Albin Ouschan is the new World Pool Champion after beating Omar Al Shaheen 13-9 in a high-quality final this summer in Milton Keynes, England to claim the title for a second time.
The Austrian is also now the Matchroom Pool World No.1 having collected his second title of the year; he won Predator Championship League Pool in March.
“When you say two-time World Champion, it sounds amazing, and it is really,” said Ouschan, who took home $50,000 as well as the newly commissioned World Championship trophy, which also has his name engraved from 2016.
128 competitors battled it out on 16 brand new Predator tables. The Predator team have worked tirelessly with some of the world’s best professional players to design a table which delivers the ultimate pool performance. Its double density carbon-steel provide the most powerful frame and legs. Re-machined pure Brazilian slate is optimised for a seamless roll and a new cushion rail design ensure a consistent response.
Predator’s Stealth Design – an ultra-black matte surface finish – give the table a sleek and modern look, and super-flat pocket means nothing will get in the way of a player’s stroke. Karim Belhaj, CEO of Predator Group, announced: “We are thrilled to reveal to the world the new Predator table and to have the opportunity to do it with our long-term partner Matchroom Multi Sport. It is yet another step towards creating a superior playing experience.