You would be suprised at how much "unknown" cue talent is in Germany. I belonged to a private billiard club in Germany that competed all over the country against the locals. I was one of three Americans in a German dominant club and on their team. I've played against Germans who would shock many of the top American players of today! I've seen guys run 5-8 racks with ease, finish a 14.1 match to 100 with a score of 100+ -under 20, and finish in less than 4 innings, running racks of 40, 50 and even 62 (the highest I've witnessed). The Germans have a strong Billiard program, very professional, gentlemen, very organized and even has sponsors. I played with the Germans for just over a year, the best pool experience I've had yet and the best time playing!
Zim