There hasn't been any activity in the Carom section of the forums since Sunday (12/2) so I just decided to post a new thread so we can keep on participating. I decided to ask everybody which player (Blomdahl or Caudron) they like the best and why. Personally, Blomdahl is my favorite player. I chose Blomdahl because I like his style, to me Caudron seems to serious when he plays but he still is an amazing player. On the other hand Blomdahl seems happier when he plays, that's why I chose him because he seems to enjoy what he is doing. I also like Dani Sanchez because of what he accomplished at such a young age. Now let's hear (or read hehe) what you guys have to say.
Torbjorn Blomdahl or Frederic Caudron ?
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My favorite is Dani Sanchez, but if I have to choose Blomdahl or Caudron, select Blomdahl. Caudron is able to be in high level in all forms besides 3 cushion. But Blomdahl can become perfect, and above all, I think it has more imagination that Caudron.
They are very different styles.
For me, Dani is more complete 3 bands player that Caudron or Blomdahl, but still have 33 years.
They are very different styles.
For me, Dani is more complete 3 bands player that Caudron or Blomdahl, but still have 33 years.
Hernan7 said:
Hi Hernan, I understand you're in Europe or planing to go there. You should go see some of the team matches this way you'll be able to see all the best action in Europe. On Kozoom most of AGIPI match ups are broadcast live on their website but the Agipi home matches are held in Strasbourg. About 5 hours away from Paris. There are also some matches played in Paris. I could try to find a schedule if you're interested. Frederic just played today a wonderful match to 50 in 21 (not too bad).
I'm also planing to go to France in June for a year, because I'm doing most of my cue business there now and I will be following Frederic's tournament schedule of course.
But to answer your question, well I guess you already know my answer. Personnaly I've seen them all live and Frederic has to be the most creative on the table. Frederic style makes him do high series but sometimes he will miss the one you wouldn't think he would miss. Maybe Blomdhal is more regular. But even if Frederic looks serious he's definitely one the most sympathetic player, always laughing and talking to everyone.
Thierry Layani said:
Yes you are right, I'll be in Europe from January 31 to April 29, and of course I'm interested in the schedule I'll be glad to receive it. And you know what, it's funny that after I posted the thread I was looking at some of the pictures that Dani Sanchez has on his website and I saw one where Dani Sanchez is laughing and sitting in Caudron's lap and next to them are their wives laughing too, so I have to take back what I said about Caudron being serious. By the way, I love the cues you make they are just awesome, unfortunately I can't afford them right now
. But I hope that one day I can get a Layani cue 
. Thank you for your comment, take care !!!
It's tough to choose between the 2. I like Caudron because of his traditional training. Caroms first and so on. Blomdahl is of course fantastic to watch and I think because he doesn't have the baggage of the traditional training. He's more imaginative simply because in part that's how he learned.
But talk about happy. Don't forget to seek out and watch Ceulemans. Jaspers is also a very likable guy.
But talk about happy. Don't forget to seek out and watch Ceulemans. Jaspers is also a very likable guy.
Being the goof that I am and aways feeling like a sucker when Hernan posts here , to be honest with all of you, I enjoy watching all the players play. I have no favorites. The reason I am saying this is because this game is not easy to play and I would enjoy watching every single player perform their shots so that I could either learn what and what not to do when situations come about. Torbjorn is flashy as always, Raymond C. and Frederic C. perform their classic styles; Jaspers is methodical; Sagyner is "tricky" yet has a strong, solid stroke; Daniel is just solid... period; and Sang Chun Lee (RIP) can create shots out of the blues. I enjoy Carom because unlike pool, where there is only purpose to potting a ball, this game has so many degrees to where to make the hit that it is close to mind boggling! 
, to be honest with all of you, I enjoy watching all the players play. I have no favorites. The reason I am saying this is because this game is not easy to play and I would enjoy watching every single player perform their shots so that I could either learn what and what not to do when situations come about. Torbjorn is flashy as always, Raymond C. and Frederic C. perform their classic styles; Jaspers is methodical; Sagyner is "tricky" yet has a strong, solid stroke; Daniel is just solid... period; and Sang Chun Lee (RIP) can create shots out of the blues. I enjoy Carom because unlike pool, where there is only purpose to potting a ball, this game has so many degrees to where to make the hit that it is close to mind boggling! Weird. I always thought Blomdahl was kind of stiff and robotic. Imaginative, and incredible player, but looks tall and gawky when he plays, never thought he played like he was having a great time.
I always root for Caudron. Never gets on the highlight tapes but is deadeye on almost everything and is so quick, fluent on everything.
Finally got his video decrypted, watching him play one of the really difficult small games right now, 47.1, has that ever been played in North America? Pretty to watch, tho
I always root for Caudron. Never gets on the highlight tapes but is deadeye on almost everything and is so quick, fluent on everything.
Finally got his video decrypted, watching him play one of the really difficult small games right now, 47.1, has that ever been played in North America? Pretty to watch, tho
I've only seen Blomdahl in person once, at Chris's in Chicago. He was very animated but of course serious at the same time. One big difference between someone who simply knows a lot about a game and a professional is their level of concentration and focus.eze123 said:
Caudron at this time
Having been to the last 3 Sang Lee tournaments, I think that Caudron is in the best zone these days. I saw him play a private exhibition in Manhattan against Raymond Cuelemans and he was dazzling. He may be on Blomdahl's trajectory over the long haul. Time will tell.
Having been to the last 3 Sang Lee tournaments, I think that Caudron is in the best zone these days. I saw him play a private exhibition in Manhattan against Raymond Cuelemans and he was dazzling. He may be on Blomdahl's trajectory over the long haul. Time will tell.