Traditionally the USBA spends their money to support the Nationals and to send the winners 1st & 2nd place winners to the World Championships.
They've done very little to promote the game.
They're only capable of scrounging up the cash to send a US representative to the Worlds.
Wish they would give that up and concentrate on Teaching and Promoting the Game vs National and World Competition.
The USA has Zero chance for a Championship.
Give all that UP USBA and work for the future.
I'm sure I won't live long enough to see that happen.
However, the days I was there it seemed poorly attended by spectators. And it was a one match a day slough. Anywhos, finished tied for 12th-18th in the 1pocket.
The Hall is again hosting SVB for a week of challenge matches, instruction, and seminars. June 22-28. The challenge matches are $125 for a race to 4, you pick the game. Spots are going fast. https://www.thehallmission.com/svb
Ooh, here's hoping The Hall posts some of the mic'd-up matches to YT. I enjoyed watching the ones they posted of the previous event even though I felt guilty seeing all the locals get destroyed haha
I'm guessing a import too, probably made by either KaoKao or KaoFa. Something about the sleeve looks off on the top one, the notched diamonds should be centered, cue may have been broken/fixed. AZ'r Joe Lolley used to sell his 'BamaCues' line that were very similar to these. They were very nice imports.
I suppose so as not to offend those involved with amateur (league) championships, but it doesn't make any sense unless they establish separate divisions of pro/am. I think many of those entered will not be professional pool players.
The probably kept him out until then because nobody could bring themselves to vote for someone with a poke stroke like that! Every time I see him on video I’m shocked that it works so well.
