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
