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Holiday Gift Guide Athena – Named for the Greek goddess of wisdom, adding an Athena cue to your bag could be the wisest decision you make for improving your game. Designed for female pool players, these cues come with a free 10” extension for added reach and a thin tapered 12.5mm shaft for smaller hands. Retail price $147. Qualified dealer requests welcome. Call 1-800-645-9803 or visit www.cuestix.com. Manufactured and distributed exclusively by CueStix International.
3x5 Sport Case McDermott’s new 3x5 Sport Case is sure to impress! This unique case holds three butts & five shafts, and features two pockets for storing your jump handle and other accessories. It also features stylish dual-shoulder backpack straps that make carrying your cues easier than ever. McDermott’s 3x5 Sport Case retails for $170. Learn more at mcdermottcue.com/sportcases.
Viking A550 New Model for 2018 15 Rolling Thunder and Gold Premium Pearl, Maple and Black (IMA) Inlays Rolling Thunder and Smoke Premium Pearl, Brass and Black (IMA) Rings Viking Khaki Stain Select Birdseye Maple Double Pressed Irish Linen Wrap Viking Quick Release Joint Tip: Everest® Laminated Ferrule: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded onto the shaft Wrap: 100% Irish Linen Shaft: ViKORE Hard Rock Maple (Aged 5 years) Benefit: Extreme Control & Accuracy Turnings: 9 to 11 turnings over 18 to 24 months Taper: 12” to 14” Pro Taper Finish: Ultra-violet Urethane 3 coat finish Forearm: Select Birdseye Maple Joint: High Impact Black (IMA), flat faced with a brass insert Pin: Viking 5/16 x 18 Quick Release, Stainless Steel ButtPlate: High Impact Modified Acrylic with Viking Logo Bumper: Threaded Rubber Warranty: Lifetime, including warpage MSRP $595.00
Han’s Delta introducing Acrylic bridge head and joint protectors. Transparent Acrylic bridge head is individually hand polished to ensure no sharp edges for snooth cueing. Clear Acrylic joint protectors present a see through effect, Identifying joint pin is no longer a hassel. Wholesale & dealers welcome. Visit www.deltacue.com or call Delta Sport International at 1-844-376-0637.
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Stinger NG07 Break/Jump Cue The Stinger NG07 is the ultimate break/jump cue. It features snazzy graphic overlays, a quick release jump joint and a patented Stinger shaft with phenolic tip. The Stinger NG07 retails for $225. Learn more about Stinger’s gamechanging technology at mcdermottcue.com/stinger.
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Delta Chalk - Guaranteed the best! The finest quality and innovative Delta billiard chalk. Proudly Made in Canada. Exclusive developed formula to prevent miscues and increased the accuracy of control. Available in 2-cube set or display box of 25 sets. Wholesale & dealers welcome. Visit www. deltacue.com or call Delta Sport International at 1-844-376-0637.
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Holiday Gift Guide CR-1 • Commercial grade triangle ball rack that provides a professional level, tight rack. • Designed to be a replica of the renowned wooden DIAMOND rack • Rounded edges allow this rack to slide easily, reducing cloth wear of your pool table • Polycarbonate finish will not chip or fade over time with use. To order call DIAMOND BILLIARD PRODUCTS, INC. (812)288-POOL www. diamondbilliardproducts.com
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Viking A518 New Model for 2018 Blue Dream Premium Pearl Sleeve Blue Dream Premium Pearl, Stainless Steel, and Black (IMA) rings Black and Ivory (IMA) Index Rings Viking Concord Stain Birdseye Maple Double Pressed Irish Linen Wrap Viking Quick Release Joint Tip: Everest® Laminated Ferrule: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded onto the shaft Wrap: 100% Irish Linen Shaft: ViKORE Hard Rock Maple (Aged 5 years) Benefit: Extreme Control & Accuracy Turnings: 9 to 11 turnings over 18 to 24 months Taper: 12” to 14” Pro Taper Finish: Ultra-violet Urethane 3 coat finish Forearm: Birdseye Maple Joint: High Impact Ivory (IMA), flat faced with a brass insert Pin: Viking 5/16 x 18 Quick Release, Stainless Stain ButtPlate: High Impact Modified Acrylic with Viking Logo Bumper: Threaded Rubber Warranty: Lifetime, including warpage A518 MSRP $385
Viking A503 New Model for 2018 Ocean Glow Premium Pearl Sleeve Ocean Glow Premium Pearl, Brass and Black (IMA) Rings Custom Faded Viking Ocean Blue and Yellow Sunflower stain. Birdseye Maple Double Pressed Irish Linen Wrap Viking Quick Release Joint Tip: Tiger Everest® Laminated Ferrule: Viking SUPER Ferrule, capped and threaded onto the shaft Wrap: 100% Irish Linen Shaft: ViKORE Hard Rock Maple (Aged 5 years) Benefit: Extreme Control & Accuracy Turnings: 9 to 11 turnings over 18 to 24 months Taper: 12” to 14” Pro Taper Finish: Ultra-violet Urethane 3 coat finish Forearm: Birdseye Maple Joint: Brass / High Impact Black (IMA), flat faced with a brass insert Pin: Viking 5/16 x 18 Quick Release, Stainless Steel ButtPlate: High Impact Modified Acrylic with Viking LogoA503 Bumper: Threaded Rubber Warranty: Lifetime, including warpage MSRP $320.00
KATBJ – The brand new Katana break jump cue offers unparalleled control with multiple cue configurations. This multi-piece break jump cue can be put together in three different ways depending on the shot. So whether you need to execute a powerful break, an explosive long jump shot, or a tactical short jump, this is the cue for you! Retail price $250. Qualified dealer requests welcome. Call 1-800-6459803, go to www.cuestix.com. Manufactured and distributed exclusively by CueStix International.
National Series cases are exclusively manufactured by Delta Sport. It holds 2 butts 3 shafts, thick confortable shoulder pad, newer improved confort handle. They’re easy to carry, deluxe quality. Wholesale & dealers welcome. Visit www.deltacue. com or contact Delta Sport International at 1-844376-0637.
