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BALLBUSTERS was
a major public relations event funded by the
Billiard Congress of
America
and supported by industry sponsors. Attendees thought they were in an upscale
sports/billiard room, as they got “up close and personal” with
billiard pros for challenges, autographs and photos, plus won prizes and giveaways.
The Ultimate Pool Party
was hosted by Mitch & Ewa Laurance, featuring 12 top billiard pros
in an 8-Ball Team playoff taped for broadcast on ESPN.
See who won and follow the
on-air action
in September.
Guinness World Record Attempt
World record-holder
Dave
Pearson was successful in his attempt break his own record
of potting 15 balls on two side-by-side tables. Pearson bested his
own record by 7 seconds; his previous time was 8 minutes, 58 seconds -
his new feat was timed at 8:51!
"The Ginger Wizard"
started playing pool when he was 19, running six balls the first time he
picked up a cue. He later went on to win tournaments across the globe,
but his talent evolved into entertaining millions as the top exhibition
player in the world. [
more ]
Wheelchair
Demonstrations
NWPA President
Jeff Dolezal teamed up with one of the top female wheelchair players,
Hydred Makabali,
to demonstrate how to play in a seated position using cue extensions and
bridges. They also took on able bodied challengers
throughout the afternoon.
 Academy
of American
Cue Art A special exhibit of one-of-a-kind
custom cue art was on display,
with items ranging in value from $1,000 to $100,000.
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