Pics and detail on other Butters thread thanks
swap my butters for a 59" Mastercue/Phoenix/Butters et al ...?
samedi 31 décembre 2016
Christmas presents
Anyone get anything nice? I got mainly socks, also some East German liquor, and a mini diabolo, I had no idea they were called that. It's one of those spinny things with the two sticks and the string that you see circus performers or jugglers using, hooked, just gone and ordered a proper one.
Christmas presents
Trever white cue wanted 1piece
WANTED 1PIECE TREVER WHITE CUE IN ASH
SPECS 58/9,6 17/18oz
MUST HAVE NICE EVEN CHEVRONS
think its time to get one most people will say its the best playing cue so pm.price or post up what you have :)
Trever white cue wanted 1piece
SPECS 58/9,6 17/18oz
MUST HAVE NICE EVEN CHEVRONS
think its time to get one most people will say its the best playing cue so pm.price or post up what you have :)
Greetings from the Great White North
Happy New Year! It's still morning here in Ontario, Canada, and the snow is falling.
I was introduced to snooker in my teens by a buddy with, shall we say, an incomplete understanding of the rules. Over the years I played snooker, 8 ball, 9 ball and English billiards as time permitted, but not particularly well or often. Now that the kids have left home, and my neighbour has acquired and refurbished a beautiful, hundred year old 6x12, we play snooker twice a week over the winter. It's Canada, so it's a lengthy season!
I've finally reached the stage of life where I have time and some disposable income for a decent cue, and just when I get there I find my eyes aren't what they once were. While my long potting is suffering as a result, my enjoyment of this great game just keeps on growing. I look forward to scouring through the forum and probably making an occasional post.
All the very best for 2017!!
Greetings from the Great White North
I was introduced to snooker in my teens by a buddy with, shall we say, an incomplete understanding of the rules. Over the years I played snooker, 8 ball, 9 ball and English billiards as time permitted, but not particularly well or often. Now that the kids have left home, and my neighbour has acquired and refurbished a beautiful, hundred year old 6x12, we play snooker twice a week over the winter. It's Canada, so it's a lengthy season!
I've finally reached the stage of life where I have time and some disposable income for a decent cue, and just when I get there I find my eyes aren't what they once were. While my long potting is suffering as a result, my enjoyment of this great game just keeps on growing. I look forward to scouring through the forum and probably making an occasional post.
All the very best for 2017!!
UnBadged Butters Cue For Sale
hand made one piece ash snooker cue, medium stiff nicely marked shaft, hand spliced ebony but with thick maple veneer and ovangkol facing splice. approx. 58 ins long weighs approx. 17.5 oz, tip approx. 9.7mm, butt approx. 30mm, 17" balance and has a universal butt socket
vendredi 30 décembre 2016
Looking for a 1 piece cue
Having not played seriously for nearly 5 years now I have sold off all but one of my cues which my lad as started to play with. Looking for a 1 piece ash cue so I can go have a few frames with him during the week specs. 58in long 9.8 / 10mm tip 30mm butt 18 oz don't have to be spot on just around those not looking at a high end cue just something reasonable a butters badges or not doesn't matter gbl,Phoenix something like that.
Looking for a 1 piece cue
re-tipping
Hi folks, I have recently helped three members of our club by putting new tips on their cues, I have been using my own supply of tips and not making any charge for the service. It is now becoming widely known throughout the club that I provide this service but in fairness I am going to at least ask them for the cost of the tip.
Generally speaking, what sort of charge would normally be made for this type of service? I have always done my own and have never had one come off and so hopefully this will continue for me.
re-tipping
Generally speaking, what sort of charge would normally be made for this type of service? I have always done my own and have never had one come off and so hopefully this will continue for me.
How much for this foul
While playing snooker today the lads on the other table asked our advice on a foul that just happened. While playing a red the guy knocked in the green and then also the pink. He asked how much is the foul? I said I think I t is six because that is the higher value ball that went in but my mate said he thinks its four because the green went in first. Please can you guys tell us the correct foul.
Cheers Ricky
How much for this foul
Cheers Ricky
MW Macassar Legend (Maybe a swap....)
MW Macassar Legend
1pc - 9.75 Black Spin ferrule - 57" - 17oz - BP 17" - 29mm butt.
Looking at 1pc or 3/4 - Round butt - 59" - 17oz - 29mm butt
MW Macassar Legend (Maybe a swap....)
1pc - 9.75 Black Spin ferrule - 57" - 17oz - BP 17" - 29mm butt.
Looking at 1pc or 3/4 - Round butt - 59" - 17oz - 29mm butt
Big question
Hi,
I love the game but having received a coaching lesson the coach said I would never be any good as my leading eye is the right eye yet I am a left-handed player. My question is ; how can Ronny O'Sullivan play with both hands successfully?
Big question
I love the game but having received a coaching lesson the coach said I would never be any good as my leading eye is the right eye yet I am a left-handed player. My question is ; how can Ronny O'Sullivan play with both hands successfully?
jeudi 29 décembre 2016
Cue Suggestions?
Hello everybody,
I'm looking to purchase a new cue as soon as possible. I've been playing snooker for around 5 years on a weekly basis with my friend. I consider myself to be an amateur however my current cue isn't the greatest (bought from Argos :biggrin-new:)
I have a budget of £200-£300 for a 3/4 cue & case. What manufacturers/brands would you recommend? I've currently got my eye on a Peradon cue, however i've heard mixed reviews.
I'd be very grateful for any feedback you may have.
Regards,
Reece.
Cue Suggestions?
I'm looking to purchase a new cue as soon as possible. I've been playing snooker for around 5 years on a weekly basis with my friend. I consider myself to be an amateur however my current cue isn't the greatest (bought from Argos :biggrin-new:)
I have a budget of £200-£300 for a 3/4 cue & case. What manufacturers/brands would you recommend? I've currently got my eye on a Peradon cue, however i've heard mixed reviews.
I'd be very grateful for any feedback you may have.
Regards,
Reece.
Lifting my chin off the cue
Been for a practice tonight, about 1 hour in I'm playing absolutely ****e.
So for some unknown reason I deliberately lifted my head when down on the shot so there was about an inch or so between my chin and my cue. All of a sudden I could pick out angles, had better control of the cue ball and they were going in off the lampshades.
I'm sure this isn't advisable from a technical point of view but has anyone else ever tried this?
Lifting my chin off the cue
So for some unknown reason I deliberately lifted my head when down on the shot so there was about an inch or so between my chin and my cue. All of a sudden I could pick out angles, had better control of the cue ball and they were going in off the lampshades.
I'm sure this isn't advisable from a technical point of view but has anyone else ever tried this?
What sort of energy do you need to play at your best?
My snooker form has taken a bit of a hit lately (which it does occasionally) and I have certainly have a lack of physical and mental energy.
When I'm bouncing I feel more energetic and my minds sharper and when life's a pain off the table I certainly don't have massive amounts of patience when my game's not on.
I used to be able to flick a switch in my mind but as I get older it's certainly getting tougher.
I used to have a lot of earlier nights to regain that energy but I'm always reminded by the fact that years ago I used to play all night sometimes.
What affects the good players on here (if anything); do you have any rules or just play through the yawns!!
What sort of energy do you need to play at your best?
When I'm bouncing I feel more energetic and my minds sharper and when life's a pain off the table I certainly don't have massive amounts of patience when my game's not on.
I used to be able to flick a switch in my mind but as I get older it's certainly getting tougher.
I used to have a lot of earlier nights to regain that energy but I'm always reminded by the fact that years ago I used to play all night sometimes.
What affects the good players on here (if anything); do you have any rules or just play through the yawns!!
