The ProShot Glove is designed for better stroke control. - Mika Immonen
A revolutionary new teaching aid promotes cue stroke control, minimizes lateral wrist movement; the primary reason for missing straight shots. The ProShot Glove is also legal to use in competition.
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While great players chalk up their wins to technique and strategy, amateurs are getting a hand in training and play to make more shots using the ProShot Glove endorsed by the #1 player in the world, Mika. The Iceman Immonen, recently named Player of the Decade by Billiards Digest. The fundamental issue of missing shots can often be tied to a common concern experienced across all types of sports the natural movement of the wrist when it needs to stay in position and be properly aligned, stated Keith Larsen, inventor and co-developer of the ProShot Glove.
When slipping on the ProShot Glove, most people will not be aware of all the effort and changes that went into the final product development. Nor will they know how a consultation with Peter Daly, an equestrian saddle maker (who is Larsen partner) and testing by amateur and professional players, ultimately drew the developers closer to the final product.
I have invested countless hours observing and studying videos and photos of thousands of players who are consistently successful; in a set position, mid-stroke and follow through, said Larsen. The position of the forearm and the backhand on the cue stick were matched to the stroke revealing a discernible pattern. How effective a player was at maintaining proper alignment with his wrist correlated with the end result of the shot Larsen further states.
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Stephen Johnson Crowned 2011 Ulster 9-Ball Pool Champion
Ulster Open 9 Ball Pool Championships Ireland's American 8 & 9 Ball Pool Tour 2011 Shooters Thomas Street Dungannon County Tyrone Northern Ireland www.rballsports.com
Saturday 26 February 2011
Stephen Johnson (Antrim) 2011 Ulster Open 9-Ball Pool Champion
Stephen Johnson Crowned 2011 Ulster 9-Ball Pool Champion
Last Saturday (26th February) in Shooters 9-Ball Pool Club Dungannon Co. Tyrone saw the first 9-Ball Pool Event in 2011 take place, organised by Ireland’s American 8 & 9 Ball Pool Tour when the Ulster Open 9-Ball Pool Championships took centre stage.
Stephen Johnson (Antrim) was crowned 2011 Ulster Open 9-Ball Champion with the Co. Antrim cueist being in tremendous form throughout the day defeating some fantastic players on route to victory.
Stephen has been crowned champion on many occasions over the years on Ireland’s American 8 & 9 Ball Pool Tour, and once again the Antrim cueist has returned to winning ways. Adding the 2011 Ulster Open 9-Ball Championships to his other tournament victories on the tour, which are the All Ireland Over 40’s 9-Ball Champion, Ulster Over 40’s 9-Ball Champion, Co. Fermanagh Over 40’s 9-Ball Open Champion, Co. Down American 8-Ball Champion, Co. Donegal Open American 8-Ball Champion just to mention a few.
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"Everything is in place now for the first Legends and Champions "Bad Blood" Challenge in association with Airart1" announced Mark (T-Wheels) Cantrill.
The first 'Bad Blood Challenge will be between Johnny (The Scorpion) Archer and Earl (The Pearl) Strickland. The Challenge will be played over two days on April 2nd and 3rd and will start an 12.noon each day at Drifters Pool Room in Lincoln, Nebraska. The purse for this match is $10,000 winner takes all. The match will be refereed by one of the worlds best Referees/Tournament Directors, Bill Stock of Cuesports International.
The Legends and Champions "Bad Blood" Challenge will be available for purchase online at Tvmike.tv for $25.00 for both days of action. Locals and travelers will also be able to attend the event and tickets are available for purchase at Drifters Pool Room. Call 402-261-3617 or online at www.drifterspoolroom.com Ticket price is $25 for the two days and will also be available same day but seating is limited so buy yours early.
There are a few bonuses added to the event, Both players will be wearing wireless mics so we will be able to hear every word, another treat for the PPV audience is there will be two Hall of Famers in the commentary booth with Nick Varner and Buddy Hall giving their expert analysis and play by play of the entire match. Anyone who is signed up for the Pay Per View or who is in attendance will be entered into a drawing for some bonus prizes. Such as a Johnny Archer match worn and signed Mosconi Cup shirt. There will be a few other drawings for a Nick Varner Signature Series cue signed by Nick Varner himself. Other bonuses to the production will be Player interviews before and after the match and a pre game predictions interview with Nick Varner and Buddy Hall.
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The top American pool players in Britain will be starting their campaigns to become the best in the land when the GB 9 Ball Tour returns to Daventry for the 2011 Midlands Classic from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th March.
Now in its fourth season, GB9 has come an extremely long way since its inception in 2008. Last year was the first time that national 9 ball tour events have ever been hosted in hotel venues, with GB9 establishing a partnership with the Barceló hotel group. The tour kicked off in Buxton this time last year, and also visited Blackpool and Daventry along the way. Now featuring 144 of the most talented players across Britain, Europe and the World, GB9 has played its part in cementing the reputation of British cueists on the American cuesport international stage.
Almost £190,000 in prize money has been distributed since the first GB9 event in 2008, and the 2011 season will see a record-breaking £63,500 being fought for by GB9 members. Those newly qualified to the tour this season will be looking to make their mark, whilst the established professionals look to defend their positions within an ever expanding pool of British talent. The GB 9 Ball Tour introduced an innovative format to British tour events back in 2008, catering for the nation’s international elite as well as the rising stars of the game.
