I'm seeing the thread about Justin Bergman so just wanted to ask an get people's opinion where do you think Mike Dechaine ranks in terms of American pool players. Let's see if mike puts his two cents in
Where does Mike Dechaine rank
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The way I see it, he ranks right up there with the rest of the "USA Champions" (Since the Brits on AzB get pissed when we call them World Class).
It's unfair to most players when everyone wants to compare this guy or that guy to SVB. Mike is where he is today, because he's proved he can play.
It's unfair to most players when everyone wants to compare this guy or that guy to SVB. Mike is where he is today, because he's proved he can play.
He is a top 5 US player in 9 and 10 ball which is why his snub on the Mosconi Cup in my opinion has nothing to do with his game just his attitude.
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How can you realistically rank the pro players, without a bona fide tour ?? Seems maddening to even try. 
In 9 ball or 10 ball mike is top 5 in the USA for sure
I don't know much about 14.1 but I think mike plays it well
He don't play banks or 1 pocket from what I know
I put him #2 behind Shane in rotation games. I'd bet on him to beat Corey, Archer, Hatch, Morris, Moore, etc.
Team chemistry is a part of any team event. Sometimes it is better to have players who play slightly worse but can play as a team. That is why we get crushed in the Mosconi Cup. Europe always stays composed and they all get a long. USA has been pretty dysfunctional with temper tantrums from various players. If a player blows up, then they are pretty worthless to the team because they aren't performing to their true ability. This is even more true in a pressure packed event like the Mosconi Cup. I think a team of SVB, Deuel, Bergman, Dominguez, and Woodward would do well because they stay composed while playing.
Hmmm....
I think he is one of the best in the New England states or the Noth:thumbup:East part of the country.
I think he is one of the best in the New England states or the Noth:thumbup:East part of the country.
Dear Nine_ball.
Your sentence in the above quote (in bold) summarizes why certain players need to be picked and others left off.
As we know, the MC is a TEAM-based event, and until we approach it in that manner, our chance for success will continue to decline,
while simultaneously the Europeans will continue to improve on account of their improvement in their individual skills—
the Europeans already have the TEAM-based concept whipped.
I don't blame U.S. pool players entirely for losing touch with the team-based concept.
This individuality state of mind is inveterate in our pool culture.
Our current best product, SVB, seems to favor doing it on his own—not a dig on him, just reality. Go SVB!
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Have to agree
I am not a Mike Dechaine fan, one of the few I will turn off a stream of. Even though I feel that way, I will go with what Chris Bartram says. Chris has played them all, and has a better reality on how they play.
I am not a Mike Dechaine fan, one of the few I will turn off a stream of. Even though I feel that way, I will go with what Chris Bartram says. Chris has played them all, and has a better reality on how they play.
What US players are ahead of him? Aside from Shane.
Just for a little balance, I buy/watch matches if Mike is playing. He has a tremendous grasp of the game and shoots as straight as anyone.
When you see comments like " I hate him for the way he chalks his cue" is a testimonial to some of the wacky thoughts that permeate throughout this forum.
I think my not in the top 10 was a stretch...so I like corey, dennis hatch, bergaman, skyler, shane, and appleton over mike d
I think he is in the top 25, easily.
Ken
Don't go out on a limb there.....lol :thumbup:
Appleton
Umm, Appleton isn't from the US. If you add him you might as well add Toasty who lives in the US, and is from over seas
Umm, Appleton isn't from the US. If you add him you might as well add Toasty who lives in the US, and is from over seas
