Billiards Digest April 2019

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
30 THE MASTER IS HERE: China's Siming Chen put on a flawless performance in winning the WPBA Masters title. by Mike Panozzo<br>
34 DRESS REHEARSAL: Despite its Olympic snub, cue sports put on a dazzling exhibition in Paris.<br>
36 GETTING THE SHAFT: When and how did shafts become the most important part of the cue? by Keith Paradise<br>
46 ANNUAL CUE SHOWCASE: From eye-catching butt designs to technologically advanced shafts, cue manufacturers offer something for everyone<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: The quest is real. by Mike Panozzo<br>
56 TIPS & SHAFTS: From the archives.<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 FREEZE FRAME: Pool through the lens of JP Parmentier.<br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Pool headlines five, 10 and 15 years ago.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: Paris 2024 scratches cue sports from list.<br>
13 YOU MAKE THE CALL:Red light, green light.<br>
14 CUEZILLA: The South rises.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: Deuel always finds a way.<br>
16 CALENDAR: Upcoming tournaments and events.<br>
50 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: Spanning a century.<br>
54 TOURNAMENTS: Foldes doesn't at Swanee.<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
26 Bob Jewett. Tech Talk<br>
28 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles