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In 1990 I was 19 and in the U.S. Navy stationed in San Diego, California. I had a lot of free time since I was being discharged for a medical problem(left eye lost it's vision completely) so I ventured into the gaming complex. After bowling I decided to check out the pool hall in the back. I...

The 6th Annual UPA Predator Florida Open will make another historic move as it changes from 9-Ball to 10-Ball. This will be the first time the UPA has sanctioned a 10-Ball event. The reason for the switch was the rising complaints and criticisms from the top pros of the rules of 9-Ball and...

This man needs no introduction! Amazing... I got one of Bustamante as well...

Here are some wonderful black & white photos taken a few years back during the 2002 Asian Cup... I think they came out beautifully, don't you? 1. Here is Ryu Seung-woo of Korea.(In Korea they last name goes first, so if translated to English it would read Seung-woo Ryu) At this time, Ryu was...

Here are some great photos that I would like to share with you... They were from the 2006 Korea International Championships

I had so much fun watching the Korea International Championships this year. The events were filled with highlights right from the start. My fellow relatively unknown Korean pro friend Kim Hee-chul beat Mika Immonen! It was a great victory for him and I am now trying to force the nickname `the...

It's gonna be great to see him playing straight pool again! I believe www.seyberts.com has updates on new players playing in the event and from what I hear, they should be announcing more new players by the weekend and full roster by next week! Who else is excited about this like myself?

Today I had an amazing personal experience. I got to assemble a Brunswick Metro Table almost all by myself but under the close eye of Brunkswicks top Quality Technician, Joe Bruenning. I tell ya, I think he is the Bob Vila of pool table assembling! Dragon Promotions flew him in for the Korean...

This is a long shot but I heard there was a picture of Mika Immonen on the front cover of either billiards digest or inside pool magazine last year around August maybe? It showed Mika in a tournament over in Korea.... If anyone has any clues, please reply. I am looking for that issue! Thanks...

About a week ago I was reading a thread about some young and up-coming stars. It sent me to a link of an article about a young kid playing snooker who won some big event... Anyone recall that thread and could direct me back to it? I can't remember the title of the thread to save the life of...

So excited to see the worlds best compete next month! I can finally get over to the states and leave with a smile. I expect some awesome matches with the field they have for it. Any new or up and coming players you think might give the veterans a run? I am hoping Hohmann brings his best...

Tickets Now on Sale for World 14.1 Championship & Predator FL Open Dear Fans & Players : Finally, tickets are available for purchase for VIP only for the World Straight Pool Championships at the Hilton in East Brunswick NJ ! There are only 50 All Session Passes for VIP and no VIPs will be...

This years Korea vs. Japan match was outstanding! It was so much fun to watch. Dragon Promotions put on another great event. Japan wanted to avenge last years defeat to Team Korea. They bought their big guns with them this time! Hiroshi Takenaka, Goh Takami, Shuji Nagata and Miyuki Sakai(wow...

I am the head ref for the Korea Pro Pool Tour and I need your help! I am looking for a ball replacement spot when a player requests a cleaning on one of the balls during a television match. Last December while Thorsten Hohmann was playing, he asked for the cue ball to be cleaned. I did it my...

Happy New Year everyone! Right now I have a predator Pk2 with a 314 and a Z shaft... A little beat up but still not too shabby! I also have a vinyl predator case with signatures on it from Thorsten Hohmann, Jennifer Barretta, Ga-Young Kim, Mika Immonen, Charlie Williams and Max Eberle... I...

I just moved to Chicago and was wondering about the pool halls here... I am living in downtown Chicago right next to the John Hancock building so I was hoping for a few places around this area if possible. I looked some up on the internet and I noticed a few around here but I need the 411! I...

Hello! I decided to auction this beautiful case off here first before I place it on Ebay. It is a predator Ultra-vinyl case, 1-year old, with signatures of Mika Immonen-Charlie Williams-Thorsten Hohmann-Jennifer Baretta-Max Eberle and Ga-young Kim. It is in great condition except for one...

Not updating fast enough...lol Anyone know about the last Charlie Williams match? Thanks in advance!

I was just curious what people thought of Dragon Promotions and their events? Any comments? Suggestions?

Can someone explain exactly how to play against the ghost please? It would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance...