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@matternst1223 21 сағат бұрын
These tables can make good players look bad. And these guys look very solid! Nice video! Great commentary. Great runnout game 2.
@mothlikeTV 21 сағат бұрын
Thanks Matt, truth is these are easy tables, so any misses are purely down to shooter error! In fact there were quite a few balls that dropped in that maybe should've missed but the generous pockets, especially the corners, allowed them in. Ken is a very experienced player and it's great to play sets against him, really helps improve my game. Thanks again for watching and commenting. Mike
@danielflack1369 5 күн бұрын
Were those 5" pockets ?? They look big
@mothlikeTV 5 күн бұрын
Predator Apex Premier League Edition Tables The BCA Pool League World Championships will be played on 7-foot Predator Apex Premier League Edition tables, which have been meticulously designed by CSI and Predator for performance, reliability, and fun. It features 4.5 inch perfectly flush pockets, ultra-black matte fingerprint resistant finish, pocket sound dampening, tracks that prevent chalk from getting stuck in the table, and a ball return system designed to be quiet and keep the balls clean
@ericlarkin6563 6 күн бұрын
I thought you said you were from Reno, recommended anywhere to play there?
@mothlikeTV 5 күн бұрын
I'm from San Diego... my opponent @mikeedmiston8753 is from Reno... I'll see if I can get him to reply to you... Hey Mike can you help Erin out here?
@AverageSDPoolPlayer 7 күн бұрын
Great series! Thanks again @Mothlike for the feature!! Looking forward to being on the channel again soon =]
@mothlikeTV 7 күн бұрын
@@AverageSDPoolPlayer Many thanks Michael.
@AverageSDPoolPlayer 12 күн бұрын
it was definitely a foul considering that the cue shot straight towards the long rail after contact. it also felt like a foul but just wanted to be entirely sure in that moment before conceding the turn back. great set nonetheless! that third game was a fantastic runout potential by Brian!
@mothlikeTV 12 күн бұрын
@@AverageSDPoolPlayer I believe the shooter knows best in these circumstances… my first thought was the 7 seemed to move first but it was mighty close. Had you finished closer to the right hand long rail with the cue ball, don’t think it would’ve been a foul, even though it may have needed a simultaneous contact.
@BrianWroolie 12 күн бұрын
@@mothlikeTV cueball tells the story. Had the cueball rolled more forward then it would be much harder to tell. but since cueball goes straight to long rail, it exposes the foul.
@user-ih7sk4eq7m 13 күн бұрын
SOO SLOW
@mothlikeTV 10 күн бұрын
Please check out my replies to earlier comments on this theme...
@bravoalvaro 14 күн бұрын
Great back-and-forth good match guys!
@BrianWroolie 14 күн бұрын
thanks for posting this Mike!
@mothlikeTV 12 күн бұрын
...more coming soon
@BrianWroolie 10 күн бұрын
@@mothlikeTV Your commentary is pretty good BTW.
@AverageSDPoolPlayer 15 күн бұрын
Great set! And great meeting you for the first time as well! Looking forward to more sets against one another in the future! Thanks for the upload!
@mothlikeTV 15 күн бұрын
@@AverageSDPoolPlayer I got lucky this time, happens in short races. Next time hopefully will be a longer set. Huge congrats for your birthday tomorrow!!
@AverageSDPoolPlayer 15 күн бұрын
@@mothlikeTV Thank you! Hopefully another year older means I'm just getting wiser!
@martycooper1089 19 күн бұрын
You are not very loud
@mothlikeTV 10 күн бұрын
Thanks Marty. We'll have a better streaming set up for the next Worlds
@stevesmith866 24 күн бұрын
Wayne took 3 minutes to hit a shot at the 25minute mark. Don’t watch it. Just trust me you’ll want to pull your eyes out. He had 2 shots to choose from, cut a ball in the corner or a 2 ball combo in the other corner. That’s it ,
@mothlikeTV 15 күн бұрын
I feel you Steve. Alas, CSI who run the events, only have shot clocks on the two Pro TV tables, the remaining 20 Pro tables don't have the manpower / referees to run and enforce the system. These BCA World Pool League Championships are a big deal for league players and there was over $91,000 in prize money paid out to the top 128 finishers just in this Gold Division. The winner gets $13,000, so players generally take more time. CSI did enforce a 2-hour limit on these race--to-five matches, with any unplayed racks replaced by a lag, which happened quite a few times.
