Amount of Tries for the Pro Event at the VF 14.1 Challenge

[ForumGhost516]

Hey guys, logistically I am having a slight problem figuring this one out so I am opening up the question to all of you for your input as this is going to be your event. I feel like last year if we had offered slightly less tries we would have been able to get through our waiting list a little faster and without the hiccups we had last year.

When someone like John Schmidt and Bobby Chamberlain took to the table the results for them were fantastic as they really were the stars of the qualifying rounds but that being said they were both on the table for a while with their 5 tries.

What do you guys think?

 

[sfleinen]

I vote to keep the number of tries the same

Charlie:

I think the format you had was great, right out of the chute. Reason: some of us had some issues getting used to the conditions (namely the cloth), as well as just plain getting into stroke/rhythm. Some of us (sigh, me ) just couldn't get there in time, even with 5 tries. If I recall, even Bobby C. had to pony up several times for multiple sets of 5 tries, before he finally got used to the conditions / caught a gear and broke 100. (By the way, many thanks to Bobby for his significant support of the event! Good on you, Bobby!)

Also, if you'll remember, John S.'s first four tries were not "John Schmidt material" (I think he had one double-digit run), before he finally "hit a gear" on the fifth try and hit a nice 204.

Milliken is a GREAT sponsor of our event. But please remember that the cloth is very different from what people are used to, and it will take a few tries at the table before folks "get the idea" with the cloth. It's a great cloth, but the balls react differently on it, for sure.

BTW, I will be playing in the Open 10-ball event, so I will be down there for the full tour (4+ days). I'd like to donate the use of my two Delta-13 Elites -- with leather noise suppressors installed -- for the duration of the event, one for each table. (I certainly won't need them while down there, that's for sure.) I will expect them back at the end of the event, of course, but I'm thinking that folks might appreciate the use of such a professional-quality product like the Delta-13 Elite. And because it has such thin walls, the Delta-13 Elite allows for break balls much closer to the rack than a standard wooden rack. (I mentioned these two racks have the leather noise suppressors installed -- when racking the balls, it sounds just like a normal wood rack, no kidding. None of the "ting-ting-ting" metallic sound at all.)

What say ye?
-Sean

 

[Ron F]

Why 5

Charlie,

I say 5 because watching a professional player running balls competitively adds to the draw and charm of the event. In my opinion, it's something that rightfully should require a price of admission to witness because it isn't something too many people get to see very often.

If I remember correctly, there were a whole lotta people surrounding the table while John was shooting. I didn't see Bobby shoot, but I'd say whenever any of the pros take to the table there will be a lot of energy in the air and a crowd will form. The demand is definitely there. And the bigger the crowd and the longer their attention is captivated the more popular the event will be - which means a lot to sponsors, potential sponsors, attendees, online viewers and ultimately the overall success of the event. To limit the amount of attempts to less than a logistically reasonable number would only serve to limit the success of the event in my opinion. That's only my opinion.

Ron F

 

[dmgwalsh]

Charlie,

I say 5 because watching a professional player running balls competitively adds to the draw and charm of the event. In my opinion, it's something that rightfully should require a price of admission to witness because it isn't something too many people get to see very often.

If I remember correctly, there were a whole lotta people surrounding the table while John was shooting. I didn't see Bobby shoot, but I'd say whenever any of the pros take to the table there will be a lot of energy in the air and a crowd will form. The demand is definitely there. And the bigger the crowd and the longer their attention is captivated the more popular the event will be - which means a lot to sponsors, potential sponsors, attendees, online viewers and ultimately the overall success of the event. To limit the amount of attempts to less than a logistically reasonable number would only serve to limit the success of the event in my opinion. That's only my opinion.

Ron F

What he said. :grin-square:

 

[dmgwalsh]

What Ron said. :grin-square:

By the way, was there any video of note from last year other than Lipsky's run? Video planned for this year?

Oops, meant to edit, not quote.

 

[ForumGhost516]

I appreciate it guys its looking like we will stay with the five if that is what everyone wants. I am just concerned with the time constraints. Thanks guys.

 

[Rich R.]

Charlie,

I say 5 because watching a professional player running balls competitively adds to the draw and charm of the event. In my opinion, it's something that rightfully should require a price of admission to witness because it isn't something too many people get to see very often.

If I remember correctly, there were a whole lotta people surrounding the table while John was shooting. I didn't see Bobby shoot, but I'd say whenever any of the pros take to the table there will be a lot of energy in the air and a crowd will form. The demand is definitely there. And the bigger the crowd and the longer their attention is captivated the more popular the event will be - which means a lot to sponsors, potential sponsors, attendees, online viewers and ultimately the overall success of the event. To limit the amount of attempts to less than a logistically reasonable number would only serve to limit the success of the event in my opinion. That's only my opinion.

Ron F

I agree with Ron. Pro players bring a lot of interest and attention along with them. The only thing I would suggest is that a Pro player pay for each try on a sliding scale, increasing with each try. Obviously, the more chances a pro gets, the chances are greater that they will hit a high run. Let them pay for that next chance at a big run. JMHO.