SS SQUAD have opened up a five-point lead over second-place Changing Lanes in the Wellington Winter Pool League after dropping only one frame in beating lowly Rookies 14-1.

Pocket Rockets are also up to fifth in the table after beating Two Tiers by the same score.

A hat trick from Mark Kerslake enabled Changing Lanes to go second following a 9-6 win against Snipers, while Getting Cider take third with Gavin Styles and Neil Perks winning all their games in a 10-5 success against Old Blues.

An eight ball clearance from Zack Pilkington and hat trick from Tanya McBride gave Mylows Minions a 9-6 win against Rows Rebels. The same score goes to Pot Blacks with Lisa Dart winning all her games in the win over Legends.

Meanwhile, SS Squad have 41 points after winning their opening three games while Changing Lanes are also 100 per cent and five points behind the leaders. Getting Cider are one point further behind.