Recent content by Earl Strickland

I was not one of the great straight pool players because my background was in 9-ball. As time went by I learned more about straight pool by praticing the game more.Straight pool is a game that tests your character,integrityand your ability to think fast but play deliberate. We really appreciate...

Hello Danny HELLO DANNY,EARL STRICKLAND HERE,Thanks for the positive comments about the straight pool.You are smart to see that it is a good way to play pool.If we can get the conditions right ,I think this could be a better game then 9-ball.I'm sorry about your misfortune with the UPA,I've had...

I have been reading what people are posting about 14.1 straight pool . Straight pool is the most difficult game if it is put in a proper perspective,meaning the table has to have small pockets and cannot play phony or have bouncy or unpredictable cushions.I believe14.1 was meant to be played...

better pool my high run was on just less than 5 inch pockets which is pretty big,I ran 408 balls on that table. I praticed on a 4 and 1/4 inch pocket 5 years of practicing on the same table,my high run was only 260 once.Most of the time I couldn't crack 100, usually 70 or 80 on that table.I...

We were just sitting around the pool room wondering who is the greatest straight pool player alive today,any thoughts?I believe you have to play a 250 point match on tight equipment,and play total offense,and there should also be a 30 second shot clock to keep pressure on the player.I think...

Just Wanted To Say Thank You Conrad For All Your Great Coverage And Support In Pool.You And National Billard News Has Been There For Me As Long As I Can Remember.Happy Birthday Conrad ,You're The Best.Sincerely Earl P.S. I Really Like The Blast From The Past Pictures.

Just wanted to thank every one at The Pool Room in Ga.The Celebrity Pro Am Charity event was great .The red carpet was literally rolled out for us.It was fun seeing everyone and raising all that money.Mike I looked at the photo gallery and had to laugh. It was like being there all over again.I...

the midwest expo is being held at The pheasant Run Resort .They have Golf on the grounds .What a great thing I think we need to do something with pool and golf .I know enough pool players that play golf .Lets do it right.Seeyou at the expo and remember those golf clubs too,Earl 'The Pearl...

AZ BILLIARDS AZ Billiards is a great site It has many things to offer about pool.I really appreciate the up to date information on the tournaments around the world Thanks AZ , keep up the great work!!!!Sincerely Earl "the Pearl''Strickland

Everyone going to the midwest expo better bring their clubs ,I 've played it before and its a great course.Anyone interested in playing with a pro??Let me Know ,Earl 'the Pearl' Strickland

Just wanted to say Thank you to everybody for your kind wishes on my birthday .It was great to hear from everybody from around the world I look forward to seeing every one at next event and don't forget we'll be getting together for a great time at the Midwest expo in Oct.Don't forget your golf...

:) Edyie and Bob are great people and I am looking forward to the midwest expo Golf,exhibitions tournaments parties lessons exhibitors and more .By the way Bob Happy Birthday ..Anyway the expo will be alot of fun Edyie has worked hard to accomodate all, I heard she has a great suprise for us...

good times Hi Rich and Jacky and everybody Every thing was perfect except the snow ont the way home haha but we beat it .Rich it was 76 today with a lite wind ,played pretty good , need more pratice .looking forward to next event ,see you at Mike X's in New Bedford Ma and don"t forget the...

DearBlackjack, You are correct somethings are comparable,but comparing golf to pool in our situation is like comparing oranges and apples but on the same hand I have been very consistant at times in my life .Tournaments are far and few between,if pool was like golf where you had a...

Hi Keith ,the next tournament is a viking event at jimmy Hodges Gametime in Greenville S.C. You remember Gomer Pyle Don"t you He beat me out of two hundred dollars when I was just 13 years old.In 2 weeks I'll be heading to the Great White tournament in Calgary Canada ,It should be a great time...