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Nickname | Pink Dagger | ||||||||
| Born | July 2, 2008 [1] | ||||||||
| Website | Official website | ||||||||
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| Sport | Pool billiards | ||||||||
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Sofia Mast, is an American professional pool player who began competitive competition at age 12. As of December 2025 she was ranked the 29th female player by the Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA). [1] [2] She is recognized as a WPBA Elite Pro. [3]
Mast was born on July 2, 2008, in Sarasota, Florida and currently resides in Tampa. [1] She became interested in pool at age 10 while watching her father, Jacob "JD" Mast, compete in local league matches. She began playing competitively at 12 and was soon mentored by Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame member Jeanette Lee. Her nickname, "Pink Dagger," reflects her preference for pink-colored equipment. [4] [5]
In December 2025, Mast, at the WPA Women's 9-Ball World Championship in Jacksonville, Florida, defeated world #3 Jasmin Ouschan in the opening round (2-1 sets). [6] She secured a 2nd-place finish at the 2025 USA National Pool Women's 8-Ball Championship and 3rd at the 10-ball equivalent. [7]
Before turning pro, Mast was the 2024 World Junior Girls Champion and a silver medalist at the 2023 Junior World Championships. [8] As of late 2025, Mast is ranked #29 on the WPBA tour and is a designated WPBA Elite Pro. [1] [2] [3]
Mast currently works with instructor Samm Diep-Vidal. Diep-Vidal received the Jerry Briesath Instructor of the year award in 2024. [9] Mast's sponsors include J Pechauer Custom Cues, HOW Tips, Olhausen, and Samm Diep-Vidal. [1]
