EXPO day 3

[Gerry]

EXPO day 3.....

After sleeping in late I went down to watch the Pros play. First match I sat in front of the AZB stream table. Let me tell you, Jerry, and Mike have to talk at a VERY low hush. They are really only 10 to 12 feet from the table without any obstructing plexiglass to hold the noise down.

I watched Frankie Hernandez lose a real tough match to Kim Davenport. It was a real good strategic battle of the young gun battling the experienced veteran. Kim looked very good at the table, and that was my first time watching him up close.

Next up was Ralph Souqet and Oscar Dominguez.....WOW!....great thriller. Oscar got down early to Ralphs all but perfect play, but Oscar battled back and took a 9-8 lead. He finished off the match strong with a great out. Let me say this, Oscar is impressive, he kept himself pumped up during the match but not over the top. Let me tell you, early on, Ralph got a few wicked rolls on Oscar, but he never let it get to him. That young dude has a real bright future. Only thing is I have no clue how he plays with that 9? mm shaft!

After some lunch I watched Shane lose to Corey....the match is what you would think from these 2 killers. Great run outs, and the winner taking advantage of a few mistakes....coulda went either way!

last match was Faquet vs Charlie Williams.....they both played great and went to the hill with Charlie just coming up short. This young guy Faquet will be a world beater in no time! if not already!

We left then and cruised the cues again....I have my eye on a Shurtz cue with butterfly points and no wrap.....we'll see tomorrow :thumbup:

We just got back to the room after dinner, so I'll try to update later.

G.

 

[juegabillar]

EXPO day 3.....


I watched Frankie Hernandez lose a real tough match to Kim Davenport. It was a real good strategic battle of the young gun battling the experienced veteran. Kim looked very good at the table, and that was my first time watching him up close.

G.

The brackets have Frankie winning againt Davenport and then facing Thorsten Hohmann. Reportely Frankie lost 10-3 with the "Thor"

 

[Sev]

EXPO day 3.....

After sleeping in late I went down to watch the Pros play. First match I sat in front of the AZB stream table. Let me tell you, Jerry, and Mike have to talk at a VERY low hush. They are really only 10 to 12 feet from the table without any obstructing plexiglass to hold the noise down.

I watched Frankie Hernandez lose a real tough match to Kim Davenport. It was a real good strategic battle of the young gun battling the experienced veteran. Kim looked very good at the table, and that was my first time watching him up close.

Next up was Ralph Souqet and Oscar Dominguez.....WOW!....great thriller. Oscar got down early to Ralphs all but perfect play, but Oscar battled back and took a 9-8 lead. He finished off the match strong with a great out. Let me say this, Oscar is impressive, he kept himself pumped up during the match but not over the top. Let me tell you, early on, Ralph got a few wicked rolls on Oscar, but he never let it get to him. That young dude has a real bright future. Only thing is I have no clue how he plays with that 9? mm shaft!

After some lunch I watched Shane lose to Corey....the match is what you would think from these 2 killers. Great run outs, and the winner taking advantage of a few mistakes....coulda went either way!

last match was Faquet vs Charlie Williams.....they both played great and went to the hill with Charlie just coming up short. This young guy Faquet will be a world beater in no time! if not already!

We left then and cruised the cues again....I have my eye on a Shurtz cue with butterfly points and no wrap.....we'll see tomorrow :thumbup:

We just got back to the room after dinner, so I'll try to update later.

G.

You mean the cue I took home???:grin-square::grin-square:

 

[JAM]

EXPO day 3.....

After sleeping in late I went down to watch the Pros play. First match I sat in front of the AZB stream table. Let me tell you, Jerry, and Mike have to talk at a VERY low hush. They are really only 10 to 12 feet from the table without any obstructing plexiglass to hold the noise down.

I watched Frankie Hernandez lose a real tough match to Kim Davenport. It was a real good strategic battle of the young gun battling the experienced veteran. Kim looked very good at the table, and that was my first time watching him up close.

Next up was Ralph Souqet and Oscar Dominguez.....WOW!....great thriller. Oscar got down early to Ralphs all but perfect play, but Oscar battled back and took a 9-8 lead. He finished off the match strong with a great out. Let me say this, Oscar is impressive, he kept himself pumped up during the match but not over the top. Let me tell you, early on, Ralph got a few wicked rolls on Oscar, but he never let it get to him. That young dude has a real bright future. Only thing is I have no clue how he plays with that 9? mm shaft!

After some lunch I watched Shane lose to Corey....the match is what you would think from these 2 killers. Great run outs, and the winner taking advantage of a few mistakes....coulda went either way!

last match was Faquet vs Charlie Williams.....they both played great and went to the hill with Charlie just coming up short. This young guy Faquet will be a world beater in no time! if not already!

We left then and cruised the cues again....I have my eye on a Shurtz cue with butterfly points and no wrap.....we'll see tomorrow :thumbup:

We just got back to the room after dinner, so I'll try to update later.

G.

Now, that's a great write-up. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm glad you thought of us unfortunate souls back home who couldn't attend and wanted to hear the smut!

