cues of pro "snookah" players

bigskyjake · **cues of pro "snookah" players -** 03-30-2007, 07:35 AM

this topic has been beaten to death as far as US pool goes but I was curious as to what the preferred brands of snooker pros are

Alan Morris · **Parris Cues -** 03-30-2007, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by bigskyjake

this topic has been beaten to death as far as US pool goes but I was curious as to what the preferred brands of snooker pros are

Hi there,

There are many excellent quality manufactured cues in Britain, but Parris Cues of London are very highly regarded and broadly recognized as the leading brand - many professional snooker players use Parris Cues or go to John Parris when they need work done on their cue. I also in fact use a Parris Cue.

Parris Cues were one of the sponsors of the IBSF World Snooker Team Championships that we staged in San Jose, California, in August of last year, and John in fact also came to visit the Championships in person.

Best wishes.

Alan.

JLW · 03-30-2007, 04:37 PM

One thing I've never been able to get a satisfactory answer on is why Snooker cues have the flat side on their butt. Anyone care to elaborate on this? Thanks in advance for the info.

PoolSponge · 03-30-2007, 05:51 PM

If I were to hazard a guess it would be to help when using the rest. I find that the flat spot makes it easier to grip a cue when using the rest which is quite common for anyone under 9' playing snooker.

Alan Morris · 03-31-2007, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JLW

One thing I've never been able to get a satisfactory answer on is why Snooker cues have the flat side on their butt. Anyone care to elaborate on this? Thanks in advance for the info.

Hi there,

I actually think it may well be down to tradition than anything else.

One reason behind it is that a snooker cue was developed from the "mace" used in early forms of billiards, which was an implement that was used to "shove" a ball using one end that had a flat side.

Regards.

Alan.

Methodman201 · 03-31-2007, 08:15 PM

Alan,
Whats Your Opinion on Peradon snooker cues? I think I would like to get A Joe Davis 3/4 Split. Let me know whats up...
-Vinnie

Johnson · 04:19 AM

has anyone played with any of these elite cues or heard anything about them?

http://www.platinumbilliards.com/index.php?cPath=21_246
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Alan Morris · **Peradon Snooker Cues -** 04-01-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Methodman201

Alan,
Whats Your Opinion on Peradon snooker cues? I think I would like to get A Joe Davis 3/4 Split. Let me know whats up...
-Vinnie

Hi Vinnie and thanks for your question.

Peradon are a very highly respected and well known snooker cue brand in Britain, and have been manufacturing quality snooker cues since 1885.

Although I've never used a Peradon before though, if you would like to buy one then I would say go ahead as it should be a very nice cue. There are however so many cue manufacturers in Britain, and the overall quality of the majority of them are excellent - it's just finding one that suits your preferences.

Best wishes.

Alan.

predator · 04-02-2007, 06:19 AM

Do any of the snooker pro's use hard laminated tips like Moori?
I've heard all of them use cheap soft tips.

Nott · 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Morris

Hi there,

I actually think it may well be down to tradition than anything else.

One reason behind it is that a snooker cue was developed from the "mace" used in early forms of billiards, which was an implement that was used to "shove" a ball using one end that had a flat side.

Regards.

Alan.

This is what I read somewhere also. That way back before long rests and cues excisted players used the flat side to hit the white (macestyle) when they couldn't reach the shot.

Today its just to keep to tradition, and have a place for nameplate. Its also very helpful for players to keep the cue in the same position on all shots. Most players use this and keep the flatside straight up. You will notice that on most ashcues (atleast from top makers) that when holding that flat side up the grain in the ash will be on an "arrowside" with the grain forming arrows pointing towards the tip.

Nott · 04-02-2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by predator

Do any of the snooker pro's use hard laminated tips like Moori?
I've heard all of them use cheap soft tips.

For years and years snookerpros have stuck to Elkmaster or Blue diamond, but I've heard that pros have started to experiment with layered tips now also. From snookerforums I've read that John Higgins uses Talisman and that O'Sullivan is trying these aswell.

I beleive elkmaster is by far the most used snookertip still though.

Alan Morris · 04-02-2007, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Nott

This is what I read somewhere also. That way back before long rests and cues excisted players used the flat side to hit the white (macestyle) when they couldn't reach the shot.

Today its just to keep to tradition, and have a place for nameplate. Its also very helpful for players to keep the cue in the same position on all shots. Most players use this and keep the flatside straight up. You will notice that on most ashcues (atleast from top makers) that when holding that flat side up the grain in the ash will be on an "arrowside" with the grain forming arrows pointing towards the tip.

That is actually a good point, however I hold my snooker cue consistently flat side down as I don't like looking down the "arrows" of my ash cue. I'm sure I could play just as well that way, but again it's what looks and feels comfortable.

Regards.

Alan.

Alan Morris · 04-02-2007, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Nott

For years and years snookerpros have stuck to Elkmaster or Blue diamond, but I've heard that pros have started to experiment with layered tips now also. From snookerforums I've read that John Higgins uses Talisman and that O'Sullivan is trying these aswell.

I beleive elkmaster is by far the most used snookertip still though.

You are quite right there.

Ronnie O'Sullivan has experimented with other kinds of tips, but myself and the majority of players use Elkmaster, and others use Blue Diamond.

Regards.

Alan.

runscott · 04-02-2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Morris

You are quite right there.

Ronnie O'Sullivan has experimented with other kinds of tips, but myself and the majority of players use Elkmaster, and others use Blue Diamond.

Regards.

Alan.

I just played recently for the first time and have easy access to a snooker table, so I will continue.

My thought is to send an antique cue to my cue-maker to create a snooker conversion from. What should I be looking for in terms of weight, balance point, and ferrule width? I have an old pool cue that happens to have an ivory wedge on one side and an ebony on the other, that I'm thinking of having converted.

Fatboy · 04-02-2007, 11:33 AM

its amazing to me how much emphsis americans(my self included) put into cues and the snooker players dont, they have a cue is a cue mentality and then they run centurys all the time, i havent seen one, i'm sure its been done pleny of times with an american style cue. i'm not judging anyone just an observation. There is no right or wrong thing here, just interesting how people approach things differently.

I have played snooker with a proper snooker cue and a regular cue(schon, szam, south west etc) and a proper snooker cue is much better and well suited but I havent played with one enough to decide what weight I like or tip size etc, but a soft tip is necessary.

my best inning is 53 or 56 many years ago with a joss,