Only 2 players paid 2000 $ to play the Qualifier in Australia...
Only 2 players in Australia!
- Thread starter Roy Steffensen
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I called it 
But the worrying thing is, are they making excuses to bring in funds from the qualifiers to clear the cheques?
I always thought it was strange that the end of year qualifiers started so early. Its a calssic case of hand to mouth, the 100k is a carrot that KT hoped he'd never have to pay as it thought he fund it via the qualifiers.
The question is what happens if the number of qualifiers in the next 2-3 weeks are extreemly low?
But the worrying thing is, are they making excuses to bring in funds from the qualifiers to clear the cheques?
I always thought it was strange that the end of year qualifiers started so early. Its a calssic case of hand to mouth, the 100k is a carrot that KT hoped he'd never have to pay as it thought he fund it via the qualifiers.
The question is what happens if the number of qualifiers in the next 2-3 weeks are extreemly low?
TheOne said:I called it
But the worrying thing is, are they making excuses to bring in funds from the qualifiers to clear the cheques?
I always thought it was strange that the end of year qualifiers started so early. Its a calssic case of hand to mouth, the 100k is a carrot that KT hoped he'd never have to pay as it thought he fund it via the qualifiers.
The question is what happens if the number of qualifiers in the next 2-3 weeks are extreemly low?
How much later did you want them to start the qualifiers?
As it is they end on Nov 24th, the weekend before the Masters and then there is only a week after the Masters before the Qualifying Tournament starts.
Did you want them to hold all 100 tournaments in November? lol
I heard that The Denver qualifier also ony had 2 entrants.Roy Steffensen said:
Keith Buck said:
Call me nuts kieth, but couldn't have held 1 qualifier, or even 10 qualifiers?
After all we're constantly told that the qualifier cash isn't important and would never cover their costs?
You have to give it to KT, if this had worled as planned (Denos words not mine) and 64 players had turned up to each qualifier he'd probably have never had to take his trouses off (short arms/deep pockets) and did too deep into his own pockets at all!
TheOne said:
If he did that you probably would have accused him of lying again because he said there would be 100 qualifiers where the winner and runner-up advance.
Congratulations on your Eurotour results so far, I'll be pulling for you in your match against Ralf.
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Does anyone know in order to have an IPT qualifier if a room owner had to post up $$$ to be on the qualifier list.
Keith Buck said:If he did that you probably would have accused him of lying again because he said there would be 100 qualifiers where the winner and runner-up advance.
Congratulations on your Eurotour results so far, I'll be pulling for you in your match against Ralf.
Nah I wouldn't honestly I've been calling for less and larger qualifiers from the start. THanks anyway but my game is beyond hope at the moment, played 4 times since June in NY, but won't be able to use this excuse ever again IF I get that pesky table home!
Only need to have the equipment needed.
TheOne said:The question is what happens if the number of qualifiers in the next 2-3 weeks are extreemly low?
Another question to consider is what happens when nobody shows up to a qualifier whatsoever? Maybe then the writing will be on the wall for the IPT that $2000 is simply to much for a player to pay just for a chance to qualify to another qualifier.
Island Drive said:
Thay have to use IPT equipment, one of the main reasons I pushed for fewer and larger qualifiers was that the room owners get little return on their time and efforts.
I can understand why the IPT didnt change this as its clear now that their whole model relies on the qualification revenue, I can't imagine what the plan is now its all but died. If no more than 2 players want to put up 2k with a 5:! shot to win 100k+ then Im not the only one that feels like this.
Worry times,but of course more for the players
Well, we are having qualifiers at ElbowRoom, on Brunswick Gold Crown IV tables.
So if we need Diamond tables I hope Deno doesn't read this
So if we need Diamond tables I hope Deno doesn't read this
Hey, at this rate, if you've got $2,000 and a little luck...you can get an all expenses paid trip to Vegas to play in the IPT tour card holder...even if you're an APA 3. HAHA! Just pick the right qualifier location.
I hope someone does it. Really, there are a lot of truly awful players who think they're great who might just get to go. It will look so good for the IPT to have completely worthless players even in that tournament. Sure, they won't be in the top 50...but still.
I hope someone does it. Really, there are a lot of truly awful players who think they're great who might just get to go. It will look so good for the IPT to have completely worthless players even in that tournament. Sure, they won't be in the top 50...but still.
What do you expect !
2 Grand is a lot of money. And flying to the states is a long and expensive way from Australia. So anyone who got through would have to cough up a lot of money for a crack at phantom money.
Also there aren't any IPT type tables to practice on in Australia. NSW has some 9 Ball tables but other states it's all UK 8Ball style.
2 Grand is a lot of money. And flying to the states is a long and expensive way from Australia. So anyone who got through would have to cough up a lot of money for a crack at phantom money.
Also there aren't any IPT type tables to practice on in Australia. NSW has some 9 Ball tables but other states it's all UK 8Ball style.
Bigbro66 said:
I'm curious...what's the difference between tables in Australia and USA??
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Craig Fales said:
http://www.arseweb.com/rupe/pool/uk_rules.html
General differences between UK and US 8-ball
* Since American pool game such as 9-ball and straight pool, requiring spots (solids) and stripes are really only ever played on American-style tables in dedicated clubs, these kinds of balls have been almost completely phased out from UK 8-ball tables. When playing on a UK table, you will almost always find that there are 7 solid red balls and 7 yellows, plus the black which retains its white spot and number and is still called the 8-ball.
* The game is played with 2" object balls. Usually the cue-ball is slightly smaller (1 7/8"), although very rarely (when not paying per frame) one comes across sets where the cue ball is the same size as the others).
* Tables vary in size. The table should be twice as long as it is wide, and can be 6ft, 7ft, or 8ft long.
* The jaws of the pockets are more rounded than on a US table. This tends to mean that potting a ball into a corner pocket down the cushion is much harder. Potting into side pockets, from a narrow angle, is however much more feasible than on an American table.
Island Drive said:
It costs the room owner nothing to host one of the qualifiers. However, the room has to sign a contract with the IPT to use its equipement for two years.