Chia-Ching Wu

Snapshot9 said:
That the WPC win for Wu was a fluke? Why would
the world champion have to get a spot from anyone?
Isn't that an Oxymoron, world champion getting a spot?

Pool didn't use to be so filled with 'nits' as it is today.
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i'm not saying that Wu's win in wpc was a fluke. in fact, he was dominating the whole tournament as i said earlier. beating hohmann, manalo, and chamat in a single tournament? how can that be a fluke?

about the orcullo - wu match, i was just telling you guys how it happened. i really have no idea why dennis gave wu that kind of a spot, when obviously, dennis is playing a world class player who can totally thrash him at 9-ball playing even. maybe dennis felt that he was a much stronger player when it comes to money matches. as a result, dennis paid dearly for underestimating wu's capabilities.
 
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Just cause the kid beat a couple good top players short races ina TOURNAMENT really does mean much at all in my opinion. We have kids over that are beating people for money on a regular basis that play just as good, but just have not had the oppurtunity to get into a tournament such as, The WPC.
 
Bread N Butter said:
Just cause the kid beat a couple good top players short races ina TOURNAMENT really does mean much at all in my opinion. We have kids over that are beating people for money on a regular basis that play just as good, but just have not had the oppurtunity to get into a tournament such as, The WPC.
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Where are you talking about? I have seen a ton of super strong young players, none are close to the level of shooting ability of Wu, although a country mate of his the same age has the best break in pool. I would think Wu is a STRONG favorite against any other 16 year old player in the world.
 
You obviously hasn't been following the pool scene in Asia. He has been competing with the top Asian pros and the pros that regularly travel to Asia for around 2 years now. He's no ordinary 17 year old. He competes with the likes of Chao, Yang, Efren, Bustamante, Hsia, Kuo, all the top Taiwanese players, all the top Philliphino players, all the top Japanese players, and the Korean players. For the last year, he's a regular top finisher on the San Miguel Tour, the big Japanese tournaments, the Taiwanese tour, and the Philliphine tournaments.

If there's another young player with similar skills I would like to know who he is. But until this kid does something similar or makes a name for himself, he has nothing over Wu.
 
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royuco77 said:
i'm not saying that Wu's win in wpc was a fluke. in fact, he was dominating the whole tournament as i said earlier. beating hohmann, manalo, and chamat in a single tournament? how can that be a fluke?

about the orcullo - wu match, i was just telling you guys how it happened. i really have no idea why dennis gave wu that kind of a spot, when obviously, dennis is playing a world class player who can totally thrash him at 9-ball playing even. maybe dennis felt that he was a much stronger player when it comes to money matches. as a result, dennis paid dearly for underestimating wu's capabilities.
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I guess Wu won't be getting the same kind of spots from now on.
 
Bread N Butter said:
Celtic,


If I find a young gentleman that is the age of 17 years old he will take the 7 from Wu and Wu will get hiested.
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You don't even have a clue how strong Wu plays. You would go broke.
 
OK whatever

So none of our American players are even close. Yea right, they just are to busy going to school to get to play in the WPC. I know their is about three kids in America that are capable of winning the WPC. They have won pro status tournament and have beaten top players for the money.
 
Who are these 3 boys you're talking about? ZThere was a similar discussion about the same topic about 2 months ago. Names were mentioned, but the general consensus I think was that the teenagers in North America have the talent, but have yet to prove themselves to have the same type of record in big tournaments as Wu. Also, I doubt the kids in the US has the opportunity to consistently play against the kind of competition as Wu has been playing against for the last 2 years.

The point is that the kids you know could very well be extremely talented and could possibly be a future world champ. However, they haven't competed against and beat the elite players either in money matches or major tournaments enough for them to be considered better than Wu. Until they do, Wu's still superior.
 
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In the junior world championships last year Chia Chang Wu dominated top american players, including John Morra, Jason Klatt, Justin Bergman, Tyler Strawn, and Christopher Futrell. He was alos considered FAR superior to the all of the European players as well including Albin Oschan, Nicholas Otterman, ect... The only player that came close to his composure and offensive power was his countrymate Yu Lun Wu who managed to win the finals due to breaking WAY better. Yu Lun Wu is a powerhouse in his own right, he beat Albin Oschan 11-4 in the semi with about 8 break and runs in the match.

Trust me, when it comes to comparing the top USA juniors to Wu it is not even close. Ask yourself if you want to back any of the American (-18) juniors up against someone of Shane Van Boeing's level, then relize Wu offered him weight. Wu would be a tough match for anyone in the USA, nevermind juniors.
 
I watched the entire WPC finals and my opinion is that Wu played nearly perfect under what is arguably the highest pressure in any 9 ball tournament in the world. Not only was it a race to 17 for $30,000 (the difference in prize money) but it was also for the prestige, accolades, sponsorship deals and pride that comes with being the World Champion vs. the runner-up.

He showed far more composure and maturity than his age would suggest.

I would bet that any American teenager would have a very, very hard time beating Wu even and probably a hard time beating him getting a spot. There is a big difference between playing in the big show at the world championships where you absolutely MUST win each match and gambling where your oppotunities to win are only limited by your bankroll.

There is NO DOUBT in my mind that there are some world class teenagers in America who could take any given set off of Wu. I doubt there are many that would beat him going heads up for a couple days. (without the use of chemicals).

Wu's composure under pressure show his strength.

Bread -n- Butter; save your money for Derby City. Wu might show up there and be ready to gamble. Hopefully he won't bring any of the 14 year olds with him. :-))

John
 
Snapshot9 said:
Is Wu the second coming of Efren?
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I don't think so. While Wu plays super strong he seems to lack the fluidity and creativity of Efren. Wu appears to be more a manufactured player rather than an organically grown one.

Efren is a product of genius mixed with diverse experience fueled by need.

Who else has the desire or discipline to actually STUDY what bangers do?

John
 
Bread N Butter said:
So none of our American players are even close. Yea right, they just are to busy going to school to get to play in the WPC. I know their is about three kids in America that are capable of winning the WPC. They have won pro status tournament and have beaten top players for the money.
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You are so clueless.
 
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Ha, I am so clueless. Last two u got the last two. Let's get it on. I'll meet u somehere cuz obviously you can't play, you dont't know the first thing about pool.
 
Hmm lets see, you started this thread asking how good Wu is, and then you just jump to a conclusion that he doesn't play that good and that you would bet against him on some 17 year old getting the 7. I mentioned you are clueless because you don't realize how strong Wu can play and now you get offended. Honestly I think you are just plain dumb, and I would love to play anyone as dumb as you. Come to Southern California if you want to spot me the last two. If you decide to send a ringer instead, I've got some friends that can play him even.
 
Even better idea, I just remember that a friend of mine at the local poolhall is from Taiwan and knows all the top players such as Yang, Chao, etc. I'm sure he would have no problem getting in touch with Wu. If the money is right I am positive that Wu would come out here to play your 17 year old. How much are you willing to bet? I sure as hell would love to take some side action against you.
 
Bread N Butter said:
I'll fly too wherever u are. Please just tell when where and how much and if Wu's giving up this 7, u can bet whatever u can stand
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If you are really serious about this I'll tell my friend about this and you could contact him and perhaps set something up. This could take place if he does contact Wu and Wu does accept. Maybe they could play at Derby City, he'll probably be there.
 
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