Feathering
Apologies if this has been covered already. Im new to the game in terms of focussing on it and trying to learn, whereas of r years I just knocked balls around but now trying to spend some time ironing out bad habits and starting from scratch as it were
My question is this - why do players (pros and amateurs alike), tap the table with their fingers when feathering. Ive tried with and without and see no conscious difference to the eventual shot. Or am I missing something?
Smee
Feathering
My question is this - why do players (pros and amateurs alike), tap the table with their fingers when feathering. Ive tried with and without and see no conscious difference to the eventual shot. Or am I missing something?
Smee
Hi everybody
Hello
My name is Neo and I live in Cyprus - Limassol. I joined the forum because, like all of us here love the game of Snooker and want to learn more. I consider my self as a modest player i would even say less than that- a little bit better than a beginner. With that been said , any advice welcomed.:)
Hi everybody
My name is Neo and I live in Cyprus - Limassol. I joined the forum because, like all of us here love the game of Snooker and want to learn more. I consider my self as a modest player i would even say less than that- a little bit better than a beginner. With that been said , any advice welcomed.:)
mercredi 28 décembre 2016
Pearwood cue
Hi I have chance to buy an unusual pearwood tyrone cue with snooker spec but I won't get a chance to play it.
Just wondering what are the pearwood shafts like to play with in comparison to maple or ash?
Would you recommend pearwood in a cue shafts?
Pearwood cue
Just wondering what are the pearwood shafts like to play with in comparison to maple or ash?
Would you recommend pearwood in a cue shafts?
Importing Cues from Thailand
Hi everyone, I know it’s not really relevant to this forum but I need to import some high quality cues from Thailand maybe 10 to start of with and was wondering if anyone can give me some tips on how to do this (things like costs, taxes, import agents, etc). Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers, Rick Ablett
Importing Cues from Thailand
Adapting to a new cue
I moved from having a very cheap eBay cue to a hand made softer feeling cue quite a while back. I have recently changed again, as needed a slightly shorter cue.
The new cue feels much better to cue with, but, the shaft seems much 'softer' or less solid compared to the very old cue. I took that out today and realised the difference in power I can generate. With the new cue, the weight is much less also, and I have to force the stun shots, and the stun-run feels impossible. With the old (and now warped) cue the movement is so much easier.. Should I persevere, or look for a harder wood and change cues again?
Adapting to a new cue
The new cue feels much better to cue with, but, the shaft seems much 'softer' or less solid compared to the very old cue. I took that out today and realised the difference in power I can generate. With the new cue, the weight is much less also, and I have to force the stun shots, and the stun-run feels impossible. With the old (and now warped) cue the movement is so much easier.. Should I persevere, or look for a harder wood and change cues again?
Help identifying joint please
Hi
My mate has a barracuda cue . He has a mini butt but also has another extension he would like to use , but needs a joint to match
Can anyone tell me what joint this is and where I could buy one please
Pics of butt and joint on his current mini butt
Help identifying joint please
My mate has a barracuda cue . He has a mini butt but also has another extension he would like to use , but needs a joint to match
Can anyone tell me what joint this is and where I could buy one please
Pics of butt and joint on his current mini butt
Anyone got KODI on an Amazon TV usb fire stick? Any good?
Just been learning about free software called Kodi which is available online and you can put it on a fire stick and basically watch just about anything being streamed without all the agro in HD etc.
For £35 and free software sounds a no brainer. Just wondered if anyone on here had any experience of it.
Anyone got KODI on an Amazon TV usb fire stick? Any good?
For £35 and free software sounds a no brainer. Just wondered if anyone on here had any experience of it.
mardi 27 décembre 2016
Anyone from Wales here
Hi all,
Just registered, anyone here from south Wales?
Anyone from Wales here
Just registered, anyone here from south Wales?
Darts
Is there history between Van Barneveld and Norris?
VB walking off after each set so far and if looks could ... from Norris
Darts
VB walking off after each set so far and if looks could ... from Norris
0000wire wool.on cue
Was going to give cues a we oil.but do you use wire 0000wool on them with the oil.or just oil on paper towel a have raw linseed and toung oil :)
0000wire wool.on cue
lundi 26 décembre 2016
Looking for a new cue, omin any good?
Hi I am in the market for a new cue, nothing too pricey. I am off to a couple of local shops tomorrow to have a look at some and see how they feel. In the meantime i have been looking online at a company called omin, does anyone on this forum have any experience with their cues either good or bad? Seem fairly cheap for hand made cues and while I don't like to buy anything without having seen and touched it in person first it is rather tempting. Trying to keep my cue under the £150 mark really any advice welcome.
Cheers
Joel
Looking for a new cue, omin any good?
Cheers
Joel
Hi to all
Hi I am from County Durham, just getting back into snooker after a 15 year break really enjoying it and just joined the snooker club at Birtley. No doubt I will be asking a few questions as I am after a new cue etc so I look forward to talking to you guys.
Cheers
Jorl
Hi to all
Cheers
Jorl
dimanche 25 décembre 2016
Aurora - New Generation Tips?
Has anyone tried them? Are they as hard as rocks like the old generation? How do they play, great?
http://ift.tt/2ihetpu
Secondly, does this mean Richard is back in business - will cue orders be next - how much of the great lakes sunken treasure maple is left - can the bog maple cues be made once more - can this be the ultimate Xmas present to the cue collecting world?
Can the Titanic sail again?! :biggrin-new:
Aurora - New Generation Tips?
http://ift.tt/2ihetpu
Secondly, does this mean Richard is back in business - will cue orders be next - how much of the great lakes sunken treasure maple is left - can the bog maple cues be made once more - can this be the ultimate Xmas present to the cue collecting world?
Can the Titanic sail again?! :biggrin-new:
Looking for 1pice ash cue
Wanting 1pice ash cue usal specs 58/9,6/30mm 18oz so pm.or post up :)
Looking for 1pice ash cue
samedi 24 décembre 2016
Work for nothing
I'm happy working for an old man in my dads village for nothing, absolutely anything, even though he's a staunch brexiter we have a laugh and realise I'm right and he's wrong ;) He's 80+ and honestly I love him to pieces, got so many stories to tell and is full of life even at his age. I reckon I'm painting his hall next/a few other rooms. I like doing things to help out people in my community or my fathers community. What do you do and why?
Work for nothing
Better properties you can buy
I guess a few of you are on mortgage rate that make your eyes water or simply wish your cash was better spent overseas. Here's a list of market movers that tempt you.
Better properties you can buy
Gripping cue in the palm with wrist turned in
My natural grip is to hold the cue very much in the palm with my wrist turned very predominantly inwards. I've held the cue like this in all my years playing.
I have recently been watching a lot of snooker and noticing how none of the professionals i have been observing have a grip like mine (maybe there are some but I don't know of any???) which got me thinking that I needed to try altering my wrist position to a more 'conventional' one.
I've been experimenting with this for the last few weeks with generally poor results. I have therefore decided to stick with my natural grip as it gives me more consistency and better results plus it is natural and I don't need to think about it every shot.
Are there any merits to my grip and should I keep holding the cue this way or do I really need to get rid of this sub-optimal technique?
Looking forward to hearing some feedback on this. Thanks in advance.
Gripping cue in the palm with wrist turned in
I have recently been watching a lot of snooker and noticing how none of the professionals i have been observing have a grip like mine (maybe there are some but I don't know of any???) which got me thinking that I needed to try altering my wrist position to a more 'conventional' one.
I've been experimenting with this for the last few weeks with generally poor results. I have therefore decided to stick with my natural grip as it gives me more consistency and better results plus it is natural and I don't need to think about it every shot.
Are there any merits to my grip and should I keep holding the cue this way or do I really need to get rid of this sub-optimal technique?
Looking forward to hearing some feedback on this. Thanks in advance.
