Who's the best player at the net?

***Oldhand*** · 02-29-2008, 08:25 PM

It's decidedly strange to see Cai Yun and Koo Kien Keat ahead of Sigit Budiarto

What's not surprising is Li Yongbo's place at the bottom of the heap.
Not very popular, is he?

**wilfredlgf** · 02-29-2008, 10:46 PM

My dad would've voted for Christian Hadinata or Tjun Tjun if he were a member here and I'd wouldn't know who is who and who's predominantly where on the court either.

**Zhao** · 03-02-2008, 09:52 AM

Tony gunawan is just the best.
Especially after his service.

**koo_fan** · 03-02-2008, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by jug8man

The terible lady commentator for the current Thomas Cup Asia qualifying rounds mentioned on TV that Koo Kien Kiet posted on some internet badminton forum that he was the best Front Man in the world.

Anybody knows if this is true (links please) and was this the reason this thread started?

But hes not the worst kan???n are u sure it is not just stupid rumour?

Im a kkk fan.die-hard one.n i have no facts to defend kkk on this.
Hes not a really good frontman.
kkk n tbh played as doubles.nothing more.

**koo_fan** · 03-02-2008, 11:37 AM

Originally Posted by nick.h

No offense...but if KKK actually did that, he's just so very VERY sad...

...people would soon lose respect for him...

find out the truth first.

**nick.h** · 03-02-2008, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by koo_fan

find out the truth first.

yes, that's why i added the "if" word...

**d65up2** · 03-02-2008, 04:53 PM

Originally Posted by nick.h

No offense...but if KKK actually did that, he's just so very VERY sad...

...people would soon lose respect for him...

I already did Nick...

**ants** · 03-02-2008, 07:06 PM

I dont think KKK dare to make such statements.

**abedeng** · 03-02-2008, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by wilfredlgf

My dad would've voted for Christian Hadinata or Tjun Tjun if he were a member here and I'd wouldn't know who is who and who's predominantly where on the court either.

Christian played in front, Ade Candra provided power at the back. Tjun Tjun and Johan Wahjudi were interchangable front and back.

**cooler** · 03-02-2008, 07:29 PM

tony g is in his own class, period.
imo, this poll isn't even necessary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayiWT...eature=related

tony can smack 2 pro players (kdm and tkh) with just one shot

**molohov** · 03-02-2008, 08:19 PM

i think several others have said this too: WHERE'S KIM DONG MOON!??!

**wilfredlgf** · 03-02-2008, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by molohov

i think several others have said this too: WHERE'S KIM DONG MOON!??!

He's way down there behind Cai Yun.

**sonnymak** · 03-02-2008, 09:22 PM

On Gillian Clark's(the lady commentor) claim KKK is the best frontman on the world and all the criticism that went with it.

KKK is the best front man TODAY amongst, Hendrawan, Cai Yun , Lee Yong Dae, Jens Eriksen and yes even The Great Tony G. Tony has aged and though he still packs a nasty punch but nowhere near his peak early in the century.

I wonder why also korea's Ha, Kim DM, older Lee and Yu are not in the polls, between them they won many WCs,All Engs, and Ogs for all time front men.

Also, although they did not win many majors, Yap Kim Hock and Soo Beng Kiang were fantastic front men especially the latter with his wristy net play.

As for Sigit, pharmaceutically powered during his best years marred his reputation and did not reach anywhere near his best performance after his return form suspension.

**george@chongwei** · 03-02-2008, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by sonnymak

On Gillian Clark's(the lady commentor) claim KKK is the best frontman on the world and all the criticism that went with it.

KKK is the best front man TODAY amongst, Hendrawan, Cai Yun , Lee Yong Dae, Jens Eriksen and yes even The Great Tony G. Tony has aged and though he still packs a nasty punch but nowhere near his peak early in the century.

I wonder why also korea's Ha, Kim DM, older Lee and Yu are not in the polls, between them they won many WCs,All Engs, and Ogs for all time front men.

Also, although they did not win many majors, Yap Kim Hock and Soo Beng Kiang were fantastic front men especially the latter with his wristy net play.

As for Sigit, pharmaceutically powered during his best years marred his reputation and did not reach anywhere near his best performance after his return form suspension.

not gillian clark claim la, its the horrible lady commentator during the TC/UC prelimanaries round...

**Wong8Egg** · 03-03-2008, 01:42 AM

Originally Posted by sonnymak

KKK is the best front man TODAY amongst, Hendrawan, Cai Yun , Lee Yong Dae, Jens Eriksen and yes even The Great Tony G. Tony has aged and though he still packs a nasty punch but nowhere near his peak early in the century.

If you speaks about recent performance then I guess Hendra Setiawen is better than KKK, if you speaks about all time then KKK is not even near what Tony G has achieved.

But I think KKK, CY, HS and LYD are very close in terms of level and skills in today's badminton.

**koo_fan** · 03-03-2008, 03:11 AM

waah..i dont realized that kkk is a good frontman.
Is he really good?

i couldnt agree with this.Cai yun is actually better.
KKk played both roles equally.nothing impressed me.

**JasonMichael** · 03-03-2008, 04:49 AM

that is kim dong moon and ha tae kwon. who is tkh???
and fyi, nobody mentioned halim hariyanto... he did one very good shot in that particular match, which is the 2001 world championships finals.
the polls is not a good bench mark.

Originally Posted by cooler

tony g is in his own class, period.
imo, this poll isn't even necessary
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayiWT...eature=related

tony can smack 2 pro players (kdm and tkh) with just one shot