If you were to rate the top 100 players in the world.....

[George]

.....how many players in the top 100 would be women??

I got the idea for this poll from the US Open thread and got to wondering how many and which women would make your top 100?? List the women you think would make your list if you care to. Answers are private


The question should read:

"If you made your list of the top 100 players in the world how many women would be on it??"


This is the first poll I've ever posted.....please bear with me people :embarrassed2:

 

[Koop]

I put 1-5 because I believe Allison Fisher, Karen Corr, Jasmin Ouschan, and maybe Ga Young Kim could play in that range. It's always tough to tell but I just feel that putting zero is a huge slap in the face to the top women in the world. That being said, everyone has a right to their opinion.

 

[George]

That's up to you. If it were my poll I would give the numbers 0-7 their own voting category, with the final two categories being "8 to 12" and "13 or more." I highly suspect that almost every single vote will be a number under 10.

To be totally fair I've rewritten it covering every number possible.

 

[Poolplaya9]

To be totally fair I've rewritten it covering every number possible.

My idea covers every number possible too, and would be more accurate IMO. I just don't see anyone voting for more than 10. But you can always do another one if needed based on the range of votes you end up getting here.

 

[mr8ball]

I happen to see a lot of the woman players at the DDC last year and I think that if they had to play on the Diamond tables it would be tough for any of them to make it. It is a lot of men players in the world that most people have never seen but thanks to the net we are now getting to see some of them. I have a Diamond Pro table and they are a lot different then what the lady's are use to playing on. JMHO

 

[George]

21 votes so far and 7 of them are for 0. I have to say I am quite surprised by this.

 

[sjm]

I'd say just one, and that would be Allison Fisher. Karen Corr is borderline, but narrowly misses my cut.

PS If straight pool is included, there's no omitting Jasmin Ouschan.

 

[PoolBum]

.....how many players in the top 100 would be women??

At which game? 9-ball? 10-ball? Straight pool? All-around?

 

[railfirst]

I'd say just one, and that would be Allison Fisher. Karen Corr is borderline, but narrowly misses my cut.

PS If straight pool is included, there's no omitting Jasmin Ouschan.

karen corr shoud be on the list, shes has many high finishes on the Joss NE9BT and is the only woman to have ever won one their tourneys.

Ben

 

[StevenPWaldon]

This brings up an interesting point--what games are we considering? There's 10-ball, 9-ball, 8-ball, straight pool, one-pocket, banks, and a handfull of more obscure games.

I wonder if any women would crack the top 100 in one-pocket. My guess would be no. But in 14.1, 8, 9, and 10-ball there would be one or two. Allison for sure in 10-ball and 9-ball, and Jasmin for sure in 14.1 and 8-ball. Jasmin was able to qualify (against men) for both IPT events, and the 8-Ball World Championships this year.... not to mention her stellar performance in the 14.1 WC.

I'd say just one, and that would be Allison Fisher. Karen Corr is borderline, but narrowly misses my cut.

PS If straight pool is included, there's no omitting Jasmin Ouschan.

 

[ribdoner]

IMO if your talking about gambling (long sets) at 9B the answer is 0.

If your talking about a combination of a rotation game (9B, 10B, alternate break) and 14-1 in a tournement setting then the answer is 1 to 5.

 

[masonh]

i assumed the poll to be 9-ball and longer type ahead sets.they are the only real way to let the cream rise anyway.

Allison is a great player,but needs weight even from solid short stops much less world champions.i am sure some will have a different definition than i do of a short stop but for me it is one notch below champion,and there are a bunch of them out there.probably more than one in most every state.

 

[Ktown D]

My opinion may not be the most popular or politically correct but........anyone that voted 6 or more have absolutely no idea what is going on.

Does anyone think that any of the women can beat a Hennessee, Sparky or even a Tony Watson or a Durbin???????? Are these guys surefire top 100 guys? There are probably 40 or more unknown guys in the Phillipines and the Far Eastern countries that would rob the players I mentioned.

