Great Ortmann v. Rempe Straight Pool Match

StraightPoolIU

StraightPoolIU

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Just yesterday I recieved my copy of the 2000 U.S. Open match between Oliver Ortmann and Jim Rempe from Accu-stats. For anyone that loves to watch competitive straight pool at the highest level I highly recommend this match. I won't give away too many details if you haven't seen it, but it's one of the few matches that is both close and features top notch play (high runs) by both players. The only thing holding it back is the commentary. I would have preferred someone with more knowledge about straight pool and more comfort on the mike in the booth, but if you have a chance to get it in the special customer appreciation sale it's a steal. Don't miss out.
 
I ordered this one

StraightPoolIU said:
Just yesterday I recieved my copy of the 2000 U.S. Open match between Oliver Ortmann and Jim Rempe from Accu-stats. For anyone that loves to watch competitive straight pool at the highest level I highly recommend this match. I won't give away too many details if you haven't seen it, but it's one of the few matches that is both close and features top notch play (high runs) by both players. The only thing holding it back is the commentary. I would have preferred someone with more knowledge about straight pool and more comfort on the mike in the booth, but if you have a chance to get it in the special customer appreciation sale it's a steal. Don't miss out.
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I got the customer appreciate flyer and ordered it today- I had waited because I was not sure if I was going to order more tapes. I got this one and Soquet/Efren SP as well. I ordered a couple of 9B tapes too.
 
I've suggested people get that tape myself, here in the forum. Great match is right.
 
I just watched Rempe's "How to run 100 Balls" and "how to run a rack". It's excellent and immediately improved my game. I'm hoping to run 100 balls soon. 62 is my high run but I've been in a slump.
 
StraightPoolIU said:
Just yesterday I recieved my copy of the 2000 U.S. Open match between Oliver Ortmann and Jim Rempe from Accu-stats. For anyone that loves to watch competitive straight pool at the highest level I highly recommend this match. I won't give away too many details if you haven't seen it, but it's one of the few matches that is both close and features top notch play (high runs) by both players. The only thing holding it back is the commentary. I would have preferred someone with more knowledge about straight pool and more comfort on the mike in the booth, but if you have a chance to get it in the special customer appreciation sale it's a steal. Don't miss out.
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SPIU,
Great match, with a great interview with Oliver Ortmann after the match. The commentary, however, was less than stellar; no experienced straight pool players.

I can also recommend the Engert-Rempe match from the same tournament - Rempe loses that one despite fabulous play. He then goes on to play a great match against Ortmann. He was playing as well as anyone in the tournament and got knocked out 2 straight.
 
I can also recommend the Engert-Rempe match from the same tournament - Rempe loses that one despite fabulous play.
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Yes it would be really hard to accept a loss after playing that well and running as many balls as he did, especially in a tournament like the U.S. Open that is pretty much Rempe's only empty spot on his resume. However it's not entirely his fault since they only hold them sporadically and even less so these days. I was really disappointed when I heard King James wasn't playing in the upcoming world tournament.
 
is that the one on the red carpet?

i like that one, and i like orttman's game, although he plays cowboy pool sometimes. i liked the color commentarty too.

chris lynch and jeremy jones are not your standard commentators, but their better than grady and incardona bashing each other. what's good about chris and jeremy is they don't forget that they're talking to the intermediate player, so they mix pattern strategy with some really basic how-to's and personal preference approaches that may answer a few questions for the beginner.

the table seems unusually close, so it seemed clearer.

btw,,,if anyone wants to see a sterling match with some VERY interesting commentary, catch west/zuglan's 2 inning game. what's interesting, other than west's sterling game, is ervolino steps in and starts calling the last 8 balls of a couple of racks, and makes the grady/billy show look silly.
 
