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Super Billiards Expo 2026

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JAM said:
Yes, there are plenty of Americans at the SBE, but I was specifically referring to American Mosconi hopefuls.

A lot of the American players competing aren’t in that conversation at all and many probably have no interest in being there. And that’s perfectly fine. The SBE draws a wide range of players and fans for all kinds of reasons.

For many, it’s about convenience, especially with the location. For others, it’s one of the best places to check out the latest and greatest in pool, new gear, new products, all under one roof. And honestly, a big part of it is just the atmosphere. It’s fun to connect, catch up, and hobnob with fellow pool enthusiasts who share the same passion.

But that said, being this is a so-called “WNT ranking event,” I still find it surprising that some of the American Mosconi Cup hopefuls, the ones who do want to make the Cup, aren’t in attendance. If you’re chasing a spot, every ranking opportunity matters. Showing up, competing, and putting yourself in the mix seems like part of the deal, especially at an event like this.

Maybe there are reasons like scheduling, finances, or other commitments, but from the outside looking in, it does raise an eyebrow, thus, the reason for my original post.
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Not sure what you have in mind.

Yes, SVB and Sky are absent, but SVB has not been playing in WNT events this year so far and Sky, arguably the only successful member of Team USA over the last decade and a two-time Mosconi MVP, may feel he can still pick his spots and find his way onto Team USA. Fedor, of course, is in this field, but he is a lock for inclusion on Team USA.

... but Nathan Childress, Eric Roberts, Lukas Verner, BJ Ussery, Shane Wolford, Landon Hollingsworth, Billy Thorpe, Tyler Styer, Donny Mills and Thorsten Hohmann are all possible Team USA members, and every single one of them was in this field. Yes, a couple of teens who might have a shot down the road are missing, such as Lazaro Martinez and Payne McBride. but I feel most of the realistic hopefuls showed up.

To me, the only supposed Mosconi aspirant missing of note is Justin Bergman who has still yet to play in even one WNT ranking event in the over four-year history of the tour. Perhaps years of absence from all 9ball competition makes him believe he'd be overmatched here. but even if that is the case, he needs to get more experience in events using the Matchroom break. For now, it is not easy to take his candidacy seriously.
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3 cushion player passed

nataddrho
Phatcracker said:
Howdy all, I'm new here, my name is Brent. My father inlaw passed away last December at 89. Played 3 cushion billiard since he was a kid in the Bronx. God forbid I call it pool. He was a ranked player in New York in the 60's then the west coast 70' and 80's. My wife is in charge of his estate and I've posted some of his items in the for sale post. He left a beautiful Ron Kilby custom cue with wood joints and 3 shafts. 4 sets of 3 Arimith balls and a table that I have no idea of the value. It's a "Brunswick Balke Collender Compay" 11'x5.5' tournament carom table, probably from the 50's the underside is signed by the felt guy when he he put it in his garage in 1982, always covered and climate control. It's in great condition and I have to figure out what to do with it. I have the cue and balls on there now and will post the table when I get good pictures and an idea of it's value. Unfortunately I could never get into 3 ball billiards, to complicated 😂 Any advice about the table would be appreciated. I'll have more photos next week.
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It looks like a converted 9’ pool table with straight rails. Just like I have. You can see part of the side pockets under the long rails. The table size goes by the field size, namely where the balls can travel. You don’t include the outside of the cushion nose as part of the measurement.

You could probably sell that table for around $500 to $1000 depending on the condition. 9’ isn’t as popular, though it could be 10’. You’ll have to remeasure, I can’t tell.
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