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McDermott Cues to Sponsor Free Live Stream

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Legendary Pool Cue Manufacturer to Sponsor Free Live Stream

Inside POOL Magazine is pleased to announce an agreement with McDermott Cue Mfg., LLC, to sponsor the free live stream of Allen Hopkins’ Super Billiards Expo, which takes place March 18-21, 2010. Widely considered the most successful billiards event, the Super Billiards Expo will feature thousands of professional and amateur pool players, vendors, spectators, and attendees.

The free live stream will be available at the Inside POOL Magazine Ustream channels and at InsidePOOLmag.com. The stream will mainly consist of two events, the Diamond Open 10-Ball Professional Players Championship and the Artistic Pool Masters Championship. The finals of the 14.1 Straight Pool Challenge are also scheduled to be streamed, time permitting.

Throughout the stream, segments showing action from around the Super Billiards Expo will be aired to inform and give the stream viewers a feel of the action at the event.

“After 40 years in business, we remain excited to participate in opportunities to promote billiards. This groundbreaking event encompasses a truly promising vision that can revolutionize and expand billiards, and we are happy to be involved.” said, Jayme Cernicka of McDermott Cue.

Inside POOL Magazine is pleased to announce an agreement with McDermott Cue Mfg., LLC, to sponsor the free live stream of Allen Hopkins’ Super Billiards Expo, which takes place March 18-21, 2010.

Inside POOL Magazine is pleased to announce an agreement with McDermott Cue Mfg., LLC, to sponsor the free live stream of Allen Hopkins’ Super Billiards Expo, which takes place March 18-21, 2010.

“This event is truly one to behold. The sheer number of people who participate in events, who vend, or who just come to browse the aisles is amazing when you experience it in person. We can’t promise that we’re going to be able to give you the feeling of being at the Super Billiards Expo, but we’re certainly going to try,” said, J.R. Calvert of Inside POOL Magazine.

The Super Billiards Expo is one of the most exciting events in the billiard industry every year. Started back in 1993, Allen Hopkins’ vision for the ultimate billiard experience has been growing year after year. Thousands of players and fans look forward to this event every year. The Super Billiards Expo has become the largest consumer-oriented show in the industry.

If you miss the stream, check out the May/June issue of Inside POOL Magazine for information on viewing the videos created during the event.

About McDermott Cue Mfg, LLC
McDermott Cue Mfg is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI and produces and markets under the brands of McDermott Cue, Star Cue, Lucky Cue, Intimidator Shafts, G-Core Shafts, Big Boy Shafts, Sledgehammer Cues, Stinger Jump/Break Cues and Elephant Balls. For decades, McDermott Cue has consistently raised the performance standards for what billiard players expect from a high performance cue. McDermott builds billiard equipment for people who view playing pool as an end in itself, drawing on cutting-edge technology and tasteful yet aggressive design. McDermott equipment is rooted in performance, using the latest technology in a state-of-the-art facility and utilizing the finest materials available.


About Inside POOL Magazine
Inside POOL Magazine started in 2001 and quickly became the largest print billiard magazine by circulation by portraying the action of pool and billiards like no other magazine had done before. Since the first issue, Inside POOL Magazine has published online. The online version of the magazine has evolved to include flipping pages, zooming, clickable links, email sharing, and full-screen videos that can includes hours of full unedited matches. The current online version receives 450,000 readers per month.

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McDermott Cue MFG, LLC New Exclusive Elephant Ball Distibutor

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

McDermott Cue MFG, LLC is the new exclusive distributor of popular Elephant Ball

MENOMONEE FALLS, WI – McDermott Cue Mfg., LLC is a leading manufacturer and world-wide distributor of Pool Cues, performance shafts, and billiard accessories. McDermott is proud to announce an agreement with Elephant Balls LTD to be the exclusive distributor of Elephant Balls branded products which include billiard balls, training aids and other billiard accessories.

Elephant Balls LTD is a global leader in billiard balls that is known for their innovative designs and premium quality.

In the agreement, McDermott Cue will be involved in product development, marketing, sales and world-wide distribution of Elephant Balls branded products. Current available products for distribution are the Elephant Beautiful Ball Set, Elephant Traditional Ball Set, Elephant Practice Balls and Elephant EZ Shot Cueball. McDermott will also be distributing and stocking Elephant Lunar Rocks and the Ghostball Aim trainer. These items are currently in production and will be in-stock in the next couple of months.

McDermott Cue Mfg., LLC is a leading manufacturer and world-wide distributor of pool cues, performance shafts, and billiard accessories.“We are excited about the agreement as it provides McDermott customers a premier quality name-brand billiard ball line while giving Elephant Balls the customer service, marketing and sales support needed to thrive in today’s billiard industry.” said Larry Liebl, McDermott Executive Vice President.