Coping with the death of close family
My dad has alpha-1-antitrypsin disorder and is nearly on his last legs in this world. I hate watching him struggle for breath, all I wanted to know is how you've coped with things like this and for me to not feel so disheartened about life because of it?
He's 64 now, it was his birthday yesterday and he has lived a perfectly healthy lifestyle, he was a tennis coach. It's so upsetting seeing him needing steroids and antibiotics every time he has a cold. Far too young to go when it's not his fault. Some people with his disorder need 100% oxygen when they are in their 30's, so I guess he has done well to make it to his age, but I don't like what I'm seeing myself.
Coping with the death of close family
He's 64 now, it was his birthday yesterday and he has lived a perfectly healthy lifestyle, he was a tennis coach. It's so upsetting seeing him needing steroids and antibiotics every time he has a cold. Far too young to go when it's not his fault. Some people with his disorder need 100% oxygen when they are in their 30's, so I guess he has done well to make it to his age, but I don't like what I'm seeing myself.
Favourite Vegetable
Potato
Artichoke
Spinach
Parsnip
Carrot
Swede
Rhubarb
Betroot
Onion
Peas
Mushroom
Cabbage
Celery
Broccoli
Aubergine
Beans
Lettuce
Other
;)
Favourite Vegetable
Artichoke
Spinach
Parsnip
Carrot
Swede
Rhubarb
Betroot
Onion
Peas
Mushroom
Cabbage
Celery
Broccoli
Aubergine
Beans
Lettuce
Other
;)
vendredi 23 décembre 2016
pocket size
anyone know the official and in world tournaments played pocket sizes? regards
pocket size
maximus ultimate 'finish'
Just bought a maximus ultimate from craftsman and i am really happy with it. Having owned a couple of cues from JP including up to recently a 1 piece special cue this new one is, in my humble opinion, superior. Better looking ash and feel.........BUT, for some reason, passing my understanding, the people at maximus thought it would be a good idea to cover the bottom 3rd of the cue in some kind of thick lacquer or varnish. Not that it bothers me too much but i just think that it would have felt and looked so much better with a simple oil finish like other top end cues. Anyway, im not complaining really but just wondering if i can remove the lacquer without risking any damage to the cue. Be advised i am clumsy as i am stupid. Thanks.
maximus ultimate 'finish'
Dodgy listings?
Seen this account has posted up quite a few cues over the last day or so, has zero feedback.
http://ift.tt/2hfAlmX
That top cue with the personalised plate was on ebay a few days back on a different account, though he has no ratings as a buyer or a seller.
Dodgy listings?
http://ift.tt/2hfAlmX
That top cue with the personalised plate was on ebay a few days back on a different account, though he has no ratings as a buyer or a seller.
Powerglide maxi cue 3/4
Came across this cue in a local sports shop £39.99 as a possible presi for my boy ok its a cheapo cue but the splurge says it it is hand spliced ? (Dont think the butt is painted) and from what I can see it has a modern vacuum joint plus mini extention I am no expert but it appeared a good cue for the price, are cheap Powerglide just China rubbish or would it be a good punt for a entry level player ????? P/S MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL ON THE T.S.F.
Powerglide maxi cue 3/4
jeudi 22 décembre 2016
Merry Christmas / Happy new year
As your fellow member , I like to thank , GeordieDS , Itsnoteasy , Big splash , Shockerz, Mr Big Shot , Pottr , Neil , ADR, Cue crafty , Oldri
Tomwalker 148:) , Slasher , DeanH , Culravan , VillaGuy, Winpihenom, Vmax , J6 , Terry , inevemissblue, ( is gonna be abit difficult to call everyone's name guys ( sorry about that )
And all other members of TSF . who spend hours of their time to contribute to this forum.
Also thank our owners and Mods. (Personally i consider these guys as my fellow member with more responsibility), for their presence and give us the chance to be a part of this community.
Also thank them for their patience ( just in case i talk out of my aas sometimes ). :):cool:
Merry Christmas Guys .
Do'nt drink too much , leave that stuff to me.
oh and , Just in case I trap death sumwhere until next week: happy 2017 to every one !!
Cheers ,
Ramon
Merry Christmas / Happy new year
Tomwalker 148:) , Slasher , DeanH , Culravan , VillaGuy, Winpihenom, Vmax , J6 , Terry , inevemissblue, ( is gonna be abit difficult to call everyone's name guys ( sorry about that )
And all other members of TSF . who spend hours of their time to contribute to this forum.
Also thank our owners and Mods. (Personally i consider these guys as my fellow member with more responsibility), for their presence and give us the chance to be a part of this community.
Also thank them for their patience ( just in case i talk out of my aas sometimes ). :):cool:
Merry Christmas Guys .
Do'nt drink too much , leave that stuff to me.
oh and , Just in case I trap death sumwhere until next week: happy 2017 to every one !!
Cheers ,
Ramon
Trying to Solve a Rules Argument
Say your opponent pots the cue ball. Is it legal for you take your "D" zone ball in hand shot directly at a eligible ball that is also within the "D" zone on the following shot? Or do you have to deflect off a rail in order to legally make contact with a ball in the "D" zone on a ball in hand shot? Thanks for any clarification!
Trying to Solve a Rules Argument
Cue Tube Wanted.
Hi everyone..
In my snooker club they have hanging on the wall some snooker cue tubes with a latch for a small lock at the bottom alas all have been taken but the steward has said if I can get my own I could hang it on the wall with the others..
So has anyone got a metal cue tube that I might be able to buy I will of course pay for it and pay the postage as well.
There must be one or two in some club somewhere?
Cheers Boon
Cue Tube Wanted.
In my snooker club they have hanging on the wall some snooker cue tubes with a latch for a small lock at the bottom alas all have been taken but the steward has said if I can get my own I could hang it on the wall with the others..
So has anyone got a metal cue tube that I might be able to buy I will of course pay for it and pay the postage as well.
There must be one or two in some club somewhere?
Cheers Boon
Box appearance for Brunswick Blue diamond cue tips
Hello,
For Blue diamond tips from Brunswick, i saw 2 boxes, one is light blue and one is black/red, what is the difference of anyone knows please?
Thanks.
Box appearance for Brunswick Blue diamond cue tips
For Blue diamond tips from Brunswick, i saw 2 boxes, one is light blue and one is black/red, what is the difference of anyone knows please?
Thanks.
mercredi 21 décembre 2016
A first for Cue Crafty. 🤔
Right, was feeling brave. Never ever filmed myself playing snooker and had no idea how my technique looked. Slightly disappointed but a major positive is to actually see the flaws first hand for the first time. Head moving too much etc etc.....
Please note:-
Apologies as the video is crap (must do better) and there is more reflection off my spam than the cue ball. Lastly I obviously haven't waited for that special moment where I don't miss anything....😉
https://youtu.be/lwCoMKM6Mzk
A first for Cue Crafty. 🤔
Please note:-
Apologies as the video is crap (must do better) and there is more reflection off my spam than the cue ball. Lastly I obviously haven't waited for that special moment where I don't miss anything....😉
https://youtu.be/lwCoMKM6Mzk
Another Fedia Account ?
Looks like it judging by the wording , location and the extortionate price :eek:
http://ift.tt/2h18KCp
Another Fedia Account ?
http://ift.tt/2h18KCp
mardi 20 décembre 2016
Stamford cue mods
Just came across this on their site, detailed pics of work being done to mr roboto's and ding's cues. (cue modification gallery links)
http://ift.tt/2h9CoKM
You can click on the slideshow for larger images.
Stamford cue mods
http://ift.tt/2h9CoKM
You can click on the slideshow for larger images.
Handicaps in snooker
I have a general question regarding handicaps.
