$1.5M first place prize for Chinese tournament next week

Dumb question perhaps... if the Chinese are pumping this much money into cue-sports, what are they doing with more mainstream sports?

This is a great question that I've been asking for years now. The only mainstream sport that seems to get a lot of attention over there is basketball and that is because the NBA is in bed with the Chinese government. I have no idea what else is considered mainstream over there when it comes to regular sports. Do they even have a national soccer team?

I do know that the Chinese have invested heavily into the esports realm but have no idea if it has paid off as that bubble seems to have burst a few years ago.

Down to the Semis After Dramatic Day in Austria

IT WAS QUARTER-FINALS day at the PREDATOR PRO BILLIARD SERIES as all three events played down to the last four. The best-of-three sets format means the pressure never ends until the last 10-ball is potted and the prospect of a spot shot shoot-out is never far away when the first two sets are shared. In the Billard Beckmann Men’s Open, Felix Vogel, the 2025 WPA World Junior Champion, is transitioning superbly into the men’s game and he showed his quality to defeat an in-form Max Lechner to dash home hopes and advance to the semi-finals. Vogel is a top ten […]

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Why Your Skill Doesn’t Matter in Matches - Just in Practice

"Competitive practice" is the best practice. Always play/practice with other players for something, even small.
Play for something is what gamblers say, if winning for the sake of being the best that night is not enough for you then you don't love the game as much as I do, beating my friends out of $10 or $20 means nothing to me, I don't mind losing a few bucks at a tournament, you don't win anything unless you win a lot of matches with people who have tha same goal, being the best that night, keep winning in tournaments, you can take pride in that......

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🎈Ott Cue 🎈

♦️One of the biggest cues so far from Ott Custom Cues Shop♦️

8 Points
2 premium maple shafts Black Spanish Bull leather wrap
Mitered boxes, white points are ivory substitute (ResinIvory) from David Warther
Front is Thuya Burl cored with Purpleheart
Maple handle has a 2 part core - .790 natural phenolic that has its own .650 laminated maple core
This cue will survive the Apocalypse without warping😃

Terry and Micah are always pleasure to deal with. Amazingly nice, polite and helpful. Treat everyone with respect and at the same time they build indeed amazing cues. Quality is second to none and playability fantastic.

Enjoy😃

Terry Ott
I am turning shafts today. Every time I get back to my phone you have more cues to share. If I miss the like button on any of them I apologize.

Predator Pro Billiard Series St Johann Pongau 2026 Shaw????

What is it with the men that they think they should coach on even the easiest and obvious shots?
I’m not sure about Grabe but I know Fu was a world champion. And Szewczyk is all over Hiraguchi and I don’t remember him doing anything except choking in the past. I’m done
It’s an eye opening experience going to the golf course or pool hall with a skilled woman player and seeing how common it is for far less capable men to give them unsolicited advice.

650 Fargo Quits Six Figure Job to Pursue Pro Pool Dream...or YouTube Fame?

I think you are right, the guy knows his chances of getting to 800 are slim to none. That doesn’t mean it’s some kind of scam. Assuming he makes a genuine effort, going along on the ride should be enjoyable. Similar to the enjoyment of following your FargoRate thread
This was meant to quote Iusedtoberich

Tube Cases Centennial, Ron Thomas, Kelli

All prices are shipped and always open for trades cue or cases let's see what you have. If you want pics of anything specific on an individual case let me know.
Shane
1. Unmarked Black Ostrich Ron Thomas 1x2
CONDITION -

This case is perfect. Can't find one imperfection on it.
I have not seen a nicer looking example in person. There is no chalk stain in the case. The seam is nice and tight and the lid still fits very snug.
The reason I am stating it is a Ron Thomas is a couple years back i posted here on az and John with JB stated that we he thought it was as well as a bunch of other members chimed in with the same conclusion.
$575 shipped

2. Unmarked Black Python Kelli 1x2
CONDITION -

This case is perfect. Can't find one imperfection on it.
There is no chalk stain in the case. The seam is nice and tight and the lid still fits very snug.
The reason I am stating its a Kelli it was also posted several years ago here on AZ this is what a member said
"It is a Kelli case. Thinner tube, and only 4 folds (referring to the leather pieces folded over on the bottom and on the cap, for lack of a better word) per side instead of 5 on the Fellini or 6 on the Schon."
$575 shipped

3. Centennial with Tooled Starburst Design
CONDITION -

Has some water spots here and there but no scratches or gouges or anything like that. Does have some shrinkage with the Leather at the seam.
Top fits snug just like it should.
$575 shipped

4. Its George Black Leather 1x2 with Key
CONDITION -
This is case is in great condition, older case without any damage that i can see other then it being older.
$275 shipped

5. Its George Brunswick Grey Ostrich 1x2
CONDITION -
This is case is in excellent condition, zero nicks or scratches anywhere
$SOLD

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