What is the best size snooker cue tip?

Generally speaking most pool players prefer and 8mm to 8.5mm tip for a 1 & 7/8 pool cue ball, and most snooker players prefer a 9.5mm to 10mm tip for a full size 2 1/16 snooker cue ball. American pool uses an even bigger cue ball so the tip sizes are normally between 12.5 mm and 13.5mm.

How big should a snooker cue tip be?

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 cue tip size do pros use?

Cue tips with a large diameter (about 13 mm) are frequently recommended for newer players. The cue tip's increased surface area may help you land even the most challenging strokes. You can use smaller cue tips and practice on your side spin as your pool skills improve.

What's the best tip for a snooker cue?

What is Ronnie O Sullivan's cue tip?

A frustrating week at the Welsh Open ended with a whitewash defeat to Tian Pengfei, and Ronnie O'Sullivan bit the tip off his cue before departing the scene. O'Sullivan had to battle against adversity in Llandudno, as his tip came off mid-match on three occasions. Available on Eurosport app.

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What size are the tips on Ronnie O Sullivan cue?

BCE Ronnie O`Sullivan MAROON & CREAM 2 Piece Pool Snooker Cue - 9.5mm Tip.

Is a soft medium or hard snooker cue tip 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.

What is the best weight for a snooker cue?

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.

What snooker cues do the professionals use?

Most professionals use anything from 9mm to 10mm. John Higgins uses 9.75mm. I use between 9.8mm and 10mm, depending on how my cue plays with the tip.

How often should you change your cue tip?

When or how often should you replace a cue tip? Usually, a tip is replaced either when you want to try something new or if your current tip has worn down too low, where there is almost no tip material left on the shoulder of the ferrule.

What is the hardest cue tip?

Is 19oz heavy for a snooker cue?

19oz and over – These are heavy cues for snooker, not ideal. Admittedly there are some players who feel the benefit of a heavy cue.

What weight is Ronnie O Sullivans cue?

Ronnie OSullivan Riley Ash 2-Piece Pool or Snooker Cue

This gorgeous cue is part of the Ronnie O'Sullivan Riley cue range and guarantees fantastic cueing. The 57-inch two piece full size cue features a high quality ash shaft and comes fitted with a 10mm Elk Master Cue tip and weighs 19.3oz.

Is a heavy snooker cue better?

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.

How do I make my snooker cue smoother?

Apply oil onto cue with a cloth or paper towel, leave overnight to soak in. Wipe off surplus oil and buff cue with clean cloths until smooth and dry and no residue oil is visible on a clean cloth. If the cue feels sticky wipe with damp cloth and dry and buff.

Why do snooker cues have smaller tips?

A smaller tip provides more precise control, while a larger tip provides more power. Spin: The size of the cue tip also affects the amount of spin you can put on the ball. A smaller tip allows for more precise control of spin, while a larger tip makes it easier to apply more spin.

What cue tip does Shaun Murphy use?

Century Pro Custom G5 Cue Tip

There are now more than ten professionals using the G5 including Shaun Murphy and Stephen Maguire.

Which is better nickel or dime cue tip?

Tips shaped to a dime have a smaller contact point with the cueball, so in theory they can create more spin, but the smaller “sweet spot” can be slightly less forgiving. I prefer a nickel shape, personally, because I find that a nickel is more forgiving and versatile.

What is the best cue tip for English?

If you are looking for the best pool cue tip for english or draw, the Predator Victory billiard tip is the right cue tip for your pool stick.

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.

What cue did Tom Cruise use?

The famous scene in the 1986 sequel to The Hustler, The Color of Money where Tom Cruise is given a beautiful cue by Paul Newman and told, “It's a Balabushka,” made the name Balabushka synonymous with top quality pool cues.

How long does a snooker cue last?

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. I've had the same cue for about the last three years or so.

Should I sand my cue tip?

The light ferrule-end sanding will help the glue bond better. Make sure all tip material and glue is removed before continuing. You should also wipe off any dust on the top of the ferrule with a clean rag or paper towel (and optionally clean with acetone) to ensure a clean gluing surface.