theres nothing about this that is viewer friendly aside from the hot ref which is pointless imo for pool
its an ugly table, using ugly balls, ugly cues
ugly jerseys
ugly arena with ugly chairs
Alex P vs Mick Hill in the Finals of a Chinese table 9 ball tournament
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its an ugly table, using ugly balls, ugly cues
ugly jerseys
ugly arena with ugly chairs
The Chinese are trying to invent shit for the sake of being different. IMO.
They have a bastard table, now playing 9 ball on it instead of 8 ball.
That’s an improvement over Heyball at least.
The scoring system though is hard to follow. They couldn’t just play a race to 7 like every other 9 ball tournament in the world?
They have a bastard table, now playing 9 ball on it instead of 8 ball.
That’s an improvement over Heyball at least.
The scoring system though is hard to follow. They couldn’t just play a race to 7 like every other 9 ball tournament in the world?
He waved his hand at his opponent as if to say, "I got lucky." (spoken like Efren)
looks like he hits the near tit first, if so he did get lucky
Great shot but relatively common on a snooker table. You go side rail first just wide enough that the pocket won't except ball. You can even load up the topspin and arch into the object ball.
CanadianGuy
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some info from the link, and yeah around 700k for the winner
www.chinadaily.com.cn
Beijing launches 'Liber Win Billard Cloth' Duya Legends Tour Golden Nine Global Finals
www.chinadaily.com.cn
have you ever played on this kind of table?
Flakeandrun
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Correct, and give one to opponent for a foul
Correct - Or if the time elapses. Highest score wins. Took a while for my American friend to get that one player could win more racks, but lose on points.
Orcullo vs Wu Jiaqing was awesome
Ko Pin Yi vs Chu Bing Jie promised to be close for a while, but CBJ took it.
This DuYa event has had more TW and foreign players in the last 32 then I've seen in any Chinese-8 event.
I think it's fantastic, I love that it's moved beyond 8-ball.
Same people moaning about this game, will moan about 4" Rasson tables. "It's not for Joe public" - well, Joe Public can play on 5" buckets, no sweat. Pro's can play on Pro level equipment.
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Flakeandrun
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Tables look alright, Dynaspheres are nice and the right colour, the cues are a players preference
I quite like the colored differentiation to show ranking (a bit like the purple and orange caps in some t20 cricket tournaments to show highest run getter or wicket taker), and then the standard shirt. they don't look awful, but could look better.
The arena is a bit like China open, so there's two or three areas, and I don't think they all match up. The MainStage is awesome, but they need to make it more available to be filled with people... It seems only players who are out, and players invite have been the crowd so far.
Had a lot of friends play and attend this event. I'm too busy working like a slave to make my way there. Same goes for a tournament near HZ soon with a 3million RMB 1st place. Only people who already have money and time to spare can make more money playing pool....
Flakeandrun
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These tables have existed for quite a while... longer than they have been exporting the game to global eyes.
agree
It's easy once you spend a second thinking about it. It also makes games much closer and more interesting. A lot of the general public play "Zhuifen" with cards to keep score for a bit of money (4,6,7,9 ball variations exist). This follows similar scoring.
I think Alex cares..., And so would any American player that could win that amount.
Flakeandrun
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Top + a little outside. It works on 4" Rasson tables too. Have to be more specific with the point. I've also used the jaws of the middle on an American table in a similar fashion.
I made a 3/9 combo after using the top left jaw in this fashion. One of the best shots I have ever made. DM if you'd like to see it and I can send a link. Seems to be the only way I can post videos here.
That it went would come under luck even if you call the shot. Same with any kick or ridiculous pot. I find it good practice to wave off or even explain the flyers.
you know that’s interesting and something i haven’t noticed before- this is a pool forum but you can’t post any videos?
just tiny pictures and links to chalky sticks?
Used to be you couldn't post pix either. Probably a bandwidth thing.
If the Chinese group behind these international events on these tables had simply used American style tables, and played regular 9 or 10 ball, I think they would have had a winner. International superstars would probably want to go and compete, for the sake of competing. International fans would probably be more interested in watching. I also think the Chinese general public might even be more interested. A case of "beating the foreigners at their own game" would bring pride to the nation.
As it is now, Heyball and this version of 9 ball is only gathering some international fan attention due to the high prize money. It's still boring. I don't think many are watching.
It's just like Bonus Ball was. Everyone, including the pros, knew it had no future, but went to get the free money.
As it is now, Heyball and this version of 9 ball is only gathering some international fan attention due to the high prize money. It's still boring. I don't think many are watching.
It's just like Bonus Ball was. Everyone, including the pros, knew it had no future, but went to get the free money.
Pool table unbefitting.
Makes sense because Rasson's are gaffy if not fresh or set up perfect.
Wow, two $700,000 first prize events in a row. First, heyball and now nine ball. Simply incredible.
I watched a couple of racks and didn't love it, but I love anything that brings this kind of payout to those who try to earn a living at cue-sports.