-Jerry Forsyth-
WPA Press Officer
The first round of the elimination stages began today at the Etisalat WPA World 8-Ball Championships in Fujairah, UAE in the beautiful Fujairah tennis club. In the very first group to go out Joven Alba set what must be a record for finishing a race to eight in 8-Ball. He defeated Ali Nasih 8-0 in under thirty minutes!
Jump Strokes
By Eric “œThe Preacher” Yow
WPA Masse World Champion
There’s an old saying, “œdifferent strokes for different folks.” I’ve never heard it used where it actually made sense and honestly, I’m not old enough that I can say I’ve ever used it in any context. However, it is fitting for this article about jump strokes. If you’re like most readers of this publication, you are a serious player, you own several cues, you own at least one jump cue, and you read these articles to educate yourself further in the game. People ask me from time to time how I accelerated in the game at the pace at which I did and I always tell them, “œI read as much as I could.” You, like I, want to learn as much as you can about the little nuances of the game and improve your abilities in any way possible.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
