I don't think anyone could question their class. I just do not think it would be fair if the ladies competed againt the men.
Should professional pool become unisex?
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Sarah Ellerby is a darn fine player.
But, I don't think Efren Reyes or Johnny Archer would shy away from a challenge to English 8 ball.
But, I don't think Efren Reyes or Johnny Archer would shy away from a challenge to English 8 ball.
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Speaking as a woman, I believe that pool should be as it is ... with a pro women's tour, a pro men's tour and some open events for both - like the Reno tournament. This way, people can choose which tournaments to play in and not complain about it.
I know that it sucks for a man to play a woman in a tournament because if you win - well you were supposed to, but God forbid if you lose - boy, you are a sucker. But hey, from a woman's perspective, it really angers us when we have to hear all that crap too because if we win, we don't get any credit. And God knows how many times I have to hear some jerk after watching a hack say "He plays like a girl" or after watching a woman play well and say "Wow, she plays like a man" ... no offense guys but that's really an insult, not a compliment.
Also I don't think people should be comparing Efren with Allison because sure, Efren can give Allison a lot of weight easily HOWEVER, I believe Efren can give MOST people the same weight so its no contest ... thus a moot point. Personally, I agree there aren't many women who are playing a very high caliber game (in comparison to the men pros) other than Karen or Allison AT THIS TIME but let's not focus on whether or not the person playing has a penis or a vagina and just focus on the game. (Sorry to be crude)
But really, let's leave all the politics behind and just PLAY SOME POOL!
I know that it sucks for a man to play a woman in a tournament because if you win - well you were supposed to, but God forbid if you lose - boy, you are a sucker. But hey, from a woman's perspective, it really angers us when we have to hear all that crap too because if we win, we don't get any credit. And God knows how many times I have to hear some jerk after watching a hack say "He plays like a girl" or after watching a woman play well and say "Wow, she plays like a man" ... no offense guys but that's really an insult, not a compliment.
Also I don't think people should be comparing Efren with Allison because sure, Efren can give Allison a lot of weight easily HOWEVER, I believe Efren can give MOST people the same weight so its no contest ... thus a moot point. Personally, I agree there aren't many women who are playing a very high caliber game (in comparison to the men pros) other than Karen or Allison AT THIS TIME but let's not focus on whether or not the person playing has a penis or a vagina and just focus on the game. (Sorry to be crude)
But really, let's leave all the politics behind and just PLAY SOME POOL!
Male players seem to be alot better at kicking balls and playing safe, I think that might be the major difference.