There are some women that play exceptional pool but to think that there are more than 2 or 3 that even warrant consideration is silly.

BTW- I voted 0

 

[StevenPWaldon]

LoL, would the person who voted "76-100" please stand up?

 

[George]

OK, I've never done a poll before and I see I wasn't specific enough for some, fair enough.

9ball
race to 9
indoors
68 degrees 45% humidity
Gold Crown III simonis 860 w/Aramith pros and polka dot cueball
blue masters chalk
cue glove(optional)
Strickland fingertip extenders(optional)

 

[StevenPWaldon]

I don't think you specified what rail profiles are to be used, nor whether it's winner-breaks. On top of that, how is the first break decided? Are we talking coin flip? Lag? Are soft breaks allowed? Is the 9-ball racked on the spot?

Simonis green, or blue?

Is side betting allowed? If playing for money, must the players use their own? Are jump cues allowed?

Without these questions answered, I think your entire poll is invalid. How *dare* you even ask a question without specifying the conditions!

OK, I've never done a poll before and I see I wasn't specific enough for some, fair enough.

9ball
race to 9
indoors
68 degrees 45% humidity
Gold Crown III simonis 860 w/Aramith pros and polka dot cueball
blue masters chalk
cue glove(optional)
Strickland fingertip extenders(optional)

 

[muttley76]

Ktown hit it, a few can be competitive, but realistically, you would be hard pressed to convince me of any. They are sooooo much closer than in the past, but still aren't quite there yet. They can place well in some tourneys, but hell, I've beat Archer in a tourney, and I promise I'm not in the top 1000. There are simply too many great unknown players, especially in Asia, and plenty of guys here who really only gamble. And to discuss 10 ball, the break is too important for most. They will get there, but give them a little more time. The level of play on the women's tour has gone up so much over the last 20 years, if it continues at the same rate, the gap will close quickly. I mean no disrespect to say, Allison or Karen, they are great players, just not top 100, imo.

 

[bandido]

OK, I've never done a poll before and I see I wasn't specific enough for some, fair enough.

9ball
race to 9
indoors
68 degrees 45% humidity
Gold Crown III simonis 860 w/Aramith pros and polka dot cueball
blue masters chalk
cue glove(optional)
Strickland fingertip extenders(optional)

Top 100 in the WORLD? Basing my answer from the outcome of the 2007 WPC top100....maybe 1.

 

[iba7467]

This has been drudged up on here numerous times. Any solid player can win a short race. Over time, the better player will prevail. I do not want to sound offensive, but the answer is zero in rotation games.

Jasmin is certainly top 100 in straight pool, but not 8 ball as someone else mentioned. It is possible Jasmin would maintain this level even if more men competed, but that is uncertain.

Kelly Fisher has a standing offer to play any woman for $20,000. None of the women have accepted the challenge. Brian White has offered to play Kelly Fisher for more than $20,000 and she has not accepted. BWizzle is far from the top 100 players in the world. I certainly believe the women play very well and this gap may be reduced in coming years, but men are far ahead on the learning curve just from pure numbers and time.

No one has been critical of anyone else's opinion so far, but I would be glad to provide a list if called upon; and yes I would be glad to bet on a long set or multiple sets.

 

[corvette1340]

This has been drudged up on here numerous times. Any solid player can win a short race. Over time, the better player will prevail. I do not want to sound offensive, but the answer is zero in rotation games.

Jasmin is certainly top 100 in straight pool, but not 8 ball as someone else mentioned. It is possible Jasmin would maintain this level even if more men competed, but that is uncertain.

Julie Kelly has a standing offer to play any woman for $20,000. None of the women have accepted the challenge. Brian White has offered to play Julie Kelly for more than $20,000 and she has not accepted. BWizzle is far from the top 100 players in the world. I certainly believe the women play very well and this gap may be reduced in coming years, but men are far ahead on the learning curve just from pure numbers and time.

No one has been critical of anyone else's opinion so far, but I would be glad to provide a list if called upon; and yes I would be glad to bet on a long set or multiple sets.

Do you mean Kelly Fisher?