US Open hard to watch
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Yep, the balls are not going to change positionsThere is zero reason to play such slow pool. Just as there was no reason to change the color of the balls.
When you have a professional pool player shooting a ball out of order because of poor color choices you have a problem, it sure would be nice if Matchroom understood this.
Everyone has done it. The balls won't be normal, until they are. They pay enough, people will learn quick. Also, I hate them.
They wont be normal until everyone is using them. I don't see that happening anytime soon.
I could actually see the reason for making the four ball pink. It does stand out a lot more than purple. But what the hell is it with a purple five ball when orange is one of the easiest colors to see. Why the hell do you think Home Depot has their employees wear orange. So that you can find them although I admit that's often hit or miss.
Shirts that "look like a NASCAR hood" is where I lost control of myself! lol
NASCAR vs. nascar
It'll happenNASCAR vs. nascar
I'm not so sure Matchroom is the crusading savior of pool that Emily says it is. That said, in an interview, she essentially said the colors won't change, so those who don't like it should move on.
"Captain Bly" nailed it earlier: "Matchroom doesn't care what we think. They don't care about the current fans at all. They just assume we will always be there to support them because we love the game. Queen Emily only cares about bringing in new viewers and sponsors. Everything they do is to attract NEW viewers not to please current viewers. Their whole mindset is to create a tv sport. She couldn't care less what the tradition is or what people like Jay who have been influential in the game for a long time think. She knows best."
Think I'll take "Queen Emily's" advice...should be some good college football on TV tomorrow and Saturday. I can always find out who won the open after it's over. Good luck to those who remain...
"Captain Bly" nailed it earlier: "Matchroom doesn't care what we think. They don't care about the current fans at all. They just assume we will always be there to support them because we love the game. Queen Emily only cares about bringing in new viewers and sponsors. Everything they do is to attract NEW viewers not to please current viewers. Their whole mindset is to create a tv sport. She couldn't care less what the tradition is or what people like Jay who have been influential in the game for a long time think. She knows best."
Think I'll take "Queen Emily's" advice...should be some good college football on TV tomorrow and Saturday. I can always find out who won the open after it's over. Good luck to those who remain...
Once again, blame someone else for your (anyone's) mistake. If you knew you were going to be playing a tournament with the black set, dont you think it would be prudent to go buy a set and practice with them?
Your right . It wasn't the first game he played with them. None of the other players seemed to be having a problem and their is a big number on them as well.
They been been using these balls for 2 years now.
Somebody suddenly just noticed and now they are trying to make a big deal out of it.
Emily Fraser said: "IT"S HERE TO STAY. WE'RE NOT CHANGING ANYTHING".
The message is clear whether you like it or not.
All comes down to today!
10am EDT
FSR (biggest mover this year)
vs
The Black Tiger (defending champion)
11am EDT
Young Hannibal Lechner (should really use my nickname for him)
vs
Little Ko (who’s trying to get more American titles than Big Ko)
Who do you have? I want Biado to repeat, but FSR has been one of the favorites from Day 1. This would cap off an amazing tournament year. All four players are really likable. Great day ahead for sure!!!
Yes, shot clock. Who knows what the seating will be like? It’s a free for all, but expect more structure today. Maybe a few of us AZers will get some camera love.
Freddie <~~~ hoping it isn’t the Kiss Cam
10am EDT
FSR (biggest mover this year)
vs
The Black Tiger (defending champion)
11am EDT
Young Hannibal Lechner (should really use my nickname for him)
vs
Little Ko (who’s trying to get more American titles than Big Ko)
Who do you have? I want Biado to repeat, but FSR has been one of the favorites from Day 1. This would cap off an amazing tournament year. All four players are really likable. Great day ahead for sure!!!
Yes, shot clock. Who knows what the seating will be like? It’s a free for all, but expect more structure today. Maybe a few of us AZers will get some camera love.
Freddie <~~~ hoping it isn’t the Kiss Cam
Buddy and Nick were deliberate, and their pace was fine. Actually it was the fast players who we’re guaranteed to make a few careless shots in every match.Buddy played slow-as-shit and nobody squealed. Is there some rule that everyone has to play 9b at warp-speed??? go play for this kind of money/prestige and see if you don't slow down. If you don't choke up a furball first.
Yes they can, it’s their $ so it’s their show.
Doesn’t make it the best decision.
As far as tradition goes, ok f*ck it, I can handle that as well.
However to make the 5 purple when the 4 IS purple for over 100 years was a MISTAKE period no matter what the circumstances or ownership is or who the shot caller is.
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Fatboy
She's in marketing. Her words mean nothing.