It is a pretty weak field. Only 30 players? Calcutta? Granted there are some top names in it but overall its not much for a "World" title. I'm just dreaming here but it would be nice if the three (US Open, American, WC) could just combine into one true title. Probably never happen but as it is none are really all that great. The American gets the best fields for sure.
If you win a straight pool tournament with John Schmidt and Thorsten Hohmann playing in it you really did something.
It's not unlike winning a 9-ball tournament with Filler and Wu playing, doesn't really matter who else is in it, if you wanna win it you better play real good.
Obviously it's not a true world championship but it's about the best thing we have for 14.1 currently and I wish this would grow back into something bigger.
Regards, Dave