Last weekend Yukio Akagariyama of Japan stopped “The Valcano” Ronnie Alcano in the finals of the World 9-Ball Championship. Akagariyama earned the title and a hefty $36,000 for his hard work, all of which he turned around and donated to Japan’s Earthquake Relief Fund.

How often do you hit balls? Whether it be practice or competition, I'm just curious.

Not to be confused with "The Tipping Point" a bestseller by Malcom Gladwell

Have you voted yet? You only have until November 9th to cast your vote for the final team member of this year's Mosconi Cup.

I shoot right handed and I chalk using my right hand in a very deliberate, brushing motion. Some may argue that chalking with your shooting hand requires more attention and also gets chalk on your grip hand, but that's my personal preference. What's yours?