspective.

Other than that we're used to single longer races and we've always done it like that (which I don't dismiss as nothing), can people weigh in on what it is that feels better about a single longer race? For the discussion here, let's just compare best-of-3 races to 4 to a single race to 9 and leave the shootout out of the discussion for now.

I like the best of 3 sets to 4 with winner break. It gives the ability to put packs together while also giving a chance to return serve. Best of both worlds. Also has natural breaks built in for the players/officials/fans.

 

[benjaminwah]

Why is there a big DIS next to a bunch of player’s names like Raga? Are they disqualified? What happened?

 

[Badpenguin]

Anyone know of any usable brackets anywhere? The current online "draw" is not usable.

 

[kling&allen]

I see a handful of the regulars here making comments like this, and I'm trying to understand the perspective.

Other than that we're used to single longer races and we've always done it like that (which I don't dismiss as nothing), can people weigh in on what it is that feels better about a single longer race? For the discussion here, let's just compare best-of-3 races to 4 to a single race to 9 and leave the shootout out of the discussion for now.

I think your data has shown there is no difference in predicted outcomes between the two (ignoring the shootout)?

I suppose there is a thrill of a bigger comeback with the race to 9, but comebacks are more likely with set approach.