Tour News
Hohmann Holds onto Perfect Record
September 6, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Hohmann remains unblemished as day 3 of the Accu-Stats 14.1 Round Robin continues The Accu-Stats 14.1 Straight Pool Invitational Thorsten "The Hitman" Hohmann is still on the path to a perfect record at the Accu-Stats 14.1 Straight Pool Invitational at Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ. Although off to a rocky start in the opening rack, in day 2, Thorsten Hohmann’s recovery skills and consummate cue ball control garnered his second high run of the event at 112. Thorsten’s consistency, pattern play,... [Read the full story]
Tournaments
Billiards International to Offer Events in HD
August 26, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Billiards International to Offer Events in HD Billiards International has announced that they will produce Trick Shot Magic and the International Speed Pool events in HD. Billiards International will be the first to produce events in High Definition television for ESPN. International Speed Pool Challenge October 1 and Trick Shot Magic October 2 will be produced in HD. Both of the events will be held at the ESPN Zone in Las Vegas. The Players, the action on the table, and every sponsor product used in the events will appear... [Read the full story]
Lessons
Whitey Never Lies
August 15, 2007 · Leave a Comment
One-Rail Kicking When I begin teaching students about one-rail kicking, I take the cue ball and put it in the jaws of the side pocket and then place an object ball in the jaws of the corner pocket on the same side of the table. I then ask the group, “Who knows how to make this shot?” A lot of the decent bar players will reply that they can make it some of the time or most of the time. My question to them then becomes, “How would you like to be able to make it all the time?” One Rail Kick According to the book, you... [Read the full story]
Industry
Viking Cue Introduces New Website
August 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Viking Cue Introduces New Website Viking Cues has created a new web site design. Viking Cue has enhanced the content and functionality of their website to give their viewers a great website experience. A new and more effective navigation menu gets customers where they want to go in record time. Another new addition to the Viking Cue website is the translator feature with over 22 languages. As in most new innovations in the cue industry, Viking Cue was the first to offer the “Cue Customizer” feature. This enables the... [Read the full story]
Reviews
Cheapshot Billiard Supplies
July 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Spending countless hours searching the web for the best deals on gameroom accessories and billiard supplies? Inside POOL Magazine has a good tip. Cheapshotbilliards.com carries all the equipment your pool table has been needing, featuring quality supplies and accessories to keep both its style and performance in top physical condition, without breaking the bank. Carrying everything from Aramith Pool Balls to Instructional Trick Shot DVDs, Cheapshotbilliards.com is the premier online destination for all things pool-related,... [Read the full story]
Leagues
Record Crowds and Payouts at APA National Championships
September 4, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Record Crowds and Payouts at APA National Championships More Than $1 Million in Prize Money Awarded by InsidePOOL Staff American Poolplayers Association awarded over $1 million in prize money to billiards players of all skills at the National Team Championships in Las Vegas, NV. The American Poolplayers Association’s (APA) 28th Annual National Team Championships saw a record number of teams compete in this year’s nine-day extravaganza, sponsored by Cuetec Cues. More than eighteen hundred 8-ball, 9-ball, doubles, and... [Read the full story]
Juniors
Billiard Education Foundation Awards 2008 Scholarships
August 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Billiards Education Foundation (BEF) has announced the recipients of the annual scholarships. The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) Academic Scholarship Program is an annual program that is divided into two categories: BEF Excellence in Education scholarship ($5,000 awarded over a two-year term) and BEF Aiming for Higher Education scholarships (seven $1,000 awards). The objective of the BEF Academic Scholarship Program is to grant scholarships to high school seniors who have benefited from the sport of billiards and are... [Read the full story]
Tour News
TAR To Cover CueSports International National Championships
TAR To Cover CueSports International National Championships The Action Report will be streaming the Cuesports International National Championship Series. CueSports International,... [Read more]