Shall we say a player is deemed to be a 6 black handicapper, i.e. he has to give a non-handicapper a 6 black start, correspondingly he would only give a 1 black start to a player deemed to be a five black handicapper and so on.
My question is, using the above as a guide, what sort of break would you expect the 6 black handicapper to CONSISTENTLY achieve in most of the frames played.
I hope that I have explained myself OK.
Thanks for any input.
Handicaps in snooker
Shall we say a player is deemed to be a 6 black handicapper, i.e. he has to give a non-handicapper a 6 black start, correspondingly he would only give a 1 black start to a player deemed to be a five black handicapper and so on.
My question is, using the above as a guide, what sort of break would you expect the 6 black handicapper to CONSISTENTLY achieve in most of the frames played.
I hope that I have explained myself OK.
Thanks for any input.
Billiards scoreboard 0-24
Hi guys I'm hoping someone can help me find out some info on a scoreboard I've seen. It only scores from zero to 24 and I'm puzzled as to what type of billiard game it's for? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Billiards scoreboard 0-24
lundi 19 décembre 2016
Cheap Chinese cues
This one is almost half price if you're in the market for a snooker ball arm :) http://ift.tt/2hOrucW
Not quite sure what to make of it, it's half snooker cue half pool cue, I'm guessing it's really for Chinese 8-ball.
Cheap Chinese cues
Not quite sure what to make of it, it's half snooker cue half pool cue, I'm guessing it's really for Chinese 8-ball.
Best restaurants you've been to
I reckon the best place I've ever eaten is the Pushkin restaurant in moscow, all the courses were amazing including a vegeterian menu http://ift.tt/2h5wAlv. Where's the best place you've eaten?
Best restaurants you've been to
Ford motors further ahead
BACK-to-back tournament wins have given Berkshire cueman Matt Ford a healthy lead on a regional over-40s snooker circuit.
Ford, from Martins Heron, Bracknell, followed his success on the Cuestars South of England Seniors Tour in Woking last month with victory in Marchwood.
The 41-year-old defeated Mike Talmondt 2-0 in the final of the fourth leg at Cue T’s Social & Snooker Lounge.
After taking the first frame by a distance, Ford compiled a 48 break in the next and his title rival from Portsmouth conceded with four reds left.
“I’ve been in (all) four finals now and managed to win two,” said Ford. “Mike’s a tough opponent so I’m always glad to beat him.
“I had a black to go into the pack for a big one but managed to miss that and Mike didn’t punish me. I got lucky.”
And he added: “It’s a very nice club. The tables are in good condition.”
Ford dropped only one frame out of 13 in the Dransfields-sponsored event. And that was against Stephen Hills (Northfleet) in the last-eight. But he nearly lost another to Chris Stocker, a fellow member of Sunninghill Comrades Club in Ascot, in the first frame of their semi-final when he needed a snooker.
Elsewhere, David Stewart (Odiham) cleared the table for a personal best 55 break in his 2-1 defeat by Dan Hammond in the group stages.
Hammond (Winchester) went on to make his first appearance in a semi-final where he was knocked out 2-0 by ex-professional Talmondt.
It wasn’t until the 18th round-robin match that the first break of 40 or more was recorded by any of the 17 runners. The grinding matchplay was ended when Ford made a 47 in his first frame against Steve Ashton (Salisbury) – and followed that with the day’s highest of 66 in the next.
Ford leads Talmondt by 16 points. Quarter-finalist Martin Wallace (Wokingham) climbed one place to third. The absent John Hunter (Andover) dropped to fourth and Stocker is fifth.
The fifth leg of seven is at Jesters Snooker Club, Swindon, on Sunday, January 29. The top-20 ranked players at the end of the series - which is sponsored by Leeds-based Dransfields, the UK’s largest independent supplier of gaming and amusement machines to pubs and clubs - will play off for £500 prize money in Newbury on April 23.
CUE T’S SOCIAL & SNOOKER LOUNGE
New owner Trevor Hambly bought Cue T’s 20 months ago and has obviously put a lot of time and money into bringing the tables up to scratch, which was much appreciated by all the Seniors Tour players.
The friendly club has nine snooker tables, including a Rileys silver leg, separated from a large bar area by a glass partition.
Situated in the heart of Marchwood village next to a free car park, it boasts two pool tables, two dartboards and an all-day breakfast to die for.
BREAKS
Matt Ford: 66, 65, 51, 48, 47.
David Stewart: 55.
Mike Talmondt: 46, 41.
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP POSITIONS
GROUP A: 1st, Chris Stocker (Sunninghill Comrades Club, Ascot); 2nd, Paul Lawrence (Park Gate RBL); 3rd, Dave Pullman (Sunninghill Comrades Club, Ascot); 4th, Alan Thomas (Jesters, Swindon); 5th, Jon Walker (Potting Shed, Aldbourne).
GROUP B: 1st, Matt Ford (Sunninghill Comrades Club, Ascot); 2nd, Martin Wallace (Crowthorne RBL); 3rd, Neil Carroll (Chandler’s Ford SC); 4th, Steve Ashton (Salisbury SC).
GROUP C: 1st, Dan Hammond (Chandler’s Ford SC); 2nd, Stephen Hills (Traders, Northfleet); 3rd, David Stewart (Chandler’s Ford SC); 4th, Peter Chin (Jesters, Swindon).
GROUP D: 1st, Mike Talmondt (Copnor SC, Portsmouth); 2nd, Paul Shears (Devizes Literary & Scientific Inst); 3rd, Mark Tillison (Copnor SC, Portsmouth); 4th, Nick Miles (Ashlett Club, Fawley).
KNOCKOUT RESULTS
QUARTER-FINALS (12 points): Stocker 2 Shears 0, Ford 2 Hills 1, Hammond 2 Wallace 1, Talmondt 2 Lawrence 0.
SEMI-FINALS (£20, 15 points): Ford 2 Stocker 0, Talmondt 2 Hammond 0.
FINAL (£85/£45, 25/18 points): Ford 2 Talmondt 0.
Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)
Ford motors further ahead
Ford, from Martins Heron, Bracknell, followed his success on the Cuestars South of England Seniors Tour in Woking last month with victory in Marchwood.
The 41-year-old defeated Mike Talmondt 2-0 in the final of the fourth leg at Cue T’s Social & Snooker Lounge.
After taking the first frame by a distance, Ford compiled a 48 break in the next and his title rival from Portsmouth conceded with four reds left.
“I’ve been in (all) four finals now and managed to win two,” said Ford. “Mike’s a tough opponent so I’m always glad to beat him.
“I had a black to go into the pack for a big one but managed to miss that and Mike didn’t punish me. I got lucky.”
And he added: “It’s a very nice club. The tables are in good condition.”
Ford dropped only one frame out of 13 in the Dransfields-sponsored event. And that was against Stephen Hills (Northfleet) in the last-eight. But he nearly lost another to Chris Stocker, a fellow member of Sunninghill Comrades Club in Ascot, in the first frame of their semi-final when he needed a snooker.
Elsewhere, David Stewart (Odiham) cleared the table for a personal best 55 break in his 2-1 defeat by Dan Hammond in the group stages.
Hammond (Winchester) went on to make his first appearance in a semi-final where he was knocked out 2-0 by ex-professional Talmondt.
It wasn’t until the 18th round-robin match that the first break of 40 or more was recorded by any of the 17 runners. The grinding matchplay was ended when Ford made a 47 in his first frame against Steve Ashton (Salisbury) – and followed that with the day’s highest of 66 in the next.
Ford leads Talmondt by 16 points. Quarter-finalist Martin Wallace (Wokingham) climbed one place to third. The absent John Hunter (Andover) dropped to fourth and Stocker is fifth.