Outlaw Lightning – Introducing Lightning, the electrifying new series from Outlaw Cues. This line of cues takes Outlaw’s edgy western style and pairs it with bright white finishing details. This series features break, jump, and playing cues so there’s something for everyone! Retail price $105 – $189. Qualified dealer requests welcome. Call 1-800-645-9803, go to www.cuestix.com. Manufactured and distributed exclusively by CueStix International.
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The Psychology of Pool THE MOST IMPORTANT MOMENT IN POOL DR. CHRIS STANKOVICH Dr. Chris Stankovich, known as “The Sports Doc,” is a national expert in the field of sport & performance psychology and has been featured on ESPN for his work with elite athletes. His #1 best selling pool video “Mind of Steel: Mental Toughness for Pool Success” has been used by thousands of players to improve focus, increase confidence, and eliminate anxiety. You can learn more about Dr Stankovich and Mind of Steel by visiting drstankovich.com
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It is not uncommon to experience nerves while playing pool; after all, it’s just you and the table with no teammates to hide behind when you miss a shot. In fact, most of the time when pool players fail it is because they “got in their own head” so to speak --- meaning their nerves and anxiety leads to a missed shot. With that said, it makes a lot of sense to learn the many ways to improve mental toughness so that you miss less shots, and consequently, lose fewer games.
shots because of nerves!
To better understand how to control nerves it is important to begin by examining what we know about nerves:
• Develop a pre-shot routine that becomes automatic and consistent over time. • Your pre-shot routine should include a deep breath (or two) that allows you to breath deep into your stomach, hold the breath 4-5 seconds, then slowly exhale. • In addition to breathing, use imagery to clearly see exactly what you want to happen on the next shot. • Self-talk, or the thoughts we have to ourselves, should always be positive and productive – anything short of this and you should walk away from the table and regroup for a moment. • Do the next thing best – this means practice developing all your focus on the next shot, and not the last bad one.
• Everyone experiences nerves, even if it looks like some people don’t. • Nervous energy is a product of thinking, meaning that when we think things like “I might not make this shot,” your body responds by panicking (i.e. rapid heart rate, shallow breathing, and muscle tightness). • Anxiety is really just a form of human energy. What this means is that the nerves you feel can be channeled into healthy confidence with a little bit of practice. The key to playing better pool is to first realize (and get excited about) the fact that you can improve your game dramatically by simply improving your mental toughness. What this means is that even if you never improved your knowledge of playing pool, you will still get better with stronger mental toughness because you will miss fewer
The most important moment in pool, therefore, is the moment just before you approach the table and prepare to make the next shot. Even if you have been nervous the entire time leading up to your shot, the moment that you engage in your pre-shot routine you will put yourself in the best possible position to turn nervous energy into healthy confidence. Below are a few quick tips to help you get started:
Pool is a tough enough game as it is, so make it a point to not beat yourself by allowing unnecessary nerves and anxiety to take you off your game. Instead, improve mental toughness and begin dominating the competition!
I would like to hear from you. If you have a question for me please submit to: information@drstankovich.com
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LET’S GET JUMPING by Tom Simpson © January 2000 – All Rights Reserved – PoolClinics.com
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The jump shot is becoming an important skill these days, especially for 9-Ball players. While good kicking skills and basic massé ability will get you out of many tough situations, sometimes going to “the third dimension” is really the best solution. This article will give you an overview of the subject. Balls jump all the time. Most players don’t realize it, but the cueball actually leaves the table on almost every shot. Because pool tables have rails, the butt of the cue is always at least a little bit elevated. When the cue is elevated, you are hitting down into the ball. That downward force has to go somewhere, and the slate under the cloth is not going to move. Since the cueball is resilient (as is the cloth), it compresses a little and then springs upward and away, leaving the table at an angle roughly equal to the angle at which it was struck. The closer your stick is to flat, the lower the jump. The more elevated the stick angle, the higher the jump. The harder you shoot, the longer the jump. The resulting jump action comes from the combination of the stick angle, how hard the ball is hit, the quality of the stroke, and the “jumpability” of the stick. So, to jump high and short, elevate steeply. To jump even higher, shoot harder. For a lower trajectory, elevate less. For a longer low flight, shoot harder. The easy way to understand how the ball jumps is to imagine you are throwing the cueball onto the table. The angle and speed at which the ball hits the table determines the angle and distance of the bounce. Jump cues are short, to make them light in weight and to avoid hitting overhead lighting. Typically, they weigh about half of what a regular cue weighs. They usually have very hard tips and thick shafts. Jump/break cues are full-size cues with an extra joint just in front of the wrap so you can remove the rear portion of the butt. This makes the cue lighter and shorter. Since jump/breaks serve two purposes, they have to make compromises. While they may jump better than a full cue, they may not jump as well as a cue made specifically for jumping. Decent jump cues today start at around $80. Some players jump with their shaft only. This works well, but is illegal in world standard rules, and in most leagues and tournaments. You can jump with your regular shooting cue, but just not as easily. If you are using a low-squirt shaft (such as a Predator), a soft tip, a heavy cueball, or thin cloth (such as Simonis), you may have difficulty getting much jumping action. There are two very different stroke techniques in jumping – “pendulum” and “dart.” The pendulum stroke is the normal (but elevated) pool stroke with the
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cue swinging in a pendulum arc below your elbow. The dart stroke is used when you have to elevate the cue so steeply that you can’t use the pendulum. It’s called dart stroke because it looks a lot like throwing darts – your stick swings directly above the elbow. The dart stroke is more difficult to control, but it’s necessary when you have to clear an obstructing ball that’s within a short distance of the cueball (say, less than about 6”). Here’s a tip for pendulum stroke: Bend your front elbow to allow you to stand closer to the ball and elevate the butt of the cue. Keep your forearm in the vertical plane. Surprisingly, a light grip works best. Let the stick do the work. Here’s the trick for the dart stroke: Stand tall. Pin your wrist to your chest directly under your chin, so your forearm is stable and your stroke is with your wrist & fingers only. Try to align your body and head so that your body is out of the way of your stroke and you can see down the shaft without tilting your head. Grip with thumb and forefinger, as lightly as possible, with the palm of your hand open and facing the shot. Cock your grip hand back so that your wrist is bent all the way backward. Flop your wrist forward to execute the shot. Imagine you are throwing the stick at the ball like you would throw a dart, and allow the stick to “bounce off” of the cueball. This is a feeling – don’t actually let go of the stick. On all jump shots, take great care to strike into the center of the cueball, or slightly below. If you hit too high on the ball, you will trap it between the tip and the table, and it will not jump. Hitting too high on the ball is the most common error, followed by timidity. Do not use any sidespin at all, unless you want to execute a jump/massé (usually a bad idea). Once you are confident in your aim and contact point on the cueball, focus your gaze on the cueball until you hit the shot. Strike the ball with confidence, and don’t worry about hitting the cloth. If you are not getting the ball to jump, try lightening up on your grip. Try less elevation. Try more elevation. Focus on hitting toward or just below the true center of the cueball. Don’t hit so hard – your stroke accuracy may fall off. Be patient with yourself, especially if this is a new skill for you. It will happen. Don’t start with dramatic full-ball jumps 2” from the object ball. Start with little jumps – clear a coin, a pencil, or the edge of a ball, and work your way up. It does take some practice. For free video lessons on both pendulum and dart, visit poolclinics.com/products.html. You’ll find photos and additional instructional materials there, as well as information about the Stinger™ JumpBreak Cue. Let’s get jumping.
