The 10th Annual Predator International 10-Ball Championship moves to Manila, Philippines this year for the first time, with an expected world-class field from more than 30 pool nations!

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Leonard Bludworth will be inducted into the International Cuemakers Hall of Fame on July 10th, 2010 during the Southern Cue and Case Show in the luxurious Scorpion Room of the Marietta Billiard Club in Marietta, Georgia. Leonard, commonly referred to as "Blud," started doing cue repair in 1976. He was a master pool table mechanic and served as the equipment coordinator for both the men's pro tour and the senior tour for about 15 years. Around the same time he developed the popular Bludworth Billiard Ball Cleaner. It was also Bludworth's idea to take pool tables and travel the country setting them up for pool events...

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The Super Billiards Expo, set to take place at the Valley Forge Convention Center, will boast amateur and pro events and a great pool & billiard shopping experience in 150,000 square feet of exhibit and arena space, including exhibits from world famous American Cuemakers Association and International Cuemakers Association members. Pro events at the Expo include the popular Diamond Open 10-Ball Players Championship and the Artistic Pool Masters Championship. Pool & Billiard Magazine will be there as always, with expert coverage and our annual show special. Stop by Booth #L6 and say hi!

The American Cuemaker's Association is proud to present its 2010 recipient of the prestigious Cuemaker of the Year Award.  The American Cuemaker's Association (ACA) was established in 1992 to promote the American-made cue and cuemaker.  Beginning in 2008, the ACA initiated the Cuemaker of the Year Award to recognize an ACA member who has provided a top quality product in an ethical, honorable, and professional manner through the years.  The award will be presented at the annual ACA banquet at the Super Billiards Expo at the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia, PA, on March 18-21, 2010.

The 2010 winner is Prather Cue from Mooreland, OK.  Founded in 1978, the Prather family initially provided quality cuemaking components to cuemakers at a reasonable price.  Dan Prather  was joined by his two sons, Daniel Jr. and Jeff, in the mid-eighties and cue making became an important part of the business.  By 1990 the Prathers had become renown for their cues as well as their cuemaking components.  With Dan Jr.'s computer skills, Jeff's woodworking abilities, and Dan Sr.'s inspiration, Prather Cues really took off.  Dan's daughter, Jennifer, has also been involved in the business since its inception.  Today Prather Cue makes a complete line of cues including many custom "one of a kind" beauties.  They also continue to be a leading supplier of cue components to many of the world's cuemakers.  

Also to be recognized at this year's ACA banquet will be the recipient of the People's Choice Award.  This award acknowledges the cue buying public's choice of the their favorite cue on display at the ACA booth at the Super Billiards Expo.  Every ACA member can display one cue of which they are especially proud.  Attendees at the expo then have the opportunity to vote on their favorite cue.  The cuemaker whose cue receives the most votes will be recognized at the banquet with the People's Choice Award.  

Stay tuned for coverage of this event! 'Til then, learn more about Prather Cues at www.prathercue.com

The 26th annual Billiard Congress of America Billiard & Home Recreation Expo kicked off in Vegas with a brisk first day's business. The 150 exhibitors saw quite a few buyers on the show floor opening day, and exhibitors report that the nation's billiard retailers and billiard clubs are there to shop! When not shopping for new cues, pool tables, poker tables and gameroom accessories, buyers are attending one of several BCA seminars, from improving online customer appeal to marketing in challenging economic times. On the docket for today's activities: A seminar on "Generation Youth" - and a new benefit for exhibitors as BCA will begin signing up exhibitor space for next year's event, again to be staged in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for more details and photos from the show...

Greg Knight And Management Acquire Leading Billiard Manufacturing Company: The management of McDermott Cue Manufacturing, together with Greg Knight, completed a Management buyout of the company on April 10, 2009. Greg Knight, along with management, is excited to announce the formation of McDermott Cue Mfg., LLC of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. McDermott Cue is known for its internationally recognized brands, McDermott Handcrafted Cues and Intimidator High Performance Shafts. Its product line, which includes high quality two-piece billiard cues, shafts, cases and accessories, is sold worldwide in over 40 countries.

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The American Cuemakers Association has announced they will have a commemorative poster, featuring all of the Hall of Fame recipients, for sale at their booth at the Super Billiards Expo. The posters are just $10 and are a perfect item for billiard collectors! The poster was designed by Jim Knott of the Art Loft in San Diego. For more info visit www.cuemakers.org.

Congratulations to Richard Black and Tim Scruggs. Richard Black was elected to the ACA Hall of Fame and Tim Scruggs has been named ACA Cuemaker of the Year...

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OB Cues is proud to announce the OB Break Cue and the OB Break Shaft. Using technology similar to OB Shafts, the "OB Break Cue" will complete your game. Both the OB Break Cue and the OB Break Shafts are made by OB Cues right here in the USA. Just like OB Shafts, the OB Break Shaft will also fit most popular cues.

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Poison Products is donating 100 percent of profits made in October on its Pink Ribbon cues toward breast cancer research initiatives, in recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the U.S.

The Pink Ribbon line, with Cyanide and VX designs, was created to let pool players around the world show their support for a breast cancer cure while they do something they love: play pool. Donations from Poison Pink Ribbon purchases go toward disease education and screening, scientific research, and aid for patients suffering from the disease.

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