what is the current pool playing capital of the US?

Never been there but I would have to assume it'd be that mall of a pool room in the dakotas called fargo billiards.
 
I'd have to guess Phoenix. There were something like 2 or 3 events every night of the week when I lived there 13 years ago.

Dave
 
paksat...While Fargo Billiards is America's finest example of a first class pool room, I don't think you can equate Fargo, ND with the center of anything...although it's only a couple hundred miles from the geographic center of North America (which is in ND). :grin:

Scott Lee
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paksat said:
Never been there but I would have to assume it'd be that mall of a pool room in the dakotas called fargo billiards.
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Seems like Texas is the up and coming state for tournaments. It use to be known for the bar box, but now it seems rooms and bars are putting in 9' tables. Johnnyt
 
I know this is not the exact answer you were looking for but the Mid West is just a hot bed of pool fans and players.
 
bfdlad said:
I know this is not the exact answer you were looking for but the Mid West is just a hot bed of pool fans and players.
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...on barboxes ("barbox country"). But hey, they are indeed supporting pool and keeping it alive!
 
If you want top play the best competition, Florida - and the Southeast is probably the place that you will find the strongest tournaments with the most world class players. FWIW, At a Seminole Pro Tour event, Southeast Open event, Great Southern Billiard tour event, or at a Poison Tour event - it is not uncommon to see two former US Open champions playing each other in the second round.

Also, if you wanted to, it's not impossible to play in an event every weekend - there are enough tours to keep you playing as much as you'd like. There are also amateur tours and tournaments (KBP, BAAT, Poison), some of the tours have amateur divisions, and Tommy Kennedy pays the top senior, top amateur, and top lady in every event. I figure that if you're seriously considering playing the best players in the world, Florida would probably be the best place to start.
 
sfleinen said:
...on barboxes ("barbox country"). But hey, they are indeed supporting pool and keeping it alive!
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Here in indiana we have a several pool rooms with 9 footers. And up in Beloit, Wisconson at the Carom Room, it seems like there is never a dull moment. There is always a tourney, or some big match goin. They have 6 (I think) 9 footers also. So, id have to agree that the midwest is a hotbed. Its just a widespread hotbed, lol.

Joe
 
I'd put in a vote for Fargo. There is, of course, Fargo Billiards and there is another nice room downtown called Billiards on Broadway with a cool atmosphere and good tables that has been around for a long time. Throw in a boatload of VNEA league teams and busy tables in every bar in town, I'd bet the Fargo area has more pool players per capita than almost any other place in the country. It doesn't hurt that there is snow on the ground 6 months of the year and indoor social activities are highly valued. Living in this area there are always great tournaments and quality tables available.
 
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columbus, dayton, cinci, ohio is right up there maybe not as many pool players per capita as other places but the majority can flat out play. dont believe me? go to airways, michaels, or sportsmans and find out.
 
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