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A Jacked-up Fouetté Draw Shot
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Stefano Pelinga (born 1964) hails from Rome, Italy, where he has served since 1985 as a police officer for the Italian government (Polizia di Stato), until his retirement in 2011. He began to play pool at the age of 12, drawing inspiration from his favorite singer and actor, Dean Martin. Stefano, currently a 5-time World Champion in Pool Trick Shots, won several titles in Italy in straight pool and nine-ball throughout the late 1970s and 1980s. In 1990, he devoted himself entirely to “Artistic Pool,” commonly referred to in its practice as “Trick Shots.” Due to his outstanding achievements, Stefano is recognized worldwide as one of the greatest Trick Shot champions in the history of the sport, and has earned a spot in ESPN’s Trick Shot Magic Hall of Fame. Most importantly, on November 17, 2012, Stefano was inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame. In the presence of approximately 500 VIP guests and many sports stars such as Tommy Lasorda, Mike Piazza, Tony Esposito and Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, Stefano was awarded this honor, becoming a member of this group of legendary Italian Americans.
Sticking to fancy and useful shots, this month I want to introduce you to an advanced pool technique called “Fouetté” stroke. The word comes from the French language and means “whipped”. It basically consists in hitting the Cue Ball with extreme low-left or low-right, but also with extreme high-left or high-right English, depending on the needed CB position, when the Object Ball is very close to it (1/16” to 1”). It is quite difficult because it normally requires a pretty powerful stroke and you all know that the harder we shoot a ball, the harder it gets to precisely deliver the tip of our cue onto the desired spot on the Cue Ball. While you will be practicing the Fouetté, you will likely miscue several times or,
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especially when trying a Fouetté Draw, push both the CB and the OB forward. In the former case, you obviously have delivered the tip of your cue too close to the edge of the CB. In the latter case instead, you have hit “too much CB” causing a so-called “double-hit”. Getting back to our useful shot, let’s pretend we are playing a game of 9-Ball and place the CB in the middle of the short rail and at one-ball distance from it. Then place the first OB (the Blue Ball in the diagram) at 1/8” distance from your CB and with their line of centers pointing at the right point of corner pocket F (the Blue dotted line). Then place two Obstacle Balls perpendicular and frozen to the short rail and to each other, at one diamond from pocket C, and the second Object Ball (our ideal 9-Ball) F hanging by pocket C. What you need to do in order to pocket both the Blue and the Yellow Ball in one shot is the following: aim at the first diamond from pocket F (the Brown dotted line); jack the butt of your cue up by about 45°. I recommend using a close bridge, partly elevated on the rail (only the tips of your middle, ring and pinky fingers are touching the rail). Shoot down on the CB letting the tip of your cue touch the table cloth and even slide on it, using a 2-tip, 5 o’clock, E speed 3 stroke. When shot it just right, the CB will slightly jump forward then the English will grab making it turn left and draw backwards around the obstacles, thus making the 9-Ball in the corner. Good luck!
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One of the most common questions I have from beginning students is how to break better at nine ball. For beginners the main points are simple: Make sure the balls are racked as tightly as possible. Hit the one ball full. Try not to hit any cushion with the cue ball after impact. Adjust the height of the hit on the cue ball to leave the cue ball in the “Parking Lot” in the diagram. Increase speed only if you can keep control of the other points. For the vast majority of players, the break shot is just a way to start the game and has little to do with whether they win or lose. If they can open the balls reasonably well and not scratch or launch the cue ball off the table, they have done a good job. I think the break only starts to be important when the player can run out one or two racks out of ten. Until that point they should practice their aiming and position play and let their accurate power develop naturally. Let’s assume that the racking is done with a standard traditional triangle. If you use a template or other method that gets a really tight rack, the wing balls are dead and the best way to break changes drastically. Often additional rules are added to compensate for the automatic ball. All that is a subject for a future column. One result of traditional racking is that there are usually gaps between the balls. These will tend to be somewhat consistent between racks, so you can try to find a break that works on each table. If you are trying for a full hit on the one ball -- and that’s a good start -- simply vary the starting position for the cue ball along the head string. Most players break from the side rails since that makes the wing ball on that side (3 or 7 in the diagram) dead for a perfectly tight rack. If that doesn’t work well, try other positions. You can remember the position by where your break stick passes over the rail. Unfortunately, experimenting with cue ball positions works well only for a home table or long matches. In a race to 6 on a strange table you don’t really have time to find the optimum position. The best you can do is move from the current spot if you have a dry break after a pretty good hit or watch for where other players break from. Your opponent’s break has info in it but the rack may be different due to a different racker. Do you want to try something a little fancier? Let’s make the nine ball on the break. If the rack is fairly tight, the nine will not move unless it is hit in traffic. The idea is to take the cue ball off a side cushion after hitting the one ball and send it back through where the nine is. Two ways are shown in the diagram. Many players at the 2017 US Open Nine Ball Championships were using
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something like Re-entry 1. They were required to break from the center half of the kitchen and a non-full hit as shown made the wing ball and the one ball fairly frequently. A little outside draw brought the cue ball back through the rack area. I saw one player make two nines in a row, one in the corner and one in the side. Re-entry 2 can be done with just some follow and a hit on the one ball that drives it straight towards the 9. For both of these shots you have an increased risk of scratching relative to a full, straight-on hit, but they can be devastating when they work. Next time I’ll discuss which gaps to look for in slightly loose racks and what their effects are.
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THE SECRET OF A GREAT POOL STROKE! As you well know, I’m a Master Instructor that focuses a lot on mental game, so if you think you are getting a magical stroke tip here, this article may disappoint you. But if you want enhance the way you think and allow yourself to deliver more straight, smooth strokes, well then maybe I can be of assistance. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRACTICING AND PLAYING
Anthony Beeler is the 2017 Pool Instructor of the Year and is a former BCAPL National 9-Ball Champion. He has numerous top 25 national finishes and is one of only 8 ACS Master Instructors in the world. He is the primary author of the National Billiards Instructors Manual and has also authored the book Unstoppable! Positive Thinking for Pool Players. Anthony currently has the highest established Fargo Rating of any Master Instructor. He has won over 300 tournaments and has defeated numerous professional players in tournament competition.
There are fundamental differences between practicing and playing. One of the major differences between the two environments is that there are consequences during actual game play (that result in either winning or losing). Conversely there are no consequences to each shot if you are practicing. THE BENEFIT OF A QUIET MIND From a mental perspective, when you are practicing, your mind is generally quiet, there’s no mental clutter before you start your stroke. There’s the cue ball, there’s the object ball and there’s a pocket. During match play, quite often there is a distraction caused by fear: What if I miss? What if I don’t get position on my next shot? What if the table rolls off? And so on… This not only causes stress, but it also causes subtle changes in the body. You may not even notice, but most likely your muscles are tensing up (starting with your grip pressure). The effects of these mental and physical changes are: • Loss of focus on the shot at hand • Loss of focus on the process – decision-making, aiming, proper alignment, (visualization and feeling the shot) etc. • Loss of fluidity in your stroke • Changes in stroke timing The end result is a stroke that is inconsistent and unlike the one you had while practicing. SO HOW TO WE CHANGE THIS? There are several things that you can do that increase confidence, maintain a quiet mind and maintain access to your best game. When a professional is performing at their best, there’s direct correlation between their senses and their
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brain. You have heard of this state of mind referred to as “the zone”, or “dead stroke”. Also, when a player is performing their best, they are not preoccupied by thoughts, judgments or emotions. There’s no sense of self or “self-consciousness”. The mind is 100% focused on the present (there is no past or future). WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE BRAIN DURING FLUID MOTION? The pre-frontal cortex is the part of the brain responsible for managing complex processes. It helps you make decisions and controls your mental game. In pool it’s great during the “decision making phase” of your routine, but it can easily become that “little voice in your head” when you are down on the cue ball. To produce a better pool stroke, and get into the “dead stroke” that little voice needs to be turned off to allow you to execute each shot subconsciously. THE BEST PRE SHOT ROUTINE The best pre-shot routine is one that enables you to keep your mind quiet, and focused. When I ask students to describe their pre- shot routine, they describe all the physical steps, but virtually nothing about where their focus is or what’s happening mentally. How committed you are and how quiet your mind is more important than going through the physical steps. I want to know exactly what you’re focusing on from the time when you fall into your stance all the way through your stroke. What are the best things to focus on? From my experience, the best thing to focus on to keep your mind quiet is one of your senses (sight, feel, sound, breathing etc.). Experiment with this while you are practicing, and find out what allows you to produce your best stroke. Then, during match play, make this one of your process goals to measure the success of the shot. Over time this will become automatic which will result in better strokes, more wins, and more tournament championships!
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JAYSON SHAW, 2017 US OPEN CHAMPION
SHAW VS. KACI IN THE FINALS! Eklent Kaci defeated Chang, Jung-Lin, last year’s runner-up (and this year’s fourth place finisher, to earn a spot in the semifinals. With the score tied at 6-6, Kaci put his precision position play game into overdrive and he sped past Francisco Sanchez Ruiz to earn a spot in the finals. His opponent is Jayson Shaw, who will almost certainly become the Player of the Year if he wins his first US Open. Jayson Shaw capped his undefeated run through a stellar field of 139 competitors from around the world with a convincing 13-4 win over 18-year-old phenom Eklent Kaci. Shaw took the first 8 games on the strength of two break and runs, great play, and a couple of rolls – he hung two balls and left Kaci in tough spots. Kaci finally scored a couple or racks, but then broke dry and Shaw ran out, broke and ran out, then broke in the 9-ball to take an 11-2 lead. The duo split the next four racks and Shaw concluded the festivities with a runout after Kaci scratched on the break. Photos courtesy of: Hailey Behrman
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1 $40,000 Jayson Shaw 2 $24,000 Eklent Kaci 3 $12,500 Francisco Sanchez-Ruiz 4 $8000 Jun-Lin Chang 5/6 $5750 Naoyuki Oi, Ping-Chung Ko 7/8 $4500 Corey Deuel, Jeffrey De Luna 9-12 $3250 Thorsten Hohmann, Billy Thorpe, Jin-Hu Dang, Joshua Filler 13-16 $2750 Nick Van Den Berg, Shane Van Boening, Justin Bergman, Skyler Woodward 17-24 $2500 Carlo Biado, Yukio Akagariyama, John Morra, Mika Immonen, Albin Ouschan, Darren Appleton, Alex Pagulayan, Wen Lo Li 25-32 $2250 Niels Feijen, Earl Strickland, Radoslaw Babica, Jai-Qing Wu, Warren Kiamco, Mario He, Konrad Juszczyszyn, Reymart Lim 33-48 $2000 Petri Makronen, Haitao Liu, Rodney Morris, Jonathan Pinegar, Michael Delawder, Ronnie Alcano, Dennis Orcollo, Pin-Yi Ko, Johnny Archer, Jeremy Jones, Zoren James Aranas, Chris Melling, John Schmidt, Yu-Lung Chang, Martin Daigle, Juha Mallinen
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Sharky’s Billiards-November
