What size cue tip do snooker players use?

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 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.

What cue tip do the snooker pros use?

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.

What is the most popular Snooker cue tip?

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 cue tip size do pros use?

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. With British cues, the standard size is around 8 or 9mm.

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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 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.

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 is the best weight for a snooker cue?

Cue Weight

A cue weighing between 17-19oz. Players with more upper body mass, bigger hands and Popeye arms can probably get away with a heavier cue but I think you can't go much more than 19oz to play the game properly.

What tips are best for snooker?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 is the standard size snooker cue?

At 57–58 inches (140–150 cm), a cue designed for snooker is usually shorter than the typical 59 inch pool cue and has detachable butt extensions for making the cue 6 inches (15 cm) longer or more.

What cue tip does John Higgins use?

John Higgins uses 9.75mm. I use between 9.8mm and 10mm, depending on how my cue plays with the tip. The cue I have now is perfect for a 9.8mm tip so that's what I'm using.

What cue does Judd Trump use?

Judd Trump uses a John Parris cue.

What cue 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 hardest cue 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 kind of tip does Earl Strickland use?

Hard tip. One area that is very important to jumping with a full-length cue is that it's going to be easier with a hard tip. Earl Strickland used to shoot with a tremendously hard tip for the times, and he always complained about other people not jumping with their shooting cue.

Is a nickel or dime cue tip better?

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.