Hey, Pool Fans, friends, family, and players, the new issue of SPM Billiards Magazine is out! We were lucky enough to interview Pia Fillerf

SPM TV presents an in-depth look into the mental side of the game with James Lake as he talks to Mark White. James has coached with the...

Billiards is a game of skill. Pocket billiards the game of choice for so many in the US and worldwide. Players invest in nice cues that...

I have written a lot about how to prepare for tournaments and on the membership site I provide you with a section on drills to strengthen...

The Travel Mate is one of the most innovative billiards accessories to hit the market in recent memory. I first saw the concept of the...

There are many opportunities to go for a short rack. It is important however that you follow a formula. Specific elements must present...

People always ask me what the right rules are for 8-ball. The answer is that there are many different rules that you can play by and...

Just 7 months after launching Cyborg tips in the US market, FMC announced today that Brooklyn, NY base Jorge “J-Rod” Rodriquez has joined...

“I will never forget the very first time that Cyclop (made by Diamond Billiards) Billiard Balls came onto the scene. They basically had...

I was given the opportunity to review a tip that had caught my interest simply because of the buzz I was hearing about it. I had (over...

This is part two of Darren Appleton’s article on practice and tournament preparation. Part one covers practice in general, and part two...

I am one who believes that the harder the practice routine is during practice time, the more likely one is to show extreme results and...

One of the things I’m most known for in teaching pool is fundamentals. I’ve been blessed to receive many compliments from many top...

A bad angle is any shot that is not within the shooter’s skills to pocket. It does not have to be impossible, but must be a low...

One of the most common questions I receive is, “What is the best low deflection, high performance shaft?” In the years I have worked at...

The art of decorating leather has probably been around as long as man has been making and using leather. Leather is simply the skin of an...

I was fortunate enough to attend the Derby City Classic 2015 for a day. Going on a five hour drive just to see some of the greatest...

The vast majority of pool players—both casual and regular—have one or more of their fundamentals out of whack to some degree. The problem...

When competing in a pool or billiards match, a “funk” or “coma” is when you just can’t seem to do anything right. Maybe you run several...

I don’t know many players who are happy with their game. We’re inconsistent, we make stupid mistakes, we lose focus, we take low...