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The FALL FEST 9-Ball Tournament was held on November 4, 2017 at Sharky’s Billiards in Davenport, IA. $1000 was added to this event and the format was Double Elimination, rack your own, alternate break, no three-foul rule and Novice players race to 5, Open players race to 6. 1st Mike Vondel (Dubuque, IA) 2nd Stuwart Kee (Cedar Rapids, IA) 3rd Tyler Howell (Davenport, IA) 4th Troy Martinez (Davenport, IA) 5-6th Aaron Young (Dubuque, IA) Darren Cook (Iowa City, IA) 7-8th Timmy Bly (Davenport, IA) Matt Bongat (Chicago, IL) 9-12th Joe Jalowiec (Chicago, IL) Jeremy Clauson (Peoria, IL) Dan Johnson (Bettendorf, IA) Kyle Nishi (Chicago, IL) 13-16th Chris Foreman (East Moline, IL) Kim Bussan (Cuba City, WI) Colin Brandt (Moline, IL) Corey Danger (Iowa City, IA)
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The BLACK FRIDAY 9-Ball Tournament was held at Sharky’s Billiards in Davenport, IA on November 24, 2017. $1000 was added to this event and the format was Double Elimination, rack your own, alternate break, no three-foul rule and Novice players race to 4, Open players race to 5, Advanced -6, Master-7 and Elite-9. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5-6th
Josh Franklin (Creve Court, IL) Blake Baker (Moline, IL) Mike Ragan (Peoria, IL) Scott Hargens (Cedar Rapids, IA) Will Thompsen (Clinton, IA) Sharik Sayed (St. Louis, MO) 7-8th Andreas Madsen (St. Louis, MO) Darren Cook (Iowa City, IA) 9-12th Jamie Pluta (Lakeville, MN) Joe Kreibs (Belleville, WI) Tim Leahy (Shullsburg, WI) Chad Nelson (Davenport, IA) 13-16th Bill Brokus (Dubuque, IA) Sean Mitchell (Shakopee, MN) Jeremy Schroeder (Iowa City, IA) Martin Zavala Jr (Chicago, IL)
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Sharky’s THANKSGIVING THROWDOWN 8-Ball Tournament was held on November 25-26, 2017 at Sharky’s Billiards in Davenport, IA. $1500 was added to this double elimination, rack your own, alternate break and no threefoul rule formatted tournament. The field was limited to the first 64 paid players, regardless of skill level and the races would vary (Novice-4, Open-5, Advanced-6, Master-7 and Elite-9).
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Blake 1st Andreas Madsen (St. Louis, MO) 2nd Anthony Garcia (Cedar Rapids, IA) 3rd Matt Van Kampen (Clinton, IA) 4th Sharik Sayed (St. Louis, MO) 5-6th Mike Dunklin (Bloomington, IL), Jamey Bowman (East Moline, IL) 7-8th Sean Mitchell (Shokapee, MN), Jimmy Nosavan (Des Moines, IL 9-12th Derek McMaster (Minneapolis, MN), Dan Thompson (Baldwin, WI) Aaron Bean (Coal Valley Dr), Andy Leppert (Bettendorf, IA)
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DANNY SMITH SHREDS LAFAYETTE!!! By Mary Kenniston Players from all over headed to Lafayette, LA for the White Diamond Super 9 Ball Extravaganza. This is one of the most popular bar box events in the south and famous for its Calcutta. The event kicked off with a mini 9 ball tournament – race to three, alternate break. Fifty-six players put up their twenties to duke it out and when the smoke cleared, Danny Smith took it down leaving Manny Perez in second place, Justin Espinosa in third and Alex Olinger in fourth. The main event began bright and early Saturday morning with the Chris Miller Show and he did not disappoint! 105 players paid a $40 entry fee – format was 9 ball, double elimination, rack your own, alternate break, race to seven. Players included well known names like One Pocket Hall of Famer Cliff Joyner, Alex Olinger, Josh Roberts, Jason Klatt, Shane McMinn, Alex Calderon, Robb Saez, Richie Richeson, Benny Conway, Jr, Tommy Tokoph, Manny Perez, Larry Schwartz, Jonathan Tedder and Kevin Guimond as well as Filipinos Roberto Gomez and James Aranas and lady pro Kelly Isaac. The Calcutta kicked off with Roberto Gomez as the 3K blind bid. Shane McMinn went for $3500 and Danny Smith for $3300. This was followed by the players meeting and then the draw. Players battled it out all day Saturday and by Sunday there were four left on the winners side. James Aranas defeated Jonathan Tedder 7-5 while Kevin Guimond was beaten by Danny Smith, also 7-5. This set up Danny and James for the hot seat match. Danny took it down 7-3 to lock up his seat in the finals. Meanwhile, on the one loss side, Shane McMinn was on a tear defeating both Kevin and James in 7-6 squeakers to lock up the other spot in the finals. Since this was true double elimination, Shane had to beat Danny twice to win the tournament. True to form, Shane took Danny to the wire - coming from behind to tie at six games each. Shane broke but missed a 3-5 combo and Danny ran out to
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take the title. Congratulations, Danny!!! Good tournament, Shane!!! White Diamond’s owner Gary Medlin and his staff pulled out all the stops to make everyone feel at home. Tournament Director Chris Miller and his able assistants, Sherrie McCammant and Ashley Klein, kept things running smoothly. This event wouldn’t have been possible without the sponsorship of Gem Cues, Keith Hulin of Emerald Billiards and Richard (“Pelican”) Lowell of Rick’s Gun & Pawn located in both Foley and Loxley, AL. PoolActionTV.com would like to thank our fans and sponsors for another great event! Our sponsors include Steve Lomax of Lomax Custom Cues, Aramith, John Barton of JB Cases, James Hanshew of Hanshew Custom Cues, GoPlayPool.com, Mike Durbin of Durbin Custom Cues, Kamui, Simonis and Club Billiards of Wichita, KS. Results for the White Diamond Billiards Super 9 ball tournament! 105 players Total payout $68,700.00! 1st $1,968/17,038/6,787 Danny Smith 2nd $955/8,276/3610 Shane McMinn 3rd $731/6,328/2,310 James Aranus 4th $506/4,380/1,733 Kevin Guimond 5th $337/2,921 Alex Olinger 6th $337/2,921 Jonathan Tedder 7th $197/1,704 Jason Klatt 8th $197/1,704 Chris Miller 9th $98/852 Roberto Gomez 10th $98/852 Manny Perez 11th $98/852 Cliff Joyner 12th $98/852 Don Branson
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Wiley Wins Dallas Open
TOP FOUR L-R: FOREST BOYD, CJ WILEY, TIM LARSON, TJ DAVIS Former pro player, C.J. Wiley, captured the inaugural, Poison Lone Star Billiard Tour Dallas 9-Ball Open, overwhelming California’s Tim Larson in the final sets, 6-1, 6-1. Wiley, a former world-ranked, pro player faced off with hot-seat winner Larson, a Redding transplant, now calling Aubrey, Texas, “home”. With style and grace, a seasoned Wiley closed out the final sets, winning his first Poison Lone Star Billiards Tour title, in the final event of the 2017 season. Thanks to all the players who competed in this inaugural event and who compete on the tour all year round. The tour ended its ninth year in a blaze of glory at CK Billiards and Sports Bar in Dallas, TX on October 28-29, 2017, playing host to some of the best pool talent Texas has to offer. Attendance at this event boasted Robert Clark, Justin Whitehead, T.J. Davis, Forest Boyd, Daniel Herring, Danny Williams, and over 40 others, who competed for nearly $5,200 in cash, and the title “Dallas Open Champion”.
