Defending champion Johann Chua began his title defence in emphatic fashion, securing two commanding victories to advance to the Winners’ Qualification stage of the 2025 Hanoi Open Pool Championship.

This month, we celebrate Kim Young for winning the 2025 Jerry Briesath PBIA Instructor of the Year. And we say goodbye to Hall of Fame player and legend Mika Immonen.

The 2025 Hanoi Open Pool Championship is set to be one of the most anticipated events on the World Nineball Tour. With the first 64 players confirmed from a 256-player field, anticipation is already building for a week of world-class action in Hanoi.

his month, we celebrate an incredible victory by Aloysius Yapp, who triumphed at the 2025 LiveSB.io US Open Pool Championship. In a thrilling final, Yapp secured a victory over World No. 1 Fedor Gorst with a score of 13-11. This win not only earned him his first US Open Pool Championship crown

Aloysius Yapp wrote another unforgettable chapter in pool history, defeating World No.1 Fedor Gorst to lift his maiden US Open Pool Championship crown at the Harrah’s Resort, Atlantic City.

World No.1 Fedor Gorst’s bid to defend his crown remains on course as he booked his spot in a third consecutive US Open semi-final, joining fellow champions Aloysius Yapp, Johann Chua, and Ko Pin Yi in a star-studded final four.

The billiard community lost another legend this month, Terry Bell."Texas Terry" was the founder of the APA and a Billiard Hall of Fame inductee. Learn more about his contribution to the billiard community on page 6.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Nelson Batista, the founder of Horo Tips, and the main thing I learned is that he has an absolute wealth of knowledge in all things cue sports. Nelson has done it all, from being the only national snooker coach in Portugal to hand-making his own tips. Nelson started Horo Tips around five years ago and has been dedicated to reinventing the wheel when it comes to cue tips and producing the highest quality tips on the market. 

Buddy Hall, also known as "The Rifleman," was a renowned American professional pool player celebrated for his exceptional skill and accuracy. Born on May 29, 1945, in Metropolis, Illinois, Hall dominated the pool scene for over four decades, earning over 100 professional titles.

  When people think about the “mental game” in pool, they often picture themselves sitting in a chair, visualizing the moment they pocket the final 9-ball to win the U.S. Open. While visualization and controlled breathing are valuable tools, the foundation of mental strength is built through preparation and practice

The marketplace is filled with tons of unique tools designed to help you elevate your pool game. Many of these training aids have been developed by some of my fellow instructors and can be very effective in helping players enhance their skills.

It is finally here, folks! Our 50th issue of SPM Billiards Magazine! We have come a long way, and we keep going! This issue features Dennis

The Hot New Issue of SPM Billiards Magazine is hot off the press! Sam "Ryno" Henderson is the featured article! Sam is the youngest member o

Hey, Pool friends, fans, and players! The Hot New Issue of SPM Billiards Magazine is out, featuring The Angel of Billiards, Jackie Karol!

Sofia Mast at the Ladies Alpha Las Vegas 2023 Photo by Corby Dayhoff of Servitude Photography Sofia Mast, "The Pink Dagger , makes the 44th issue of SPM Billiards Magazine! A great read on Sofia, who is tired of all the usual articles on her. Sofia talks about her battle with weight loss at 11 years old and how she overcame it with her love and passion for pool. Keith Shaner 's article on Richard Ashby concludes with his first-time experience at the Derby City Classic and hi

It is finally here, folks. Issue 43 of SPM Billiards Magazine features Mika Immonen, Pool Legend, in the biggest battle of his life, fightin

It is finally here: the Hot new issue of SPM Billiards Magazine, Issue 42, Featuring the inspiring Ko Ping Chung!

Many are not aware of the energy that crosses any sphere when it is acted on by any force. In billiards, we have our linear energy (the stic

KO Brothers winning against Finland Photo by Takaimages for Matchroom Multi Sport One team who a lot of people are tipping for the top in the World Cup of Pool in Spain is Chinese Taipei. The Ko Brothers lived up to their name as they delivered a K.O. blow to the Finnish pairing of Mika Immonen and Petri Makkonen, who won this tournament together back in 2012. The K.O. Brothers will play the Netherlands next, who beat Robbie Capito and Lo Ho Sum, representing Hong Kong China

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