@MikeyD22 29 күн бұрын
Incredibly slow and unwatchable players. Another desperate example of why a shot clock is needed. zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
@mothlikeTV 15 күн бұрын
Alas, CSI who run the events, only have shot clocks on the two Pro TV tables, the remaining 20 Pro tables don't have the manpower / referees to run and enforce the system. These BCA World Pool League Championships are a big deal for league players and there was over $91,000 in prize money paid out to the top 128 finishers just in this Gold Division. The winner gets $13,000, so players generally take more time. CSI did enforce a 2-hour limit on these race--to-five matches, with any unplayed racks replaced by a lag, which happened quite a few times.
@MikeyD22 14 күн бұрын
@@mothlikeTV Appreciate the reply and info!
@urangthetang Ай бұрын
Like watching pant dry. SHOT CLOCK.
@mothlikeTV 15 күн бұрын
Alas, CSI who run the events, only have shot clocks on the two Pro TV tables, the remaining 20 Pro tables don't have the manpower / referees to run and enforce the system. These BCA World Pool League Championships are a big deal for league players and there was over $91,000 in prize money paid out to the top 128 finishers just in this Gold Division. The winner gets $13,000, so players generally take more time. CSI did enforce a 2-hour limit on these race--to-five matches, with any unplayed racks replaced by a lag, which happened quite a few times.
@strikerz2912 Ай бұрын
Hit the eight first
@mothlikeTV Ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment, you may well be right. But with no referee, the shooter gets the benefit of the doubt in dubious circumstances like this.
@3rdRailRenegade Ай бұрын
Although polite, it is highly unrecommended to hand an opponent a cue ball over the table during a competition match.
@mothlikeTV 15 күн бұрын
You're quite right, thanks for the pointer.
@willisgough5051 Ай бұрын
Yeah! Go Rudy Li!
@jeffwilliams1356 Ай бұрын
Hi Mike, I'm extremely hard on myself while playing pool, so it's nice to see someone like you who appears so calm and just generally loves the game. Thanks for the match to watch.
@mothlikeTV Ай бұрын
Hi Jeff, thanks for commenting - I can relate... ...I used to be the same, getting frustrated, irritated and annoyed with myself but realized that kind of negative reaction is totally counter-productive and spoils your enjoyment of the game. Of course, we wouldn't be human if we didn't experience disappointment at missing pots, scratching or hooking ourselves, but we can control how we deal with it. A good way is to smile, chuckle or even laugh at it. See the funny side. Enjoy the moment. And remember, all you can control is your shot selection and execution... everything else is beyond your control and therefore isn't worth wasting time and energy even thinking about, let alone worrying or getting upset over. My advice, consciously try to practice self-compassion... everyone makes mistakes, missed pots or just generally plays badly from time to time. But getting upset about it spoils your whole game and certainly doesn't help you turn it around and find your A game.
@dajentleman Ай бұрын
Great shooting! Great commentating!
@mothlikeTV Ай бұрын
Thanks Nato. I had a few good rolls too in that last rack which sure helped!
@wdiddy1 Ай бұрын
What the hell, that's you commentating lol. I thought you had someone else doing that for your videos. Your voice does not fit your appearance lol.
@mothlikeTV 10 күн бұрын
I'd be interested what kind of voice my appearance suggests!
@CodyCummings-qy4qc Ай бұрын
Why would Brian jump on the 11th rack instead of cutting the 15 ball 🤦🏼♂️
@mothlikeTV Ай бұрын
I'll ask him next time and let you know Cody
@jamesdavis8731 Ай бұрын
Yep, they are called Ticky's. Some good pool there.
@jamesdavis8731 2 ай бұрын
Good match Mike. Alex has a lot to learn - including table etiquette. Get rid of the phone Alex, and pay attention when others are down on their shots on another table.
@jamesdavis8731 2 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this match. Nothing against Ernesto, he is a pretty good player that didn't play his best, but I was rooting for Mike. I am not sure how the Fargo is figured out, but Mike certainly seems better than a 450. I have seen guys at 600 that don't play as well as Mike. As for Ernesto, he plays almost exactly like his son. Both are very controlled and make things look super easy at times. I think Ernesto was probably not happy with his overall play and knows he can play better. As for Mike (I just have to say these things, lol), he can play. He needs to work on his ball pocketing more and probably shorten his bridge on certain shots. But it is obvious he has some talent. Well done. Love these matches.
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
I had a couple of conversations with Ernesto, he’s a real class act on the table and off it. Loved watching him play, gracefully waltzing round the table. He’s doing great for 69 that’s for sure and can still produce a very high standard. About this match, table 2 at On Cue is rather unforgiving and I think it’s true to say that everyone, Oscar included, struggled to really play well on it. But that’s more credit to Mike, who really found some great form in the second half of the match. I’d played him in R1 and he didn’t quite get going against me. I think one of the issues lower rated players have is inconsistency, and I count myself in this group, when we’re on and are confident, we can play almost a perfect game but our B and C games are poor and let us down. I think the better players are not only great when they’re on form but their worst game is still capable of winning matches.
