Texas Cue Sports

08/17/2025

JUST 🛑❗️❗️❗️
If you can trust your partner not to cheat on you… you can trust yourself to shoot the shot. Let me explain.

Last night, I had an epiphany. "STOP CHECKING TO SEE IF YOU'LL CHEAT"

Why do I instantly chase the cue ball with my eyes the second I pull the trigger?
Why am I already thinking about where it might end up before the object ball even drops?

And why—when I miss—do I let my inner voice tear me apart?
“I suck. I hate this game. Why did I do that? Should’ve stuck with ping pong.” 🏓🤣

Then I thought about my wife. I love her. I trust her completely. There's no 🤳 CHECKING or seeing where she is at ever moment in time.
My days are calmer because I never carry doubt about our loyalty, love, and trust.
And because of that peace, I make better decisions and execute better in life.

So here’s the connection to your p🎱🎱l game… 👇

In this game, you have Self 1 (the thinker) and Self 2 (the doer).
Self 1 plans 📝 the shot.
Self 2—loaded with hundreds or thousands of hours of muscle 💪🧠 memory—executes it. 🛠

If you trust your partner in life, you can trust your partner at the table—YOU and YOU.
Stop second-guessing every move. Trust your current ability in the moment,
and use your practice time to push your limits further.

🚨Me checking to 👀 where the ball was headed before the ball dropped is like checking my wife's phone 🤳. ZERO TRUST

🚨Not being confident in my stroke is like NOT trusting my marriage. ZERO TRUST

🚨Berating myself after a missed shot compares to my made up doubts in my relationship. ZERO TRUST

Once this clicked I found out how important TRUST is in this game.

Because without trust—between you and yourself—your whole game will crumble.

So… trust your game. Trust yourself. And most importantly…





Thank you to my partners:

MY POOL STUFF 👇👇👇

My Pool Bag
https://jflowerscues.com/product/butterfly/ref/ThePoolTryHard/

My Glove
https://jflowerscues.com/product/jflowers-pool-glove/ref/ThePoolTryHard/

My Extension
https://jflowerscues.com/product/extension/ref/ThePoolTryHard/

My Taom Chalk
https://jflowerscues.com/product/taom-v10-chalk/ref/ThePoolTryHard/

My Jump Cue
https://jflowerscues.com/product/jf-jp2-power-jump/ref/ThePoolTryHard/

https://jflowerscues.com/product/jmpr-red-jump-cue/ref/ThePoolTryHard/

My Break Cue
https://jflowerscues.com/product/red-brkr-break-cue/ref/ThePoolTryHard/

My Playing Cue
https://jflowerscues.com/product/rodney-morris-legends-cue/ref/ThePoolTryHard/

My SMO - CARBON FIBER SHAFT
https://jflowerscues.com/product/s-m-o-carbon-fiber-shaft/ref/ThePoolTryHard/

My SMO-W (wood shaft) https://jflowerscues.com/product/smo-wood-shaft-low-deflection/ref/ThePoolTryHard/

08/16/2025

A few moments later…..

08/16/2025

Motivation. It can be triggered in many ways.

08/16/2025

Rob and I are so proud of each and every player that played in Vegas. Not only in how great you played but the sportsmanship you displayed. Below are the placements by the teams who came out and gave it their best!!

Until next year Vegas!! For all of you still enjoying some down time or traveling home tomorrow - be safe and have a little fun (but not TOO much fun 😎).

I would also like to add a HUGE thank you to all of our players for looking professional. I have seen so many less than impressive outfits here this year. I think it will take a few players/teams getting DQ’d before the dress code will be enforced. But Texas showed up with class - thank you all!!

08/16/2025

08/16/2025

08/06/2025

FOURTEEN FORMER CHAMPIONS RETURN AS DRAW CONFIRMED FOR 2025 LIVESB.IO US OPEN POOL CHAMPIONSHIP
The stage is set for the 2025 LiveSB.io US Open Pool Championship, with fourteen former champions confirmed in the draw and ready to battle for the sport’s most historic title. Leading the elite field is defending champion Fedor Gorst, who returns determined to retain his crown against a stacked line-up of past winners and hungry challengers.
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The full draw for the World Nineball Tour’s most prestigious Major – the US Open Pool Championship has been confirmed, with action set to take place from 18–23 August at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City, New Jersey.

With a field of 256 players representing 50 countries — including 94 Americans — and an increased $500,000 prize fund, this year’s edition is poised to deliver one of the most competitive and star-studded US Opens in history.

Selected First Round Matches
Fedor Gorst (USA) v Reginald Jackson (USA)
Shane Van Boening (USA) v Adam Sisneros (USA)
Earl Strickland (USA) v Felix Vogel (GER)
Carlo Biado (PHI) v Jason Munro (CAN)
Jayson Shaw (GBR) v Barry West Jr (USA)
Jeremy Jones (USA) v Shane Wolford (USA)
Wojciech Szewczyk (POL) v Corey Deuel (USA)
Lo Ho Sum (HKG) v Roberto Gomez (PHI)
Aloysius Yapp (SGP) v Joseph Blyler (USA)
Johann Chua (PHI) v Floro Ritarita (USA)

View the full draw now at www.wntlivescores.com

Defending US Open champion and current World No.1 Fedor Gorst begins his title defence against fellow American Reginald Jackson, while five-time champion Shane Van Boening launches his campaign to claim a record-breaking sixth title against Adam Sisneros.

Pool icon Earl Strickland, also a five-time US Open winner, faces a compelling opening-round clash with rising German prospect and two-time Junior Open champion Felix Vogel — a match that’s sure to capture global attention.

Reigning World Champion and former US Open titleholder Carlo Biado will take on Canadian contender Jason Munro, while British star and last year’s Mosconi Cup MVP Jayson Shaw returns to Atlantic City to begin his campaign against Barry West Jr.

Elsewhere, former US Open champion Jeremy Jones is set for a tough all-American encounter with ex-Mosconi Cup teammate Shane Wolford, and Poland’s Wojciech Szewczyk opens against veteran US pro Corey Deuel.

Elsewhere, fans can look forward to exciting matchups including Lo Ho Sum versus Roberto Gomez, Aloysius Yapp versus Joseph Blyler, and Hanoi Open champion Johann Chua against Floro Ritarita.

With a 256-player field of legends and emerging stars, the 2025 US Open promises six days of pure drama, skill, and world-class competition.

Don’t miss your chance to witness history – tickets are available now here.

The full draw for the 2025 LiveSB.io US Open Pool Championship can be found at www.wntlivescores.com

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08/06/2025

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Congrats to our Banana’s Tuesday night BALSA Ladies Champs!

Congrats to Chris, Jackie, Washington, Mandee, Mari, Daynna, Jeannette, Michele, Esther and Connie!!!!