The Tale of Texas Pool

Really enjoyed The Tale of Texas Pool! It was well done and very informative. Talking about the history of the Texas State Open tournament over the past 50 years and many of the players who competed in and/ or won the event. The movie focuses on the great career of Bob Vanover, who won the tournament more than any other player. The movie also focuses on the Davis family and their touching and inspirational story. From James Ray Davis Sr. Who was a great Texas player in raised his son, Junior to play the game. The story of James Ray Davis Jr. Showcases the highes and lows of not only a career, but in life. Seeing Junior's journey to overcome all bed been through is truly inspirational.

This is a must see for any pool player!

I play pool with my son and father, we have 3 generations playing league together, I enjoy the time I spend with my son going to tournaments, we both enjoyed watching this together. We enjoyed hearing the stories of each player past and present. My son is 16 now and has been playing for about 3 years and we have been to many tournaments and states for him to play in and have gotten to see and meet many of the players, he loves the game and would love to take his game to the next level, after the movie was over he instantly went and started playing pool on his table just so he can stay in practice and learn new shots. He taught himself how to jump and draw from watching videos. He enjoys going to tournaments and playing with new people and if he can learn something new then he is happy. He has never had any training from a professional player and would love to hook up with some to help take his game to the next level. We don't live too far from Jeremy jones and we go to Sherman and Denton to play often. Sometimes we go to Lewisville and Fort Worth when he sees a tournament he wants to play in.

This documentary provides a very inciteful perspective into the history of the Texas Open and pool in Texas. The characters interviewed (self included) help to archive information about pool in Texas that might otherwise have been lost to myths & legends. The Director/Producer Kevin Welling did an amazing job connecting with the appropriate individuals, who really paint a vivid picture about the events and occurrences that have shaped the sport of billiards in Texas. I truly hope to see many more of these documentaries in the future, covering other states and long-running tournaments around the US and abroad.

As a truck driver, pool enthusiast, and advocate for inspiring the next generation of players, The Tale of Texas Pool resonated deeply with me. It's not an action-packed blockbuster, but rather a heartfelt documentary that captures the essence of what makes pool such a beautiful and enduring game.

The film highlights the rich history and culture of billiards in Texas, centering around the legendary Nineball Texas Open at Skinny Bob's. It's more than a tournament-it's a tradition, a celebration of talent and passion, and a beacon for the pool community. Watching it, you can't help but feel inspired to pick up a cue and aim for greatness, no matter where you are in your pool journey.

This isn't just a film; it's a reminder of the importance of preserving and growing our sport for future generations. If you're looking for inspiration, make sure to check out the Nineball Texas Open and discover why Skinny Bob's is a sacred ground for pool lovers everywhere.

Such a great dive into the history and current state of pool in Texas and the entire country. I sure hope we get more installments like this, including road stories of more great players like scott frost and c.j. Wiley.

It was great hearing from the old timers and new ones alike. If you want to see the best of the best, you need to go out to Texas and watch a weekend of pool at the Texas open.

I've been playing pool for 40+ years and I have no illusions of getting anywhere near the level of most of the people in this documentary. I have may most of them and they are all more than willing to talk with you. That's the one thing pool had that no other sport in the world does. Approachable pros.

Keep making great movies like, please.

~Nomad.