The fifth leg of seven is at Jesters Snooker Club, Swindon, on Sunday, January 29. The top-20 ranked players at the end of the series - which is sponsored by Leeds-based Dransfields, the UK’s largest independent supplier of gaming and amusement machines to pubs and clubs - will play off for £500 prize money in Newbury on April 23.
CUE T’S SOCIAL & SNOOKER LOUNGE
New owner Trevor Hambly bought Cue T’s 20 months ago and has obviously put a lot of time and money into bringing the tables up to scratch, which was much appreciated by all the Seniors Tour players.
The friendly club has nine snooker tables, including a Rileys silver leg, separated from a large bar area by a glass partition.
Situated in the heart of Marchwood village next to a free car park, it boasts two pool tables, two dartboards and an all-day breakfast to die for.
BREAKS
Matt Ford: 66, 65, 51, 48, 47.
David Stewart: 55.
Mike Talmondt: 46, 41.
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP POSITIONS
GROUP A: 1st, Chris Stocker (Sunninghill Comrades Club, Ascot); 2nd, Paul Lawrence (Park Gate RBL); 3rd, Dave Pullman (Sunninghill Comrades Club, Ascot); 4th, Alan Thomas (Jesters, Swindon); 5th, Jon Walker (Potting Shed, Aldbourne).
GROUP B: 1st, Matt Ford (Sunninghill Comrades Club, Ascot); 2nd, Martin Wallace (Crowthorne RBL); 3rd, Neil Carroll (Chandler’s Ford SC); 4th, Steve Ashton (Salisbury SC).
GROUP C: 1st, Dan Hammond (Chandler’s Ford SC); 2nd, Stephen Hills (Traders, Northfleet); 3rd, David Stewart (Chandler’s Ford SC); 4th, Peter Chin (Jesters, Swindon).
GROUP D: 1st, Mike Talmondt (Copnor SC, Portsmouth); 2nd, Paul Shears (Devizes Literary & Scientific Inst); 3rd, Mark Tillison (Copnor SC, Portsmouth); 4th, Nick Miles (Ashlett Club, Fawley).
KNOCKOUT RESULTS
QUARTER-FINALS (12 points): Stocker 2 Shears 0, Ford 2 Hills 1, Hammond 2 Wallace 1, Talmondt 2 Lawrence 0.
SEMI-FINALS (£20, 15 points): Ford 2 Stocker 0, Talmondt 2 Hammond 0.
FINAL (£85/£45, 25/18 points): Ford 2 Talmondt 0.
Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)
Atrocities in the Middle East
I was interested to learn why we, the UK and others are quite so keen to rescue al-Qaeda from Aleppo and deliver them, armed, to Idlib in order to continue their campaign of rape, murder and repression. Then I read about the discovery among the population of East Aleppo, of a group of US, UK, Qatari, Saudi military advisers, who appear to be helping al-Qaeda in their campaign. Unearthed as the safe space for AQ has diminished to nothing. Oops.
But AQ have burned the buses which were to rescue civilians from the counterparty villages which were to be evacuated at the same time, and have murdered the drivers. That might affect rescuing the US, UK etc miltary advisers. Oops.
Also interested to read this, not the kind of thing I imagine gets much prime time coverage in the West.
''
Coverage of the Syrian war will be remembered as one of the most shameful episodes in the history of the American press. Reporting about carnage in the ancient city of Aleppo is the latest reason why.
For three years, violent militants have run Aleppo. Their rule began with a wave of repression. They posted notices warning residents: “Don’t send your children to school. If you do, we will get the backpack and you will get the coffin.” Then they destroyed factories, hoping that unemployed workers would have no recourse other than to become fighters. They trucked looted machinery to Turkey and sold it.
This month, people in Aleppo have finally seen glimmers of hope. The Syrian army and its allies have been pushing militants out of the city. Last week they reclaimed the main power plant. Regular electricity may soon be restored. The militants’ hold on the city could be ending.
Militants, true to form, are wreaking havoc as they are pushed out of the city by Russian and Syrian Army forces. “Turkish-Saudi backed ‘moderate rebels’ showered the residential neighborhoods of Aleppo with unguided rockets and gas jars,” one Aleppo resident wrote on social media. The Beirut-based analyst Marwa Osma asked, “The Syrian Arab Army, which is led by President Bashar Assad, is the only force on the ground, along with their allies, who are fighting ISIS — so you want to weaken the only system that is fighting ISIS?”
This does not fit with Washington’s narrative. As a result, much of the American press is reporting the opposite of what is actually happening. Many news reports suggest that Aleppo has been a “liberated zone” for three years but is now being pulled back into misery.
Americans are being told that the virtuous course in Syria is to fight the Assad regime and its Russian and Iranian partners. We are supposed to hope that a righteous coalition of Americans, Turks, Saudis, Kurds, and the “moderate opposition” will win.
This is convoluted nonsense, but Americans cannot be blamed for believing it. We have almost no real information about the combatants, their goals, or their tactics. Much blame for this lies with our media.
Under intense financial pressure, most American newspapers, magazines, and broadcast networks have drastically reduced their corps of foreign correspondents. Much important news about the world now comes from reporters based in Washington. In that environment, access and credibility depend on acceptance of official paradigms. Reporters who cover Syria check with the Pentagon, the State Department, the White House, and think tank “experts.” After a spin on that soiled carousel, they feel they have covered all sides of the story. This form of stenography produces the pabulum that passes for news about Syria.
Astonishingly brave correspondents in the war zone, including Americans, seek to counteract Washington-based reporting. At great risk to their own safety, these reporters are pushing to find the truth about the Syrian war. Their reporting often illuminates the darkness of groupthink. Yet for many consumers of news, their voices are lost in the cacophony. Reporting from the ground is often overwhelmed by the Washington consensus.
Washington-based reporters tell us that one potent force in Syria, al-Nusra, is made up of “rebels” or “moderates,” not that it is the local al-Qaeda franchise. Saudi Arabia is portrayed as aiding freedom fighters when in fact it is a prime sponsor of ISIS. Turkey has for years been running a “rat line” for foreign fighters wanting to join terror groups in Syria, but because the United States wants to stay on Turkey’s good side, we hear little about it. Nor are we often reminded that although we want to support the secular and battle-hardened Kurds, Turkey wants to kill them. Everything Russia and Iran do in Syria is described as negative and destabilizing, simply because it is they who are doing it — and because that is the official line in Washington.
Inevitably, this kind of disinformation has bled into the American presidential campaign. At the recent debate in Milwaukee, Hillary Clinton claimed that United Nations peace efforts in Syria were based on “an agreement I negotiated in June of 2012 in Geneva.” The precise opposite is true. In 2012 Secretary of State Clinton joined Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Israel in a successful effort to kill Kofi Annan’s UN peace plan because it would have accommodated Iran and kept Assad in power, at least temporarily. No one on the Milwaukee stage knew enough to challenge her.
Politicians may be forgiven for distorting their past actions. Governments may also be excused for promoting whatever narrative they believe best suits them. Journalism, however, is supposed to remain apart from the power elite and its inbred mendacity. In this crisis it has failed miserably.
Americans are said to be ignorant of the world. We are, but so are people in other countries. If people in Bhutan or Bolivia misunderstand Syria, however, that has no real effect. Our ignorance is more dangerous, because we act on it. The United States has the power to decree the death of nations. It can do so with popular support because many Americans — and many journalists — are content with the official story. In Syria, it is: “Fight Assad, Russia, and Iran! Join with our Turkish, Saudi, and Kurdish friends to support peace!” This is appallingly distant from reality. It is also likely to prolong the war and condemn more Syrians to suffering and death.
''
Atrocities in the Middle East
But AQ have burned the buses which were to rescue civilians from the counterparty villages which were to be evacuated at the same time, and have murdered the drivers. That might affect rescuing the US, UK etc miltary advisers. Oops.
