I support Tony's new tour
For those who are not familiar with the Metro NYC pool scene, there is a diverse array of players from the heavy gamblers, tournament players to the socially recreational players (like it is in many parts of the country). With this in mind, some players feel less or more comfortable playing in certain tournaments than others. Whether it's due to the prize funds, tournament setup, usual player roster, room locations, etc., etc., players just don't want to participate in a tournament they feel like they won't fit in.
IMO, Tony's new tour will cater to a lot of the players who have not been participating in the Joss or Blaze tour, and it's mainly due to Tony's image and reputation that will make certain players feel more comfortable to mix and play with the high level of pool play.
I really don't think Burgos and Zuglan will have to worry too much about losing out becuase their tours have been going on for years, and they've developed a loyal roster of players, who I think will continue to play in their tour...and if Tony is sincerely trying to setup a non-conflicting schedule (date-wise and location-wise), then it's going to be all for the best where most the players can play in a tournament in many weekends throughout the year. That's kinda nice!
Me personally, I like to play in the Blaze but it doesn't come to NYC often, and I would like to play the Joss, but it's a bit expensive for me for my level of play. Maybe Tony's tour can cater to me better. I don't know. We'll see. But at least there's this new option, which gives me and other players more opportunities to play in higher level competition, which at times in NYC feels like is lacking.
IMO again, the more tournaments the better for pool.
more play --> better play --> higher quality of pool all around
For those who are not familiar with the Metro NYC pool scene, there is a diverse array of players from the heavy gamblers, tournament players to the socially recreational players (like it is in many parts of the country). With this in mind, some players feel less or more comfortable playing in certain tournaments than others. Whether it's due to the prize funds, tournament setup, usual player roster, room locations, etc., etc., players just don't want to participate in a tournament they feel like they won't fit in.
IMO, Tony's new tour will cater to a lot of the players who have not been participating in the Joss or Blaze tour, and it's mainly due to Tony's image and reputation that will make certain players feel more comfortable to mix and play with the high level of pool play.
I really don't think Burgos and Zuglan will have to worry too much about losing out becuase their tours have been going on for years, and they've developed a loyal roster of players, who I think will continue to play in their tour...and if Tony is sincerely trying to setup a non-conflicting schedule (date-wise and location-wise), then it's going to be all for the best where most the players can play in a tournament in many weekends throughout the year. That's kinda nice!
Me personally, I like to play in the Blaze but it doesn't come to NYC often, and I would like to play the Joss, but it's a bit expensive for me for my level of play. Maybe Tony's tour can cater to me better. I don't know. We'll see. But at least there's this new option, which gives me and other players more opportunities to play in higher level competition, which at times in NYC feels like is lacking.
IMO again, the more tournaments the better for pool.
more play --> better play --> higher quality of pool all around