Who is Faquet? Can you tell me more about him?

It sounds like you had a blast. I would have loved to have seen Oscar playing. He's sure a kind and very sweet young man, and it seems like today is his turn to shine brightly. USA, all the way, I say. Go, Oscar, go! :smile:

 

[Gerry]

The brackets have Frankie winning againt Davenport and then facing Thorsten Hohmann. Reportely Frankie lost 10-3 with the "Thor"

sorry sorry, right you are.....we walked out with 3 balls on the table and I assumed he got out!.....first lesson of a reporter huh

 

[Gerry]

Now, that's a great write-up. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm glad you thought of us unfortunate souls back home who couldn't attend and wanted to hear the smut!

Who is Faquet? Can you tell me more about him?

It sounds like you had a blast. I would have loved to have seen Oscar playing. He's sure a kind and very sweet young man, and it seems like today is his turn to shine brightly. USA, all the way, I say. Go, Oscar, go! :smile:

Faquet must be from Europe JAM. During his matches, Thorsten and the Euro crew were sweating his table and ribbing him when he missed The kid looks to be maybe 20 or 22 IMO.

 

[JAM]

Thanks, Gerry. I found an image of him on Google. They spelled his name as "Fauquet," if this is the same player. I'm not sure.

Here he is, holding a pool trophy. He sure doesn't look too happy about it!

 

[metallicane]

He looks like a young Fred Gwynn(Herman Munster).

 

[JAM]

He looks like a young Fred Gwynn(Herman Munster).

LOL! :grin-square:

I may have the wrong player.

Here is another French Facquet (first name Vincent).

Vincent Facquet, born in Forges-Les-Eaux (Normandy, France) on December 20th of 1968, plays carom billiards for the first time at 7 years old in his grandparents’ house.

When he’s 14, he takes his first lessons of carom billiards with Jean Noël Mary. He later qualifies for a carom training camp with Jean Marty, several times World Champion.

By the age of 19, he discovers English 8 Ball and snooker. He starts winning local then national tournaments of 8 Ball, and quickly represents France in Europe and the World.

In 1994, at 25 years old, he appears in American pool tournaments. In less than 6 months, he wins all stages up to the national championships to obtain the titles of French Champion in 8-Ball and Straight Pool. He begins an international career with American pool, taking part in the European Tour, World Championships and other Pro events.

His entertainer abilities quickly led him to be one of the most-renowned “Trick shots” performer in the world. During numerous exhibitions and shows every year, Vincent dazzles audiences around the world during TV shows, trade shows or private events. Participating 7 times in 10 years, he won 3 World titles (1997, 2005 and 2006) on both pool and snooker tables!

One of them has a full head of hair, and the other one keeps it short!

I wonder which one is the player who was in Valley Forge, or are they the same player, one with long hair and one with short hair?

 

[JAM]

Hey, he was an IPT member:

Vincent Facquet, was born in Forges Les Eaux (Normandy, FRANCE) on December 20th 1968, and played for the first time at Carom Billiards at 7 years old in his grandparents’ house. When he was 14 years, he took his first lessons of carom billiards with Jean Noël Mary. He was also qualified to follow a Carom training course with Jean Marty, several times World Champion. At 19 Facquet discovered English 8 Ball and Snooker. From that point Facquet started to win regional then national tournaments of 8 Ball, to end up representing France in Europe and World Tournaments. In 1994, at 25 years old, he appeared on American Pool Tournaments. In less than 6 months, he won departmental, regional then nationals Championships to obtain the titles of French Champion in 8 and 14/1. Facquet began an international career with the American pool, taking part in Eurotours, World Championships and pro circuits. Some titles that Facquet owns are: 9 times French Champion in all disciplines Player at the Mosconi Cup Runner up at the World Masters 2 times World Trick Shots Champion Current n°1 at the French Ranking Atypical player, Vincent Facquet is at the same time player and artist, and continues a sporting career without stopping demonstrations. Facquet believes in Discipline, rigour, organic food, sports, and a health life style with no alcohol, tobacco, or drugs is the key to a great life.

 

[beetle]

LOL! :grin-square:


One of them has a full head of hair, and the other one keeps it short!

I wonder which one is the player who was in Valley Forge, or are they the same player, one with long hair and one with short hair?

Yes, it's this one, the hairless (not the first photo). I was watching him play a match on Friday.
--Steve

 

[Barry Doc]

EXPO day 3.....

After sleeping in late I went down to watch the Pros play. First match I sat in front of the AZB stream table. Let me tell you, Jerry, and Mike have to talk at a VERY low hush. They are really only 10 to 12 feet from the table without any obstructing plexiglass to hold the noise down.

I watched Frankie Hernandez lose a real tough match to Kim Davenport. It was a real good strategic battle of the young gun battling the experienced veteran. Kim looked very good at the table, and that was my first time watching him up close.

