Billiards Digest March 2018

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
30 BUSTAMANTE STILL THE MASTER: Hundreds of pros and hustlers made the trek to the 2018 Derby City Classic, but 54-year old Francisco Bustamante showed them all that he still has plenty of game. by Mike Panozzo<br>
40 THE BREAKING POINT: Racking and breaking in 9-ball has become one of the most contentious topics in the sport. What are the issues? and what is the answer? by David Alciatore<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: Up to old tricks. by Mike Panozzo<br>
56 TIPS & SHAFTS: Skylines. by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 FREEZE FRAME: Pool through the lens of JP Parmentier.<br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Bar table madness.<br>
12 WING SHOTS: Whither the U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships?.<br>
13 YOU MAKE THE CALL: Let it scratch.<br>
14 CUEZILLA: Wayne's world. <br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: Youngster Filler finds a way.<br>
48 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Where do old tables go to die?.<br>
52 TOURNAMENTS: Siberian Express rolls on.<br>
54 PLAYER SPOTLIGHT: Take a look at our retail and poolroom partners.<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