Clash List is a competitive platform designed for amateur pool players who want to play more, improve their skills, and challenge themselves through meaningful head-to-head competition.
Founded on the Connecticut shoreline by a passionate group of pool players, Clash List was created to give players additional opportunities to compete outside of league nights while remaining flexible enough to fit into busy schedules.
At its core, Clash List is built around one simple idea:
The best way to improve is to compete.
Every match is an opportunity to test your skills, learn under pressure, and become a stronger player.
What Is a Clash?
A Clash is a scheduled match between two players.
Players join a local List and participate in a Session. During each Session, players are assigned Clashes against other members and are given a designated time window to complete their matches.
Players coordinate directly with their opponents to find a convenient time and location to play. Once completed, results are recorded and leaderboard standings are updated.
The format creates meaningful competition while allowing players the flexibility to fit matches around work, family, and other commitments.
Built to Complement League Play
Clash List is not designed to replace traditional pool leagues. In fact, many Clash List players actively participate in one or more local leagues.
Leagues provide a fantastic team environment, social interaction, and weekly competition. Clash List focuses on something different: individual growth and personal competition.
Every Clash puts the spotlight on a single player and their performance. Success comes from preparation, execution, and consistency.
Many players use Clash List to:
- Gain additional competitive experience
- Improve their individual game
- Build confidence under pressure
- Prepare for tournament competition
- Challenge themselves against a variety of opponents
- Track their personal progress over time
League play and Clash List work together to create a richer competitive experience for players who want to continue developing their game.
Started on the Connecticut Shoreline
Clash List began with a small group of dedicated players on the Connecticut shoreline who shared a passion for pool and a desire for more opportunities to compete.
What started as a local experiment quickly demonstrated that players were looking for a flexible and engaging way to challenge themselves between league nights.
As new players joined and new Lists formed, a community began to grow around a shared love of competition, sportsmanship, and personal improvement.
Today, that same spirit continues to drive everything we do.
Our Vision
We believe amateur pool deserves modern tools, stronger communities, and more opportunities for players to compete and improve.
Our vision is to build the premier platform for amateur pool competition by combining technology, player development, rankings, achievements, competition, and community into a single connected experience.
Whether your goal is to win local tournaments, improve your Clash Rate, sharpen your competitive mindset, or simply play more pool, Clash List exists to help you get there.
SMS Notifications
Players who choose to opt in may receive SMS notifications related to their participation in Clash List activities.
These notifications may include:
- New Clash assignments
- Match scheduling reminders
- Opponent scheduling messages
- Session announcements
- Account and participation updates
Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Players may opt out at any time by replying STOP to any message.
SMS consent is not shared with third parties or affiliates for marketing purposes.
About the Founder
Clash List was founded by Tim Laubacher, a Connecticut-based entrepreneur, technology leader, and avid pool player.
Throughout his career, Tim has built businesses, led technology initiatives, and helped organizations solve complex problems through innovation. As a lifelong student of the game, he recognized an opportunity to bring modern technology and fresh ideas to amateur pool competition.
His vision was simple:
Create a platform that helps players compete more often, improve their skills, and become part of a thriving community of passionate pool players.
About Clash Factory, LLC
Clash List is owned and operated by Clash Factory, LLC, a Connecticut-based company focused on creating innovative experiences that help grow and modernize amateur pool competition.
Our mission is simple:
Build a better way for players to compete.
Because every match is a Clash.