Commenting on the agreement, McDermott Owner Greg Knight says, “Elephant balls has a great name and a strong reputation for making top quality products with unique designs. We look forward to offering this great product line along with our proven customer service.”

McDermott Cue Mfg is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI and produces ands markets under the brands of McDermott Cue, Star Cue, Lucky Cue, Intimidator Shafts, G-Core Shafts, Big Boy Shafts, Sledgehammer Cues, Stinger Jump/Break Cues and Elephant Balls. For more information about this press release contact Marketing Director, Michael Slowik at mslowik@mcdermottcue.com or call 1-800-666-2283. More information can be found at www.mcdermottcue.com.

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Super Billiards Expo Players Championship Format Change

Sunday, February 21st, 2010

Super Billiards Expo Players Championship News
Format Change to Players Championship Adds $20,000

Allen Hopkins Productions, promoters of the Super Billiards Expo, has announced a format change to the Diamond Billiards Open 10-Ball Players Championship on February, 19, 2010. The Super Billiards Expo will feature thousands of players competing in professional and amateur events at the Valley Forge Convention Center in Valley Forge, PA on March 18-21, 2010.

The official format change comes one month out from the event. The new format is very close to the format used in the past events.

$500 entry – Open to all players, male or female

The 2010 Diamond Open 10-Ball Pro Players Championship will be played on Diamond tables with Simonis 860 cloth.

Archer is one of the hopefuls that will be competing for the title at the Players Championship that now features $20,000 added.

Archer is one of the hopefuls that will be competing for the title at the Players Championship that now features $20,000 added.

Format will be as follows:

* Race to 9
* Double Elimination
* Rotate Break
* Field limited to 64 players
* $20,000 Added Money Guaranteed

Players currently signed up to play include Rodney Morris, Kim Davenport, Johnny Archer, Mika Immonen, George Breedlove, Dave Daya, Thorsten Hohmann and Mike Davis. For a full list, please visit the Super Billiards Expo web site.

For any questions about this event, please call (609)652-6116.

If you are interested in VIP Seating to watch this event, visit the Super Billiards Expo VIP seating page for more information.

About the Super Billiards Expo
The Super Billiards Expo is one of the most exciting events in the billiard industry every year. Started back in 1993, Allen Hopkins’ vision for the ultimate billiard experience has been growing year after year. We are extremely proud to be one of the events that thousands of players and fans look forward to every year. The Super Billiards Expo has become the largest consumer oriented show in the industry.

* Over 130 exhibitor booths touting the latest and greatest in billiards related equipment and accessories
* 5 huge Amateur Players Championship events: Open, Women’s, Seniors, Juniors (2 div), and Pro-Am
* TAP League Rally in the Valley event
* Professional Players Championship
* Artistic Pool Masters Championship

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Frederick Mali Honored with Billiard Congress of America 2009 President’s Award

Monday, February 8th, 2010

Frederick Mali Honored with Billiard Congress of America 2009 President’s Award

Each year the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) recognizes an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to the billiard industry with the presentation of the BCA President’s Award. This year the BCA has chosen to recognize Frederick Mali. Mali, who passed away at the age of 76 in 2007, was the president and CEO of The Henry W.T. Mali & Co., Inc. (Mali Cloth), the oldest continuously family-run company in New York City, founded in 1826.

“Fred Mali was a great ambassador for the game of billiards, as well as the most gentlemanly individual with whom I have ever done business,” said BCA President Ivan Lee. “I feel it is important to recognize a man who never had an enemy, made an indelible mark on his company and this industry, and always found time for anyone needing his assistance or support. Fred provided direction and assistance to many people in the billiard industry selflessly and willingly. The loss of Fred Mali to the billiard industry is difficult to accurately determine, but his eternal optimism and civilized manner would have been a guiding light in the troubled economic times that our industry faces today. I only regret that this recognition comes to him posthumously.”

Born in 1930 in New York City, Mali was educated at Buckley, Groton, Yale, and earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. Mali also served his country in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Paris, between World War I and II. He married Lucretia Obolensky Mali in 1979.

Each year the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) recognizes an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to the billiard industry with the presentation of the BCA President's Award.

Each year the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) recognizes an outstanding individual who has made significant contributions to the billiard industry with the presentation of the BCA President's Award.

“Fred lived by the simple belief that a man’s word is his honor,” said his wife, Lucretia, who is also the current president of The Henry W.T. Mali & Co., Inc. ”He believed deeply that the only thing you have in life is your reputation, and so he rolled up his sleeves and worked non-stop to ensure Mali’s status as one of the leading companies in the billiards industry. They don’t make them like Fred anymore.”

