This sounds like it will be one hell of an event!!
If there is anything I can do to help promote this event, please don't hesitate.
Ray
World PROFESSIONAL 9 Ball Pool Championship
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This sounds like it will be one hell of an event!!
If there is anything I can do to help promote this event, please don't hesitate.
Ray
Why do players have to rack balls for themselves? Wouldn't it be better if the referees do it? Do referees cost too much?
My concern is that ball racking skills will have big influence on outcome of matches. Not all players are rack mechanics...
Neutral rackers all the way...
The cost of referees is not a factor. There will be plenty of them there. Joe Tucker's book of racking secrets plus little cheats that I have been shown over the years will ensure that the refs are educated on these matters.
But ultimately this is a Players event and they will be asked to comment on any pre tournament issues and these can be slated for the Player's Meeting.
If it is inconclusive, I will decide.
Players have been invited to join from all over the World based on their published performances either internationally or on their own home turf. On the basis of this I have considered them to be of sufficient ability to regard themselves as being of professional standard. On this basis around 350 players will receive invites. Around 90 of those will be US based. There will be players like Zaeb Dwab from Jordan and Naif Aljaweni from Saudi Arabia both capable of performing at World level.
But remember that the pool world doesn't end at the Statue if Liberty.
If anyone can display the right credentials then they will receive an invite. But before I get the unfunny “I beat the mailman' posts this is a serious project for me and my brilliant team.
These are names from the Hotlist of Players who have been invited already (or are just about to be invited). If your name is there and you have not receive an invitation, this may because we have an outdated eMail or textphone number. If you do want to play then send your latest contact details to www.thewpppo@yahoo.com
AL JAWENI Naif Saudi
ALCAIDE David Spain
ALCANO Ronnie Philippines
APPLETON Darren England
ARCHER Johnny USA
BABICA Radoslaw Poland
BOYES Karl England
BRYANT Charlie USA
BUSTAMANTE Joven Philippines
BUSTAMANTE Francisco Philippines
CHA Yu Ram Korea
CHAMAT Marcus Sweden
CHANG Pei Wei Teipei
CHANG Jung Lin Teipei
CHAO Fang Pong Teipei
CHINAHKOV Rusian Russia
COHEN Stefan France
CONDO Lou Australia
CREVIER Francis Canada
DA LUNA Jeff Philippines
DAULTON Shannon USA
DAVIS Mike USA
DECHAINE Mike USA
DEUEL Corey USA
DOMINGUEZ Oscar USA
DRAGO Tony Malta
EDEY Tyler Canada
ENGERT Thomas Germany
FEIJEN Niels Netherlands
FISHER Allison England
FOLDES Vilmos Hungary
FU Jianbo China
GALLEGO Ramil Philippines
GOMEZ Roberto Philippines
GRAY Mark England
HARRIMAN Danny USA
HATCH Dennis USA
HIJIKATA Hayato Japan
HOHMANN Thorsten Germany
HUNDAL Raj India
HWA Jeong Korea
IMMONEN Mika Finland
JEONG Young Wa Korea
JONES Jeremy USA
JUVA Marcus Finland
KAWABATA Satoshi Japan
KIAMCO Warren Philippines
KO Ping Yi Teipei
LEE Kang Fung Taipei
LINING Antonio Philippines
LUAT Rudolfo Philippines
MAJID Imran England
MANALO Marlon Philippines
MORRIS Rodney USA
MURATORE Bruno Italy
NGUYEN Tuan Vietnam
OOI Naoyuki Japan
ORCOLLO Dennis Philippines
ORTMANN Oliver Germany
OUSCHEN Jasmine Austria
PAGULAYAN Alex Philippines
PEACH Daryl England
PETRONI Fabio Italy
PUTNIK Ivica Croatia
RELJIC Dave Australia
REYES Efren Philippines
SCHMIDT John USA
SHUFF Brandon USA
SOUQUET Ralf Germany
STRICKLAND Earl USA
THWEIB Zaid Jordan
TOT Sandor Bosnia
VAN BOENING Shane USA
VAN CORTEZA Lee Philippines
VAN DEN BERG Nick Netherlands
VETTAS Evangelos Greece
WILLIAMS Charlie USA
WU Chia Ching Singapore
YANG Chin Sheung Teipei
I know that some players have already confirmed. But if you have not then you should remember that there a regional quotas where there are more players invited than there are spots available. So if you delay your response then you may have to enter qualifiers to reach the final stages. You may also miss out on a Player Subsidy Payment.
