About us
Massé is New Zealand’s premier cue sports club.
Originally called the Waikato Snooker and 8 Ball Club, Massé was founded in 1992 by a group of players passionate about snooker, billiards and pool. Fast forward to today, and Massé has grown from dozens of members in 1992 to more than 15,000, with branches of the clu in Hamilton, Hawera, Glen Eden, New Lynn and Pukekohe.
The name Massé comes from the name of a particular cue stroke, which is done by hitting the cue ball off centre with the cue held nearly vertically, causing the ball to move in a curve around another ball before hitting the object ball. Ironically, we don’t allow massé shots in our clubs due to the damage it can cause to the table cloths!
We pride ourselves on being welcoming to players of all ages and fostering an inclusive atmosphere. As the New Zealand charter holder for VNEA (Valley National 8-Ball League Association) Pool Leagues we oversee the VNEA 8-Ball Leagues within New Zealand. We’re also responsible for the selection of the New Zealand senior and junior teams that compete in the VNEA World Pool Championships in the US each year.