What Are Pool Balls Made Of?
Weโve all been there, a surprise visit to a pool hall or bar and the inevitable game of pool with friends. Your favorite cue is…
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World Nineball Tour Update | Zielinski Comes Out On Top In Slovenia
Wiktor Zielinski took home his first World Nineball Tour Ranking event win of the year at the Ljubljana City Mezz 9-Ball Open in the Slovenian…
Black Balled: The Story of Pool During Jim Crow
A few months ago, the United States celebrated Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a federal holiday that for the past 32 years has commemorated the…
Hustling in Pool: The Backstory and Fascination with Deceptive Billiards
Introduction: When it comes to playing pool, the allure of hustling has been present for as long as the game itself. Hustling involves luring unsuspecting…
How Does The APA Equalizer Handicap System Work?
The handicap system is based on “(innings-safeties)/win”. In other words, how many times can I let you shoot (on average) before I need to worry…
The Iceman Claims Inaugural Diamond Seniors Pro Players Championship
Among the many intriguing possibilities that did not emerge from last weekendโs (April 13-16) Super Billiards Expoโs two Pro events (Open & Seniors) was the…
Mastering the Break Shot: Unlocking the Key to Success in Pool Games
In the realm of pool games, it’s no exaggeration to state that the break shot holds the potential to be the turning point of a…
Mastering the Stun Shot: Enhancing Cue Ball Control in Pool
The Stun shot is a crucial technique in pool that allows you to control the cue ball’s direction and distance after making contact with an…
Jayson Shaw Wins Record Ninth Turning Stone Title
With a much tougher field to battle with this time, Jayson Shaw still persevered to win a record 9th Turning Stone Classic as the Turning…
Nineball World Ranking Schedule For 2023
The 2023 Nineball World Ranking schedule is provisionally set and will feature a minimum of 30 ranking events globally including 12 events from Matchroom in…