Efren "The Magician" Reyes brought nearly 1.7 million in prize money to bring the Filipino natural position to the eyes of the world. Reyes noted as the Magician for his seeming ease at pocketing and positioning nearly unhuman shots.

Efren Reyes, the 55 year old sensation, won more than 20 major mens professional pool titles during the decade, starting way back with his ,000 Camel Pro 8 ball championship win in 2000. Of his 22 majorly notable victories, the Magician won four one pocket, four 8 ball, and 14 9-ball titles. He also won the Derby City Classic all around player three times.

It was during the short lived international Pool Tour that Reyes scored his biggest cash wins. In three multi-million dollar events. Reyes walked home with one of the biggest takes in the history of billiards 5,000 from the 2005 IPT King of the Hill and 2006 IPT North American Open.

Fischer established her dominance over the womens pool scene for a second straight decade. After winning 26 Classic Tour titles in the 90's the former European snooker champ added 27 more major titles form 2000-2010. In addition to her WPBA Classic Tour titles.

Fisher at age 41 earned the gold medal at the 2009 World Games. She was also noteably the 2000 BCA US Open 14.1 champion and won the Tournament of Champions five times. She earned 637,000 over the 10 years run

Mika Immonen and Jasmin Ouschan are crowned players of the year. Both are born outside of the US.

Jasmin followed controversy with a beautifull showing for 2009

in 2008 The Austrian Jasmin Ouschan, Winner of the WPBA Tour stop in North Carolina, was suspended for two tournaments by the WPBA Board.

Mika double dipped in 2009 taking multiple duplicate titles including the US open 9 ball championship two years in a row.

Immonen, who resides in New York City, enjoyed his best year ever citing Kamui tips and lots of practice. Added to his list of 2009 wins are the Galveston World Classic 10 Ball title and Qatar Open title.

Week 22 at Cuezilla is featuring the Tuxedo Cue Stick by Nitti Cues. This cue features top grade ebony, tons of precise ivory and silver. Nitti built the cue back in 2008 and now resides with its owner William Grassley.

Visit Cuezilla.com for a look

Snakewood were did you go

Failures to find good snakewood have resulted in a rise in the price

With all of the devistation down south of us, snakewood has become even more of a comodoty

I spent a good 3 hours calling at least 15 dealers in the US, none of wich would give me a price under 250 US for a 6/4x18 inch square 4 side A+ Grade

It seems that there might be an increase in the price of snakewood cues for some time

Maple Primo Dowels

A large load of old growth timber just released from kilns in the North East

Reportedly, there are some pieces 35+ Growth rings per inch

The Derby City Classic brings you another big ring game that will take place later in the day.

Friday night will feature 10-ball with siz opponents staking 1.5k each in a winner take all event. Shannon Daulton, Brian Gregg, Truman Hogue, Jet Johnson, Harry Platis and Dave Frick.