Also interested to read this, not the kind of thing I imagine gets much prime time coverage in the West.
''
Coverage of the Syrian war will be remembered as one of the most shameful episodes in the history of the American press. Reporting about carnage in the ancient city of Aleppo is the latest reason why.
For three years, violent militants have run Aleppo. Their rule began with a wave of repression. They posted notices warning residents: “Don’t send your children to school. If you do, we will get the backpack and you will get the coffin.” Then they destroyed factories, hoping that unemployed workers would have no recourse other than to become fighters. They trucked looted machinery to Turkey and sold it.
This month, people in Aleppo have finally seen glimmers of hope. The Syrian army and its allies have been pushing militants out of the city. Last week they reclaimed the main power plant. Regular electricity may soon be restored. The militants’ hold on the city could be ending.
Militants, true to form, are wreaking havoc as they are pushed out of the city by Russian and Syrian Army forces. “Turkish-Saudi backed ‘moderate rebels’ showered the residential neighborhoods of Aleppo with unguided rockets and gas jars,” one Aleppo resident wrote on social media. The Beirut-based analyst Marwa Osma asked, “The Syrian Arab Army, which is led by President Bashar Assad, is the only force on the ground, along with their allies, who are fighting ISIS — so you want to weaken the only system that is fighting ISIS?”
This does not fit with Washington’s narrative. As a result, much of the American press is reporting the opposite of what is actually happening. Many news reports suggest that Aleppo has been a “liberated zone” for three years but is now being pulled back into misery.
Americans are being told that the virtuous course in Syria is to fight the Assad regime and its Russian and Iranian partners. We are supposed to hope that a righteous coalition of Americans, Turks, Saudis, Kurds, and the “moderate opposition” will win.
This is convoluted nonsense, but Americans cannot be blamed for believing it. We have almost no real information about the combatants, their goals, or their tactics. Much blame for this lies with our media.
Under intense financial pressure, most American newspapers, magazines, and broadcast networks have drastically reduced their corps of foreign correspondents. Much important news about the world now comes from reporters based in Washington. In that environment, access and credibility depend on acceptance of official paradigms. Reporters who cover Syria check with the Pentagon, the State Department, the White House, and think tank “experts.” After a spin on that soiled carousel, they feel they have covered all sides of the story. This form of stenography produces the pabulum that passes for news about Syria.
Astonishingly brave correspondents in the war zone, including Americans, seek to counteract Washington-based reporting. At great risk to their own safety, these reporters are pushing to find the truth about the Syrian war. Their reporting often illuminates the darkness of groupthink. Yet for many consumers of news, their voices are lost in the cacophony. Reporting from the ground is often overwhelmed by the Washington consensus.
Washington-based reporters tell us that one potent force in Syria, al-Nusra, is made up of “rebels” or “moderates,” not that it is the local al-Qaeda franchise. Saudi Arabia is portrayed as aiding freedom fighters when in fact it is a prime sponsor of ISIS. Turkey has for years been running a “rat line” for foreign fighters wanting to join terror groups in Syria, but because the United States wants to stay on Turkey’s good side, we hear little about it. Nor are we often reminded that although we want to support the secular and battle-hardened Kurds, Turkey wants to kill them. Everything Russia and Iran do in Syria is described as negative and destabilizing, simply because it is they who are doing it — and because that is the official line in Washington.
Inevitably, this kind of disinformation has bled into the American presidential campaign. At the recent debate in Milwaukee, Hillary Clinton claimed that United Nations peace efforts in Syria were based on “an agreement I negotiated in June of 2012 in Geneva.” The precise opposite is true. In 2012 Secretary of State Clinton joined Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Israel in a successful effort to kill Kofi Annan’s UN peace plan because it would have accommodated Iran and kept Assad in power, at least temporarily. No one on the Milwaukee stage knew enough to challenge her.
Politicians may be forgiven for distorting their past actions. Governments may also be excused for promoting whatever narrative they believe best suits them. Journalism, however, is supposed to remain apart from the power elite and its inbred mendacity. In this crisis it has failed miserably.
Americans are said to be ignorant of the world. We are, but so are people in other countries. If people in Bhutan or Bolivia misunderstand Syria, however, that has no real effect. Our ignorance is more dangerous, because we act on it. The United States has the power to decree the death of nations. It can do so with popular support because many Americans — and many journalists — are content with the official story. In Syria, it is: “Fight Assad, Russia, and Iran! Join with our Turkish, Saudi, and Kurdish friends to support peace!” This is appallingly distant from reality. It is also likely to prolong the war and condemn more Syrians to suffering and death.
''
Coaching section
The Trump technique thread in the coaching section is stuck, not happened for a while but its happened again.
Coaching section
WTB: Maple 3/4 cue wanted
WTB: Maple 3/4 cue wanted
Hi
Im looking for maple 3/4 cue around ?100 between 8.5 - 9.5mm tip 56 - 57", i dont mind vintage but has to be decent
any help and pics appreciated. In the uk not usa
All the best, Alex
List Date: 12/19/2016
For more info, click here to view the original listing: WTB: Maple 3/4 cue wanted
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Want to Buy (WTB) Please Contact Buyer with offers.
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WTB: Maple 3/4 cue wanted
Hi
Im looking for maple 3/4 cue around ?100 between 8.5 - 9.5mm tip 56 - 57", i dont mind vintage but has to be decent
any help and pics appreciated. In the uk not usa
All the best, Alex
List Date: 12/19/2016
For more info, click here to view the original listing: WTB: Maple 3/4 cue wanted
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Want to Buy (WTB) Please Contact Buyer with offers.
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Maple cue wanted
Hi Guys
I'm interested in buying a maple 3/4 cue as looking to get back into snooker/pool and need a decent cue up to around £100 maybe something vintage or different maker between 8.5 - 9.5mm 57" or something nicer if anyone looking to get rid of a cue no longer needed
Rather than go on ebay thought would try a proper forum
Any help and pics much appreciated !
All the best, Alex
Maple cue wanted
I'm interested in buying a maple 3/4 cue as looking to get back into snooker/pool and need a decent cue up to around £100 maybe something vintage or different maker between 8.5 - 9.5mm 57" or something nicer if anyone looking to get rid of a cue no longer needed
Rather than go on ebay thought would try a proper forum
Any help and pics much appreciated !
All the best, Alex
Tony Wilshaw
Hi. I was wondering if anyone knows where I can buy a second hand Tony Wilshaw cue? Thanks.
Tony Wilshaw
Players Didn't Change their Cue Till Date..
Well we all know few players frequently change their cues but I wonder if some players who didn't change their cue throughout the carrier or Till today
I know few names like Neil Robertson, Marco Fu, Mathew Stevens....Surely Few More will be there
Also mention those who changed just once or twice
Thanks
Players Didn't Change their Cue Till Date..
I know few names like Neil Robertson, Marco Fu, Mathew Stevens....Surely Few More will be there
Also mention those who changed just once or twice
Thanks
Fu declines invite to celebrate win at Higgins' house
dimanche 18 décembre 2016
Higgins & Fu level in Scottish Open final
samedi 17 décembre 2016
snooker coaching
hi all , anybody wanting snooker coaching in 2017 , get in touch . i am offering i discount for January / February bookings .
selectsnookercoaching.co.uk
regards
pcb
snooker coaching
selectsnookercoaching.co.uk
regards
pcb
Snooker rules
Hi all!
Last time I played we had some difficulties with some rules, especially 2 occasions:
1 Is it possible to aim for a colored ball, for example black and then hit another colored ball in hole. Is this ok? Ex. aim for black, hit yellow in hole.
2 If the white ball jumps out of the table what happens then: how many points for the oppenent and where to put the white ball?
