Author: Paul
Drop Anchor by Tom Simpson
Tom Simpson
In a previous column, I talked about the idea of the grip hand feeling soft. I called it “œcloud hands”. I suggested that, as you approach the shot, both hands should have this cottony, extremely soft character. The goal is to maintain that softness in the grip hand all the way through to the completion of the shot, preventing micro-movements in the hand that could cause a miss.
Shane Van Boening captured the Players Championship in Valley Forge
Allen Hopkins Super Billiard Expo in Valley Forge, Convention Center, Pennsylvania now in its 18th year was bigger then ever. With a whopping 179 Diamond Pool Tables and plenty of deals on billiard merchandise with over 130 vendors to choose from.
The Super Billiards Expo has earned its reputation as the largest consumer tradeshow in the industry by continually bringing you the finest manufacturers, retailers, and custom cue makers in the billiards world. Plan ahead for next years Super Billiards Expo 2011 date is March 10-13
New England 9-Ball
Rich Senna
New England 9-Ball Series Stop 14
Senna hangs on to win double elimination final on New England 9-Ball series
Rich Senna came back from a victory by Nick Kafalas in the opening set of a true double elimination final to win the second set and take home the first place prize in the New England 9-Ball Series stop on March 28. The $100-added, BCD handicapped event drew 44 players to Buster’s Billiards in Somersworth, NH.
2010 American Cuemaker Association Awards
Jeff Prather, Daniel Prather, Jennier Prather, Dan Prather Sir
The American Cuemaker’s Association is proud to present its 2010 recipient of the prestigious Cuemaker of the Year Award. The American Cuemaker’s Association (ACA) was established in 1992 to promote the American-made cue and cuemaker. Beginning in 2008, the ACA initiated the Cuemaker of the Year Award to recognize an ACA member who has provided a top quality product in an ethical, honorable, and professional manner through the years.
First Annual Atlanta Billiard Show
Whether you are a professional or an amateur player, spectator or buyer, the Atlanta Billiard Show has something for you. This event will be held at the beautiful Gwinnett Center in Duluth, Georgia. The fun begins on Thursday, September 30, 2010 when pro’s team up with amateurs in a charity event to kick off the weekend. Tournaments begin the following day on Friday, October 1st and continue through Sunday October 3rd.
PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters – Race to Vegas
Boyes Wins Through Tough Field
And Great Day for Ukrainian Pool
THERE WERE THREE more qualifying spots decided at weekend as the PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters ““ Race to Vegas, kicked into gear. Events in England, Belgium and Russia produced three quality players who will take their place in the 64 player line-up at the Riviera Hotel from 12 ““ 16 May.
On Monday 15th March at the Buxton Palace Hotel in the UK, England’s Karl Boyes won the qualifying event run by GB9 to secure a place in Las Vegas.
9th Annual Pa. State TAP Masters Championships
Slovak Our Gang
Over 60 teams turned out to compete in the 9th annual Pa. State TAP Masters Championships and the $15,000 prize fund. A great weekend was had by all at the Four Points Sheraton in Greensburg, Pa. on February 18-21, 2010
USSA NATIONAL SNOOKER TOUR AT PRINCE SNOOKER CLUB
FUNG EDGES NATIONAL CHAMPION ALI IN SECOND TOUR EVENT ON THE
2010 USSA NATIONAL SNOOKER TOUR AT PRINCE SNOOKER CLUB
Defending Prince Club tour stop champion Raymond Fung has defeated the reigning United States National Snooker Champion, Ahmed Ali, to secure victory at Event 2 of the 2010 United States Snooker Association National Tour at the Prince Snooker Club in Brooklyn, New York.
First Four Qualify for Vegas
2nd March
First Four Qualify for Vegas
Ex World Champ is First Man Through
QUALIFICATION for the ‘Race to Vegas’ got underway in February and so far four players have won their way through to take their place in the starting line-up of the 2010 PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters.
This year sees the event restructured from a 16 player invitational into a 64 player event with approximately half the players qualifying and the other half invited.
