Monthly Archives: April 2010

Joey Testa and Josh Brothers are Co-Champions of the Mezz Tour’s 6th Stop at Hot Shot Billiards… This Weekend Stop #7 at Skyline!

The Mezz Pro-Am Tour made its way to Hot Shot Billiards in Deptford NJ for their sixth stop of the season. A strong field of … Continue reading

Episode #4 of the “Kiss of Death” Web Series: Reservoir Energy

NYCgrind.com is proud to present the second episode of the “Kiss of Death“ web series. This series, presented by Poison Billiards, will follow the ladies … Continue reading

Pool Instruction: CueTips #22 – Two Important Shots

I saw something the other day for the first time in my 50 plus years of pool. I’ll be as vague as possible here to … Continue reading

Basdeo Sookhai Goes Undefeated to Win His First Tri-State Event at Master Billiards

On Saturday, April 11, 2010, Master Billiards in Sunnyside, Queens hosted the Tristate Tour. 24 players came out to compete in this $750-added B/C/D event, … Continue reading

England’s Karl Boyes is Crowned the New World 8-ball Champion

The world now has a new World 8-ball Champion, and his name is Karl Boyes. While his name may not be too commonplace for U.S. … Continue reading

Niels Feijen and Karl Boyes are the Final Two in Fujairah

The great eight had their shot at the spotlight in Fujairah at the WPA World 8-ball Championships and three of them made the most of … Continue reading

Episode #3 of the “Kiss of Death” Web Series: KOD on the NYC Grind

NYCgrind.com is proud to present the third episode of the “Kiss of Death“ web series. This series, presented by Poison Billiards, will follow the ladies … Continue reading

Pool Instruction: CueTips #21 The Drag Shot – A Good Technique to Know

I recently played in another Predator Tour event at Master Billiards in Queens. What a great event! I am truly amazed by Tony Robles and … Continue reading

WPA World 8-ball Championships: Eliminations Complete for Round of Thirty-Two

In Day 3 of the WPA World 8-Ball Championships, the final eliminations were made to determine the final 32 players in Fujairah.  This round of … Continue reading

Day Two Complete at the World 8-Ball Championships

Our second day of competition at the Etisalat World 8-Ball Championships in Fujairah, UAE, began with a round of winner’s side match-ups. The Russian powerhouse, … Continue reading

Music Spotlight: Breakthrough Artist Florence and the Machine Takes on Two NYC Hotspots This Week

Every day of the week, music halls and clubs in NYC are filled with the sound of artists hailing from coast to coast and every … Continue reading

First Round at the World 8-ball Championships: Vincent Facquet Upsets Mika Immonen

With a field of international pool superstars on hand, the Etisalat WPA World 8-ball Championships moved into the elimination stages in Fujairah, UAE, on Monday, … Continue reading

Scott Simonetti Runs Through the Field Undefeated to Claim at Tri-State Win at his Home Room Castle Billiards

The Tri-State Tour kicked off April with a stop at Castle Billiards in East Rutherford, NJ.  This event featured 47 of the toughest amateur players … Continue reading

CueSports International Announces U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship Player List and Payouts

As we move deeper into 2010, the pool landscape is continuing to evolve and introduce new and different events.  One such event that is building … Continue reading