Clint I'anson signs Sponsorship Deal

IWAN SIMONIS GROUP SIGNS SPONSORSHIP WITH BLACKBALL POOL STAR CLINT I’ANSON
Recognized as one of the best Blackball players of his generation, the 2023 IPA World Champion is now partnering with Strachan and Aramith, official cloth and ball suppliers of the IPA Tour.​

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PLAYER PROFILE​

Born in 1987 in England, Clint I’anson started playing pool at a very young age in his Dad’s arcade room. Himself a talented pool player, his dad saw his son’s potential and set up a pool room at home when he was 11. Clint started competing soon after until he finally ranked in the Top 64 national players, turned professional and joined the IPA Tour at 19.
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Year	Achievement
2013​	First Pro Title - IPA Players Championship
2014​	IPA World Championship Runner-Up vs Gareth Potts
2015​	IPA UK Champion
2017​	IPA European Champion
2023​	IPA WORLD CHAMPION
2024-2025​	2x WPA Heyball Champion of Champions - Back-to-Back
May 2026​	IPA British Professional Championship Winner - Now Top 10

• 1x IPA World Championship, 3x IPA European Championships, 5x IPA UK Championships
• Former World No.1 - Introduced to Heyball in 2018 by Gareth Potts
• Current Objective: Refocus on Blackball on the IPA Tour

OFFICIAL TOUR EQUIPMENT​

Strachan 861 Cloth - The worsted cloth used by many national and international federations. Known for its durability and speed, it requires no ironing and provides a flat, flawless playing surface.
Super Aramith Pro-Cup - The IPA Tour’s official and exclusive ball set. Precise calibration for maximum consistency, through-hardened vitrified surface for exceptional scratch and impact resistance. Featuring the iconic 6-dot cue ball.
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STATEMENTS​

I’m really excited to be joining forces with the Iwan Simonis Group. Their commitment to quality and performance really stands out, and I’m looking forward to working together, representing the brands, and achieving some great things both on and off the table.

As we just extended this summer our long-term partnership with the IPA, it was also important for us to partner with one of its most talented players. Clint is an incredible athlete. His determination to reach new heights in this sport after having successfully claimed major titles in Heyball is very inspiring. We are proud to partner with him and to have strengthened our collaboration with the IPA.

For more information about the IPA Tour, visit ipapool.com​