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The tour would like to extend its deepest thanks to its sponsors for another phenomenal year of pool. Title Sponsor and Official Cue – Poison by Predator Cues, Official Balls – Cyclop Pool Balls, Ozone Billiards, Outsville Billiards, APA of North Harris County and Jimmy Jenkins Realty. This year, the tour hosted several “single division”, open 9-ball events, and added some new host rooms to their annual roster. CK Billiards and Sports Bar, ably managed by Jamie Charbonneau, hosted its first Poison Lone Star Tour Event this year. The room featured quality equipment in a non-smoking environment with desirable amenities for most players. On day one, Wiley shot through Mitchell Owen, 6-2, Chris “Woody” Smith, 6-5, and Danny Williams, 6-2. Also on their way to the final four, Forest Boyd ousted Robert Franco, Jason Judd, 6-1, and Robert Clark, 6-4, while
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Tim Larson took down Carl Honey, 6-5, Chuck Adams, 6-4, and Eric Terry, 6-0. Justin Whitehead rounded out the final four on the winners’ side with wins over Albert Pedraza, 6-1, Brandon Welch, 6-1, Brian Humphrey, 6-4, and Daniel Herring, 6-4. On the one loss side, after losing his second match to Clark, 6-4, local champ, T.J. Davis won an incredible eight matches, which included wins over Blas Andrede, 6-1, Humphrey, 6-0, Judd, 6-3, and Williams, 6-2. Amos Bush made headway on the west side, eliminating Chris Valdez, 6-1, Noel Villalobos, 6-2, and Guerrero, 6-3, but was stopped by Clark, 6-4. West side action also witnessed Juan Parra oust Welch, 6-3, Juanito Gallegos, 6-2, and Gerardo Perez, 6-5, until meeting his fate with Eric Terry, 6-3. Rounding out the final four, Smith ended Scott Spiegel, 6-1, Olsen, 6-3, and Herring, 6-4. Back on the east side, Larson overcame Whitehead, 6-3, and Wiley bested Boyd, 6-1.
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What some deemed an upset, hot seat action witnessed Larson overpower Wiley, 6-1, while Davis continued his reign on the one loss side. Davis ended Clark, 6-5, and Whitehead, 6-3, while Smith dusted off Terry, 6-3, losing in turn to Boyd, 6-5. Davis went on to crush Boyd, 6-2, until his run was stopped short by Wiley, 6-2. Wiley earned his way back to Larson, and a shot at redemption. As the first set got underway, Larson expressed some frustration with his rolls, and Wiley capitalized. In a seemingly effortless way, Wiley cruised to a 6-1 win, both sets, to claim the Dallas Open title. Congratulations to Houston’s Brian Humphrey who took home a Poison VX Jump Cue, and a set of Cyclop Pool Balls, in the weekend raffle. The tour would like to thank its 2017 venues for all of their continued support: Bogies Billiards and Sports Bar, Houston, TX; Bogies West, Houston, TX; Skinny Bob’s Billiards, Round Rock, T; Fat Racks Billiards and Sports
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TJ Davis Undefeated at Omega Billiards Tour Stop #11 Yousef in the other winners’ side semifinal.
Davis defeated Casper 8-3 and was joined in the hot seat match by Clark, who’d sent Yousef to the loss side 8-6. In a straight-up race to 8, Davis claimed the hot seat 8-5 over Clark, and waited for Ng to complete a five-match, loss-side run and face him in the finals. On the loss side, Ng opened his five-match march to the finals with an 8-6 win over Justin Whitehead, and followed it with an 8-3 win over Nieto, to pick up Yousef. Casper drew Chris Rickman, who’d much earlier, on the winners’ side, handed the tour’s #1-ranked player, Rick Stanley, his first loss, and then, on the loss side, defeated Juan Bastista 6-5 (Batista racing to 7) and Mike Voelkering 6-4 (Voelkering, #2 in tour rankings before and after this stop, had handed Stanley his second loss). Ng advanced to the quarterfinals with a double hill win over Yousef (8-8; Yousef, racing to 9). He was joined by Rickman, who’d eliminated Casper 6-2. Ng gave up only one rack to Rickman in the quarterfinals and in a straight-up race to 8 in the semifinals, gave up only three to Clark. Davis completed his undefeated run with an 8-6 win over Ng in the finals. Congrats also to Ricki Casper who finished 5th and the highest of a female ever on the tour. Also, congrats to Chris Rickman for his highest finish yet (5th) and also to Casey Dawson and Garret Dalton for their highest finish yet (9th)!
