Let’s go with Stu’s idea that I’m wrong. And I could be. Not arguing that at all, I’ve been wrong many times.
What’s the benefit of this format for the fans and players? Since the books are not part of the equation.
There’s a few,
High variance meaning that a weaker player has a chance to beat a stronger player because the race is shorter and it’s Alt break or a sudden death shoot out. That’s a attraction that might be more exciting to people who like to see less predictable matches. Who wants to watch me lose 11-3 playing SVB, ok 11-2?? I get it. It’s boring and predictable.
More matchups in round robins means you can watch your favorite player play more often. That has appeal as well. With the old format if you see SVB play 9 times it’s because he won the tourney. If I’m your favorite player in the old format you get to watch me go 2 & out-not good for my fans. Lol.
So the short form does have non gambling book positive aspects. See who you like play more often in high variance matches and follow and track players in round robin formats-something I personally do enjoy. It’s fun to look at a players performance after a large sample of matches
The old 2 & out format is what we are all used to. But arguably is it the best form of pool? It is for the winner, but what about the fans? I’m not sure. Thinking about it. Less predictable matches, seeing who I like play more often is kinda cool.
I’m not inflexible in my thinking. Maybe this is the way forward for pool. The 2 & out thing sure hasn’t produced much in the last 50 years.
New ideas deserve a fair shake.
So there’s my thoughts without the books in mind.
Best
Fatboy<———thinks deeply
What’s the benefit of this format for the fans and players? Since the books are not part of the equation.
There’s a few,
High variance meaning that a weaker player has a chance to beat a stronger player because the race is shorter and it’s Alt break or a sudden death shoot out. That’s a attraction that might be more exciting to people who like to see less predictable matches. Who wants to watch me lose 11-3 playing SVB, ok 11-2?? I get it. It’s boring and predictable.
More matchups in round robins means you can watch your favorite player play more often. That has appeal as well. With the old format if you see SVB play 9 times it’s because he won the tourney. If I’m your favorite player in the old format you get to watch me go 2 & out-not good for my fans. Lol.
So the short form does have non gambling book positive aspects. See who you like play more often in high variance matches and follow and track players in round robin formats-something I personally do enjoy. It’s fun to look at a players performance after a large sample of matches
The old 2 & out format is what we are all used to. But arguably is it the best form of pool? It is for the winner, but what about the fans? I’m not sure. Thinking about it. Less predictable matches, seeing who I like play more often is kinda cool.
I’m not inflexible in my thinking. Maybe this is the way forward for pool. The 2 & out thing sure hasn’t produced much in the last 50 years.
New ideas deserve a fair shake.
So there’s my thoughts without the books in mind.
Best
Fatboy<———thinks deeply