VOTE: Shot of the Masters 2009

[mushka]

As promised, you can now vote for the Shot of the Tournament.

Noel, it was with a heavy heart as you were the first one to nominate, but flukes should not be included IMO. Mark´s shot was therefore eliminated. I have doubts about the second shot of Neil, but I have decided to believe hege, that it had been planned.

Scottley, your change was noticed, but given the number of entrants, I included both of your tips. However, if you were so kind and found a video of that particular shot, please post the link here or PM me, so I could edit this post. I am too tired to look for it myself. I would ask the same of Odrl (alas, if the actual frame is somewhere to be found).

And a quick note to everyone. "Other" option will not be included as you had enough time to nominate.


Nominees:

• Ali Carter - 2 cushion red
0:08 - 0:18

• Neil Robertson - 147 "super screw" attempt
8:54 - 9:16

• Neil Robertson - unbelievable double
8:56 - 9:14

• John Higgins - 4 cushion positional shot
5:50 - 6:20

• Mark Selby - classy brown
TBA

• Ali Carter - safety red

How about Carter's safety shot against Ebdon, where he hit the red very thick, and got back to baulk in a straight line off the black cushion?

[Odrl]

I would ask the same of Odrl (alas, if the actual frame is somewhere to be found).

I can't find any footage of it, sorry.

[Phil]

I would have also included the side spin cushion ball on the red from Ronnie.

so I m going to vote with Ali's 2 chushion red.

[Migtsf]

Voted for Selby's classy brown.

Robertson's screw shot is impressive too, but it's not a successfull one. He does fail to get on the black properly.

[CTquick147]

Voted for Selby's classy brown.

Robertson's screw shot is impressive too, but it's not a successfull one. He does fail to get on the black properly.

I have to politely disagree. He over hit it, and from the position he had that's just amazing. Also, he had a good shot on the black, one he would usually get if he weren't under so much pressure going for the 147. In practice Robertson would get the cut on the black 9 out of 10. I don't think you can really call that screw back Unsuccessful.

[mushka]

I have been keeping an eye on the voting and given the fact it had been couple of days since the last vote, I officially declare Ali Carter winner of TSF Best Shot of Masters Competition. :snooker:


Edit: Would it be possible for a mod to close the voting, please?

[Elk_Master]

Stephen Maguire in the last freame with Niel has potted nicely black.

[mushka]

Awesome, everyone starts voting now.

[hegeland]

Awesome, everyone starts voting now.

lol, yeah we had forgot it. so many new threads and posts nowadays that some just drown in it

[bongo]

I don't want to sound better than what I am...but even though Neil Robertson's shot was great, I tried it at the club and if you have a fast enough table, it is possible and I can do it. To do it on the first try is a little tough but after a few goes it isn't so tough for players with a good cue action.

I hope I'm not sounding 'big-headed'!

P.S - I realised it wasn't in the lists, I am talking about the brown with check side off 4 cushions.

[Wimm]

Surely you don't sound big-headed, as a fact, I also made that shot a couple of days ago...

I went for the John Higgings shot!

[mushka]

Well, what I am supposed to do now?

I think I shall give you more time to get the correct result.
Would save me the trouble of trying to think up a solution that would be both fair and at the same time wouldn´t jeopardise my credibilty by announcing a new winner.

In the end, I think I will just up this thread to make sure everyone who wishes actually votes and doesn´t miss this thread.
If I were to declare a shared first place and then couple of you felt like John Higgins or Mark Selby could feel left out and deserve to join the fun and you started voting for them, I would have to personally struggle you.

[Odrl]

Ok, it's only fair that I vote for the last shot, since it was me who mentioned it in the first place.

[mushka]

After an unexpectedly prolonged voting period the new winner is Neil Robertson.
As it would be cruel to snatch a prize from a once declared winner, the boys can share the TSF imaginary first place trophy, as far as I am concerned.


Note to myself: Set up the date of closure of poll voting the next time, for heaven´s sake.

[Slh]

the robertson's double i think is a fluke anyway. i think he intended to leave the red in the baulk and bring the cueball near the black, i think he hit too good...