No offense to Allison or Karen, because their accomplishments speak for themself, but Jasmin may be the best women pool player since Jean Balukas. She can get in there and mix it up with the guys at any game (well, not One Pocket YET), and have a good chance of winning. Granted Karen has had phenomenal success on the very tough Joss Tour and Allison has beaten some men, but they just don't have the same kind of game as Jasmin.
When you watch Jasmin play, you are watching a POOL PLAYER, not a woman playing Pool. Does that make sense? I love the way she goes for the shots and isn't afraid to let her stroke out. She is what I call, a PLAYER!
Prior to Jasmin, Jeanette was the strongest challenger against the guys (and still is a good one). I love the way Jeanette would play One Pocket and Banks with the guys, and she could definitely hold her own. Check her Derby City results. High finishes in both divisions.
All that being said, Jasmin has a bigger game than all three. How far she will go remains to be seen. Jeannie was just starting to break through against the men when she "retired". Too bad because it was starting to look like she had a chance to win a "Mens" event.
I hope Jasmin continues on her "break through" career. She could be just what Pool needs. Look at what Sarah Fisher has done for auto racing. And when Annika played in some men's golf tournaments, it was big news. I say, "LET THE WOMEN PLAY AGAINST THE MEN!" It will be great for Pool.
