What is a "Professional" Pool Player? (Your Definition)

[skogstokig]

In pool, it's 100000% ability, not income. If someone can run out the set of 9 ball, or the game of straight pool, he's a pro. (Or if he used to be able to do that before he got really old). That's it.

i disagree. i've been on the receiving end of both and neither of them would even call themselves pros. one drives a forklift and the other one slings drugs. a strong regional player isn't a pro player.

fargorate level or tournament performance makes more sense

 

[briankenobi]

As stated before, there is no real definition like there is in golf. To me, its a few things. The eye test is one of them. You can tell that some one plays at a top level, or "pro speed" just by watching them play. I think Fargo of around 725-750 as a starter would be a way to potentially quantify the eye test. I think someone can have a part time job and still be a pro player but some top level players do nothing but pool. I know Bob Jewett brought up Mike Masse. People like myself and venom fall into that where we would be considered professional trick shot artists since we are paid to perform. I know pool is his full time gig where as I still have a full time job.

 

[nataddrho]

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