Derby City Straight Pool Challenge 2013

iusedtoberich said:
I might have heard it incorrectly, but I believe one of the announcers on the stream said this week was the first week Stuart ever played straight pool in his life. Not sure if true, or just another tale...
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You didn't hear incorrect. That was JR Calvert and Freddie Agnir (Cornerman) commentating.

And if you watched the run (link cheat included to take you to 1:08:30):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvQSmvfbHWg#t=1h8m30s
(Forgive the misspelling of "10-Food Diamond" by the way. Probably someone at InsidePool who was in a rush to get this great video posted!)

...you'll see that Stuart's patterns in the beginning are very, VERY "snooker-ish." They're not standard 14.1 patterns *at all*.

Then, as he gets into the zone, his patterns start to look more standard, where he plays a lot of "close in" patterns in the rack area. (But then again, this is ALSO very "snookerish" when "working the reds.")

No matter how you slice it, though (forgive the pun), this snooker pro can flat-out PLAY! Those long shots on this 10-footer are basically "licorice" shots for him, because he's used to much tighter pockets on a 12-foot table.

And as been mentioned, Stuart just plain RAN OVER Oscar Dominguez in the 10-ball event.

Looking forward to seeing more of Stuart Pettman in the pool world,
-Sean
 
For those who may be interested, Stuart released a book a couple of years ago called "as sometimes seen on tv". It details his experiences over the course of the 2010/2011 snooker season. It's not a biography, it's just his musing over various aspects of what it's like to be a pro snooker player. He talks about what it's like to play Ronnie, top 16 players, his approach (or lack of) to practice, running a snooker club and a lot more.

I received the book last week, not even knowing that he was going to be at the Derby City or even that he was pursuing professional pool seriously. Imagine my surprise to see him with the high run. I'm about 3/4 through and enjoying it immensely. It's a great read and Stuart has a wonderful sense of humour.

Here is a link to the book if anyone is interested.

http://www.prosnookerblog.com/shop/books/stuart-pettman-as-sometimes-seen-on-tv-book/
 
Thanks Cameron! Would love to give Stu's book a read -- sounds like it'd be a fun read. Hint appropriately placed with the fiancee for a b'day gift (in a little over a month). ;)

-Sean
 
Bob Jewett said:
Who the heck is Stuart Pettman?
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Stuart is an amazing player who has based out of Pattaya, Thailand for the last couple of years.

I live in Thailand 1/3rd of the year, so I've been following his pool play for a while.

The room he plays out of has regular handicapped tournaments and he tortures everybody.

If you can run racks, you'll probably have to play him at about 6 to 22 (10 Ball games) and be lucky to get to 2.

He did a couple exhibition matches with Mika a few months ago and beat him both times.

He is a great guy and a potential future World Champion.
 
iusedtoberich said:
I might have heard it incorrectly, but I believe one of the announcers on the stream said this week was the first week Stuart ever played straight pool in his life. Not sure if true, or just another tale...
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I've known Stuart for a while, and I've never known him to play the game.
 
I've seen Stuart play many times and he plays pool at a world-class level. He's beaten lots of big names in tournaments and money games around Asia and is starting to become well-known.
I'm not sure if he's played straight pool before, but if he does, he hardly ever plays it. Running over a hundred twice on a 10 footer is amazing enough, but it's scary to think what he would do if he played it regularly...
 
Well
Iirc stuart is not the first time at the dcc.
And u see clearly the advantage im position play. If you re usef to plax on a snooker table you know always if u reach the next shot:D
And that he plaxs fantastic with the rest. Should some poolers make them thinking about practicing with the rest.

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If you can run a 100 at snooker, you already know a lot about 14.1.
Most of snooker is played on a 6x6....and reading the pack is a must.
 
Thanks, Dennis and Bill!

And everyone else who made this event happen. Max is a worthy 14.1x5x10 champion. I only regret that as in last year's event one of the finalists tanked by being distracted (Dennis) or drunk (Alex).

If I wore a hat it would be off to those like Dennis, Bill, Bob Jewett, Stu Mattana, Charles Eames, Heather and Steve Kurtz and others who keep the Championship Game's flame burning despite constant obstacles, including disrespect.
 
14-1StraightMan said:
I watched his 14.1 match this morning against a Dutch kid that had taken 8th place in the 14.1 attempts totals. That was a great match. Pettman is a great, great shot maker, which comes from his snooker experience, plus he would be use to playing on 10' or larger. The Dutch (Justin ?) kid was a snooker player too and should could of won the match but missed a break shot with only needing 18 balls for the win. For some reason I am pulling for Pettman to win the tournament. A unknown......... would be nice.
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Mike: Jayson is from Scotland and was hanging with Darren Appleton, Stuart Pettman and the rest of the British. I understand he played snooker but also rotation games.
http://www.kozoom.com/en/pool-billiard/players/shaw-jayson.html
 
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dmgwalsh said:
Mike: Jayson is from Scotland and was hanging with Darren Appleton, Stuart Pettman and the rest of the British. I understand he played snooker but also rotation games.
http://www.kozoom.com/en/pool-billiard/players/shaw-jayson.html
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Thanks Dennis for the update. I can not tell you how enjoyable it was watching some of those matches. I did not get to see them all. So, I am hoping to do so if they all get posted.
As for you, my friend. What a job you do for the Sport. Plus, Bill & others. Really, that is what it is all about. Good people helping others. Thanks.
 
Dennis, thanks for everything you've done to support the DCC. Look forward to watching the matches on YouTube.
 
hi all,

first: i enjoyed the few i was able to saw a lot. Thx to the whole crew which made this possibe. Commentators had been also very funny :-)

I agree with some other guys, that 10 footers should be a standard on big tournaments for professionals. Here the better technical abilities have a big advantage- and thats what i like to see. The pockets seemed to be ok- more difficult would be the wrong way imo.

I k now that also some knowledged guys don t agree here-however: It will be a problem (financially) to get such tables into public rooms. That s sad. Also the tough and hard 9ft diamond tables had been great. But i really see the future in those 10ft tables. We just have nowadays many manny more brilliant players in the world of pools. Were it in the 80s/90s MAYBE 2 hands full of players who had been able to rule the world....nowadays oyu can find 30 players or more who could beat each other on a good day. The best players deserve to play on tough and good quality material. And on such material like on this 10footer....they re able to.


thx again to the inside crew and of course our Dennis and Marop :-)

Ingo
 
i hope these tables don't catch on. i'm about Alex's height, and a 9-footer is plenty, thanks.

outside my personal realm, i didn't find it nearly as much fun to watch the pros mostly not make it to 3 racks; i'd rather see more 100's. Pettman really spiced it up with the amazing display of snoopool, or whatever game that was that he was playing.

but aside from that, i'd rather things stay on 9-foot, which has been the standard for more than a half century.
 
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