Is winning a handicapped tourney really a big of a accomplishment?

Gsitz89 said:
It seems like if I ever had won a handicapped event that I would not fill satisfied seeing as you really are not beating the better players. Any thoughts?
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It depends on who you playing, say you play Efren one pocket 9-6 and you won that is big accomplishment, say you play new pro like Brandon Shuff might not be as big as with Efren.

But in general that thought of not fully satisfied will always linger in your mind

But a win $$$ is good all the time.
 
s'portplayer said:
If you negotiate a spot, handicap, in an action match and win the match........Would you feel satisfied?

I'm sure most people would be happy about winning and not he least bit concerned about handicapping or feeling satisfied.
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For me I really do not feel fully satisfied even if I win, maybe content just not satisfied. I always wanna perform better. Lol if that makes any sense.
 
If I'm given a fair lead or deficit then of course I'm going to be happy with a win. In the UK handicapped amateur events are rare and even the low entry fee comps that aren't handicapped attract very good players so its hard to have any success.

The more handicapped American billiards style events here the better. The game is still growing here and handicapped events, especially money matches are attracting some top amateur English 8 ball players to 9 ball. That's only a good thing for the game I say.

But why would you enter a handicapped comp if you aren't satisfied with winning it?
 
Practice? Say you eneter a $20 comp...wouldn't $20 be better spent on a few hours on a table by yourself? You get much more playing time for your money.

Fair enough you might enter for experience, but that's usually done by people new(ish) to the game. When I was new to the game I'd be ecstatic if I won a game against a better player with a 4 rack lead.
 
Pidge said:
Practice? Say you eneter a $20 comp...wouldn't $20 be better spent on a few hours on a table by yourself? You get much more playing time for your money.

Fair enough you might enter for experience, but that's usually done by people new(ish) to the game. When I was new to the game I'd be ecstatic if I won a game against a better player with a 4 rack lead.
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I find that practicing by yourself only goes so far. You got to have competition
 
Pidge said:
Practice? Say you eneter a $20 comp...wouldn't $20 be better spent on a few hours on a table by yourself? You get much more playing time for your money.

Fair enough you might enter for experience, but that's usually done by people new(ish) to the game. When I was new to the game I'd be ecstatic if I won a game against a better player with a 4 rack lead.
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You have to be really dedicated and focused to get as much out of practice as you do from having an actual opponent and some pressure. For most people, I think it takes a mix of both.

Speaking of pressure, one benefit of handicapped tournaments is that it creates pressure on the best players. Sure, they probably would prefer almost guaranteed money, but where's the fun or challenge for a local shortstop in running over a bunch of B and C players? Outrunning spots takes skill and focus. (Others made this point before, but I'm repeating it anyway.)

Cory
 
I think they are worthwhile. However some of these players have illusions
of 'world beater' status. Derby city is waiting... waiting..:rolleyes:
 
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