Are You Posters Really That Good?
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Timberly
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I wasn't picking on you, I was just asking. There are some people out there that are disillusioned about pro players & what they make. I just wanted to clarify is all. I have this habit of getting on my soapbox and preaching about certain things... pro players & the lack of money they make, & the lack of knowledge that people have about it, just happens to be one of the things that gets me on that soapbox. I never said you were stupid... some people simply don't know... doesn't make them stupid.RichardCranium said:and since It seems like I am to damn stupid to make a understandable post....I just won't...........too damn frustrating anymore......and I don't have enough time to proof read...(never claimed to be an expert at english)
I am off to join Blackjack....wherever he is....
Donald A. Purdy said:I will take all of that you got young man!!!!!!!!
I am 45 minutes away. You post up $500 and I will be right over.
Don's the name, pool is the game.
What ya wanna do for a hundred or two.
Post up sucker!!!!!!
Purd da turd
Yeah, but we're playing 9 BALL...not one pocket. You're in trouble now mister! BRING IT! (And you've got to post $1000...$500 is too cheap for you...I've got to make you sweat just a lil' bit..hehehehehehe).
DrCue'sProtege said:
Fred, Jude and a few others nailed it. On a given night, any player can shoot off the scale! Hell, when I'm in dead punch, I just DO NOT MISS, and if I don't have a reasonable shot, I'll lock the cue ball up so deep that you can't see the next ball with a periscope... problem is, I'm not in dead punch every time I step up to the table... Example: Last Sunday I played in a touranment. I missed 2 shots and lost 1 game in that tournament. I really don't think ANYONE could not have beat me that day. Great night... the kind you want to post about and let your friends know about.
Not so great nights? Well, last Thursday I played in a tournament and won ONE match. I was three matches and out against at best, B & C players (there were better players at the tournament, but I just never made it to them to get my ass kicked by quality players). Last night, two friends came over to play here in my home. One is an "A" player the other a solid "C" at best. We traded blows. There were times I couldn't hit the end rail, much less run a rack. I think I had 2 B&R's in 2 hours, snapped the 9 twice, got to sit in my chair and watch my buddies play each other quite a bit... Now, if it weren't for this thread, I would have NEVER told you (or anyone else) that I had two suck ass nights flanking that great day at the Sunday Tournament. LOL
My point is, If I have a great night, I might get on here and tell the whole world about it. When I have a night like Thursday night, or last night, or if I go 2 and out in a tourney, I'm not going to start a "Man, I sure did suck last night" thread. I don't think anyone is.
So, what you hear is the best of the best nights... the times at the table that the players are proud of.
Later,
Bob <<<< Looking for that magic formula that puts me in dead stroke every time.
I've read the same and thought the same to a few posts, but there are some very talented people that post here... I'm sure there is quite a bit of bs as well....
As for me? I think the last 3 pack in 9ball was almost a year ago. Granted, that's not the only game I play. I usually play 1 pocket or 10 ball, as that really helps your 9ball game.
I'm just looking to improve all aspects of my game and get better.
As for me? I think the last 3 pack in 9ball was almost a year ago. Granted, that's not the only game I play. I usually play 1 pocket or 10 ball, as that really helps your 9ball game.
I'm just looking to improve all aspects of my game and get better.
I, personally haven't missed a ball since.........well, OK, last night.
There's nothing wrong with posters wanting to relate how they played when they were going on all cylinders. As beautiful as it might be to watch, few would inform us of how they made the one, payed safe on the two, got ball in hand, and made the two nine combo. Although such racks are part of succeeding, they don't make for very interesting reading.
Still, where I get a little surprised is in some of the "How would you play this" threads? In those threads, I feel there is an unusual bias toward the appropriate choice for a pro, which may sometimes be a very poor choice even for even a high "B" or low "A" player. Whatever one's level of play, pool is a game in which there are times to be aggressive and times to be passive. I find it a little hard to fathom that the passive choices tend to be frowned on by so many so often. Pool is about winning more than it is about running out........but, as already noted, the bias of the forum seems to be toward relating experiences and advocating shots that are the most remarkable
.....and that may be part of why it sometimes seems the games and shots written of always include superhuman feats!
There's nothing wrong with posters wanting to relate how they played when they were going on all cylinders. As beautiful as it might be to watch, few would inform us of how they made the one, payed safe on the two, got ball in hand, and made the two nine combo. Although such racks are part of succeeding, they don't make for very interesting reading.