AL JAWENI Naif Saudi
ALCAIDE David Spain
ALCANO Ronnie Philippines
APPLETON Darren England
ARCHER Johnny USA
BABICA Radoslaw Poland
BOYES Karl England
BRYANT Charlie USA
BUSTAMANTE Joven Philippines
BUSTAMANTE Francisco Philippines
CHA Yu Ram Korea
CHAMAT Marcus Sweden
CHANG Pei Wei Teipei
CHANG Jung Lin Teipei
CHAO Fang Pong Teipei
CHINAHKOV Rusian Russia
COHEN Stefan France
CONDO Lou Australia
CREVIER Francis Canada
DA LUNA Jeff Philippines
DAULTON Shannon USA
DAVIS Mike USA
DECHAINE Mike USA
DEUEL Corey USA
DOMINGUEZ Oscar USA
DRAGO Tony Malta
EDEY Tyler Canada
ENGERT Thomas Germany
FEIJEN Niels Netherlands
FISHER Allison England
FOLDES Vilmos Hungary
FU Jianbo China
GALLEGO Ramil Philippines
GOMEZ Roberto Philippines
GRAY Mark England
HARRIMAN Danny USA
HATCH Dennis USA
HIJIKATA Hayato Japan
HOHMANN Thorsten Germany
HUNDAL Raj India
HWA Jeong Korea
IMMONEN Mika Finland
JEONG Young Wa Korea
JONES Jeremy USA
JUVA Marcus Finland
KAWABATA Satoshi Japan
KIAMCO Warren Philippines
KO Ping Yi Teipei
LEE Kang Fung Taipei
LINING Antonio Philippines
LUAT Rudolfo Philippines
MAJID Imran England
MANALO Marlon Philippines
MORRIS Rodney USA
MURATORE Bruno Italy
NGUYEN Tuan Vietnam
OOI Naoyuki Japan
ORCOLLO Dennis Philippines
ORTMANN Oliver Germany
OUSCHEN Jasmine Austria
PAGULAYAN Alex Philippines
PEACH Daryl England
PETRONI Fabio Italy
PUTNIK Ivica Croatia
RELJIC Dave Australia
REYES Efren Philippines
SCHMIDT John USA
SHUFF Brandon USA
SOUQUET Ralf Germany
STRICKLAND Earl USA
THWEIB Zaid Jordan
TOT Sandor Bosnia
VAN BOENING Shane USA
VAN CORTEZA Lee Philippines
VAN DEN BERG Nick Netherlands
VETTAS Evangelos Greece
WILLIAMS Charlie USA
WU Chia Ching Singapore
YANG Chin Sheung Teipei
I know that some players have already confirmed. But if you have not then you should remember that there a regional quotas where there are more players invited than there are spots available. So if you delay your response then you may have to enter qualifiers to reach the final stages. You may also miss out on a Player Subsidy Payment.
This sounds real cool and truly international, wish you all the success.
Shame there are not qualifiers like the IPT had.
"All 9 Balls must be potted to claim racks." does this mean no combos?
Maybe this should be made into a sticky before it gets moved to the tournament announcement section?
GL
Din
Shame there are not qualifiers like the IPT had.
"All 9 Balls must be potted to claim racks." does this mean no combos?
Maybe this should be made into a sticky before it gets moved to the tournament announcement section?
GL
Din
This list needs Chris Bartram imo.
Nothing Wrong At All!
Sorry but I am not one of the supporters of televised 10 Ball. People like Matchroom Sport have spent 15 years into educating viewers on the rules, tactics etc of 9 Ball.
There is more spectacle in 9 Ball. Break and runs, safety racks, intelligent combos, golden breaks all create variety. They make the viewer believe that he/she could play the game.
Of course, 10 Ball has it's disciples because 'it is a harder game'.
I say if you want a harder game then go and play snooker.
But it is television that drives the sport and TV moguls tend to like the status quo.
He is in the next batch.
Sounds like Gremlins, doesn't it. Or is the first list like Cocoon!
Personally I love the idea of potting all 9 balls for 9-ball (no combos or 9 on the break), but there should be some kind of reward. Either a monetary reward ($500ish) or ball-in-hand for early 9-balls. I play ball-in-hand for early 9-balls with friends and it's a great way to get the most out of every rack. It helps keep the opponent from feeling cheated on luck shots if nothing else.
9-ball with combos and 9-on-the-breaks is too easy for professional pool. Plenty of pros can string close to 8 racks on a good day.
9-ball with combos and 9-on-the-breaks is too easy for professional pool. Plenty of pros can string close to 8 racks on a good day.
The website is being worked on as we speak. But it will be a little innovative when it does come on line.
If you want a lil international flavor in the stands, ill take a free trip out to the lovely Nigeria. PM me for my address, phone, etc.
Stevie needs to be on the list as well, he would be favored over at least half of them.
Would you like to go to Nigeria as well? Me,you,iba, and watchez, the official line makers team.