TJ Davis placed TJ DAVIS 5th this past May on The Omega Billiards Tour and followed that with a 9th place finish in June, a 17th place finish in September and last month (October), took third on the tour’s 10th stop. All of which put him in 16th place in the tour rankings. On the weekend of November 11-12, 2017, Davis leapfrogged over 11 competitors on that ranking list (from 16th to 6th place) with an undefeated run through 98 entrants on the tour’s 11th (second-to-last) stop. Davis’ opponent in the finals, Crispian Ng, did a little leapfrogging of his own, jumping from eighth place to two ahead of Davis in 4th place. The $1,700-added event drew its 98 entrants to The Billiard Den in Richardson, TX. Davis opened his undefeated run with a victory over Tony Sulsar (8-4), who started the weekend 11 spots ahead of Davis in the tour rankings and ended up one spot behind him in 7th place. Davis moved on to defeat Hector Guerrero, Jersey Jack Lynch, and Albert Nieto, who started and finished the weekend in third place in the tour rankings. This set Davis up in a winners’ side semifinal against Ricki Casper, who’d just sent Ng to the loss side. Robert Clark, in the meantime, faced Jalal
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1st $1000 TJ Davis 2nd $730 Crispian Ng 3rd $565 Robert Clark 4th $460 Chris Rickman 5/6th $350 Ricki Casper, Jalal Yousef 7/8th $250 Mike Voelkering, Alberto Nieto 9-12th $110 Garrett Dalton, Juan Bautista, Casey Dawson, Justin Whitehead 13-16th $75 Paul Guernsey, Forest Boyd, Tony Top, Jersey Jack Lynch 17-25th $50 Rick Stanley, David “Doc’ Reye, Denny Sneed, Barry Emerson, Corey Flud, Donnie Gregory, Brandon Thrasher, Robert Kempf
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Terry Petrosino Pierces
Sophia Lopez, Terry Petrosino, Gail Eaton Terry “The Terrorizer” Petrosino, defeated Gail “Virginia Slim” Eaton, to secure her first win on the Gulf Coast Women’s Regional Billiards Tour. It was the final event of the 2017 season, and a memorable win for Petrosino, having finished in second place, four times this year. On November 11th-12th, 2017, Fat Rack’s Sports Bar and Billiards in San Antonio, Texas, along with tour sponsors, Cyclop Pool Balls, Ozone Billiards, APA of North Harris County, Outsville Billiards, and Jimmy Jenkins Realty, facilitated a successful, two-day, $1,000 added 9-ball event for Gulf Coast Tour competitors. At this event, the tour initiated an annual awards ceremony which recognizes and rewards players for their outstanding achievements in a number of categories. Gail Eaton was crowned 2017 Tour Champion (point leader) and received a plaque for her efforts. It was Eaton’s second tour championship, securing her first in 2013. Eaton also earned the new “Sportsmanship Award”, an award voted on by her peers. San Antonio’s Lois Morgado took home the inaugural “Most Improved Player Award”, while Gail Roles received the coveted “Rebecca Arcangeli Dubious Achievement Award”, honoring our recently fallen friend and player, Rebecca Arcangeli. Rebecca loved to joke around and pull pranks, smiling and laughing all the while, and each year, one player will receive this award to honor that spirit. Lastly, a “Best Attendance” Award was given to Loretta Lindgren, Gail Roles, and Gail Eaton. Each player missed only one event, in the eleven-event season. Congratulations to all these deserving women.
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Following the annual awards ceremony and a brief players’ meeting, Saturday’s matches commenced. Terry Petrosino was on her way with wins over Robyn Petrosino, 7-4, and Naomi Garcia, 7-2, while San Antonio’s Jennifer Dooley ousted tour newcomer Tara Sanchez, 7-4, Erica “Hollywood” Hanlon, 7-5, and Gail “Thunder” Roles, 7-2. Gail “Virginia Slim” Eaton overcame Kim “Texas Heat” Pierce, 7-6, Tina Hess, 7-4, and Ellen Robinson, 7-2, while hometown favorite, Sophia Lopez, defeated Yvonne Asher, 7-5, newcomer Yvonne Martinez, 7-3, and Lois Morgado. Following a second round upset by Morgado, 7-5, Houston’s Jillian Nickerson ran through the west side eliminating Sanchez, 5-1, Loretta “The Gem” Lindgren, 5-0, and Garcia, 5-4. In similar fashion, following a first round loss to T. Petrosino, 7-2, Jennifer Yo took out Tam Trinh, 5-2, Tina Hess, and Roles, 5-3. The younger Petrosino bounced back, eliminating Hopey Lawrence (Carter), 5-3, Pierce, and Morgado. Asher made a stand, sending home Lufkin’s Toni Estevez, 5-3, San Antonio’s Edelina Flores, 5-3, and Hanlon, only to be thwarted by Robinson, 5-2. On Sunday, the final eight were back, and in the money. East side action witnessed Dooley overpower T. Petrosino, 7-4, and Lopez overwhelm Eaton, 7-2. Petrosino and Lopez teed off for the hot seat. The score was 6-5, Petrosino, when Lopez missed a seven-ball to tie the set. Petrosino closed it out, 7-5, drawing herself one step closer to the finish line. On the one loss side, Nickerson ended Yo, 5-1, and R. Petrosino finished off Robinson, 5-2. Nickerson’s run ended at the hands of Eaton, 5-0, while Dooley terminated R. Petrosino, 5-4. Eaton was on a mission, ousting Dooley, 7-2, and Lopez, 5-1, to meet Petrosino in an all-too familiar, finals match-up. Petrosino, in search of her first win on tour,
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Gulf Coast Women’s Tour and Eaton, looking for her sixth win this season, teed off in an unforgettable, season finale. The first set was a real crowd pleaser, with Eaton nosing ahead to the finish line, 7-6. In the second set of the true, double elimination final, in an immense display of heart and focus, Petrosino came back to defeat Eaton, 5-2, and capture her first win on the Gulf Coast Tour. Congratulations to Terry Petrosino, for breaking through in this final event, to earn her very first, Gulf Coast Tour title. Gail Roles won her first, second chance event on tour, while Edelina Flores finished second. Congratulations to these ladies on earning a little gas money for their ride home. The tour would also like to welcome its newest members, Tara Sanchez, Yvette Martinez, and Michelle Moreno. Welcome to the club! The first event of the 2018 season will be held February 10th-11th at Bogies Billiards West, 9638 Jones Road in Houston, Texas. This 9-ball event will be two-days, played on 8’ tables with Cyclop Pool Balls. For more information about the WPBA sanctioned, Gulf Coast Women’s Regional Billiards Tour, visit GulfCoastWomensTour.com.