I have to say that I disagree with you about the commentary. While it might be frustrating to listen to Grady and Billy go at each other I also think it's safe to assume that it would be most enjoyable if we got analysis from a seasoned straight pool vet like Lane or Varner etc. If you're the kind of person ordering Accu-stats straight pool matches how much beginner information do you need? Also, I think Ervolino also steps in to commentate on the 1992 match where Sigel plays a perfect game. He does the same thing when he calls the patterns, especially when he says that Sigel is playing for a side pocket break. Grady and the other commentator vehemently disagree but sure enough Sigel makes the side pocket break and gets out.
 
Most matches are better off without any commentary. The Ortmann / Rempe commentary was just a waste of time. Great match with the volume off.
 
StraightPoolIU said:
I have to say that I disagree with you about the commentary. While it might be frustrating to listen to Grady and Billy go at each other I also think it's safe to assume that it would be most enjoyable if we got analysis from a seasoned straight pool vet like Lane or Varner etc. If you're the kind of person ordering Accu-stats straight pool matches how much beginner information do you need? Also, I think Ervolino also steps in to commentate on the 1992 match where Sigel plays a perfect game. He does the same thing when he calls the patterns, especially when he says that Sigel is playing for a side pocket break. Grady and the other commentator vehemently disagree but sure enough Sigel makes the side pocket break and gets out.
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SPIU,
I couldn't agree more - Johnny Ervolino is one of the best commentators EVER. You may want to pick up the Accu-stats of him playing Earl Strickland in 14.1; you don't get to hear him speak, but you get to watch an old-school player at work.

If we're good little boys, SJM may favor us with some of his Ervolino stories.

In Jeanette Lee's biography she states that her initial attraction to pool occurred when she serendipitously ventured into a pool hall and saw some guy shooting pool - very skillful, confident, almost elegant. She states she was hooked. Turned out the player was Johnny Ervolino.
 
Williebetmore said:
SPIU,
I couldn't agree more - Johnny Ervolino is one of the best commentators EVER. You may want to pick up the Accu-stats of him playing Earl Strickland in 14.1; you don't get to hear him speak, but you get to watch an old-school player at work.

If we're good little boys, SJM may favor us with some of his Ervolino stories.

In Jeanette Lee's biography she states that her initial attraction to pool occurred when she serendipitously ventured into a pool hall and saw some guy shooting pool - very skillful, confident, almost elegant. She states she was hooked. Turned out the player was Johnny Ervolino.
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Johnny was the most stylish player I ever watched. His slip-stroke was the prettiest thing you ever saw. And short of Efren, he did things with the cueball I never saw anyone pull off. He was a kick to be around too. That guy was funny, with a needling wit as sharp as his position play. The best was sitting with him watching a match with him identifying the priorities and the problems. The guy was a genius at pool. Those commentaries on Accustats the guys referred to were no accident. He did it all the time and he did it instantly.

Incidentally, when Johnny was debating Sigel's side pocket breakshot, and Grady and Weenie Beenie were telling him, no way. I was sitting right along side them smiling. You didn't argue patterns with Johnny. I still laugh when I think about it. Johnny: "Well, I say he is (going for the side pocket break)." ... Grady: "Well, I guess you were right, Johnny."
 
tedkaufman said:
You didn't argue patterns with Johnny. ."
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TK,
I've heard several top straight pool players acknowledge Johnny in the same way (I've also heard similar things about Jack Colavito and Danny DiLiberto).

It's interesting that most players will admit there are a lot of different ways to run a rack; but I know players like Danny D. will tell you there DEFINITELY is a right way and a wrong way for a LOT of situations.

I remember asking Danny D. if there was ever a time when you would want to use the power draw on a standard break shot (to try to draw all the way off the stack, back to the head rail, and back towards the foot of the table as Gene Nagy is reported to do occasionally). He said, "sure...whenever you quit liking money." While these guys may not be infallible, if a player will spend some time following their recommendations, he is bound to learn a lot about the old school.
 
No matter what I can never hear enough stories or bits of advice from the old school straight pool sages like Ervolino and Danny D. I can't tell you how jealous I am that you guy have got to see them play and in some cases got to sit down and talk pool with them. SJM any Ervolino stories, please?
 
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