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THE PARTYPOKER.NET WORLD CUP OF POOL will once again be returning to Manila in the Philippines following highly successful events in 2009 and 2010. Event owners Matchroom Sport and host broadcaster Solar Sports have agreed dates of Tuesday to Sunday 6th to 11th September.
The venue itself has yet to be determined but last year’s event at Midtown Wing of Robinsons Place in Ermita, attracted enormous crowds throughout the six days of the competition.
Defending champions China (Fu Jianbo and Li Hewen) will be back chasing the $60,000 top prize from the total purse of $250,000. They will be joined by 31 other international teams including two from the host nation.
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The first round of the Masters had some familiar names in play. Earl Strickland plowed under Eddie Richards 8-1 and Josh Ulrich fared even better with an 8-0 win over Lary Phlegar. Eddie Abraham played a fine round against Ralf Souquet. leading at one point 5-3 and then 6-4 before Souquet, suffering from a nagging upper respiratory problem, finally found his stick and won 8-6. Randy LaBonte and Hunter Lombardo went to hill-hill before Lombardo managed to three-foul LaBonte for the 8-7 win and Eric Moore eluded Matt Krah 8-6. The Accu-Stats table featured a very close set between Jundel Mazon and Shaun Wilkie that had Mazon prevail 8-6. Jesse Engel took Nigel Francis out 8-4 and our last match found Chris Loar coming out ahead of Dave Grau 8-6.
The second round of the day began with Warren Kiamco taking a forfeit from Jim Smith. Mike Dechaine whitewashed Gary Creasy 8-0 in a match where he barely set a foot wrong. The Accu-Stats match found Shane Van Boening taking care of business 8-4 over Michael Fuller while Scott Tollefson had his way 8-2 over Marc Vidal. Brandon Shuff is nursing a very sore ankle but still managed an easy win over Mike Harvey 8-2. Chris Orme defeated Ozzy Reynolds 8-4 and an hour later Shane Winters edged Jeremy Sossei 8-7 to finally finish the round.
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TIGER CUES - Introducing ICEBREAKER² and IMPACT®
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WPA World 8 Ball Champion 2011 - Dennis Orcollo - Philippines
Dennis Orcullo on Top of the World
Our final day in Fujairah began with a playoff for third place between Darren Appleton and David Alcaide. Alcaide dominated the match as Appleton only came to the table sparingly. Alcaide won 9-2.
Then it was time for the Championship match between Dennis Orcullo of the Philippines and Niels Feijen of the Netherlands. Orcullo won the lag and broke and ran the first rack. It then became the Orcullo break and run show as he repeated this performance over and over until the score stood at 5-0. Orcullo had to play in local qualifiers to get into the tournament and he was making the most of the opportunity. When he broke the rack in game 6 he scratched in the side pocket and Feijen had his first opportunity.
Feijen polished off that rack to put his first mark on the board at 5-1 down. He then suffered a dry break but left a tough run of balls for Orcullo. Orcullo had to bank the three ball cross corner to get his run begun and then had a very tough lay of the land to navigate. He took his time surveying each shot and did a simply marvelous job of getting through the rack with one tough position after another. But he left himself long on the 8 ball and it rattled in the jaws, returning Feijen to the table.
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2011 Bunny Open - International Billiard Tournament
2011 Bunny Open - International Billiard Tournament Patrick's Canadian Taverne Alemannenstrasse 49 6830 Rankweil Austria +43-(0)5522-48928 www.patricks.at www.bunny-open.at
24-25 April 2010
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Players are invited to attend the Bunny International Open
What an absolutely delightful pool tournament poster! I have no idea why this tournament is called the "Bunny" Open - could it be a reference to Easter? I honestly don't know. What I DO know, is that this is a long running tournament in Austria with a legendary friendly atmosphere and fabulous playing conditions at Patrick's Canadian Taverne - it's called "The Bunny International Open" and the prize fund is quite inviting too!
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BWPPA Northern Open Tournament Report
BWPPA Ranking Event No.1 - The Northern Open Rileys American Pool and Snooker - Barnsley 1st & 2nd Floor 47-51 Peel Street Barnsley South Yorkshire S70 2RL www.bwppa.org www.rileysltd.co.uk
Saturday/Sunday 5/6 February 2011
Watch the full main event final match, Abubaker v Kimberley 1, 2, 3,4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Kimberley dominates Northern 9-ball Open
The BWPPA raised the curtain on the 2011 season on the 5th/6th February 2011 with the Dynamic Billiards Northern 9-ball Open held at Rileys Barnsley. The tour was hit by illness for it’s season opener with many of the regular tour players unable to compete due to illness. Despite this the tour got off to a great start with some great pool on show as usual at these events. “the Sandman” Roy Kimberley held onto his number 1 spot with victory in the Main Event. Roy had a tough opening encounter with Welshman Phil Hendrickson which went to a deciding rack, Kimberley’s experience told in the end as he won 7-6, he then had a more comfortably dispatched of Shaun Madin 7-2. “the Sandman” seemed to be on a roll then as he beat Tony Southern 7-5 in the semi-final
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