Justin "The Putz" Bergman
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I like free speech too, like if you are a gold member here.
Poor thread title. Very demeaning.
As far as slow play in televised golf, they often switch to another golfer to speed it up.
Poor thread title. Very demeaning.
As far as slow play in televised golf, they often switch to another golfer to speed it up.
There's rules for slow play in golf if you fall one hole behind the group in front of you your put on the clock
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Just put everyone on a clock to begin with. I see no reason why a professional can't handle that. And that's usually when natural Talent Rises to the top.
This is still a f*****-up thread
Justin is more deliberate, but I wouldn't place him among the slowest players. But, yes, faster players are certainly better for the spectator. My favorite match is Bigtruck's barbox match between Woodward and Bowman in, I believe, 2014. Just top-notch play and fast. Woodward went on to play someone else in that tournament and it took well over double the time to get through 29 games that it did for him and Bowman. Almost 1 1/2 hours longer because of that slower player...simply brutal and unnecessary. I think all professional matches should have a time clock.
justinb386
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Yeah, I never thought that Bergman was a slow player. I always loved his game and his style of playing. It is very unique, and awesome (in my opinion).
justinb386
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I do not think it is any challenge for him, and far from it in my opinion. Have you seen him play much 9 ball over the years? He is a pretty fast player actually (not fast like Shaw, but not slow, in my opinion).
justinb386
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Bergman is one of my most favorite players to watch (on a very short list). Pool in general is very boring to watch, but there are a few players that I really do enjoy watching, and Bergman is one of them. Alex Pagulayan is another. Jayson Shaw is another of my favorites.
you buy the ppv with the understanding that this a gambling match and not an exhibition.
unless someone is going to step-up and pay their bills for them, the players are going to do what the players need to do.
unless someone is going to step-up and pay their bills for them, the players are going to do what the players need to do.
justinb386
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But Bergman is not that slow of a player. If he is ever being slow on a shot, then it is for a very good reason (and it is necessary in his mind). You just do not understand his way of thinking. He has a unique style of playing, and it works great for him, but I do not think he is a slow player (at least no slower then Johnny Archer for example). Archer is probably much slower actually.
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Great point. Golf is probably 1,000 times more difficult then pool. I imagine those greens are very difficult to read, seeing that not even the top pro's read them perfectly every time.
justinb386
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They have better things to do with their time, like either practicing, or trying to match up to get a game. The pro's do not need to come to a forum like this. They already know the type of tip that they like, and the cue that they like, and probably have no interest in anything else that is discussed on here.
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No, none of the above.
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If there is $40,000 on the line, then why not give him a break for taking a few minutes on each shot? In 1 pocket, it only takes 1 very small mistake to lose the game (to a strong 1 pocket player). Anyone buying a 1 pocket stream should understand this.
justinb386
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Yeah, and 20k is not a small amount of money to most pro pool players. Let them take as much time as they need to, to figure out the best shot to shoot (and be understanding about however long that might take).
Everyone has the right to their opinion and the "Putz", thats not quite as offensive as
some things I've heard around. People are soooo sensitive anymore,wow. It's only
"locker room" talk. Why do people get so butt hurt over what someone else might say
or think.
1 pocket is just a game that is brutal slow anyway,I wouldn't pay 2 bux to watch a week
of it but some people really like it. If you don't like a game that's known to be slow, you
just don't watch it is all.
JB is not a slow player (usually) when he plays a game that he plays all the time
He isn't known to be a 1 pocket specia;ist but he is a great player,so he can overcome
that by taking his time to make sure that he shoots the correct shot, Expect nothing to
change. JMO.
some things I've heard around. People are soooo sensitive anymore,wow. It's only
"locker room" talk. Why do people get so butt hurt over what someone else might say
or think.
1 pocket is just a game that is brutal slow anyway,I wouldn't pay 2 bux to watch a week
of it but some people really like it. If you don't like a game that's known to be slow, you
just don't watch it is all.
JB is not a slow player (usually) when he plays a game that he plays all the time
He isn't known to be a 1 pocket specia;ist but he is a great player,so he can overcome
that by taking his time to make sure that he shoots the correct shot, Expect nothing to
change. JMO.
Except this isn't some backroom match. This is PPV, and being marketed as entertainment. Anyone that says they are entertained by someone taking 2 minutes on every shot is lying.
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Regardless of the time Justin chooses the correct shots and executes. And as far as pool being entertainment watching Danny smith do his thing making 2-3-4 rail banks and going 10 n out is pretty goddamn entertaining I mean the guy can play incredible one pocket when he's on. His high gear in one pocket is just as high if not higher than anyone on the planet and I'm glad to watch him play. And u gotta respect Bergman for stepping out of his comfort zone and playing a 20k $ match against a very formidable opponent In a game he absolutely doesn't specallize in so when he's getting hammered and trapped and taking his time I wouldn't expect anything else considering his respect for the game.
Would u rather watch Bergman take his time or earl take second and rake the balls when he's pissed aka every rack? I've watched both and don't even have action on this match and still appreciate and am enjoying it more than the 4pocket match with earl. Just a comparison and some food for thought
Would u rather watch Bergman take his time or earl take second and rake the balls when he's pissed aka every rack? I've watched both and don't even have action on this match and still appreciate and am enjoying it more than the 4pocket match with earl. Just a comparison and some food for thought
No thanks....I hope he gets the cash but it's not my cup of tea.