@mikeedmiston8753 2 ай бұрын
There is a Mike Edmiston and a Michael Edmiston out of Carson City, NV. One is a 450 (provisional) the other was a 543. They are both me because a Tourny operator looked up Mike and not Michael, creating a new provisional fargo and I've not found anyone to remove the lower Mike yet. I presume it's the same thing MOTHLIKE did here, but for the record, I am a 542 Fargo. I appreciate the tips and the positive comments. Hope the change in Fargo doesn't change your opinion. lol
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, thanks for clearing that up. This was a really great performance against Ernesto. Keep playing like this and you'll be in the 600's very soon! Look forward to playing you again!
@jollybeeboy 2 ай бұрын
Crazy how Fargo works he’s a sl7/8 on apa but only 450 Fargo ..
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
I can't speak much for APA rankings but Mike sure shoots well for a 450 Fargo. According to the Fargo app: 725 racing to 9 vs 450 racing to 6, the 725 should win 99.4% of the time. I'm not 100% sure this is Mike's Fargo, he told me he was from Reno and that's where this 450 MIKE EDMISTON is from, but the Robustness is 0. There's also a Michael Edmiston, from Roundhouse, NV who is a 543 with 1,104 Robustness. If that's his correct rating on this race length the Fargo app says Ernesto should win 93.3% of the time. Whatever the case, Mike shoots well when he gets his arm going and a bit of confidence, as you'll see from some of his runouts in this match.
@mikeedmiston8753 2 ай бұрын
@@mothlikeTV The Mike with 0 Robustness was an error by a Tourny operator who created the new account not realizing i was established as Michael. So yes, I'm the 543. But, It's kinda fun watching a 450 beat a 725. LOL!
@wilkvanburen 2 ай бұрын
I usually find these a couple of months after they post so I haven't been in the chat but I really like what you all are doing. Great job.
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
Thanks very much, it's good to know you're liking the content. Please subscribe if you haven't already and allow YT to send u notifications when I post new videos.
@mothlikeTV 10 күн бұрын
Gonna be relaunching the livestream soon... pls watch this space
@cukin65 2 ай бұрын
anybody said shot clock?
@lazargurevich7970 2 ай бұрын
A over 100 pt Fargo difference should be a 7-4 race not 7-6. Using Fargo you need to set the races based on the difference between the players not a set scale, or you get a 550 playing a 551 with a handicap but a 551 playing a 649 even though the first 2 players are the same skill, and the other two are a full level apart.
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment… the handicaps for the Lucasi West Coast Tour most definitely favor the better players… they split entrants into 4 groups based on their Fargo ratings: Pros (720+) who race to 9 Semi-pros (651-719) who race to 8 Veterans (551-650) who race to 7 Amateurs (550 and under) who race to 6 My next match was against a 646 and we both raced to 7! I’ll be posting that match up here soon. I think you’re right, handicapping based on how many Fargo points separate the players would be a bit more fair but the single rack difference a race for 100 points would still hugely favor the better player. I do have a recording of my opponent Mike playing Ernesto Dominguez, who is a 725, on the one loss side and will post that soon. You really should check it out.
@b4ssfunk3d 2 ай бұрын
That was insane Mike! Nice footage at College Billiards. It may not be the most up to date or cleanest pool hall around, but it has an atmosphere and vibe unmatched by any other pool hall in San Diego. I remember getting a bucket of beers with a friend and playing there on a rainy night up until 2 AM. They just shut down the alcohol but the table game on the 10 footer kept going past 230am and I left and they were still playing. Drove home in the rain and got home safely then went to work that same morning. Definitely one of those real San Diego nights
@Covelo-Joe 2 ай бұрын
I agree.. fantastic job with the channel ..& nice meeting and playing you in the 2nd Chance tourney this past weekend in La Mesa... I'd be happy to do some guest commentary with you on our match if possible..or on any others.. Looking forward to seeing our 'meeting'.. You have a unique/interesting perspective with your English Snooker background for commentating pool matches.. looking forward to future installments... All the Best...
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
Hi Joe. Thanks for your comments. Hit me up on Instagram @mothlike_ and we can connect
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
Hey Joe, I'm keen to explore how I can feature you on on our match... you can reach me via my website: www.mothlike.com using the contact us option on bottom right corner of the landing page
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
Hey Joe hope you're going good. Email me with your phone number, think we can do a joint commentary on our match via zoom... [email protected]
@Covelo-Joe Ай бұрын
@@mothlikeTV Hey Mike.. I did send it, waiting to hear back.. hopefully you did get it.. I sent 2 emails.. it's in the second one
@mothlikeTV Ай бұрын
@@Covelo-Joe got it thanks Joe. Will call you about setting up our episode next week.
@jamesdavis8731 2 ай бұрын
Hey Mike, this channel is turning into one of my favorite channels. I watch a HUGE amount of pool - and I mean HUGE. From the best in the world to lower ranked APA matches. I just love watching pool and playing. And out of all these channels if I see a vid of yours go up I immediately watch it - and so does my wife, although we watch for different reasons! LOL. I have commented on a number of your videos, and I also want to comment on one shot very early in this match. The one ball after you had ball in hand. I think you mentioned a friend of yours had told you before that with shots like that it is better to over-hit the ball because you still end up having a shot on the two (in this case). This is exactly true. As soon as I saw you hit the shot I wondered why you didn't play it harder and go two rails, hitting the right long rail above the side pocket. It would allow you to let your stroke out and give you a MUCH larger margin of error. This was a shot, or shots like this, that I had to work on a lot. And I mean a lot. I was always tried to play speed into tight areas, but when you allow yourself to use multiple rails it makes the game easier. Anyway, we really enjoy these vids and this channel deserves a lot more subscribers. Keep posting.
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
Hey thanks James, I do appreciate your comments. I absolutely need to work harder on my thought process to make sure I avoid somewhat elementary errors like the one - as you say, give yourself as wide a margin for error as possible. As for the channel, I do love playing, watching and also creating pool content and am determined to continue improving this channel and feature as diverse a range of matches, leagues and tourrnaments as possible. I'm also planning a how to series with a different player each time showing me a specific shot that we can all add to our arsenal, if it's not in there already!
@b4ssfunk3d 2 ай бұрын
Tony almost won that. He was hill-hill and that cue ball just kept rolling into the side pocket. That was heartbreaking, I was sure I was about to see an upset.
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
It was a KILLER KICK BANK!
@jamesdavis8731 2 ай бұрын
LOL. Nothing wrong with getting run over by a guy like Oscar. He is world class player. I really hope Oscar makes the Mosconi Cup team as he is one of America's top players. He showed that in the recent Scottish Open and the UK Open. I wish he would play a lot more in the big tournaments. I love watching his game. He is sooooooooo smooth and under control, and extremely talented. As for Rudy, I am sure this match taught him a few things. I got run over a few times when playing in the Philippines but it made me more determined to get better. It is one thing to see a top player on TV, and a totally different thing to be playing a guy like Oscar and watching his incredible talent in person. I wish Oscar the best in Saudi Arabia in a couple of weeks.
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
He’s playing Jeremy Long live right now on Post Up
@jeffwilliams1356 2 ай бұрын
A 437 Fargo that can't make two balls in a row.
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
Hey! We all started somewhere and all play because we love the game. There’s always something all of us can learn to improve as human beings as well as players.
@jeffwilliams1356 2 ай бұрын
@@mothlikeTV If he was fairly rated as a 325 Fargo, I wouldn't have said a word. It was more a shot at Fargo ratings then that player's ability.
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
@@jeffwilliams1356 There's no perfect handicapping / player rating system - all are open to abuse or manipulation and in the end rely on the good will and honesty of the players.
@sendhelpbaylon 2 ай бұрын
Never seen him play before but maybe he just had a bad day.
@BillyO8828 Ай бұрын
Fargo is usually somewhat accurate from my experience. But you put Oscar who not long ago beat Jayson Shaw against a 437, there would have to be a certain amount of luck just to get in rythm. A better test is to bring another 325 player vs the 437. I'm guessing the outcome would be drastically different. In other words, I would not base on just this one match against an arguably world class player.
@1j1i2m4 2 ай бұрын
i like this (Barnie's friend0
@chrisgarcia2152 2 ай бұрын
Oscar sucks ass
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
I think you mean he kicks ass... that's what he's been doing here for the last two days...
