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Who has the best cue power in snooker?

Ronnie O'Sullivan has picked out Neil Robertson
Neil Robertson
Neil Robertson (born 11 February 1982) is an Australian professional snooker player who is a former world champion and former world number one.
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as the player with the best cue action in snooker, praising the Australian's rock-solid technique. The Rocket was set the question by Stephen Hendry during an Instagram chat and he doffed his cap to a few of the sport's biggest names.
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Which snooker player has the best cue action?

Cue action: Neil Robertson

If you asked most players on tour whose cue action they would like for their own, I think Neil Robertson's would be the overwhelming choice.
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Who has the best cue action?

1 - Shaun Murphy - I love how both equally smooth and flamboyant his cue action is. 2 - Ronnie O'Sullivan - a very natural, elegant style that is easy on the eye.
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  • John higgins described as a violinist with his cue action.
  • Stephen lee rolls royce cue action.
  • Neil robertson.
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Who is considered the best snooker player ever?

The number one rank has been held by eleven players; Ray Reardon was the first to hold the position, and was followed by Cliff Thorburn, Steve Davis, Stephen Hendry, John Higgins, Mark Williams, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Neil Robertson, Mark Selby, Judd Trump and Ding Junhui.
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Who is better O Sullivan or Hendry?

O'Sullivan will of course be widely fancied to equal Stephen Hendry's record haul of seven world titles, which he won during an awesome era of dominance between 1990 and 1999, but he already has the most career ranking titles and Triple Crowns.
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Snooker - Cue Power

Who is the goat of snooker?

Snooker's fascinating generation game was best played by the sport's GOAT in 2022, writes Desmond Kane. Ronnie O'Sullivan was the main potting protagonist as he equalled Stephen Hendry's seven world title victories an astonishing 30 years after turning professional.
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Who got the most 147 breaks in snooker?

Players who have made the most 147s
  • Ronnie O'Sullivan - 15.
  • John Higgins - 12.
  • Stephen Hendry - 11.
  • Stuart Bingham - 9.
  • Judd Trump - 8.
  • Shaun Murphy - 7.
  • Ding Junhui - 6.
  • Neil Robertson - 5.
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Has anyone ever made a 155 break in snooker?

Jamie Cope compiled a break of 155 points, the highest possible free-ball break, during practice in 2005. Alex Higgins is said to have attained the same feat by some players.
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Who is the godfather of snooker?

Obituary: Luigi Umberto 'Bert' Demarco; 'Godfather of snooker' and founder of the Scottish Professional Snooker Association. Born: 9 June, 1924, in Edinburgh.
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What is the strongest cue?

The Black Hole Cue has extremely high Force, Aim, and Speed, with all three skills almost being maxed out. It also has a few bars in Time, giving the player some precious extra seconds to figure out their shot in a difficult situation. Players can obtain the Black Hole Cue by obtaining pieces from games in Mumbai.
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What is the hardest cue tip?

Here is a summary of some durometer hardness test results from FLYINGSNAIL on AZB:
  • SAMSARA JUMP – 86.0.
  • BLACK DIAMOND – 81.0.
  • SUPERPRO – 81.0.
  • WB USA – 77.0.
  • BLUE ELF – 76.0.
  • LePRO – 74.5.
  • TALISMAN – (M) 70.5.
  • TAD – (M) 75.0.
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What is the most expensive cue ever sold?

The McDermott Intimidator Masterpiece Cue - $150,000. Owning the most expensive playable pool cue in the world will set you back about $150,000.
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What snooker cue does Judd Trump use?

Judd Trump uses a John Parris cue.
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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.
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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.
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What is the three miss rule in snooker?

Failure to hit a ball "on" three times in a row, if the player has a clear sight of the ball. The referee will warn a player after a second such miss that a third miss will mean that the opponent will be awarded the frame. This rule does not apply if the player is snookered.
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Who has drunk the most pints in snooker?

Some of Werbeniuk's alleged feats of drinking include: 76 cans of lager during a game with John Spencer in Australia in the 1970s; 43 pints of lager in a snooker match/drinking contest against Scotsman Eddie Sinclair in which, after Sinclair had passed out following his 42nd pint, Werbeniuk was reported to say "I'm ...
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Did Ronnie o sullivan refuse maximum break?

O'Sullivan refused to pursue the maximum because the prize for a 147 was £12,000, and he didn't deem it worthy of his efforts. "If it had been more, I'd have gone for the 147," O'Sullivan told BBC Sport.
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What is the longest frame in snooker history?

Frame Records

The longest frame played lasted 123 minutes and 41 seconds. It was the deciding frame between Fergal O'Brien and David Gilbert in the last qualifying round for the 2017 World Championship. The frame and match was won by O'Brien. Most points scored in a single frame was 192.
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Who has the fastest 147 in history?

Ronnie "The Rocket" O'Sullivan made a maximum 147 break in the quickest time ever recorded, five minutes and eight seconds, in the first round of the 1997 World Championship.
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What is the fastest century in snooker?

At the 2022 Scottish Open, O'Sullivan scored a century in 3 minutes 34 seconds — just 3 seconds slower than the fastest televised century break, which was made by Tony Drago in 1996.
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Who was the fastest snooker player?

Ronnie O'Sullivan was only a few seconds off compiling the fastest century in snooker history during the Scottish Open in Edinburgh on Monday night, but it is debatable how many seconds he was slower than record holder Tony Drago.
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Who is the king of spin in snooker?

James Warren White MBE (born 2 May 1962) is an English professional snooker player who has won three seniors World titles.
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Why did Stephen Hendry quit snooker?

Retirement (2012)

However, after losing 2–13 to Maguire in the quarter-finals, Hendry announced his retirement from professional snooker at the age of 43, citing dissatisfaction with his standard of play and difficulty balancing competitive, commercial, and personal commitments.
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