Based on the strongest six finalists for each of the (6 main + 2 supplement) categories, 17 players come from Bangsar zone, followed by 13 players from Sentul zone, then 11 players from Keramat zone, and remaining 7 players from Pudu zone.
The pre-tournament favourites for the (6 main + 2 supplement) categories from Keramat (3 + 1 players), Sentul (1 + 1 players), Pudu (1 player), and Bangsar (1 player).
On paper, Bangsar zone seen to be more superior than other zones (at least among the top players), while Keramat zone has the most creme de la creme players.