Participated in all disciplines at all levels. Semi-retired from U.S. pro tour competition. Formerly ranked in the top 10 in the world in the 1970’s and 1980’s and ranked in the top 32 throughout 2003-2008 (U.S. Professional Pool Association rankings sanctioned by the BCA).

Playing Cue: M03E Africa Cue with an i-2 Shaft
Break Shaft: Stinger shaft
Jump Shaft: i-1 Big Boy shaft
McDermott Ambassador Since: 2010
Home Clubs: Clifton Billiards & Sandcastle Billiards—New Jersey
Favorite Venue: Derby City Classic
Tips/advice for aspiring players: Practice and prepare your heart off the table!
Best advice he received from someone: Stay down on the shot!

Playing Shaft: i-2 Shafts

McDermott Ambassador Since: 1982

Competed: Internationally

Tips/advice for aspiring players:
Enjoy the Roll! Play Skillfully with a Shout of Joy!
Rack Up a Victory in Your “Life” and Game!

Playing Cue: Custom Superman Trickshot Cue with a 12mm Defy Shaft
Break Cue: Mach 1 (VQM1)
Jump Cue: Stinger Break/ Jump cue,
i-1 Big Boy Shaft with a Jump Handle
McDermott Ambassador Since: 2015
Competes: Nationally in the U.S.
Home Club: Action Palace — Huber Heights, Ohio
Favorite Venue: Horseshoe Casino — Derby City Classic
Tips/advice for aspiring players:
Don’t get frustrated when success doesn’t happen right away. Keep plugging away at it. Above all else, have fun and keep reminding yourself why you play this great game.
Best advice he received from someone:
Have confidence that you can compete with anyone and just play the table—not your opponent.

Trick Shot Cue:
McDermott DCHOF Hall of Fame Cue #7
I do not take this cue with me on a plane as it could never be replaced. This cue is irreplaceable and has already been put in my will.

Playing Cue:
McDermott G606 with Engage butt plate

Playing Shafts: Defy & i-Pro

Break Cue: Sledgehammer

McDermott Ambassador Since: 2020

Competes: USA

Playing Cue: H1050 with a 12mm Defy Shaft
Break Cue: Mach 1 (VQM1)
Jump Cue: Stinger Jump Cue
McDermott Ambassador Since: 2024
Competes: Globally
Home Club: Crucible Billiards room in Pretoria, South Africa
Favorite Venue: Alexandra Palace, London, England
Tips/advice for aspiring players:
NO. 1: Never allow the game to be the be all and end all of life for you. Your identity is never determined by your performance, but rather in whose you are. By that I mean who do you belong to? Trophies and Medals are merely dust collectors.
NO. 2: If you’re going to try and achieve any great goal in the game, let it be to be able to enjoy expressing yourself as best as you can with your next shot! Your next shot is all you will ever have control over. If you’re confused about anything beyond your next shot, go back to No.1
Best advice he received from someone:
“Just go and enjoy your game” – From my dad.