Made Millions in Billiards?

Richard Helmstetter. Whose success in the world of production cues enabled him the leisure to pursue the hobby of designing golf club heads which lead to the Big Bertha and a 60 million (rumored) stake in Callaway Golf.

That's my pick. Look for John Barton to design the next killer suitcase and get stock in Samsonite.......if they aren't bankrupt by then :-)

I will give some back to pool I promise....
 
9ball said:
If there were no more pro tournaments or pro players then there would probably be no more AZ bililliards, Then we would not have this forum and people as a whole would be less inclined to take up the sport of pool and on and on ect. I think that pro pool does benefit the billiard industry, And would like to see them invest in the pool world by promoting bigger pro tournaments.
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C'mon man, to the VAST MAJORITY of American players (and I'd suspect most other countries not named the Philippines)

There is no Pro Pool or Pro tournaments. Pro pool is a small time market even to the industry that makes its products. If Pro Pool disappeared right this second very few Billiard supply companies would even notice the hit.

Pro pool has been dying a slow death ever since the late 70's/ early 80's when some moron thought 9 ball would be good for the game. We simply can't respect a "champion" that doesn't call his shots. 9 ball is a hustlers gambling game always has been always will be. no call shot, winner breaks, luck in the 9 at anytime and win. thats not a champions game.

Pro Pool died when the integrity was removed in favor of making TV dollars.. the TV dollars are long gone. but the quick 9 ball racks and slop rules remain.

I want SOMEONE with REAL pool credentials to give me a legitimate reason why.
 
softshot said:
as far as the most money made from pool.

John Moses Brunswick and his descendants have to make that list.
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Brunswick Billiards' $75 million in 2002 sales. I can't imagine how much they have made over the years.
 
wow do snooker players really make that much freakin money??

boy did i take up the wrong disipline.

judging from the number of bangers with cuetec's im sure they're pretty high up on the ladder.

didn't ralf greenleaf make by today's standards millions of dollars back when he played exibitions?
 
ioCross said:
wow do snooker players really make that much freakin money??

boy did i take up the wrong disipline.

judging from the number of bangers with cuetec's im sure they're pretty high up on the ladder.

didn't ralf greenleaf make by today's standards millions of dollars back when he played exibitions?
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I was thinking Greenleaf too. Others may have him beat, but in his era, he made a lot of money. I heard he was making $2-3000 a week doing exibitions. Thats a lot of money in the 1920's!
 
JB Cases said:
Richard Helmstetter. Whose success in the world of production cues enabled him the leisure to pursue the hobby of designing golf club heads which lead to the Big Bertha and a 60 million (rumored) stake in Callaway Golf.

That's my pick. Look for John Barton to design the next killer suitcase and get stock in Samsonite.......if they aren't bankrupt by then :-)

I will give some back to pool I promise....
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How about Bill Stroud of Joss West? This guy ain't done bad. He only wants to make cues now worth about $3500.
 
CrownCityCorey said:
Does anyone know who has made the most money in Billiards? Either in the industry or as a player?

I'll go first:

I think perhaps Matt Braun (Billiards International) or Barry Hearn (Matchroom Sport) for their television productions.

What do you think?
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Hendry as a player, and whoever owns Brunswick as an industry figure.

gr. Dave
 
So where does Simonis stack up on the list, haven't they been in business for 200+ years

That would have to be alot of $$$$
 
meucci

I have heard on several occasions that they spend less than 10 dollars per cue.:D
 
Tweeten

jay helfert said:
Master Chalk and Triangle Chalk. I've seen their factory in Chicago, and they make about a zillion pieces a day. Just an estimate. :)
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And LePro cue tips . . . and Elk Master . . . and Triumph . . . and Triangle . . .and talc . . . and billiard accessories . . .
 
rossaroni said:
I was thinking Greenleaf too. Others may have him beat, but in his era, he made a lot of money. I heard he was making $2-3000 a week doing exibitions. Thats a lot of money in the 1920's!
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If it's true that he was pulling in $2-3000 per exhibition, which I doubt, he would most definitely be one of the highest paid pool players. Adjusted for inflation, $3000 in 1925 would be around $35,000 today. Quite a payday.
 
jay helfert said:
It's coming soon, The POOLALATOR! I know you haven't heard of it yet, but you soon will. You just carry the Poolalator into any poolroom, set it down next to you and turn it on. It scans the room and does voice analysis, eye scans, breath checks, body language and stroke/shot evaluations on everyone present. It then gives you instant feedback on who plays what speed, who will dog it and who has the most heart and/or gamble. It can even do a background check to see who has money and who is bad pay (low credit ratings). This is an optional feature.

You now know who to match up with and who to avoid. The Poolalator will pay for itself many times over, and bring you years of joy and pleasure.

Offered soon through Tru-Do Productions. Only $199.95+19.95 shipping. Easy three part payment plan available with credit card verification.

Special bonus offer to the first 100 customers - DVD of Kevin Tru-Do's 200 ball run! Featuring the world's only talking elephant Dumbo as the rack boy.

Call now 1-800-386-2277 or 1-800-DUMB-ASS
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Came up with the same idea about twenty years ago. Started manufacturing it and went bankrupt as every pool player had the same story-----"I'm a little short right now. Spot me one right now and I'll pay you next week."

.........and you know the rest of the story. LOL

Stones
 
jay helfert said:
It's coming soon, The POOLALATOR! I know you haven't heard of it yet, but you soon will. You just carry the Poolalator into any poolroom, set it down next to you and turn it on. It scans the room and does voice analysis, eye scans, breath checks, body language and stroke/shot evaluations on everyone present. It then gives you instant feedback on who plays what speed, who will dog it and who has the most heart and/or gamble. It can even do a background check to see who has money and who is bad pay (low credit ratings). This is an optional feature.

You now know who to match up with and who to avoid. The Poolalator will pay for itself many times over, and bring you years of joy and pleasure.

Offered soon through Tru-Do Productions. Only $199.95+19.95 shipping. Easy three part payment plan available with credit card verification.

Special bonus offer to the first 100 customers - DVD of Kevin Tru-Do's 200 ball run! Featuring the world's only talking elephant Dumbo as the rack boy.

Call now 1-800-386-2277 or 1-800-DUMB-ASS
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The funniest post so far in 2008. This one should hold up well and still be a top 10 contender in late December.
Good job :D
 
Steve Mizerak is gone now, but his name is still seen everyday in Sears and K-Marts all over the world. Tables, cues, and pool supplies all with a small commission for Steve. How much does that add up to over the years. Don't forget Miller Lite.
Wayne Agnew
 
Russ Chewning said:
Please give examples of how pro pool in any way, shape, or form keeps these companies in business?

Russ
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Professional sports/athletes elevate their respective industries with their high profile and commercial exposure therby stimulating new growth and new participation.

Basically Pro's cycle new money into the game, well they are supposed to anyway. :rolleyes:
 
CrownCityCorey said:
Professional sports/athletes elevate their respective industries with their high profile and commercial exposure therby stimulating new growth and new participation.
Basically Pro's cycle new money into the game, well they are supposed to anyway. :rolleyes:
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Corey,

No doubt.. That's what technically is SUPPOSED to happen, but hardly any of our male pros are doing anything other than worried about winning their next tournament or money match.

They can't be bothered with promoting the game the way it needs to be promoted.

Russ
 
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