So why go to best of five then?
There were suggestions from the first tournament on to go best of five or best of seven. I resisted so as to leave an element of uncertainty in the rounds; the "any given Sunday" syndrome. However, several tournamants ago I aquiesed in the later rounds. By then we're normally down to the better sticks so a longer series seemed to make sense but to still allow an element of uncertainty I implemented the revised selection rules.
The early rounds really are designed to allow even the inexperienced a chance. If their opponent overlooks them or the plane selection is in their favor or they score the magic bb a three duel round can be over fast. From the quarter finals forward we really are looking for the best of the best but the selection rules still allow the underdog a chance to steal it.
Hope that answers your question.