The Old Jaybird
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if you want to be a pro pool player, dress like one, not a slob in the peanut gallery.
In the world of corporations, no. In the world of pool, yes. I'd argue they're the biggest brand in pool now and are what Meucci was in the 80's and 90's. They're all over everything and the league players are gaga over their cues.Wouldn't exactly call Predator a corporate biggie.
As far as pool attracting big corporate sponsors goes, it's probably not going to happen anytime soon. The average pool player just doesn't have the type of income to make it worth their investment. I mean, go back through these forums and look at how many times people have complained about table time prices, chalk prices, food and drink prices, etc. And we all know the cheapskates at our own poolrooms. In the meantime I know absolute hack golfers that have never even sniffed breaking 100 who don't bat an eye at going out and blowing $55.00 on a dozen Titlist Pro V1's. And they're going to lose half of them in one round. That's not even taking into consideration the cost of the round, $5.00+ beer cart brews, their clubs, and whatever else. But here we are complaining about $30.00 for a cube of chalk that should last the average person at least a few months. Or a $35.00 tip that should last at least that long.
Rules are rules...Since I was dead money in the Florida Open, I thought at least I could dress nice. The player agreement said polo, no t-shirt so I thought I would wear my nicest button down. I was scheduled to play on a TV table and showed up 10 min early. I am glad I did because I was asked to change from my button down to a polo. My wife ran back to the room and got a polo so I wouldn't violate dress code
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True, but poker players weren't rich, not too long ago.In the world of corporations, no. In the world of pool, yes. I'd argue they're the biggest brand in pool now and are what Meucci was in the 80's and 90's. They're all over everything and the league players are gaga over their cues.
As far as pool attracting big corporate sponsors goes, it's probably not going to happen anytime soon. The average pool player just doesn't have the type of income to make it worth their investment. I mean, go back through these forums and look at how many times people have complained about table time prices, chalk prices, food and drink prices, etc. And we all know the cheapskates at our own poolrooms. In the meantime I know absolute hack golfers that have never even sniffed breaking 100 who don't bat an eye at going out and blowing $55.00 on a dozen Titlist Pro V1's. And they're going to lose half of them in one round. That's not even taking into consideration the cost of the round, $5.00+ beer cart brews, their clubs, and whatever else. But here we are complaining about $30.00 for a cube of chalk that should last the average person at least a few months. Or a $35.00 tip that should last at least that long.
Pool does not have an image problem. Pool has a money problem. Sponsors wouldn't care if the players wore assless chaps as long as there's enough money in it.
What would you suggest..?Purple..?Black. It's TeeeVeee fchrysssake.
Again, I said no suits should be worn...ok. and why should this british, outdated, urban attire from the 19th century be the norm for modern peoples fashion?
dress codes are good, but should reflect our times. and i'm fine with slacks, polo, discrete shoes. but don't make me wear a bowtie or other stupid shit
And players weren't comfortable in the 90'ies when pool was on tv, wearing slacks and a polo shirt..?Didn't keep Earl and others from winning U.S. opens...I saw nothing wrong with it. The outfit looked athletic. The shirt was a pool jersey, the shorts were longer cut, not baggy or super short. The baseball cap... I don't really care. Maybe the lights caused glare.
Seriously this is silly. It's not like he was wearing a bath robe or something. DCC isn't matchroom and over a multi day grueling event, player comfort needs to be considered. In all honesty I could see something like this being worn at a golf course and not even raising an eyebrow.
You're also most likely not making a living playing pool...It's one of those things that has the appearance of, but we all know it doesn't matter. It's being nitty as hell worrying about what the pros are wearing. Especially when it's normal clothes.
Would I personally like shooting pool in slacks and a polo tucked in? Absolutely not. I don't expect the best on earth to wear nicer clothes because it looks a little low class on tv.
I didnt say he violated the dress code, read my post.So if you go to Applebees, do you wear a 3 piece suit?
Shane was in compliance with the DRESS CODE at the event. If he wasn't, they would have made him change. It's happened to players at the DCC before. Nothing to see here, no violations, and Shane came home with the money.
We could argue about what people wear and how it's not attractive to sponsors, but what he was wearing was athletic, nice clothing. I'm not even joking when I say it wouldn't even raise an eyebrow if he wore that outfit at a golf course.
What's your point exactly? It doesn't matter if you think shorts are icky as you clutch your pearls. If the event had a different dress code he would have wore different clothes. If his sponsors cared they would have him wear different clothes. Shane went home with the money... meanwhile all the pearl clutchers sit and worry that pool's sacred image is somehow tarnished because a champion wore shorts.And players weren't comfortable in the 90'ies when pool was on tv, wearing slacks and a polo shirt..?Didn't keep Earl and others from winning U.S. opens...
I was replying to Coco. Unless I directly quote you please assume I'm talking with the person I quoted. You are free to respond and add to the conversation but please don't misconstrue that I said you thought he violated the dress code.I didnt say he violated the dress code, read my post.
So? What does making a living doing it have to do with anything?You're also most likely not making a living playing pool...
Most of them still aren't. But poker has the privilege of basically sponsoring itself. The big poker websites rake in tons of cash and, in turn, sponsor events and players. Nothing in pool brings in remotely close to the amount of money poker does.True, but poker players weren't rich, not too long ago.
If a dress code would make it easier to make a living you'd most likely feel differently and if someone paid you enough to adhere to a dress code you most likely would if you liked the job.So? What does making a living doing it have to do with anything?
I wear whatever I feel like wearing to my job, and I likely would never work for a place that requires a uniform, because places like that usually suck.
I see your point, but I think it's irrelevant. I also see you grasping at loose ends trying to solidify your point but in my opinion it's untenable. It appears you cannot have a discussion but simply discount anything you don't agree with.You might be aware that golf and tennis are outdoor sports while pool is the opposite..?
And you seem to not have understood the point of my thread as SVB taking home money or not is irrelevant to the discussion.
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''somewhat professional'' is exactly what a professional should not look like.I see your point, but I think it's irrelevant. I also see you grasping at loose ends trying to solidify your point but in my opinion it's untenable. It appears you cannot have a discussion but simply discount anything you don't agree with.
You think it looks amateurish. That's nice. I don't. That's also nice.
See where the problem here is? Neither of us sponsor pool so we don't really have a say in any of it. You think it looks amateurish, I don't. Neither is wrong or right.
There is no point in this conversation because anytime anyone says anything or gives an opinion that is different from yours you just discount it. We can agree to disagree. A polo shirt is not fancy. It's something you would wear to a BBQ. So is what Shane wore.
For the slow kids in the back it doesn't matter what they wore in the 90s. That's 30 years ago. This would be like in the 90s forcing the pros to well bell bottom pants. This is a silly argument. If a player is sponsored they wear what the sponsor requires. If they play at an event with a dress code, they wear that. It doesn't matter what we think it looks like. We aren't sponsors and we aren't paying the bills. Thinking you know what the sponsors want is a fruitless activity.
People have been rubbing their hands together thinking pool needs a more formal or professional dress code since 3 piece suits went away. Get real. It's a sport. As long as your ass crack isn't hanging out and you look somewhat professional what does it matter?
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