Huge pockets at WPC

[nathandumoulin]

I'm not privy to any of the players' organization but I'm sure the top players have discussed tables and equipment standards and are leaning toward more "difficult" or "tighter" pockets versus looser equipment.

Here's the catch-22: As the players' organization forces their "professional standards" and rules that favor the most elite players, many players that are not the elite, will simply quit supporting the professional tournaments. While the top players may want to keep the top players in the winner's circle, this perspective could create a circle of increasing despair.

"Insuring" that the same top players are always in the winner's circle is a SURE way to insure the fledgling, professional tournament circle's demise.

You are spot on here Joey. Your point is exactly why I don't agree with playing call-safe 10-ball. It's better for the players, but FAR worse for the sport in general.

On the other hand, this is the World Championships. It's not an Open, which is the only time I feel they should make an exception to the rules and equipment.

There should be two sets of standards. Open, and Invitational. The open has looser pockets and more slack rules to ensure that the lesser players stand a chance. As such, they will show up to play, in turn padding the field and increasing the total purse.

Invitationals however don't require a padded field, which is why they should have more strict conditions and equipment. World Championships are the most prestigious, and should be played as professionally as possible.

Make sense?

 

[JoeyA]

you are spot on here joey. Your point is exactly why i don't agree with playing call-safe 10-ball. It's better for the players, but far worse for the sport in general.

On the other hand, this is the world championships. It's not an open, which is the only time i feel they should make an exception to the rules and equipment.

There should be two sets of standards. Open, and invitational. The open has looser pockets and more slack rules to ensure that the lesser players stand a chance. As such, they will show up to play, in turn padding the field and increasing the total purse.

Invitationals however don't require a padded field, which is why they should have more strict conditions and equipment. World championships are the most prestigious, and should be played as professionally as possible.

Make sense?

perfect sense!