I like FargoRate, but I'll do my own handicapping, thank you. It's been working out okay for me the last fifty years so why change things now. I've seen many handicapping systems down through the years and most of them try to simplify the game of pool and I think that can't really be as accurate as good observation of the respective skills of the players involved, particularly at the time they are playing.
Good players have good days and some not so good. It's knowing when someone is ready and when they're not that can make the difference between a win and a loss. I knew Dennis was ready for this match and I had my reservations about Scott with all the distractions of putting together a new business. If they were to play again next year in Scott's new room things could be different.
There are other factors that go into gauging a match that I prefer not to reveal here. I don't just play a favorite or someone I like, let me just say that. I consider Dennis a close friend, but if he makes a bad game I won't be betting on him.
