Billiards Digest March 2009

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
40 CLASSIC REDEFINED: Joh n Brumback's incredible performance as the Master of the Table highlighted a wild nine days of action at the new relocated Derby City Classic. by Nicholas Leider<br>
46 ON THE MOVE: After just two years on tour, Anna Kostanian has rocketed into the WPBA's Top 10-not that she's satisfied with that. by Mike Geffner<br>
52 CUES:TRIES & TRUE: The top names in production cues gave us a look to fly off the shelves. by BD Staff<br>
50: ROAD WARRIOR: Mitch Ellerman made the 400-mile journey to Hollywood well worth his while by snapping off the Jay Swanson Memorial. by Nicholas Leider<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
14 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Stimulus package needed. Mike Panozzo<br>
72 TIPS & SHAFTS: Efren's journey to the other side of the hill. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: The silver anniversary of Fats induction into the BCA Hall of Fame<br>
8 MAILBAG: Fisher gets her just reward; props to Thein's "Pool, Poker & Pain."<br>
10 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
12 BD NEWS: The BCA and CueSports International reach agreement on naming rights.<br>
16 WINGSHOTS: Snooker's Mark Selby gets sharked by an unexpected visitor. Plus, Steve Dobrowolski's Stroke of Genius and You Make the Call.<br>
24 CALENDAR: Your guide to tournaments and events.<br>
56 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Poolhalls still have an uphill battle against heavy regulation.<br>
62 TOURNAMENTS: Mitch Ellerman snaps off the Jay Swanson Memorial. Plus, Jonathan Pinegar rocks Nashville and the BD/PoolDawg Power Index.<br>
66 TOUR SPOTTING: Dennis Hatch continues to dominate the Joss Tour, and Mike Davis take care of business in Carolina. Plus, spotlight on Liz Taylor.<br>
69 FELT FORUM: New products worth a look-see
70 MARKETPLACE: Some great offers.<br>
71 WHERE TO FIND BD: Check out our poolroom and retail partners.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
26 Quick Hits: Robles hits the books. Plus, Drill Bits, Straight Talk, and Scott Frost put on the Spot<br>
28 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
29 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
30 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
32 Tom Ross. In Focus<br>
34 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
38 Willie Jopling. Trick Shots