The AnitoKid on Billiards | Philippine Sports: February 2008

Monday, February 25, 2008

Leonardo Dodong Andam and The Deano Cue!

I let Leonardo Dodong Andam, aka The Rattlesnake and one of the Philippines' billiards greats, play with the Deano Cue. The Filipino pool player played with the Deano cue at the AMF-Puyat Superbowl, Makati Cinema Square, Makati City. Dodong Andam was pocketing balls 1 to 5 in a 9-ball rack when he suddenly stopped. He looked at the Sneaky Pete and looked at me. "Where is this cue made, Champ?", Dodong Andam asked in Filipino. Then he started pocketing balls again. After pocketing all the nine balls on the table, Dodong remarked, "America, Champ?"

I was so surprised about his guess and all! However, I just smiled when he remarked, "America." You see, when I initially asked him to play with the Deano cue, i did not tell him anything about the cue - not its history, its maker, no nothing. I also gave him the pool cue screwed on before playing - thus he didn't see the wood pin and all. After playing with the Deano cue for four straight sets of 9-ball, Dodong Andam gave the cue back to me and said in Filipino, "That is one great cue you have there, Champ!" "I like the way it delivers - the hit is perfect! The balance is great! Where did you get it?"

I told my good friend that the pool cue came direct from the United States. After putting the Deano cue back in my cue case, I politely excused myself from Dodong and the group and sat in the smoking area of the AMF-Puyat Superbowl. After about 30 minutes, Dodong Andam entered the smoking area and highlighted to me the great feel and hit of the cue. The Filipino pro pool player liked the way the cue felt in his hands. And he was also very impressed with the balance of this Sneaky Pete.

I asked my good friend to play with the cue for about a week and let me know his views about it. I got my Deano cue back. And Leonardo Dodong Andam's thoughts about it haven't changed, not one bit. He is very much impressed with the Deano pool cue! And I kid you not!

"The AnitoKid loves Sneaky Petes!"

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Bilyat dot Net at Hobbies of Asia!

I finally got the chance to meet some of the forum members of Bilyar.Net in its first get-together for 2008! Members of the Bilyar.Net forum converged at the Hobbies of Asia billiard hall, Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City, last Saturday, February 23, 2008.

'Twas nice to see the faces behind the avatars and all! These include forum owner, Mark, members Mike, Doods Atienza, Vic Trinidad, Vince, and one of my old buddies, Buboy Rabe! I know I forgot the name of the other guy I met at the event - my sincerest apologies for the boo-boo! Will update you on this, friends!

When I joined the Bilyar.net group, I didn't know a soul in the forum. I had a good feeling that Boy Pulbos was Buboy Rabe in real life, but i didn't get the chance to ask him. I kinda knew it was him with the the way he asked questions about stuff in the forum, particularly with regards to my posts. You see, Buboy was one of my "suki" during the days of the Makati Square Billiards Association. And lo and behold when Boy Pulbos turned out to be Buboy! 'Twas a nice surprise actually!

After the introductions and all, the group had some ring games! And may i just mention that I won a set - the third set that is! :) Siyempre! Siyempre! I played against Mark, Vince, and Doods! Balikatan! Lahat magagalling! May mananalo at may matatalo lang talaga! During the games, the group had booze, food, and what-have-you's. Masarap ang samahan! Walang pasiklaban o yabangan! Everybody treated everyone as equals. Everybody accommodated everyone! All had respect for one another! And these, I believe, are some of the magics of this group - Bilyar.Net - which will make it a household name in the Philippine billiards setting and the world over! No kidding!

I, for one, am proud to be a member of Bilyar.Net! And I am eagerly looking forward to the next get-together and the very first Team Bilyar.Net tournament! And I kid you not!

"The AnitoKid is a proud member of the Bilyar.Net family!"

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Sunday, February 24, 2008

Pool Cue Case for Sale! 2x4 Case in Very Good Condition!

Pool players, fans, and friends: Up for sale is my 2x4 pool cue case. The pool cue case is used but is good as new! It proudly displays some of my colors - clubs and associations, pool cue, and pool halls that I frequent. I just upgraded to an Instroke 2x4 Cowboy pool cue case, thus, this case needs a new home.

The pool cue case is good as new! It has never been dropped.
No dings and blings. It's a very nice cue case!

The zippers are perfect!
And check out those stainless steel pegs at the bottom!

The back of the 2x4 pool cue case feature more of my colors!
The strap has never been used!
I carry the cue case using the side handle.

The grip on the side is made of heavy-duty rubber!

They key chains and name tags are not included in the sale. :)

The side proudly displays more colors!

Check out the heavy-duty rubber grip!
And oh! The 2x4 pool cue case features
an easy access jump cue handle pouch!

Those are industrial-strength steel rivets!

The inside of the pool cue case features a 2x4 compartment. Butts and shafts may be stored joint up or down. The 2x4 pool cue case is one good find, friends. It is a great buy at $100. Yes, asking is just $100! It is good as new! And I kid you not! For additional info or queries, please send them to anitokid@gmail.com or call/text +63 929 871 7474 (0929-871-7474).

Update: Cue Case Sold!

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"The AnitoKid loves beautiful cue cases."

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9-Ball Competition at Hobbies of Asia: Part 2 of 2!

D Professional 9-Ball Club Competition Graphic

Here is part 2 of 2 of the fun we had at D'Professional 9-Ball Club's February 2008 Tournament held at the Hobbies of Asia, Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City! Enjoy!

D Professional 9-Ball Club Competition Image

Elimination round pics

Bong del Rosario in the elimination round

Adel Lombardi Lardizabal of Philippine Airlines

Adel Lombardi Lardizabal
is 2nd Runner Up - Class B

Adel Lardizabal aka Boy Tigas in his winning form

Ardel Lardizabel receives his trophy and cash prize
from Mr. Ted Simon of Philippine Airlines
and Mr. Nel Manabat of Fritz & Macziol Asia Inc.

Eugene Padua of Astoria Plaza
places 1st runner-up in Class B

Eugene Padua receives his trophy and cash prize
Eugene is flanked by
Mr. Ted Simon of Philippine Airlines.
Mr. Christopher Tacsuan of Fritz & Macziol Asia Inc.
and
Mr. Nel Manabat of Fritz & Macziol Asia Inc.

Ferdie Ramos and his Championship trophy

with Ted Simon, Wilbert Reyes, Eugene Padua,
Christopher Tacsuan, and Nel Manabat

My good buddy, Delmar, joins the photo-op

Zed Lamagui of Philippine Airlines
is 2nd Runner-Up - Class A

Showing off the money bets won during the tour

My buddy, Ben Tecson, is 1st Runner-Up - Class A

Bong del Rosario is the Champion of Champions!

Congratulations to all the winners and participants! A special thank you goes to the sponsor and coordinators of the successful event! Everybody had fun! Everybody was drunk! :) And everyone came out as winners! And I kid you not! Here's looking forward to next month's tour! Mabuhay!

Other interesting reads
9-Ball Competition at Hobbies
Feb. 1 Tour at Hobbies - part 1
Feb. 1 Tour at Hobbies - part 2
D'Professional 9-Ball Club - History in Pics
Pet Reforsado as Tour Coordinator

"It's always championship time with The AnitoKid."

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9-Ball Competition at Hobbies of Asia! Part 1 of 2

Pool players, fans and friends, what follows are pics of D'Professional Billiard Club's February 2008 tournament held at Hobbies of Asia, Macapagal Avenue, Pasay City. This is part 1 of 2! Enjoy!