JG-in-KY
Verified Member
Thought I would share a few of my random observations after attending my 13th Derby City Classic.
**Straight Pool- Its a beautiful game. Full of finesse, knowledge of the game (break ball, key ball, dead combos in the stack, pattern play, etc),
Max Eberle was very efficent, disciplined and focused.
Corey Deuel was fun to watch. I watched him struggle one evening...he was all over the table, laughing and giving us a play by play. He got bad on his break shot and had to blast into the rack and called a ball in the stack and banked it straight back!
**Ten Footer- 1) The Diamond table was quite a beautiful beast to behold. 2) Most players seemed to not make as many balls on the break. 3) The extra foot really didn't seem to effect the players (of course these were the best players in the world). 4) You have to be proficient with the bridge.
**Dennis Orcullo- Never seems to impress me. Never seems to make hard shots. Ah ha, because he plays so good he makes it look easy...ala Buddy Hall in his prime.
**European Players- They appear to be so serious and professional and dress the part. I realize with all their sponser patches and the tours and opportunites they have it pays to be.
**Vendors- First time I have seen Bob Meucci set up in a long time. Saw a few of the Philipinos playing with his cues. Looks like more vendors would come?
**I used to stay for the duration but don't anymore. Seemed the crowd was down and some big name players were absent. I know the times are tough for everyone right now. The seating is not the best(very limited to watch the ten footers upstairs), and I just can't stand for hours like I used to. I know Greg Sullivan is pressed for space and is doing the best he can. I do appreciate him and all the sponsers. Still the best show in pool, IMHO!
**Straight Pool- Its a beautiful game. Full of finesse, knowledge of the game (break ball, key ball, dead combos in the stack, pattern play, etc),
Max Eberle was very efficent, disciplined and focused.
Corey Deuel was fun to watch. I watched him struggle one evening...he was all over the table, laughing and giving us a play by play. He got bad on his break shot and had to blast into the rack and called a ball in the stack and banked it straight back!
**Ten Footer- 1) The Diamond table was quite a beautiful beast to behold. 2) Most players seemed to not make as many balls on the break. 3) The extra foot really didn't seem to effect the players (of course these were the best players in the world). 4) You have to be proficient with the bridge.
**Dennis Orcullo- Never seems to impress me. Never seems to make hard shots. Ah ha, because he plays so good he makes it look easy...ala Buddy Hall in his prime.
**European Players- They appear to be so serious and professional and dress the part. I realize with all their sponser patches and the tours and opportunites they have it pays to be.
**Vendors- First time I have seen Bob Meucci set up in a long time. Saw a few of the Philipinos playing with his cues. Looks like more vendors would come?
**I used to stay for the duration but don't anymore. Seemed the crowd was down and some big name players were absent. I know the times are tough for everyone right now. The seating is not the best(very limited to watch the ten footers upstairs), and I just can't stand for hours like I used to. I know Greg Sullivan is pressed for space and is doing the best he can. I do appreciate him and all the sponsers. Still the best show in pool, IMHO!