Still, where I get a little surprised is in some of the "How would you play this" threads? In those threads, I feel there is an unusual bias toward the appropriate choice for a pro, which may sometimes be a very poor choice even for even a high "B" or low "A" player. Whatever one's level of play, pool is a game in which there are times to be aggressive and times to be passive. I find it a little hard to fathom that the passive choices tend to be frowned on by so many so often. Pool is about winning more than it is about running out........but, as already noted, the bias of the forum seems to be toward relating experiences and advocating shots that are the most remarkable
.....and that may be part of why it sometimes seems the games and shots written of always include superhuman feats!
predator said:Ignoring full-time pros, only two posters on this board have actually proven they're good beyond any reasonable doubt. I think it's obvious who I'm talking about.
The rest of us are probably nothing more than bullshitting 2 ball runners...
I'm gonna have to go with more than 2 but you're right about the 2 ball runners. I'm working on 3 though
If the 2 you are referring to are in my list then yes they are obvious.
Jude R,
Jimmy Mendoza,
sjm,
DM,
TheGoldenChild - Did you happen to notice his Drivermaker challenge numbers
OHB,
satman - where the heck has he been
VAP
etc...
I love this board!
i assume Rude Dog is one of the elite players that posts on here also. anybody good enough to win a match at the U.S. Open impresses me.
DCP
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Fred Agnir
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predator said:
I don't think it's obvious. I think there are more than two. Maybe you're missing a few people?
Fred <~~~ not on the list
In addition to Mikko, I'd include Zig-Zag Master. As I recall, he is 1 bad mfer, and has tapes to prove it!mjantti said:Yep, I'd like to see the two people on the list as well.
Mikko <--- not on the list either
Cant forget the SDakota kid either!!
I was thinking perhaps 'mjantti' and 'The One' are the ones who have proven that they can hang with pro players and even beat them. They have the best evidence of their ability (video of 14.1, European championships participation, 8ball match with Efren...). If you didn't know anyone personally from this board (like I don't), those two would have to be your top picks to win AzB non-pro tornament, no?
I read this board very often and 'estimate' there could be around 30 or so non-pro guys on this board with pro or very near pro ability, I realize that.
I read this board very often and 'estimate' there could be around 30 or so non-pro guys on this board with pro or very near pro ability, I realize that.
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Fred Agnir
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predator said:
Okay, so we're discounting Grady, Freddy the Beard, etc., that are known already.
Here's an interesting question for the amateur forum members in North America. How many are on the Masters List?
Fred <~~~ not on the Masters List either
Black-Balled said:
BB,
You are so right about ZigZagMaster. Predator must not have been paying attention when I reported about ZZM's run at DCC this year (in the money, beat Dave Matlock WITHOUT a forfeit like Snapshot).
To Predator,
ZZM, Satman (VNEA hall of fame?), JimmyM, RudeDog, Bazarus, SDakotaKid, Danny Harriman, Grady Mathews, OHB, JungleDude....Geez, there are just too many to count. WHAT ARE YOU THINKING???? You must be spending too much time at work; you need to quit your job and spend more time lurking around here.
drivermaker
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sniper said:
DCP...Sniper makes a very good point here about the invitational. If you want to see where YOU rank, you don't have to wait to the Xmas holidays.
Break out the rules and have a go at it today! Don't cheat!
What the invitational doesn't show is, how good someone can be in 9-ball or under the gun for cash. However, the very nature of the game itself does lend itself to some ass puckering that will cause you to miss shots. Pressure will build up along with some frustration and anger over missing an easy shot or planning poorly.
Williebetmore had a damn good score, and it was definitely reflective of his hard practice and play in straight pool. I think it's an advantage to have a monster break in the game to get a spread, however, for a good straight player that's used to breaking up clusters, getting pinpoint position, and seeing patterns...it's not only an equalizer but a distinct advantage.
I need to get practicing it myself.
DDKoop said:I'm gonna have to go with more than 2 but you're right about the 2 ball runners. I'm working on 3 though
If the 2 you are referring to are in my list then yes they are obvious.
Jude R,
Jimmy Mendoza,
sjm,
DM,
TheGoldenChild - Did you happen to notice his Drivermaker challenge numbers
OHB,
satman - where the heck has he been
VAP
etc...
I love this board!
SJM definitely.
Don't forget TheOne. There are a bunch of others. I wouldn't be too quick to dismiss anyone here.
drivermaker said:
D'maker,
I will have to disagree (and I think GoldenChild would concur - he and I discussed this point at some length). You really want a fairly gentle break to try to spread the balls evenly. With the monster break the balls seem to hit rails and come back together in clusters. Whatever speed accomplishes a uniform spread without clusters is definitely the best. You don't need to worry about sinking a ball on the break.
If, however, your monster break accomplishes a uniform spread with no clusters, then ignore this post.
