Name: Elvis Newman               

 

 

Age:  31

 

 

Where are you from? Spanish Town, St. Catherine

 

 

Titles? 

2nd Place - Elvis Mr. Safe Pool Tournament,  April '09

1st Place - Hot Shots Sports Bar Open Tournament, November '07

1st Place - Champion Of Champion Mobay Proper, May '05

1st Place - Running Randy Sports Bar, May '03

2nd Place - Half Time Sports Bar, February '03

3rd Place - Eight River Gaming & Lounge, June '02

2nd Place - Eight River Gaming & Lounge, July '02

2nd Place - Gonzo's Restaurant , August '01

and more..

 

 

Favorite Pool Hall ? Hot Shots Sports Bar

 

 

How long have you been playing? 12 Years

 

 

How many times per week do you practice? Twice a week

 

How did you start playing? I went to Half Time Sports Bar, watched a few games and became interested and
started playing
 

Who is your favorite international player and why? Francisco Bustamante. He has a perfect stroke and ball
control but most of all his outstanding safeties
 

What are some of your current goals you would like to achieve as it relates to pool? I want to become a pool
icon or legend and i want my son Elrique to follow in my foot steps
 

You've been in the game for awhile, what do you think is the difference between pool now and then?
The game is more advanced and has more rules now than a few years ago

 

Who is the most promising young player out there to you? Jimmy
 

What would you say is your weakness? My weakness is not to my knowledge
 

What is your fondest memory in a tournament? Jokes given by players like Shawn Colly, Raul "Bone" Dunkley &
Jahrel "Hype Up" Stephenson
 

Your known for your defensive play, what one piece of advice would you give to players on "safeties"?
Practice becomes perfect, dont try and hope for the best, know yourself and know your game. Dont just try
safeties, it takes practice and experience. Only your best is good enough. Practice, Practice, Practice Safeties
 

What is people biggest misconception about you as a player? They're biggest misconception is that I safe too
much