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Island Drive

Island Drive

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Looking at the surrounding spectators, I saw something different.
All were ''watching'' intently each player/shot, seemingly More than in races to Eleven.
They have a Great Camera angle at times, placing the viewer/shot/table/spectators & players all in one frame..

This format, it's not immune to upsets and can bring in AAA players allot easier.
May be they got something workin', maybe they can get more support dollars, maybe they can up the prize funds.
If they do that, then they will have the control needed to lead the way, or will it be Matchroom $port$?
 
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Island Drive said:
Looking at the surrounding spectators, I saw something different.
All were ''watching'' intently each player/shot, seemingly More than in races to Eleven.
They have a Great Camera angle at times, placing the viewer/shot/table/spectators & players all in one frame..

This format, it's not immune to upsets and can bring in AAA players allot easier.
May be they got something workin', maybe they can get more support dollars, maybe they can up the prize funds.
If they do that, then they will have the control needed to lead the way, or will it be Matchroom $port$?
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Looks to me like they're just promoting a good product. Don't think 'control' is really their main motivation. I think they know that MR is the big dog on the block right now.
 
But as we all know in life, when you get in stroke, matters can/will change quickly.
 
I'm glad MR ha$ horn$, but they still have to steer the steer.
It's never been done successfully ever in USA for the players/game...like Snooker now.
Products/success's failures can only help all if/when/if this ball starts rolling.
 
Island Drive said:
I'm glad MR ha$ horn$, but they still have to steer the steer.
It's never been done successfully ever in USA for the players/game...like Snooker now.
Products/success's failures can only help all if/when/if this ball starts rolling.
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MR's success does not ride entirely on pool in the US. MR management is not run by a pos like D. Mackey. What they've done with snooker and darts is just unreal. They're driving the bus and players better hop on board. Just hope that scheduling issues can be ironed out.
 
Island Drive said:
Looking at the surrounding spectators, I saw something different.
All were ''watching'' intently each player/shot, seemingly More than in races to Eleven.
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Yup, that makes sense.

As we see every year at the Mosconi, the short race is what engages the fans the most, as the importance of each shot is magnified. This is where they have it right on the CSI/Predator Tour. This, as we old timers know, was also the format used for over twenty years at the Challenge of Champions, which was also fun to watch (although ties were not broken with a shootout there). This new tour has taken it to the next level, though, in that they play winner breaks races to four, so a major mistake will often decide a set.

We all understand why they play longer races at the major events having deep international fields (US Open 9-ball, International 9-ball, World Pool Championships, China Open and the All Japan) as the longer races help ensure that the cream will rise to the top, but fans love short races.

Good observation here. The fans are more into it when the races are short.
 
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