Billiards Digest July 2021

<b>FEATURES</b><br>
32 CHAIN GANG: As the billiard industry emerges from the COVID pandemic, supply chain challenges threaten to slows its recovery. by Nick Leider<br>
38 VIRTUAL SHOWCASE: No BCA Expo? No problem. Billiards Digest brings the trade show to you.<br>
44 WEIGHT OF THE WORLD: Alexander Kazakis vanquishes his demons with a flawless display in the World Pool Masters final. by Phil Yates<br>
50 BACK ON TOP: Matchroom and Albin Ouschan emerged victorious at the rejuvenated World Championship. by Keith Paradise<br>

<b>COLUMNS</b><br>
10 FROM THE PUBLISHER: News and Notes. by Mike Panozzo<br>
56 TIPS AND SHAFTS: The Numbers Crunch. by George Fels<br>

<b>DEPARTMENTS</b><br>
6 FREEZE FRAME: Pool through the lens of JP Parmentier.<br>
8 YESTERYEAR: Hohmann claims straight pool title.<br>
12 WINGSHOTS: U.S. Open Pool Championship headed to A.C.<br>
13 YOU MAKE THE CALL: What a shot?<br>
14 CUEZILLA: The timeless splendor of Tad Kohara.<br>
15 STROKE OF GENIUS: SVB finds a way through.<br>
60 CHRONICLES by Mike Shamos: The origin of 9-ball.<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>
30 David Alciatore. Illustrated Principles