KBKARL BOYESPOOL COMMENTARY

HI, I’M KARL. LET’S TALK POOL.

You play the pool.
I’ll do the talking.

A match with your mates. A league-night battle. That rack you’re still talking about. Send me your video and I’ll commentate on it, just like I do on the pro tour — with a bit of fun along the way.

Let’s chat about your match

All abilities welcome. Wherever you play in the world.

Karl Boyes smiling and holding a microphone beside a pool table
YOUR TABLE. MY MICROPHONE.Fancy having me call your match?
KARL BOYES · PROFESSIONAL POOL COMMENTATOR

You bring the match

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I bring the commentary

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Something to share with your mates

WHAT’S YOUR STYLE?

Serious pool.
Or a bit of friendly stick.

Want the TV treatment, a proper laugh or a closer look at your game? Choose the commentary that suits you.

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The professional call

The big shots, the pressure and the turning points. Your match gets the energy and insight of a professional pool broadcast.

YOUR OWN TV MOMENTChoose professional commentary
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A bit of banter

The glory shots and the ones you’d rather forget. A playful commentary packed with personality, laughs and a little friendly stick.

A LAUGH WITH YOUR MATESChoose the funny roast
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Let’s look at your game

A closer look at shot choices, cue-ball control and the moments that matter. See your match through a professional player’s eyes.

GET MORE FROM You bring the matchChoose coaching analysis
YOUR COMMENTATORKarl BoyesProfessional pool commentator

From the pro tour
to your table.

“I commentate professionally on the pro tour. Now I’m bringing that same passion to the matches you play with your mates, at your club or in competition.”

A personal commentary made for your game — whether you’ve played a blinder or given me plenty to talk about.

BEHIND THE MICROPHONE

Karl Boyes with fellow commentators wearing headphones behind broadcast monitors
Calling the action.
Karl Boyes holding a microphone alongside fellow pool commentators
A view from the commentary box.
Karl Boyes and a fellow commentator with microphones and headphones
Behind the scenes.

NICE AND SIMPLE

You play.
I’ll do the talking.

A rack with your mate or a competitive match. Tell me what you have in mind and we’ll work out the right option.

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Tell me about your match

Choose a commentary style and send an enquiry with the game, match length and any special requests.

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Let me call the action

Your own match gets a personal commentary from Karl Boyes, ready for you to enjoy and share.

Ready to record?

Get the best view of your match with the filming guide below.

LET’S GET YOU SET UP

Film it right.
Catch every shot.

You only need your phone and a steady setup. A clear view of the table helps me follow the action and give your match the best commentary.

FIRST THINGS FIRST

Turn your phone sideways.

Film horizontally in landscape — not vertically in portrait. Rotate your phone before you press record and check that the video preview is wide. This gives your match the proper widescreen view.

Correct: a phone held horizontally with the whole pool table visible in its wide video frame
Correct: landscapeTurn your phone sideways and keep the whole table in frame.
Avoid: a phone held vertically with a narrow video frame cutting off the ends of the pool table
Avoid: portraitA tall, narrow video makes it harder to show the full table.
Top-view diagram showing a horizontal phone centred behind the short end of a pool table, with a wide view covering all six pockets
WHERE TO PUT YOUR PHONE

Behind the short end.
Raised above the action.

This diagram shows the position from above. Centre your phone behind a short end, secure it on a tripod and raise it high enough to look down onto the table.

Tilt it towards the playing surface. Check the preview: the whole table and all six pockets should be visible, with a little space around the rails.

  1. Choose a high, centred angle

    Position your phone behind one short end of the table, centred and raised high enough to look down onto the playing surface. Tilt it towards the table so the balls are easy to follow.

  2. Show the whole table

    Keep all six pockets and the full playing surface in frame, with a little space around the rails. Avoid a low angle where players or cushions hide the balls.

  3. Keep your phone still

    Use a tripod or a secure phone mount. Leave the camera in the same position for the match, without panning, zooming or holding it in your hand.

  4. Make the picture clear

    Clean your camera lens and use good table lighting. Record in 1080p HD if available, and check that the balls and pockets are clearly visible.

  5. Record the complete action

    Start before the break and keep recording until the final ball is potted. Keep enough battery and storage for the full match, and switch on Do Not Disturb to reduce interruptions.

  6. Do a quick test first

    Record a short clip and play it back before your match. Check that it is horizontal, steady and clear, and that a player standing at either end does not block the table.

Before you press record: phone sideways, whole table visible, camera secure. Ready to send it? See how to upload your match.

04 / SEND You bring the match

How to upload
your match.

Once we’ve agreed your commentary, send your original match video using WeTransfer. Keep the video in its original quality so I can see every shot clearly.

SEND YOUR MATCH WITH

WeTransfer

Upload your video and have the download link emailed directly to me.

RECIPIENT’S EMAILkarlboyes@hotmail.co.ukOpen WeTransfer

Your video uploads on WeTransfer, in a new tab.

  1. Open WeTransfer

    Visit wetransfer.com on your phone or computer. Sign in or verify your email if prompted.

  2. Add your match video

    Choose the upload or add-files option and select your recorded match. If the match is in several files, add them all and name them in playing order.

  3. Enter the details

    Choose an email transfer. Enter karlboyes@hotmail.co.uk as the recipient and your own email as the sender. Include your name, the players’ names, match length and commentary style in the title or message.

  4. Transfer your match

    Start the transfer and wait for the upload to finish. Check your WeTransfer confirmation — the download link will be emailed to me.

Already have a WeTransfer link?

Email it to karlboyes@hotmail.co.uk or send it to @karl_boyes on Instagram, with your name and match details.

WeTransfer’s step-by-step help

FANCY GIVING IT A GO?

Tell me about
your match.

Tell me what you’re playing and how you’d like me to call it. I’ll get back to you with a quote.

MESSAGE ME DIRECTLY@karl_boyes on Instagram

Let’s get the ball rolling

Choose your options, copy your message and send it to Karl on Instagram.

YOUR MESSAGE

Open Karl’s Instagram

This prepares a message. Nothing is sent until you send it on Instagram.

A FEW THINGS TO KNOW

Before the break.

Do I need to be a good player?

Absolutely not. This is for amateur players of all levels. A great match, a tight finish or a few missed sitters — it all gives us something to talk about.

Can I book from outside the UK?

Yes. The service is for players around the world. Your match is recorded, so you don’t need to be in the same country as Karl.

How much does it cost?

Send Karl the length of your match and the commentary style you’d like. He’ll confirm a quote before you commit.

How do I send my footage?

Once your commentary is agreed, upload your match using WeTransfer and send it to karlboyes@hotmail.co.uk. Follow the upload guide for the steps.

Can I arrange it as a gift?

Tell Karl about the occasion in your enquiry. Make sure the footage is yours to share and the players are happy for it to be used.