What is the smallest tip for snooker?

This post will look at elements such as tip size and density (soft vs. hard). Firstly, tip sizes in snooker generally fall between 9.5-10mm in diameter.

What is the smallest tip size for snooker?

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's the smallest cue tip?

In most cases, they may allow you to have the shaft "turned down" to a smaller diameter. The available sizes will vary from one to the other, but they will typically be somewhere between 11.5mm and 13mm. Tips are usually available in sizes from 12mm to 14mm.

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 a good snooker cue tip size?

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.

Giles Martin, Master Tip Fitter to Mark Williams MBE and many more

What tip do most snooker players use?

Medium-hard tips

This is the most common cue tip, and it gives players a good balance of cue ball control and consistency. Medium-hard tips also require less maintenance than soft tips. Most beginning and intermediate players will benefit from the medium-hard tip.

What size are the tips on Ronnie O Sullivan cue?

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

What cues do snooker pros 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 is the hardest cue tip?

What is the best cue tip in the world?

Phenolic tips are among some of the most popular billiard cue tips for breaking as they can transfer the most power to the cue ball and require almost no maintenance.

What is the best breaking cue tip?

In recent years phenolic tips have become popular on break cues, replacing classic hard leather tips for many players. Phenolic resin tips are good for players who want to add more power to their break because they can transfer the maximum amount of energy from your cue to the cue ball.

Why is snooker cue tips smaller?

A larger tip will help with striking the centre of the cue ball easier however, you will have to compensate when playing with side as the cue ball will be deflected more than with a smaller tip. The general consensus with a smaller tip is that it aids in playing shots with more spin.

What size is a small snooker cue?

Snooker cues are typically between 57 and 59 inches long, but if you are under 5”6, a 56-inch cue may be more comfortable.

Can you play snooker with a 9mm tip?

What's the ideal tip size? If you play a lot in clubs, you might find that a 9mm or 9.5mm tip size is ideal, so you can get good cue ball reaction on worn cloths. If you are playing on the cloths that we play on, which are super-fine and silky smooth, you don't want anything over 10mm.

Should snooker tip be hard or soft?

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.

Is a heavier snooker cue better?

A heavier cue will tend to create more CB speed for a given stroke effort. A heavier cue might also be easier for some to keep on line during the stroke, but this is a very individual thing. More weight can also help prevent stroke deceleration.

Do snooker players look at cue ball or object ball?

Best results can vary from one person to another, but it is generally recommended to focus on the object ball (or the center of the ghost ball, desired contact point, ball-hit fraction, or a point on the cloth or cushion) instead of the cue ball during the final stroke.

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 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.

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.

Are snooker and pool cue tips the same?

The tip normally measures about 8-9 mm wide. Yes, American cues are usually a little thicker with a larger tip (12-13 mm) to accommodate the larger cue ball. Conversely, snooker cues are thicker and made sturdier with a tip that measures 9-10 mm. As for sturdiness, a cue's shaft is rated based on its deflection rating.

What size cue tip do the pros use?

Professionals in Europe, Australia, and the USA watch out for cue tip size, hardness, durability, and consistency in delivering powerful shots. These tips across regions start from 11.9mm, 12mm to 13mm, with varying benefits and advantages. American pro pool cue tips range from 12.5mm-135mm.

What tip does Mark Selby use?

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