Are soft or hard snooker tips better?

A harder tip has a slightly better hit efficiency (energy transfer) than a softer tip. This will result in slightly more CB speed for a given stroke speed. This can provide a slight advantage for draw shots, where, where slightly more CB speed will retain slightly more backspin on the way to the OB.

Do snooker players use hard tips?

It's personal preference – but many top professionals and amateurs are using the new Century Pro Cue Tips because they come in four Grades from soft to hard in G1, 2, 3, and 4.

Which snooker cue tips are best?

Should a snooker cue tip be rough?

A billiard cue's leather tip should have a rough texture, not smooth. This is to allow the billiard chalk to stick to the leather. A tip should also be convex or “domed”. Pool cues should have the same curvature as a nickel, while snooker cues should be like that of a dime.

Should snooker tip be medium or hard?

Also, a softer tip can leave more chalk marks which can lead to more kicks so that's something to keep in mind. I'm personally not a fan of the loud clack sound that's emitted from a hard tip so would opt for a soft-medium tip. Some may prefer the louder, crisper sound that comes with a hard tip.

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What does a good snooker tip look like?

Therefore, a rounded tip is better than a flat tip. You shape the tip with a tip scuffer, a file, a piece of sandpaper, and other similar abrasive tools. Most players like their tips rounded with the radius of either a nickel or a dime; a coin can be held next to the tip for reference.

What size tip do professional snookers use?

Professional snookers players prefer tip sizes of around 9-11mm which offer great ball feel and control on larger tables using 2 1/16 inch balls.

What kind of snooker cues do professionals use?

What snooker cues do the professionals use? Most pros use John Parris cues and swear by them. However, they are quite expensive and if you're a casual player, SnookerZone wouldn't recommend forking out lots of money on a cue if you're only playing once in a while.

What cue weight do snooker pros use?

Most players these days use cues which weigh at least 17 or 18 ounces. Some of the three-quarter cues are a bit heavier, like Barry Hawkins' which is over 19 ounces. He's had it for a long time, it's a very reliable cue which has stood him in good stead.

How often should you change a snooker cue tip?

As for the tip, well it really depends on how much you are playing. If you are playing every day you might change the tip every three or four weeks but if there is a gap it could last longer.

Which tip does Ronnie use?

Ronnie has tried lots of tips over the years, even asking his Twitter followers for some recommendations, but has been known to use an Elkmaster. This is probably a dream cue for even the most talented of players so it's worth considering whether the price is worth how much improvement the cue may add to your game.

What cue does Judd Trump use?

Judd Trump uses a John Parris cue.

Is a lighter cue better than a heavy cue?

In general, a lighter cue will allow more control over finesse shots, and a heavier cue will allow more cue ball (CB) speed with less apparent stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some people to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing.

Do professional snooker players use 2 piece cues?

The Peradon range of Two Piece Snooker Cues

Peradon, since 1855 have produced a fine range of Two Piece Snooker Cues that have been used by and will continue to be used by professional players snooker players for years to come.

Should snooker cue be heavy or light?

Pool, snooker and billiard cues range from 17 ounces to 21 ounces, and we recommend a cue between 17 to 19 ounces for snooker and standard English and Australian pool playing. A heavier cue (between 20-21 ounces) is often recommended for American Pool as the balls and table are bigger.

Does an expensive snooker cue make a difference?

Absolutely it will make a difference. More importantly, however, you must get used to whatever cue you play with and do not try to play with another. Stephen Hendry famously played with a cheap cue for most of his career, until it was broken, but he played even better when he had to use a better one.

Are expensive snooker cues worth it?

It's a conversation been had many times but do we need an expensive cue to play well? The obvious answer is no. We all know this but why do so many of us still get drawn into buying a hand made cue worth hundreds and sometimes thousands of pounds.

Is a smaller cue tip better?

It should always be the same diameter as your shaft – no smaller. A smaller tip will give you more control over spin, but may also cause more miscues. A larger tip will give you less spin control, but a more powerful, consistent shot. With American cues, the standard size is usually around 12 or 13mm.

What is the difference between Snooker cue tips?

Tip size is largely correlated with what game is being played (English Pool, American Pool or Snooker). As a general rule: a larger tip = more power. A smaller tip = more finesse.

What is the standard Snooker cue tip?

Snooker Cues:

You can get a variety of tip sizes from 9 to 10mm generally with the most popular being around the 9.5mm to 10mm and not many players using below unless they have had the cue for a long time.

What tip does Mark Selby use?

What cue does Mark Selby use? Mark Selby uses a snooker cue with a 9.5mm tip.

What is the most expensive snooker cue in the world?

Why is snooker cue so expensive?

There is a big difference in the manufacture process. Making a Hand-spliced cue is a longer process and often involves extra splicing and includes more exotic woods. The cheapest cues that many suppliers sell are not spliced at all and are in fact painted to look like they are spliced.

What cue tip does Mark Williams use?

Working with Mark and his Professional Tip Fitter Giles Martin we have developed the MW X-Tip which plays firm to his liking; yet has enough elasticity in the leather to prevent cracking and splitting in the same short period.