I havent seen those 2 occasions on television, probably because they are professionals :)
THANKS!
Snooker rules
Last time I played we had some difficulties with some rules, especially 2 occasions:
1 Is it possible to aim for a colored ball, for example black and then hit another colored ball in hole. Is this ok? Ex. aim for black, hit yellow in hole.
2 If the white ball jumps out of the table what happens then: how many points for the oppenent and where to put the white ball?
I havent seen those 2 occasions on television, probably because they are professionals :)
THANKS!
Faggots!
I've noticed Mr Brain's faggots have only 8% pork. How did this happen? I'm sure that back in the old days, there was more pork in them. Maybe that's why they are a bit sloppy and sort of mushy, no texture. It all seems to be sauce and water. Very unconvincing, too much mincing?
Is anyone else disappointed at the standard of faggots these days?
I find very mushy faggots everywhere but nothing firm that seems fair.
Faggots!
Is anyone else disappointed at the standard of faggots these days?
I find very mushy faggots everywhere but nothing firm that seems fair.
Scottish Open: John Higgins stuns Judd Trump to reach final
vendredi 16 décembre 2016
Dating girls
I can say I've had quite few encounters. One story I have is when I was with a mate who did motorcross we came against these bunch of girls, walking past them one asked me if I wanted a BJ :) That was it, and all the other lasses wanted some of the action, like the week later the other lasses would phone me up and offer all sorts. I know it aint quit dating but it's similiar enough. I've got many more
Dating girls
Pro Cup Pool Balls
Looking for a set of Pro Cups for our pool team. Anyone on here sell them? Looking for a new set or maybe a set that has just been used at a tournament if anyone has available? Thanks.
Pro Cup Pool Balls
John Higgins beats Ronnie O'Sullivan at Scottish Open
Just saying Hello..
As other people have said new to the forum but not to snooker or pool.
I have played for many years both snooker and pool but think it would be nice to join a forum so here I am? I've just returned to the UK after 15 years living in Spain where there was nothing but American pool which I hate..
I have just retired so I'm looking to get out a bit more and play some pool and snooker?
Will chat with you as the weeks go on I'm sure.
Boon.
Just saying Hello..
I have played for many years both snooker and pool but think it would be nice to join a forum so here I am? I've just returned to the UK after 15 years living in Spain where there was nothing but American pool which I hate..
I have just retired so I'm looking to get out a bit more and play some pool and snooker?
Will chat with you as the weeks go on I'm sure.
Boon.
jeudi 15 décembre 2016
Billiards comp
If anyone is near the Portland snooker club in Carlisle this weekend and enjoys the billiards have a look in, this is your chance to see Peter Gilchrist and many of the top players play this weekend, it's a two day tourney, so Saturday and Sunday, I doubt you will be disappointed.
Billiards comp
Choosing the line of aim before going down on the shot
I remember I read a while ago that the correct technique is to choose the line of aim before you take the shot, place your right foot on the line of aim then don't adjust the line of aim while down on the shot. Despite reading that, what I have been doing is adjusting the line of aim while down on the shot. I have just been trying to the former method, not adjusting when down on the shot and it seems to work a lot better. I'm choosing the line of aim naturally while stood up then not adjusting when down. It's actually a lot more relaxing way to play, and I'm playing quicker too, without fretting. I hope that makes sense, any thoughts on this? Thanks
Choosing the line of aim before going down on the shot
Wright Cues Cases
Hi to all. As promised cue cases available to your spec.
Please see web link. http://ift.tt/2hyY1U2
These cases are top notch real leather inside and out. They will be made to your requirements. I will state now that I will not be doing patchwork cases.
Take a look at the bull nose protectors and tops n bottoms protectors. Only exclusive at Wright Cues.
Please do give me a phone call for any enquiries
Regards Reg
07967133737
Wright Cues Cases
Please see web link. http://ift.tt/2hyY1U2
These cases are top notch real leather inside and out. They will be made to your requirements. I will state now that I will not be doing patchwork cases.
Take a look at the bull nose protectors and tops n bottoms protectors. Only exclusive at Wright Cues.
Please do give me a phone call for any enquiries
Regards Reg
07967133737
One piece or 3/4 cue?
I have played with one pieces a few times, and like during post match Q&A today have said, they feel sweeter in contact than joint cues. I want to buy myself a new cue, do people think the reduction in transportability is more important or the feel of the cue? Do many people on here play with one piece cues?
One piece or 3/4 cue?
Higgins and O'Sullivan advance in Glasgow
Drawing Tool for Snooker?
Does anyone know a tool that can quickly draw table and balls, and ball path etc? Want to use it for my own notes.
Thanks!
- Thunder
Drawing Tool for Snooker?
Thanks!
- Thunder
mercredi 14 décembre 2016
O'Sullivan wins to set up White tie
Old Parris Advert
How times have changed, the range back then was tiny compared to what there is now. Never realised they seemed to do a cue that was split through the splicing as one of the collection cues, something that isn't recommended these days due to the joints bedding in and the alignment shifting slightly. Prices are obviously a lot lower but depending when this advert was made (late 80's possibly) still a decent chunk of change. :eek:
Mark Allen At it again
Mark Allen as Said that with today's Standards of play that Steve Davis would not make the top 64 in the rankings, not sure if he meant playing now or playing when he was in his prime in the 80's, Both Alan McManus and Neal Foulds, disagreed and said, Steve Davis would probably still be a top 16 player, but maybe not win the world championship, how dare Allen put a six times world and UK Champion down, after his quotes about mark Joyce he needs to be careful what he says, even if it his own point of view or he could get a heavy fine or even ban fro world snooker
Mark Allen At it again
Isle of Wight Billiards Snooker festival 1981
Anybody have info on this tournament. Players etc. Who won this dual event. The year Steve Davis beat Doug Mountjoy in World Final first time I think.
Isle of Wight Billiards Snooker festival 1981
mardi 13 décembre 2016
Reasons for players quirks
Thought it might be interesting debate - Selby sway ronnies up and down stuff - Davis n Higgins tongue swell thing fu or macmanus lifting head ...Williams tapping finger ...are these players not aware or is there something more to these things that promotes better timing or constancy?
Reasons for players quirks
Ronnie O'Sullivan eases through at Scottish Open along with Jimmy White
Finn: I'd be a part-time pro
MIKE Finn reckons he’s “not good enough” to earn a living on the professional snooker circuit despite being back in the race for a Q School place.
Southampton’s six-time Town Champion defeated his Churchills A teammate Billy Castle 3-0 in 36 minutes to win the fourth leg of the Cuestars South of England Championship Tour.
Castle was actually in first in all three frames at Salisbury Snooker Club. He broke down on 13 in the opener and Finn helped himself to a 72.
He broke down on 12 in the next and, after his 30-year-old opponent from Eastleigh failed to capitalise, snookered himself on a run of 36. A 52 clearance to the black made it 2-0.
And after the 24-year-old had broken down on eight in the third, Finn did most of the damage with a break of 42.
“I managed to play well in the final,” said Finn. “I played rubbish all day, absolutely terrible, just scrapped it out.
“But I found some form in the final, which was good. It was a pretty key clearance in the second frame.”
Finn, the fourth different winner of the four legs this season, pocketed £160 prize money for winning the event sponsored by Salisbury-based independent mortgage adviser Paul McFarlane of The Aaron Partnership.
However, they’ll be no travelling the world and living out of a suitcase for the liability claims handler if he were to win the rankings title at the end of the eight-leg campaign and claim the Q School place and if he were to qualify for a two-year professional tour card.
“No way,” he insisted. “You’ve got to be seriously good to earn money at that game. And I’m not good enough.
“I’d go to Q School and, if I somehow manage to qualify, I’d just play in the World Championship and the UK Championship.