Hohmann Runs 149 in Accu-Stats 14.1 Invitational
Hohmann Runs 149 in Accu-Stats 14.1 Invitational Accu-Stats Straight Pool Invitational / Parsippany, NJ by Dave Thomson Running only 149 balls, Thorsten "The Hitman"... [Read more]
Viking Cues Photo Caption Winner for July/August
Viking Cues Photo Caption Winner for July/August Joe Smolar submitted the winning caption in the Viking Cues Photo Caption Contest for July/August. Congratulations to Joe Smolar... [Read more]
U.S. Open Billiards Event Opens Field
Shane "The South Dakota Kid" may be joined by a lot more players this year at the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship. U.S. Open Press Release Due to rumors of the World 9-Ball... [Read more]
Chavez Cashes First Predator Tour Win
Chavez Cashes First Predator Tour Win Predator 9-Ball Tour / Parsippany, NJ by InsidePOOL Staff Ignacio Chavez continued his reign of terror on the Predator 9-Ball Tour at Comet... [Read more]
Industry News
Viking Cue Introduces New Website
Viking Cue Introduces New Website Viking Cues has created a new web site design. Viking Cue has enhanced the content and functionality of their website to give their viewers a... [Read more]
BCA to Drastically Cut Spending
BCA to Drastically Cut Spending by InsidePOOL Staff The Billiard Congress of America has announced the reduction spending during the upcoming year. The Billiard Congress of America... [Read more]
WPBA Pro Liz Ford Announces Newest Sponsor
WPBA Pro Liz Ford Announces Newest Sponsor Dr. Gary C. Borge, D.D.S. Joins as Latest Sponsor Ford has announced her newest sponsor, Dr. Gary C. Borge D.D.S. Dr. Gary C. Borge,... [Read more]
Junior Billiards
Billiard Education Foundation Awards 2008 Scholarships
Billiards Education Foundation (BEF) has announced the recipients of the annual scholarships. The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) Academic Scholarship Program is an annual... [Read more]
Junior Billiards Tour to Increase Events
Junior Billiards Tour to Increase Events JR Players Qualifying Tour and Nationals Viking Cues 9-Ball Tour will be increasing the number of junior's events. The billiards tour... [Read more]
Product Reviews
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Pool Tournaments
Billiards International to Offer Events in HD
Billiards International to Offer Events in HD Billiards International has announced that they will produce Trick Shot Magic and the International Speed Pool events in HD. Billiards... [Read more]
2008 Trick Shot Magic and International Speed Pool Challenge
2008 Trick Shot Magic and International Speed Pool Challenge World Trick Shot Champion Andy "The Magic Man" Segal will be one the billiards hopefuls at the upcoming Trick... [Read more]
Dutch hopeful of home World Cup of Pool glory
Dutch hopeful of home World Cup of Pool glory The Holland billiards teams will be facing the Beligum team in the opening rounds of the 2008 PartyPoker.net World Cup of Pool. Hosts... [Read more]
Pool Players
Raj “The Hitman” Hundal
Raj Hundal Raj "The Hitman" Hundal “I live life in the fast lane, that’s the truth,” smiled Raj Hundal. “I think I live every day like it’s my last, almost. Try to get the most out of it, that’s my mentality. That’s why when... [Read more]
Tony Robles
Tony Robles The Silent Assassin Tony, a.k.a. The Silent Assassin, Robles resides in New York City, New York. Tony Robles, known as The Silent Assassin , currently resides in New York City. He is considered one of the greatest billiards instructors... [Read more]
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Places To Play, Places to Buy Program
The Places to Play, Places to Buy program lets players find out where to play. Places To Play, Places to Buy Program Inside POOL Magazine and InsidePOOLmag.com are pleased to announce... [Read more]
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2007 VA State 9-Ball Championships Part 5
2007 VA State 9-Ball Championships Part 5 2007 VA State 9-Ball Championships part 5 featured Brandon Shuff and Larry Kressel. Seybert’s Billiard Supply is the worlds largest... [Read more]
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Pool Lessons
One-Rail Kicking When I begin teaching students about one-rail kicking, I take the cue ball and put it in the jaws of the side pocket and then place an... [Read more]
The Myth About Deflection by Andy Segal (Guest columnist) Myth about deflection Different cues have different amounts of deflection. Some say it is the... [Read more]
The Myth About Deflection by Andy Segal (Guest columnist) Different cues have different amounts of deflection. Some say it is the type of wood, some say... [Read more]
Pool Leagues
Record Crowds and Payouts at APA National Championships More Than $1 Million in Prize Money Awarded by InsidePOOL Staff American Poolplayers Association... [Read more]
