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View Testimonials also for Capelle on 9-Ball: Archer vs. Reyes and Massey's World
 
Play Your Best Pool
A Mind For Pool
Straight Pool
Nine Ball


Play Your Best Eight Ball
Eight Ball

"The most comprehensive book on 8-Ball ever”, with step-by-step analysis and instructions for every level of player!"
 Tom Shaw – Pool & Billiard Magazine

“Phil Capelle’s Play Your Best Eight Ball rates as the No. 1 book on the subject.”
John Cash – National Billiard News

“This time he (Capelle) tackles the game of 8-Ball and KO’s the opposition. In typically exhaustive fashion, he provides a complete guide to winning 8-Ball for all levels of players.
Sheri Richardson - Chalk & Cue

“It’s big and it’s comprehensive. It's a great resource for mastering the art of Eight-Ball.”
Bob Henning – Inside Pool

Play Your Best Eight Ball provides the reader with all the tools necessary to go into a hill game with confidence of having the superior strategic edge!”
John Evans – On the Wire
 
"This book is just what the league players have been waiting for. Phil covers all aspects of league play and what every major league has to offer their members. A 8 on the snap from TAP!!"
 Sam Rullo - VP of the Association for P.O.O.L. (TAP)

“The book has very accurate diagrams, is extremely insightful, and reveals many secrets of Eight Ball strategy.”
 Todd Fleitman – BCA Instructor & Tri-State Tour Co-owner


Play Your Best Pool
Pool Quotes

Billiard Publications:

"Play Your Best Pool by Phil Capelle is the most thorough book on playing pool ever published.  This is a book to study and use.  You'll love it.” 
Tom Shaw  -  Pool & Billiard Magazine

“This one is one of those rare books from which you can actually learn something.  Highly recommended.”
George Fels  -  Billiards Digest

Play Your Best Pool tops all previous ‘how-to’ books.  Capelle … has compiled a thorough volume that is must reading for beginner, intermediate and professional players.” 
The National Billiard News

“If you can only buy one pool instruction book, get this one.” 
The American Cueist

Champion Players:

“Phil Capelle’s knowledge of 8-ball and 9-ball strategy is particularly impressive.” 
Buddy Hall  -  Two Time World Nine Ball Champion 

Play Your Best Pool, by Phil Capelle is without doubt one of the best billiard books on the market.  It is a must for all billiard enthusiasts at any level of play.” 
Allison Fisher  -  Three Time World Champion

Play Your Best Pool definitely has my vote!  Never have I seen a more complete, detailed and easy to read book on pool. I've looked for advice on my weak spots and found help.  Thanks, Phil for your thorough job.  God Bless.”
Robin Dodson  -  Two Time World Nine Ball Champion 

“You can really profit from Phil's research.  He has done his homework and come up with all A’s.” 
Lou “Machine Gun” Butera  -  Member of the BCA Hall of Fame

 “Reading this book is like playing several good players.  You'll learn all of their trade secrets.  Anybody topmargin="0" marginheight="0" that plays Nine Ball should read this book.” 
Jay “Swanee” Swanson  -  Winner of Four Major Nine Ball Titles

 “After reading parts of Phil's book, I am convinced that it is the most in depth book on pool there is.  It is beneficial for all players; pros and amateurs alike.  Thanks again, Phil.” 
Tommy Kennedy  -  1992 U.S. Open Champion, Six Time Florida State Champion

“I found Play Your Best Pool full of valuable information and instruction.  This combined with the hundreds of detailed diagrams makes this book a must if you're looking to improve your game.”
Darlene Stinson  -  WPBA Top Ranked Touring Professional

"I highly recommend reading Phil's book Play Your Best Pool to take your game to the next level.  You will learn a lot on strategies, position, and the mental game."
Tony Hinojosa  -  2002 BCA Texas State Champion
 

Experts:

“Kudos to Phil Capelle! Play Your Best Pool is perhaps pool's most complete, readable and practical teaching book!  For those players at my workshops, I have quickly and proudly moved this valuable book to the top of my recommended reading list.” 
Paul Gerni “The Ambassador of Pool”  -  18-time World Trick Shot Champion

“There's no better book for 8-ball and 9-ball strategy.” 
Michael Shamos  -  Curator of the Billiard Archive

"...truly awesome piece of work.” 
Bob Henning  -  Author, Cornbread Red, The Pro Book

“Destined to become a classic.” 
John McChesney  -  Chairman, Texas Express Promotion Group

“From the vivid, artistic cover to the last page, this book puts a “grip” on the reader and teaches “key” instructional points to advance anyone form the ranks of novice to the highest level of performance.” 
Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman  -  World Masters Trick Shot Champion
 

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A Mind For Pool
A Mind For Pool Mental Quotes

Billiard Publications:

A Mind For Pool is a perfect complement to Play Your Best Pool…This one gives you a handy reference to everything about the mental side of the game.  The end result is that you'll get much more out of your game – more fun and more success – after reading this book.” 
Tom Shaw  -  Pool & Billiard Magazine

“In fact, I find this book to be quite a writing accomplishment.  …Capelle goes on correctly interpreting attitudes, good and bad, and perceptions and misperceptions  – you can hardly quarrel with a thing he says.  Highly recommended once again, for intermediates on up.” 
George Fels  -  Billiards Digest

“The mental game is such an important and complex facet of pool that it can be very hard to interpret, but Phil Capelle gets my vote as the best man for the job.” 
Jim West  -  The American Cueist 

“It will be very difficult for any pool enthusiast to thumb through this book without coughing up the very reasonable … to take it home." 
Bob Henning  -  The National Billiard News 

Champion Players:

“All sports are about being able to control the mind which enables a talented player to become a champion at any level.  This book combined with Play Your Best Pool covers everything any player would need to know to easily understand and enjoy the game.  I highly recommend it to aspiring players who want to try to improve.” 
Allison Fisher  -  Three Time World Nine-Ball Champion

Experts:

“Phil Capelle has come up with another phenomenal jam-packed edition!  A Mind For Pool gives you the facts necessary for you to explode your pool game to the next level.  This book is a mandatory teaching tool at the American Billiard Academy.” 
Roy Yamane  -  Master BCA Certified Instructor

“If you ever doubted the importance of the mental game, this book will convince you.  Rich with techniques for improving your concentration and attitude.” 
Mike Shamos  -  Amateur Billiard News, Curator of the Billiard Archive
 

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Play Your Best Straight Pool
Straight Pool Straight Pool Quotes

Billiard Publications:

“It's a Straight Pool lovers treasure chest “. 
Tom Shaw  -  Pool & Billiard Magazine

“…anyone playing any billiard game would benefit enormously from the information Capelle shares.” 
Chalk and Cue

“For just $24.95 and a diligent practice routine, you can improve your Straight Pool game to a level you never could have imagined.”
The National Billiard News

“…there is absolutely no question that players at all levels can learn from Play Your Best Straight Pool.” 
George Fels  -  Billiards Digest

“The quality and quantity of diagrams is exceptional. So whether you are a beginning player or a grizzled vet, if you want to improve your Straight Pool game, this one's for you.” 
Mark Whiteside  -  The Amateur Billiard News

“This well written, easy to understand volume about Straight Pool will insure that anyone willing to put in the time and effort will become a better pool player.” 
Bob Campbell, All About Pool

Champion Players:

"A wonderful adventure in straight pool knowledge is this worthy effort by Phil Capelle. You must have it.” 
Grady “The Professor” Matthews

“In my opinion Play Your Best Straight Pool is the best and most complete instructional ever written on the game of Straight Pool. I have read many books on straight pool but this one covers everything you would ever need to know about the game. Even professionals will learn from this book. Look no further because it can get no better than this. This book is destined to become an all time classic.” 
Tony Robles  -  High Run of 148 at the 2000 U.S. Open, Career Best of 268

“It's hard to believe, almost 400 Pages dedicated to the straight pool enthusiast…like me! Take advantage of the hundreds of accurate illustrations as well as Phil's instruction on how to play position, safety play, and break shots the ”Straight Pool” way. After reading this, you'll surely play your best Straight Pool.”
Pat Fleming  -  Accu-Stats Video Productions

 “This book will only help your Straight Pool game.” 
Johnny Archer  -  Two Time World Champion

“Extremely informative and well diagrammed. It is not just for Straight Pool, but for any pocket billiard game. A must for anyone serious about learning.” 
Mike Zuglan  -  Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour

"The definitive work on Straight Pool."
Dan Barouty  -  Played in Three U.S. Opens, Career High Run of 287

Play Your Best Straight Pool is without a doubt one of the best pool instructionals ever written. Straight Pool is a challenging subject to take on and Phil Capelle makes it look easy. A must-have book for any student of pool-myself included.”
Chris Lynch  -  House Pro, Amsterdam Billiard Club

“Since there are so few players who have mastered Straight Pool compared to other pool games, this book offers a real opportunity for so many to learn 14.1. It's truly extraordinary what Phil has covered in this book about pool's greatest game.” 
Wayne Norcross  -  World Class Straight Pool Player

“You can feel the knowledge contained in this fine book. Straight Pool players will definitely learn valuable lessons. I found myself saying, ‘I can use that!’ “ 
Carl Hungness  -  Pool player/Publisher Billiards Yearbook
 

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Play Your Best Nine Ball
Play Your Best Nine Ball Nine Ball Quotes

Billiard Publications:

“If you play 9-ball – or want to play 9-ball – you should have this book.   …anything and everything you want to know about playing 9-ball is right there in your hands.  Capelle is making a habit of writing ‘must have’ books. This is definitely one more.” 
Tom Shaw  -  Pool & Billiard Magazine

“So you want to learn how to play 9-ball?  If that is your goal, reading Phil Capelle’s latest book, Play Your Best Nine Ball is THE BEST way to begin!  …Play Your Best Nine Ball incorporates easy reading with a very thorough understanding of one of today's top games.    …perhaps Capelle’s best effort to date.” 
The National Billiard News

“As someone who is striving to improve my own 9-Ball game, I know I’ll be keeping this book handy.”
Chalk & Cue  -  Rhonda’s Review

“Phil Capelle’s new book on Nine Ball is an encyclopedia of information on this fascinating game.  It's huge, detailed, and clear.  The book is organized in a way that will be useful to any player who wants to improve his/her Nine Ball skills.” 
On the Wire

“The book covers pretty much every facet of the game that a player, regardless of skill level, needs to know to play Nine Ball to the best of their ability.”
Inside Pool

'You will find instructions on all facets of the game that will move your game to the next level.” 
On the Break

Champion Players:

"You would have to pay thousands of dollars for professional lessons to obtain the information in this book.”
Mike Zuglan  -  Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour Point Champion, 1997-2001

"I just hope that you realize how much your books and your hard work inspire people. Thanks for giving pool players including myself around the world some hope and inspiration." 
Tony Robles  -  Runner-up, 2002 BCA Open 9-Ball

"This is the most comprehensive book on 9 ball. It is a must read for all players"
Tommy Kennedy  -  1992 U.S. Open Champion

"Another great book from Phil Capelle. His insights into the game of Nine Ball are unparalleled."
John Horsfall  -  Sands Reno Open Nine Ball Champion, 1996 and 2000
 

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