Mali’s true love was using his engineering mind to improve systems and procedures at Mali and in the billiard industry overall. He personally developed many of the automated manufacturing equipment used to make the Mali Cue line of cues. He also was an expert craftsman with inlays for Pool Cues. Mali was also involved in the early days of organizing the Billiard Congress of America and the Billiard and Bowling Institute of America. Outside of billiards, Mali devoted time to arts and theater, helping design sets for numerous New York City theaters.

“I am eternally grateful to Fred Mali for the support he provided me during our 20 year friendship,” said Victor Stein, author of the Billiard Encyclopedia. “He opened many doors for me in the billiard industry—in the U.S. and throughout the world. And, as far as his reputation, Fred was a respected elder statesman in the billiard business.”

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Ozone Billiards Supports Predator World Straight Pool Championship

Friday, July 17th, 2009

By Sally Lee

Ozone Billiards joins as the Presenting Sponsor of the 69th Annual Predator World 14.1 Championship. The Dragon Promotions event had called upon the billiard industry and patron individuals to assist with the funding of this year’s event, and Ozone Billiards has joined in to help answer the call. Comet Billiards will host this year’s event playing on beautiful Brunswick Gold Crown tables and using Simonis Cloth, Master Chalk, and the Laser Rack. The event will start play on August 24, 2009 and end August 29. The greatest straight pool players from around the world will arrive on USA’s east coast again to New Jersey, and attend this prestigious event to play for the coveted title of World Straight Pool Champion.

This year marks the 69th World Tournament for 14.1, and stars such as Thorsten Hohmann, John Schmidt, Ralf Souquet, Danny Harriman, Tony Robles, and Mika Immonen are just a few of the powerful list of world beaters who will come to play in the greatest straight pool tournament in the world.

Ozone Billiards joins as the Presenting Sponsor of the 69th Annual Predator World 14.1 Championship.

Ozone Billiards joins as the Presenting Sponsor of the 69th Annual Predator World 14.1 Championship

Due to economic hardships, many events have been cancelled this year including two World Championship events in 9-Ball and 8-Ball. Dragon Promotions along with strong support of billiard industry giants such as Predator, Simonis, Brunswick was joined by patron individual sponsors such as Stu Mattana and Harold Siegel.

“Straight pool has the longest, and richest history of all pool games. The Predator World 14.1 Championship is a very important event for the players, fans, and billiard community. That’s the reason why so many people are pitching in, and so Ozone Billiards wants to do its part as well. It’s an important event to keep alive” explained Shawn Gargano, President of Ozone Billiards.

“I have made many friends in billiards over the years. I love the people, the players, and I love the sport. I am happy to be able to support it. And straight pool happens to be my favorite game so I feel it’s important to keep it growing” says Harold Siegel, of Excelsior Graphics. Siegel is a long time sponsor of Tony Robles and a former board member of the original UPA.

August 23, the night before the event kicks off, Comet Billiards will host a special sponsor / pro team match tournament for the patron sponsors of the event. Billiard aficionado Stu Mattana of NYC and long time billiard supporter Harold Siegel of NYC are two of this year’s generous patrons of the Predator World 14.1 Championship. Their contributions are helping keeping the event going. Dragon Promotions encourages others to come on board to join as a sponsor and can be reached at worldstraightpoolchampionships@gmail.com or call 1-407-782-4978

Feijen is the reigning World Champion of Straight Pool.

Feijen is the reigning World Champion of Straight Pool.

The 2009 Predator World Straight Pool Championship is proudly sponsored by Predator Cues, Comet Billiards, Brunswick Billiards, Simonis Cloth, Ozone Billiards, Laser Rack, Master Chalk and patron sponsors Stu Mattana and Harold Siegel of Excelsior Graphics. For more information on player registration, sponsorship, or if you would like to submit a comment, please email use the abovementioned contact information.

Ozone Billiards has been providing pool players with top quality billiard products for more than eight years. Its commitment to customer service has helped Ozone Billiards grow to be one of the largest retailers of billiard supplies in the United States. For more information about Ozone Billiards and its product lines, visit www.ozonebilliards.com

Predator Group, an international billiards industry leader, is focused on bringing constant innovation and game-improving equipment to billiards players worldwide. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, USA, Predator Group’s core brands include Predator Cues – high-end (professional level) cues with revolutionary technology to enhance performance, Poison Billiards – recreational cues with cutting-edge designs and Predator engineering for best-in-class playability, and Uni-Loc® – precision billiards equipment manufacturer. For more information regarding Predator Group’s products, visit www.predatorgroup.com.

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