Billiards Digest November 2009

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
14 AMERICAN OPTIONS: With the Mosconi Cup just a few weeks away, the Team USA might be in the market for some fresh talent. Here are few possibilities. by Nicholas Leider<br>
30 FIRST GO-AROUND: There was no doubt about the talent that showed up for the World Classic. But what's next for Louis Vickio and his Taylor Road Productions team. <br>
41 ROOMS WORTH A VIEW: In this year's look at the Best New Rooms, we scoured the globe to find 10 of the best New locations to shoot a game or two. by BD Staff<br>
56 KIM BREAKS AWAY: With two straight wins on the Classic Tour, Ga Young Kim has taken a big leas in the WPBA's year-end points race. by Nicholas Leider<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: What in the World Happened? Mike Panozzo<br>
64 TIPS & SHAFTS: See What you can do with pocket speed. George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
8 YESTERYEAR: In a race for governor, one candidate pitched herself as a "straight shooter".<br>
10 BD NEWS: Dodson and Bakula are welcomed to the WPBA Hall of Fame.<br>
12 AD INDEX: Your guide to BD's advertisers.<br>
14 WINGSHOTS: Could Team USA be in for a makeover for this year's Mosoni Cup? Also, check out the new "Cue Critique" section from CueZilla.com<br>
17 STROKE OF GENIUS: One fantastic shot from Truman Hogue's run of 13 straight banks.<br>
18 CALENDAR: Your Guide to tournaments and events<br>
52 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: In the Last century, time shots moved from Caroms to pool.<br>
57 TOURNAMENTS:Ga Young Kim snapped off her second straight WPBA event, this time in Colorado. Also, Luc Salvas raced through 24 racks for $25,000.<br>
60 TOUR SPOTTING: Marlon Manalo stopped in on the Seminole Pro Tour, while Tony Crosby won POY honors. Plus, the latest rankings from the regional tours.<br>
62 MARKETPLACE: Check some great offers.<br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
20 Quick Hits: Robles on the not-so-easy position play off a hanger. Plus, Drill Bits, Straight Talk and Mark Wilson's Opening Shot.<br>
22 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
24 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles<br>
26 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
28 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids