JMizzo

Thank you for doing an AMA, you should check us out at /r/billiards. I have few questions if you would be so inclined.

1. In this day and age where pro tournaments are few and far between, why do you believe they continue to segregate tournaments, meaning a mens division (women can play) and a womens division (men can not play.) My question is do you think its time to integrate both tournaments, or do women need a separate league? I ask because it seems like the break is the only thing that would separate them, and even then there are some big breakers in the womens pro tour, so that wouldn't be that much of an advantage. Do you think they should integrate both divisions? Please explain.

2. What kind of a cue do you use? What is the best hitting cue that you have used?

3. Pool in America seems to be perpetually on its last leg. What can we do to make it more popular here in the states? The game is growing in other countries, but is in a steep decline here. What can be done, especially by pros to get awareness in the states?

4. Why in the hell is there no pro tour for men, that would include the majors and big tournaments, for example: US Open, DCC, SBE, 4 Bears, Ginky Mem, amongst others?

Follow ups:

1. Do you use the Edge Hybrid Shaft on the Jacoby?
2. WPA isn't really a pro tour. They are more of an governing body without support. As far as I know, it isn't a season where you gain points towards an eventual points leader and champion. Do you think that all the bodies, BCA, VNEA, WPA, TAP, CSI, got together and actually unified rules of play and put together a well funded pro tour much like what Golf, Tennis, and others do?

Thank you for doing this AMA. My question is why did you leave Carolina Custom who use to make the Kwikfire brand to Fury? How do you think the playability stacks up?

Do you use Low Deflection equipment? What is your thought on this trend?

A lot of people, including myself, think Shane Van Boening is currently the best male pool player in the world. Unlike you, he has not done well in international tournaments and playing in China. If you could give him tips about playing in Asia, what would you say? Who do you think the best male pool player in the world is?