@MichaelBranch-ug9ij 2 ай бұрын
Nice shot
@jamesdavis8731 2 ай бұрын
I don't usually make comments like this, but this time I just can't help myself. First of all - congrats to Bruce. He clearly played a more solid fundamental game with more control. That is ONE reason why he white-washed Marvin. Second, Marvin reminds me a lot of the Filipinos I played when I lived in the Philippines. I don't know if Marvin is Filipino or not, but he has that Filipino "thinks he is good attitude" that you see so much over there. His mannerism's around the table and his body language are not good. I saw it thousands of times. Good players do NOT make the silly mistakes Marvin made in this match. Am I being too harsh? Maybe, but I got so fed up with it when I played in the Philippines I just have to speak out about it. Again, I am not saying Marvin is Filipino, but he just reminds me of many of those players over there. And don't get me wrong, there are a LOT of top players in the Philippines - it is just that there are also a lot of guys that walk around a table thinking they are good but making ridiculous mistakes. Marvin's match here just brought back a lot of those memories. Anyway, good job Bruce.
@mothlikeTV 10 күн бұрын
My take on this is that I try not to allow myself to get irritated by anything whilst I'm playing pool (or indeed just in the course of my everyday existence). Don't get me wrong, I've experienced more than my share of irritation, frustration and upset over my decades misspent in billiard halls around the world. It's a fact that we can exert control over our reactions to anything and everything that we perceive through our senses, be that your opponent in a game of billiards, the car that cuts you up on the freeway or the handles that just snapped on your shopping bag spilling your groceries over the sidewalk. You do however, need the self awareness when these "triggers" occur, so you can deliberately just let them float on by... I don't have time to spend getting upset about these things, especially if they are wholly beyond my control. It makes for a much happier day.
@vincevita6872 2 ай бұрын
need a shot clock! Sheeeze.
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
You’re not the only one who’s said that! Alas they can’t operate a shot clock with so many tables (300+) and matches with so few officials. They do put a 2 hour limit on the matches - which is loads of time for a race to 5… but if they’re not done at the 2 hour mark the referee makes them lag for any remaining racks.
@vincevita6872 2 ай бұрын
@@mothlikeTV No worries other matches are entertaining and I learn from them.... This one i learn to not take all freekin day selecting a shot...LOL Vince
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
Well thanks James. I’ve been trying to play at a quicker tempo and it’s definitely helped, was over thinking it and taking too long previously.
@jamesdavis8731 2 ай бұрын
Some good pool there Mike. I have followed you for awhile now. You are playing the best pool I have seen you play. Well done.
@D.TruthRaven 2 ай бұрын
it is like a Skinny Jean party, no place for my ol bearded ass, lol
@mothlikeTV 10 күн бұрын
Believe me, most of us are seniors in the BCA league I play in... plenty of ol bearded asses I can assure you!
@hatesitrick 2 ай бұрын
Shaun Murphy the snooker player should team up with this Shaun Murphy for a video lmao
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
Well I’m Michael Holt so maybe the snooker player Michael Holt should play the snooker player Shaun Murphy in a rematch!!!
@AverageSDPoolPlayer 2 ай бұрын
The five ball shot to get on to the six was a very nice shot! =]
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
It’s a good one to have in your repertoire
@turbohuang 2 ай бұрын
WTF
@mothlikeTV 2 ай бұрын
You tell me Turbo Huang… WTF?
@AverageSDPoolPlayer 3 ай бұрын
we should do a collab! id like to challenge you =]
@mothlikeTV 3 ай бұрын
Sounds like fun!
@BrianWroolie 3 ай бұрын
Nice commentary Mike! Thanks for putting these videos out.
@mothlikeTV 3 ай бұрын
Thanks Brian. The workflow is getting quicker/better the more of these I do... ...shame it's defeats I'm editing the last couple of weeks! 😞 Hopefully we'll get back in the winners' circle again soon...
@Wyrmsfire 3 ай бұрын
Hey Mike! Cool video. Well done on the editing. Subbed to the channel.
@mothlikeTV 3 ай бұрын
Many thanks, it’s much appreciated James
@jamesdavis8731 3 ай бұрын
Good win Mike. I have watched a shit load of your videos. You have some talent, but your mechanics at time are what let you down. In this match you won, but your backstroke was super super fast. Slow that down a lot and I think you will pot more balls. My wife, who is Filipina and loves pool, says you are super gwapo. That means handsome. Whatever. LOL.
@mothlikeTV 3 ай бұрын
Thanks James for your and your wife's kind words! One of the better players in our league told me pretty much the same thing... slow my backswing down and when I remember to do it, I've definitely been more consistent and missed a lot less. Trouble is I've not done enough solid solo practice with it to get it really ingrained so I do often default to putting quick ones in, like in this match. Your prompting is most welcome and I'll definitely put some work in on it.
@reecelewis6377 3 ай бұрын
Wow that was a crazy game I think it was game 7 just wow
@mothlikeTV 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for your comment. Can't remember what happened, gonna have to watch it again...