The oldest tournament in the world is now being headlined by the world’s number 1 cue company. Predator Cues returns as the title sponsor of the 72nd Annual Predator World Tournament of Straight Pool. Predator has been the Official Cue of the World Tournament for 7 years straight, since the event’s revival in 2006. This year’s event, July 29 – Aug 3, 2012, will be the biggest international 14.1 event in the world.

Dragon Promotions in partnership with Dr. Michael Fedak, will once again produce the event which will take place in New York City at Carom Cafe in Queens. The well renown billiard room will host the greatest straight pool players from around the world. Sixty-four top notch 14.1 masters will arrive on USA soil and attend this prestigious event to play for the coveted title of greatest straight pool player in the world.

“This is truly one of the game’s great events and this year’s tournament will only provide more evidence of the continuing revival of straight pool. As far as I know, this is the only event of its kind, anywhere, and Predator Group is is pleased to be a part of it. It’s a tradition that’s lasted a 100 years and we want to see it grow even more”, said John Forrester, Chairman of The Predator Group. The Predator Group manufactures leading cue brands Predator and Poison.

“14.1 defined so many of the greatest players and with that in mind, Predator Group is thrilled to be the title sponsor of this world class event. We’re looking forward to seeing some precision play and very high runs. The knowledge and consistency required to excel in 14.1 at this level is certainly befitting of the Predator brand and its innovative technology,” stated Kyle Nolan, Associate Director of Brand & Communications at The Predator Group.