Just Thought i would give an update on Shooters in Olathe, and Raytown Rec.
Dan Tull is now back in control of Shooters, and has turned it back around to a great place to play.
He had his first "Midwest 9-ball tour" tourny since taking over control again back in early Dec 05. 14 Road Players and 3 Pros showed up to play in this Tourney, along with some locals (38 total for the 1 hole if I remember correctly). It consists of 1-hole starting on Thurs. Race to 4 Double elimination ($65 entry). Then the bar box 9 ball srarts late friday and runs through Sat.
During these tourneys, Dan stays open 24/7 so the action is there for the weekend. He will be hosting another Tourney in late Feb.
As for Raytown Recreation, it is unfortunately not open 24/7 any longer. "Big Bertha" (5x10 Kling) and the Vanderhoeven Billiard table are very well maintained. However, the 8 GC's have gone downhill. Bertha has Centennials, but the other ball sets really need to be replaced.
The action is pretty much stagnant and is now more of a "C" player and lower crowd. Truly sad. In the past, I have played champions: Efren Reyes, Jose Parica, Keith McCready, and Danny Harriman (which resulted in a good friendship with him) at Raytown and it is personally heartbreaking, the status of "The Rec" now.
IF they would just maintain their tables and upgrade the equipment I think business would pick up. Raytown is a "Pool Hall" from the past.
Most action is at Shooters in Olathe, or Sidepockets in North KC these days.