Name: Greg Batten

Nickname: Magic GLB

Home Town: Tiverton

First memory of playing pool? I was 26 years old playing killer in the local pub on a Saturday night out

What/who inspired you to play pool? A chap called Paul Moulding who runs Beard productions

Cue details – eg wood type, tip size, how long you have had it: Burroughs and Watts Champion Cue 1 piece in maple

Years a Pro: 1st Year 2017

Best victory & why: Winner of the English Amateur in 2016. It was my first season on the IPA and to win an event was a big deal for me personally.

Most feared opponent & why: Probably my own mind - that's been my biggest opponent over the years

Ambitions in the sport: To win the IPA World title

Advice to any up and coming players: Practice, practice and more practice

Why the IPA: The most well run tour with the best potential and the best rules set

Football Team: Arsenal

Sporting hero: Mark Selby

Singer/Band: Michael Bolton

Describe yourself in 3 words: Polite, funny, entertainer