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Who is Tim Chin

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The Dragon - World Ranked Trick Shot Artist

Based in San Francisco, CA, this up-and-coming trick shot artist is currently ranked 10th in the world, an impressive feat in his young 5 year career as an artistic pool professional. In addition to competing, he spends a lot of time interacting with fans (that's YOU) through his Trick Shot Tim homepage and numerous shows and exhibitions. He believes that with a little practice and perseverance, anyone can become a great trick shot artist. His free tutorials are designed to get you started.

Also, Tim is known to respond to every email sent to him so drop him a line!

About Tim "The Dragon" Chin

Brief bio and juicy tidbits

Born on November 20, 1981 in Richland, WA, Tim is currently a PhD candidate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the department of Materials Science. He picked up his nickname, "The Dragon," at his first professional tournament in 2006 because his cue stick of choice was a McDermott Dragon Cue.

When he started playing 8-ball and 9-ball in 2003, he wasn't too good at sinking the balls. So, he figured, if he could set the balls up right, he'd never miss! And thus, Tim took up trick shots and turned pro in 2006. He is currently sponsored by Crown Cues.

Tim's not too big on polluting so he doesn't own a car. Instead, he prefers to travel by bicycle, a green Novara Big Buzz.

Also, Tim is a huge DC United fan. That's soccer. Probably one of the few people in Boston not rabid for the Red Sox. He's currently working on a small collection of DC United gear.

New Commercial Released!

Tim was the trick shot consultant in this commercial for Kewpie Half, a mayonnaise popular in Japan. The star of this commercial is Masaharu Fukuyama. The shot in the commercial is a backwards, slow-motion extension of Any Questions? Check it out!

Translation (by EY): 1/2 the calories. But, I wonder how's the taste? Surely, you love half. Kewpie half.

See the 60s version exclusively at Trick Shot Tim.
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Professional Accomplishments

Currently ranked 9th in the world

2011
  • 2011 World Cup of Trick Shots silver medalist, Mohegan Sun, CT. October
  • 5th place: Ultimate Trick Shot Tour Championship, Las Vegas, NV. August
  • 3rd place: WPA World Artistic Pool Championships, Valley Forge, PA. March
  • 3rd place: Ultimate Trick Shot Tour Stop #2, Shooter's Billiards, Southington, CT. February

2010
  • 1st place: Ultimate Trick Shot Tour Championships, Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, NV. August
  • 3rd place: Ultimate Trick Shot Tour Stop #4, Willow Billiards, Hoboken, NJ. July
  • 3rd place: Ultimate Trick Shot Tour Stop #3, Shooter's Billiards, Southington, CT. April
  • 14th place: Artistic Pool Masters Championship, Valley Forge, PA. March
  • 9th place: Ultimate Trick Shot Tour Stop #1, Big Shot Billiards, East Windsor, CT. March

2009
  • 3rd place: Ultimate Trick Shot Championships, Las Vegas, NV. August
  • 5th/6th place: Herbert's Billiards Ultimate Trick Shot Mini, Secaucus, NJ. July
  • Featured on Boldfacers, June
  • 20th place: Artistic Pool Masters Championship, Valley Forge, PA. March

2008
  • 3rd place: Comet Classic, Parsipanny, NJ. September
    • Draw discipline champion
  • 1st place: Diamond Eight, Latham, NY. May
  • Trick Shot Consultant: Commercial for Kewpie Mayo / Radiant Pictures, Japanese commercial, Los Angeles, CA. April-May
  • 19th Place: Artistic Pool Masters Championship, Valley Forge, PA. March

    2007
    • 19th Place: US Open, Southington, CT. May
      • Sportsmanship Award recipient
    • 16th Place: Artistic Pool Masters Championship, Valley Forge, PA. March

    2006
    • 18th Place: WPA World Championship, MN. December
    • 15th Place: Artistic Pool Masters Championship, Valley Forge, PA. March
    • 2nd Place: Artistic Pool Masters Qualifier, Watertown, MA. February

    Official Dragon Gear!

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    Tim's Trick Shot Videos

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    Tim "The Dragon" Chin Links

    Trick Shot Tim - Pool and Billiards Trick Shot Videos and Tutorials
    The official website of Tim "The Dragon" Chin. Best place on the web for trick shot tutorials. All of the most popular shots are meticulously documented with diagrams, videos, and instructions.
    Tim Chin's Blog - Online-Pool.com
    Tim's blog sponsored by Online-Pool.com. He talks about his practice sessions and his latest travels and going-ons. This blog is updated very frequently.
    Official Dragon Gear
    Buy official t-shirts, mugs, etc.

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