Zheng Xiaohuai has etched his name into cue sports history with a sensational victory at the Liber Win Cloth & JOY Cup 14th Heyball Masters, claiming the largest single prize ever awarded in the sport.
Held in Qinhuangdao from March 14th to March 31st, the tournament brought together the world’s elite Heyball players for over two weeks of high stakes competition. Emerging from an incredibly competitive field, Zheng Xiaohuai delivered a series of outstanding performances to secure the title and a staggering prize of just over $724,000.
This landmark victory not only highlights Zheng’s exceptional skill and composure under pressure, but also signals the continued rise and global appeal of Heyball as a discipline within cue sports. The size of the winner’s prize marks a defining moment for the sport, setting a new benchmark that reflects both growing investment and increasing international interest.
Throughout the event, Zheng demonstrated remarkable consistency, tactical intelligence, and mental resilience, qualities that are essential at the highest level of competition. His triumph in Qinhuangdao represents more than just a tournament win; it is a statement of dominance on one of the sport’s biggest stages.
For the wider cue sports community, this event reinforces the evolving landscape of professional play, where opportunities, exposure, and financial rewards are reaching unprecedented levels. Zheng Xiaohuai’s victory will undoubtedly inspire the next generation of players while elevating the profile of Heyball worldwide.
As the sport continues to grow, performances like this serve as a reminder of the dedication, precision, and mental strength required to succeed at the elite level, values that resonate across all cue disciplines.


