Billiards Digest May 2009

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
34 WINNING WAYS: Four months after her first WPBA title, Monica Webb continued her winning streak at the San Diego Classic. This time, she upended Ga Young Kim in the final 7-5 comeback. by Mike Panozzo<br>
38 THE RIGHT ROUTE OUT: No matter what game you're playing, you better have a plan. Mining some of the brightest minds in pool, we bring you an instructional special on the ins and outs of pattern play.by BD Staff<br>
46 HUSTLER DAYS: A teenaged Luther "Wimpy" Lassiter is featured in this exclusive excerpt celebrating five years since the release of "Hustler Days," BD contributor R.A. Dyer's definitive look into they heyday of the hustler. by R.A. Dyer<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>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Wars of the Words. Mike Panozzo<br>
64 TIPS & SHAFTS: Let's offer a salute to the sailor. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 YESTERYEAR: Tony Ellin takes revenge on C.J. Wiley for a loss 12 years prior<br>
8 BD NEWS: More political strife in the Philippine pool; Edwin Reyes murdered .<br>
10 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Jeanette Lee signs on to represent the American Poolplayers Association. Plus, Archer's Stroke of Genius and You Make the Call.<br>
18 CALENDAR: Your guide to tournaments and events.<br>
50 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Look on the bright side, the game of 10-ball is booming.<br>
55 TOURNAMENTS: Owen snaps off the Seminole Pro Tour season opener; Alcaide earns his first EuroTour the hard way-by beating Ralf Souquet.<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.<br>
<b>Instruction</b><br>
20 Quick Hits: Robles on the break. Plus, Drill Bits, straight Talk, and Melissa Herndon is On the Spot.<br>
22 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
24 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
26 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
28 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
30 Tom Ross. In Focus<br>
( Willie Jopling's Trick Shots will return next month)