WPBA Regional Tour System is the grass roots effort that feeds the WPBA Pro Billiards Tour. As a WPBA Regional Tour Member, players gain access to WPBA Pro Event Qualifiers and earn valuable WPBA Regional Tour Points which count toward earning invitations to the annual WPBA Regional Tour Championship and WPBA Pro Events. Whether it’s simply to challenge yourself, improve your game, or become a recognized professional, support and become a part of the longest-running, women’s sports organization in the U.S.; the WPBA. Article and Photos By: Kim Newsome
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Marie’s Golden Cue - or “GQ” as many called her - is a part of Chicago’s deep pool history. The present tense is required because once you’ve established yourself in Chicago’s history, you are always a part of Chicago. For decades Marie’s Golden Cue was the home to some of the deepest talent, the biggest characters in the game; and some of the most entertaining pool stories and myths ever uttered about the game. Her walls are alive with the sounds of yesteryear… She will be survived by her many loved ones: her faithful customers, her dear friends who just stopped by to be a part of the evening, the players, the hustlers, the neighborhood youth who tried to sneak inside…all of them, GQ’s Children. If there is one thing she loves more than her pool it is her children. GQ was the second home to people from all walks of life; but there was a link to each and every one of them that emotes pride and joy to all: The Minassian Family. The backbone of Marie’s Golden Cue.
The support upon which the establishment stood for over 35 years… Four years ago, today, a part of that essential link - that support - passed. Four years ago Norma - “Mom,” “Normie,” “Flash” - passed away. Anyone who knew Norma was well aware what she meant to GQ. What she meant to each and every person who frequented Golden Cue. Like her, a lot, or love her with all your heart, her absence is palpable. Teddy’s heart… Teddy was more than equipped to takeup for what lay ahead - and does so with a passion and a care capable of very few business owners. However, 17 months ago, Teddy fell ill. Very ill. Coupled with the ache of losing Norma was the stress he took on to make her living, breathing, physical memory Marie’s Golden Cue - live-up to the beauty of her life. Mission accomplished. It is with distinct pleasure, coupled with a heavy heart, the passing of Marie’s Golden Cue is being shared. Please take time to stop by and share a few memories. Nothing has changed, yet; and the doors will look JUST like home until March 1, 2017.
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First set of the final, Leo shot like a man on a mission and won with a 7-2 victory. After a short break, the second set was underway. Both players went back and forth a few games, then, in the end, it was Rojas that double dipped Saez, to capture the title with a 7-4 win, great job fellas! Daniel Gomez earned a well-deserved 3rd place finish for his efforts. Rick Stanley scored a respectable 4th place, nice job everyone! The SidePocket 9-Ball Open wouldn’t have been possible without the sponsorship of SidePocket Billiards and Darts, OB Cues, Jason and Danielle Bonnell with Ballistick Billiards, John and Karen Barton of JB Cases, James Hanshew of Hanshew Custom Cues and Steve Wells of Action24/7. Thank you!!! Tournament Director Jeff Sullivan (“Sully”) and his able assistant, Ileana Ford, who made sure the event ran smoothly. Good job!!! And, as always, thanks to SidePocket’s owner, Roger Lites, and his fantastic staff for taking such good care of all the players and fans!!! PoolActionTV would also like to thank our sponsors: Lomax Custom Cues, Diamond Billiard Tables, Kamui, John Barton of JB Cases, GoPlayPool. com, Durbin Custom Cues, Aramith, Hanshew Custom Cues, Simonis and Club Billiards of Wichita, KS.
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Congratulations are in order to Leo Rojas for winning the SidePocket Open 9-Ball Championship! In the Final, he faced an undefeated Robb Saez. Robb had won the hotseat earlier with some spectacular play. Rojas fought his way from the one loss side to earn his spot in final to face Mr. KFC.
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There is a lot to look at in the new Viking 2018 Catalog Over 80 New Viking Cues! A new No-Wrap Crush Break Cue The return of the XRZR eXactShot Cue More than 50 years of industry leading innovation comes together with now available in 3, 4 and 6 inch lengths Viking Joint Extensions simple, elegant design to give you the best playing cue money can buy. Period. The Viking Performance Billiard Glove The feel of the wood on wood joint and finger joined construction, the 2x4 Spring Bottom Back Pack Pro Case Viking Cue Manufacturing, Lower Pro CaseLLC. Prices convenience of the Viking Precision Weight Bolt System and nearly unbreakable 2228 Pleasant View Road Genuine Brass and Stainless Steel rings SuperFerrule and the added value of the standard Viking Quick Release are Middleton, WI 53562 Over 30 new Premium Pearl, Stain and Wrap Options 1.800.397.0122 features built into every Viking at every price point.
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With looks as good as they play and made in America since 1965, it’s easy to see With so much to choose from, it’s easy to see why Viking continues to be... why Viking continues to be… LIFETIME WARRANTY
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PERFORMANCE
MAKES ALL OF THE DIFFERENCE The most important factor in cue ball deflection is cue end mass. Katana shafts use a ferrule that is half the length with thinner walls to reduce the amount of cue ball “squirt” during play.
7 Responsive Top Layers The top 7 layers are medium density boar hide, tanned naturally up to 12 months to achieve maximum control and consistency.
3 Foundation Layers The bottom 3 layers are high density pig skin, selected for its premium durability and legendary feel.
KATXS1
TIP: 12.5mm Katana tip by Tiger FERRULE: 3/8” Long Thin Wall Fiber TAPER: Pro
KATXS2
TIP: 11.5mm Katana tip by Tiger FERRULE: 3/8” Long Thin Wall Fiber TAPER: Conical
KATANA PERFORMANCE SHAFT TECHNOLOGY 10-Piece Spliced Radial Construction The grain in a solid wooden shaft creates a natural spine which affects how the cue ball reacts to impact. Rotating the cue, even a quarter turn, will change how the shaft performs. By splitting the shaft into ten sections and alternating the direction of the grain, Katana removes natural variances and provides lower deflection and more consistent results.
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