Next up was Ralph Souqet and Oscar Dominguez.....WOW!....great thriller. Oscar got down early to Ralphs all but perfect play, but Oscar battled back and took a 9-8 lead. He finished off the match strong with a great out. Let me say this, Oscar is impressive, he kept himself pumped up during the match but not over the top. Let me tell you, early on, Ralph got a few wicked rolls on Oscar, but he never let it get to him. That young dude has a real bright future. Only thing is I have no clue how he plays with that 9? mm shaft!

After some lunch I watched Shane lose to Corey....the match is what you would think from these 2 killers. Great run outs, and the winner taking advantage of a few mistakes....coulda went either way!

last match was Faquet vs Charlie Williams.....they both played great and went to the hill with Charlie just coming up short. This young guy Faquet will be a world beater in no time! if not already!

We left then and cruised the cues again....I have my eye on a Shurtz cue with butterfly points and no wrap.....we'll see tomorrow :thumbup:

We just got back to the room after dinner, so I'll try to update later.

G.

Gerry
I must have been right next to you, oh well we'll meet eventually LOL
It was great sweating all of Corey's matches!
I'll be watching the finals from my laptop at Drexline today.
Maybe next year!

Doc

 

[Gerry]

Sorry I missed you doc!, I did run into Bob while walking around....he was busy though.

We'll meet at some point...

G.

 

[SpiderWebComm]

Sorry I missed you doc!, I did run into Bob while walking around....he was busy though.

We'll meet at some point...

G.

Hey Gerry!! It was great seeing you and the wife at the expo! I'm watching the Mark Tadd video you gave me this morning while I'm working. PM me your mailing address so I can get it back to you.

The Taddmeister is playing pretty sporty--- this is a great video!

Dave

 

[DennyS]

Had a great time and it was nice to meet everyone. Sorry Gerry we didn't get a chance to meet you. Spider is was good to see you and yes I'm interested in your project.

 

[HeLLFiSH]

EXPO day 3.....

Only thing is I have no clue how he plays with that 9? mm shaft!

He plays with an 8 mm shaft when I saw him at Turning Stone. According to his Whats in the case interview his shafts range from 8-10mm. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtk4uwYHKQw

 

[Gerry]

Hey Gerry!! It was great seeing you and the wife at the expo! I'm watching the Mark Tadd video you gave me this morning while I'm working. PM me your mailing address so I can get it back to you.

The Taddmeister is playing pretty sporty--- this is a great video!

Dave

keep it Dave, I made an extra to bring there!

It was good to see you as well!....I just wish there were some 9 foot tables at the EXPO. At least we have the Million dollar
thing I hope?

Gerry

 

[allprobilliards]

EXPO day 3.....

After sleeping in late I went down to watch the Pros play. First match I sat in front of the AZB stream table. Let me tell you, Jerry, and Mike have to talk at a VERY low hush. They are really only 10 to 12 feet from the table without any obstructing plexiglass to hold the noise down.

I watched Frankie Hernandez lose a real tough match to Kim Davenport. It was a real good strategic battle of the young gun battling the experienced veteran. Kim looked very good at the table, and that was my first time watching him up close.

Next up was Ralph Souqet and Oscar Dominguez.....WOW!....great thriller. Oscar got down early to Ralphs all but perfect play, but Oscar battled back and took a 9-8 lead. He finished off the match strong with a great out. Let me say this, Oscar is impressive, he kept himself pumped up during the match but not over the top. Let me tell you, early on, Ralph got a few wicked rolls on Oscar, but he never let it get to him. That young dude has a real bright future. Only thing is I have no clue how he plays with that 9? mm shaft!

After some lunch I watched Shane lose to Corey....the match is what you would think from these 2 killers. Great run outs, and the winner taking advantage of a few mistakes....coulda went either way!

last match was Faquet vs Charlie Williams.....they both played great and went to the hill with Charlie just coming up short. This young guy Faquet will be a world beater in no time! if not already!

We left then and cruised the cues again....I have my eye on a Shurtz cue with butterfly points and no wrap.....we'll see tomorrow :thumbup:






We just got back to the room after dinner, so I'll try to update later.

G.

The 17 year old kid who beat Charlie 10-9 was Dominic Jentsch. Ironically the kid also won Charlie's JUnior World 10-Ball Championship last year He is super strong and has great demeanor.
Charlie was playing good as he just knocked out Mika Immonen, so the kid earned it.

 

[Gerry]

The 17 year old kid who beat Charlie 10-9 was Dominic Jentsch. Ironically the kid also won Charlie's JUnior World 10-Ball Championship last year He is super strong and has great demeanor.
Charlie was playing good as he just knocked out Mika Immonen, so the kid earned it.

THANKS Allpro!

maybe, just maybe I had a few too many.....

It was funny watching this kid because I play much the same way. He takes almost no practice strokes, stays down on the ball, and fires away! yup, he plays great!

G.

 

[Cornerman]

I have my eye on a Shurtz cue with butterfly points and no wrap.....we'll see tomorrow

How'd you make out on the Shurtz cue? Bob Owen is a fantastic cuemaker with one of the best products out there for the players.

Fred <~~~ IMO, of course