Cue Maker of the Year Award The American Cuemakers Association (ACA) annually presents two awards in recognition of outstanding cuemaking within the billiards and cuemaking industry. The first is the “Cuemaker of the Year,” selected by an ACA committee. This award is based upon artistry and craftsmanship in cue-making, as well as professionalism within...
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US Amateur Billiards Champions Crowned
US Amateur Billiards Champions Crowned Winners of Men’s Division and Women’s Division Advance to ‘08 Pro Event The top amateur players in the country came to Mr. Cues II in Atlanta in early November to compete for the coveted U.S. Amateur Championship title. The finals of the Women’s Division pitted Tina Larsen of Palatine,...
Sarah Rousey
Sarah Rousey Young and aggressive, Sarah Rousey was the Women’s Professional Billiard Association’s (WPBA) Rookie of the Year in 2003. She was born and Bloomington, IL, September 14 and still resides there. Known as “The Heartbreaker,” the petite Rousey is 5’1” tall but packs a tremendous break. She is sponsored by Barnhart Cues and...
Carol Clark
Carol Clark This “Staten Island Sweetheart” was born July 18 and lives in New York. Her first pro event was in 2002. Clark is sponsored by Eurowest Cues, Billiards Workbook, Ladder 111, Engine 214, and FDNY. She lists the New York Fire Fighters Burn Center Foundation as her charity affiliation.
The Myth About Deflection
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 it is the taper on the shaft, and so on. Once you get a cue, the amount of deflection should be consistent. This, however, is not the case....
Ask Allison – Enhance Your Game
Hi everyone! Thanks for sending in more of your questions. Every month I will answer questions that come through my website – www.allisonfisher.com (http://www.allisonfisher.com/). Many players over the years have come up to me or written that they have a problem using english (especially left or right) on the cue ball. I recommend for...
Souquet & Stepanov Step It Up at Predator World 14.1
Souquet Stepanov Step It Up at Predator World 14.1 Billiard News – The battles have begun. Even the most elite 14.1 players would not be able to avoid defeat the first day as titans clashed early on. Russia’s Konstatin Stepanov, also ranked number 1 currently in Europe, won all three of his matches including...
Cowan Crushes the Competition
Cowan Crushes the Competition Viking Cue Ladies’ 9-Ball Tour / Atlanta, GA by InsidePOOL Staff Billiard News – Father’s Day weekend saw 25 women come out to the Viking Cue Ladies’ 9-Ball Tour at Mr. Cues 2 in Atlanta, GA, with 24-year-old Katie Cowan of Charlotte, NC, taking top honors. Not only did Cowan...
Billiard Factory World Summit of Pool Begins
Billiard Factory World Summit of Pool Begins 64 top notch pro players are signed on to compete in the 4th Annual Billiard Factory World Summit of Pool at the Riviera Hotel and Casino. The event, formerly held in Manhattan, NY, has been relocated to the western region of the US due in part to...