Special thanks to Tony Chohan for sitting down with us and talking pool. His thoughts on how a real tour can only start with the players unifying is spot on. When the PBT started in 1991, we had unity and a real business approach. I led, the players backed me, and the first real tour was created. The players had equity in their sport for the first time. The sad fact is, the U.S. billiards industry fought us tooth and nail. As did ESPN. But still, we grew, and in 7short years, we accomplished great things for the players and the sport. Joe Camel ended the only real shot the sport has ever had. That story is history that you'll never read in Billiards Digest. (Why not, Mike?) If today's players knew HOW the PBT was built, WHY it was blackballed, and what really brought it down,- they might realize that Tony is right - "It ultimately falls on the players." If they stayed united, today pro pool would be a major global sport. They didn't.
Great player, for sure. But, I'd put Reed up against him if it was 1992, apples to apples in 9-ball. I'd just come off winning the Junior National 8-ball state qualifier tournament and was working at a billiard hall part-time and in comes Reed Piece playing Springfield Danny and rolled over him in a 10 ahead in 9-ball for 5k or something like that, back then. Just rolled over my idol, Danny. I went up to him and chatted a bit after later. Nicest guy, he said stay in college...what a genuine, humble, and nice person. Anyway, Reed if you read this, thanks and I hope you are doing well buddy...
I agree with kim Davenport... no one ever perfected the game when you had to really break the balls. So many characteristics taken from the game. No one wants to see a pro play like an amateur because the tables tuff. Taken the open out of open events ..or luck you might call it. The luck part is what made it so exciting but no one seems to realize that. Never would or could they make a movie of the game played today.
4 1/4" is small enough. People learning pool want to play better fast. Making balls and running out makes young players buy sticks and tables. The pace of rotation pool show be sort of fast or TV will never cover it. The general audience won't understand a lot of safety battles. Loser breaks will solve most the problems of 9 and 10 ball. But if a guy runs out 4 or 5 times when he/she gets to break, that should be counted as a 4 or 5 pack.
Who is making any money in pool now? In relationship to other sports, probably nobody. Reed, I like your engaging and supportive style of interviewing. J Childress Miss seeing all the guys at Tall Man's RIP Chris
Strickland's 💯% RIGHT ,!!!!!!!!!! 5 BY 10 SMALLER POCKETS ARE THE MOVE. 💯%..... PROFESSIONAL HARDER AND NOT JUST A FUCIN CAB DRIVER COULD GET LUCKY AND BEAT A POOL PLAYER THAT DOES THIS SPORT TO FEED THEIR FAMILY...........!!!!!!!
If you want more money in the sport, focus on the customers not the players. Sell pool to viewers. That simple. Stop focusing on catering to the players. Sell pool.
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Special thanks to Tony Chohan for sitting down with us and talking pool. His thoughts on how a real tour can only start with the players unifying is spot on. When the PBT started in 1991, we had unity and a real business approach. I led, the players backed me, and the first real tour was created. The players had equity in their sport for the first time. The sad fact is, the U.S. billiards industry fought us tooth and nail. As did ESPN. But still, we grew, and in 7short years, we accomplished great things for the players and the sport. Joe Camel ended the only real shot the sport has ever had. That story is history that you'll never read in Billiards Digest. (Why not, Mike?) If today's players knew HOW the PBT was built, WHY it was blackballed, and what really brought it down,- they might realize that Tony is right - "It ultimately falls on the players." If they stayed united, today pro pool would be a major global sport. They didn't.
Great story, an amazing show..Tony speaks his mind..
Good to see both Reid Pierce and Kim Davenport.
Special thanks for a great video! Keep Them coming Please!
Well done. Tony speaks his mind.
Tony’s a super good guy as well. Always look forward to watching him play.
Thanks for commenting.
Sure do miss Tony Ellin and Grady, another great interview, glad Kim and Reed let Tony speak, unlike Sigel lol
awesome stuff!
Watched Tony play in Gastonia,N.C. I think he was watching me mess around playing Straight Pool
The future is bright
Great player, for sure. But, I'd put Reed up against him if it was 1992, apples to apples in 9-ball. I'd just come off winning the Junior National 8-ball state qualifier tournament and was working at a billiard hall part-time and in comes Reed Piece playing Springfield Danny and rolled over him in a 10 ahead in 9-ball for 5k or something like that, back then. Just rolled over my idol, Danny. I went up to him and chatted a bit after later. Nicest guy, he said stay in college...what a genuine, humble, and nice person. Anyway, Reed if you read this, thanks and I hope you are doing well buddy...
Danny Harriman? And did you work at Springfield Billiards? I’ve played there a few times.
I agree with kim Davenport... no one ever perfected the game when you had to really break the balls. So many characteristics taken from the game. No one wants to see a pro play like an amateur because the tables tuff. Taken the open out of open events ..or luck you might call it. The luck part is what made it so exciting but no one seems to realize that. Never would or could they make a movie of the game played today.
4 1/4" is small enough. People learning pool want to play better fast. Making balls and running out makes young players buy sticks and tables. The pace of rotation pool show be sort of fast or TV will never cover it. The general audience won't understand a lot of safety battles. Loser breaks will solve most the problems of 9 and 10 ball. But if a guy runs out 4 or 5 times when he/she gets to break, that should be counted as a 4 or 5 pack.
4 1/4" should be the standard IMO
Nice
Who is making any money in pool now? In relationship to other sports, probably nobody. Reed, I like your engaging and supportive style of interviewing. J Childress Miss seeing all the guys at Tall Man's RIP Chris
Strickland's 💯% RIGHT ,!!!!!!!!!!
5 BY 10 SMALLER POCKETS ARE THE MOVE. 💯%..... PROFESSIONAL HARDER AND NOT JUST A FUCIN CAB DRIVER COULD GET LUCKY AND BEAT A POOL PLAYER THAT DOES THIS SPORT TO FEED THEIR FAMILY...........!!!!!!!
9 footz 4 inch is not easy definitely, i dont like 10 footers
Pool will never draw big sponsor money until it figures out how to draw big crowds.
Never heard of this guy before this, and i hope i never hear about him again
If you want more money in the sport, focus on the customers not the players. Sell pool to viewers. That simple. Stop focusing on catering to the players. Sell pool.
Tony’s eyes are all over the place. Kinda distracting. Lol