Billiards Digest September 2017

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
32 POSITIVE VIBRATIONS: The annual Billiard of America Expo didn't look much different, but for most exhibitors and buyers its sure felt different. by Mike Panozzo<br>
38 NOT BREAKING STRIDE: Shane Van Boening used some solid practice time in preparation for the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championships and ran away with the title. by Keith Paradise<br>
42 COMEBACK KID: Alex Pagulayan ruined Shane Van Boening's bid for double wins by coming from behind to win the U.S. Open 8-Ball Championship. by Keith Paradise<br>
46 YOUNG AND OLD: From Hall of Famer Loree Jon Hasson to 11-year-old Lazaro Martinez III, the BCAPL offered something for everyone. by Mike Panozzo<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: What in the world?. by Mike Panozzo<br>
56 TIPS & SHAFTS: Wanted: A Hero. by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 FREEZE FRAME: Pool through the lens of JP Parmentier.<br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Finnish duo surprise the field at the World Cup of Pool.<br>
12 WING SHOTS: Ruijsink holds Team USA camp ahead of Mosconi Cup.<br>
13 YOU MAKE THE CALL: Breaking up is hard to do.<br>
14 CUEZILLA: An homage to Gus Szamboti. <br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: Immonen draws a beauty.<br>
48 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: The year in photos.<br>
52 TOURNAMENTS: Biado, Chen grab gold at World Games .<b>
54 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: A new door opens for Evan Edwards. <br>

<b>Instruction</b><br>
18 Quick Hits: Tidbits to Up Your Game.<br>
20 Nick Varner. Strategies<br>
22 Larry Schwartz. Stripes & Solids<br>
24 Darren Appleton. Perfect Practice<br>
26 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
28 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles