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wilkinru 
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 Posted: 05/21/2015 at 11:48am |
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With 0 disrespect to Butler - Those guys you listed are on a whole different level of foot speed and spin, plus with many more offensive weapons.
What I meant was - How far could Butler go? |
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NextLevel
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Posted: 05/21/2015 at 11:54am |
Sorry. I thought that question was too ridiculous to consider - no disrespect intended - given Butler's age. Butler in his prime was at a top 100 level and his strokes were not as spin oriented as they are now. The man is 44 even if his TT body is not as stressed. He is where he is supposed to be. But the style is not the problem. He is just 44 and isn't exposed to the level of competition required to consistently play at a 2800 level. He himself has said that he has 2650-level days from time to time when healthy. This was probably one of them, though his opponent's lack of power aided that. Edited by NextLevel - 05/21/2015 at 12:03pm |
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beeray1
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Posted: 05/21/2015 at 12:11pm |
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The real question: How would this 44 year old Butler do against the current 49 year old Waldner.
I'd pay to see that match.
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jrscatman
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Posted: 05/21/2015 at 12:15pm |
Actually, the semi finals between Pierre Luc Theiriault and Jim Butler, PL had chances to win the match. PL was also returning JB's killer punch. I think Butler was mentally stronger than both Wang and Theirault.
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tom
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Posted: 05/21/2015 at 12:32pm |
I bet JB would be crushed. I myself would rather watch a M.L. style shoot out than the strategic game that JB plays.
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