Billiards Digest April 2009

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
32 GOING STRONG: For four days, the Super Billiards Expo gave the industry an escape from all the economic turmoil.by Nicholas Leider<br>
34 AMERICA'S FINEST: John Schmidt walks away fom the Diamond Open Pro Payers Championship with $20,000 and his second big title of '09.by Nicholas Leider<br>
37 CSI IN LAS VEGAS: Brandon Shuff wins the NCS 8-Ball Championship, though he'll wait to chase a world title. by Nicholas Leider<br>
38: DIY GAMEROOM: On a tight budget? No worries. Take a look a the options you have for home gameroom worth every penny. by Jim Arehart<br>
44 UNTOLD STORIES: Take a first-hand look into the final days of the legendary champion Ralph Greenleaf. by R.A. Dyer<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: The game remains the same. Mike Panozzo<br>
72 TIPS & SHAFTS: Unlocking one of pool's secrets. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: SanSouci wins the 14.1 national title despite a balky back.<br>
12 BD NEWS: Chohan faces legal troubles; Women's World 10-Ball sanctioned by WPA.<br>
10 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Jay Helfert's new book is a look back on 45 years in the game. Plus, Semith Sayginer's Stroke of Genius and You Make the Call.<br>
18 CALENDAR: Your guide to tournaments and events.<br>
48 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Proper table lighting is a vital of the game.<br>
54 TOURNAMENTS: Ralf Souquiet wins his first Turning Stone Classic in dominating fashion. Plus, Glenn Atwell nets a finals hat trick of U.S. Bar Table Championship.<br>
58 TOUR SPOTTING: Ming Ng's surprise visit to the WPBA Regional Tour Championship works out well. Plus, Ryan McCreesh takes Maryland 10-Ball title.<br>
61: FELT FORUM: New products to drool over.<br>
62 MARKETPLACE: Some great offers.<br>
71 WHERE TO FIND BD: Check out our poolroom and retail partners.