“I just enjoy competing. I know there’s a real decent result in me somewhere.”
Castle (Reading), who won the second leg at Chandler’s Ford SC, leads Seb Worrall (Swindon) by 12 points. Finn is ten points further back in third.
Jordan Winbourne (Southampton), winner of the third leg in Havant, missed out on qualification for the knockout on frames average after losing to Ronnie Blake (London) 2-0. But he was also nearly defeated in his first match. Martin Wallace (Wokingham) led the 20-year-old by 13 points with pink and black remaining in the decider – and lost on a re-spotted black.
Leg-one winner Worrall, beaten 3-2 by Castle in the last-eight, recorded the day’s highest break of 123 in his second group-stage match against Andrew Seymour (Newbury).
Castle had claimed the best runners-up spot in the quarter-finals by overcoming 14-year-old Bradley Cowdroy (Bournemouth) in a one-frame play-off. The pair had finished the round-robin stage with an identical frames average.
And two-time champion Matt Ford (Bracknell) had said his goodbyes and was on the verge of leaving the club after losing to Rikki Moore (Bournemouth) when it was pointed out that he could still qualify if Mike Trigg (East Wellow) beat Moore in their final group match.
Ford, who had reached the knockout in all of his 15 previous outings, watched Trigg battle back from 1-0 down to prevail 2-1 – thanks, in no small part, to a three-ball plant in the decider.
The phoenix from the flames story was coming to fruition as Ford dispatched Reece King (Bournemouth) 3-1 in the last-eight and then clawed back a two-frame deficit to force a decider against Castle in the semi-finals. But despite leading for most of the frame, Ford lost on the final black.
The fifth leg of eight, sponsored by Fuller’s Brewery, is at Fareham Snooker Club on Sunday, January 15.
BREAKS
Seb Worrall: 123.
Adam Nash: 86.
Billy Castle: 75, 71, 65.
Richard Clark: 73, 56.
Christian Chislett: 73.
Mike Finn: 72, 56, 52.
Mike Talmondt: 71, 51, 50.
Rikki Moore: 55, 53.
Neil Herd: 55.
Brad Chappell: 54.
Jordan Winbourne: 52.
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP POSITIONS
GROUP A: 1st, Ronnie Blake (Frames, Coulsdon); 2nd, Jordan Winbourne (Chandler’s Ford SC); 3rd, Neil Winkworth (Crucible, Newbury); 4th, Martin Wallace (Crowthorne RBL); 5th, David Rice (Salisbury SC).
GROUP B: 1st, Mike Finn (Churchills, Eastleigh); 2nd, Brad Chappell (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 3rd, Adam Nash (Churchills, Eastleigh); 4th, Richard Clark (Jesters, Swindon); 5th, Richard Arnold (Salisbury SC).
GROUP C: 1st, Mike Talmondt (Copnor SC, Portsmouth); 2nd, Bradley Cowdroy (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 3rd, Steve Ashton (Salisbury SC); 4th, Grant Mason (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 5th, Ricky Hong Chin (Frames, Coulsdon).
GROUP D: 1st, Christian Chislett (Selsey RBL, Chichester); 2nd, Billy Castle (Crucible, Newbury); 3rd, Gavin Rogers (Branksome Cons Club); 4th, Sean Pender (Greenbaize, Bournemouth).
GROUP E: 1st, Reece King (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 2nd, Mark Wells (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 3rd, Neil Herd (Salisbury SC); 4th, James Budd (Fareham SC).
GROUP F: 1st, Matt Ford (Sunninghill Comrades Club); 2nd, Henry Eastwood (Frames, Coulsdon); 3rd, Rikki Moore (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 4th, Mike Trigg (Chandler’s Ford SC).
GROUP G: 1st, Seb Worrall (Jesters, Swindon); 2nd, Jake Baker (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 3rd, Andrew Seymour (Crucible, Newbury); 4th, Labeeb Ahmed.
KNOCKOUT RESULTS
QUARTER-FINALS (24 points): Talmondt 3 Chislett 2, Finn 3 Blake 1, Ford 3 King 1, Castle 3 Worrall 2.
SEMI-FINALS (£35, 30 points): Finn 3 Talmondt 0, Castle 3 Ford 2.
FINAL (£160/£80 50/36 points): Finn 3 Castle 0.
Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)
Finn: I'd be a part-time pro
Southampton’s six-time Town Champion defeated his Churchills A teammate Billy Castle 3-0 in 36 minutes to win the fourth leg of the Cuestars South of England Championship Tour.
Castle was actually in first in all three frames at Salisbury Snooker Club. He broke down on 13 in the opener and Finn helped himself to a 72.
He broke down on 12 in the next and, after his 30-year-old opponent from Eastleigh failed to capitalise, snookered himself on a run of 36. A 52 clearance to the black made it 2-0.
And after the 24-year-old had broken down on eight in the third, Finn did most of the damage with a break of 42.
“I managed to play well in the final,” said Finn. “I played rubbish all day, absolutely terrible, just scrapped it out.
“But I found some form in the final, which was good. It was a pretty key clearance in the second frame.”
Finn, the fourth different winner of the four legs this season, pocketed £160 prize money for winning the event sponsored by Salisbury-based independent mortgage adviser Paul McFarlane of The Aaron Partnership.
However, they’ll be no travelling the world and living out of a suitcase for the liability claims handler if he were to win the rankings title at the end of the eight-leg campaign and claim the Q School place and if he were to qualify for a two-year professional tour card.
“No way,” he insisted. “You’ve got to be seriously good to earn money at that game. And I’m not good enough.
“I’d go to Q School and, if I somehow manage to qualify, I’d just play in the World Championship and the UK Championship.
“I just enjoy competing. I know there’s a real decent result in me somewhere.”
Castle (Reading), who won the second leg at Chandler’s Ford SC, leads Seb Worrall (Swindon) by 12 points. Finn is ten points further back in third.
Jordan Winbourne (Southampton), winner of the third leg in Havant, missed out on qualification for the knockout on frames average after losing to Ronnie Blake (London) 2-0. But he was also nearly defeated in his first match. Martin Wallace (Wokingham) led the 20-year-old by 13 points with pink and black remaining in the decider – and lost on a re-spotted black.
Leg-one winner Worrall, beaten 3-2 by Castle in the last-eight, recorded the day’s highest break of 123 in his second group-stage match against Andrew Seymour (Newbury).
Castle had claimed the best runners-up spot in the quarter-finals by overcoming 14-year-old Bradley Cowdroy (Bournemouth) in a one-frame play-off. The pair had finished the round-robin stage with an identical frames average.
And two-time champion Matt Ford (Bracknell) had said his goodbyes and was on the verge of leaving the club after losing to Rikki Moore (Bournemouth) when it was pointed out that he could still qualify if Mike Trigg (East Wellow) beat Moore in their final group match.
Ford, who had reached the knockout in all of his 15 previous outings, watched Trigg battle back from 1-0 down to prevail 2-1 – thanks, in no small part, to a three-ball plant in the decider.
The phoenix from the flames story was coming to fruition as Ford dispatched Reece King (Bournemouth) 3-1 in the last-eight and then clawed back a two-frame deficit to force a decider against Castle in the semi-finals. But despite leading for most of the frame, Ford lost on the final black.
The fifth leg of eight, sponsored by Fuller’s Brewery, is at Fareham Snooker Club on Sunday, January 15.
BREAKS
Seb Worrall: 123.
Adam Nash: 86.
Billy Castle: 75, 71, 65.
Richard Clark: 73, 56.
Christian Chislett: 73.
Mike Finn: 72, 56, 52.
Mike Talmondt: 71, 51, 50.
Rikki Moore: 55, 53.
Neil Herd: 55.
Brad Chappell: 54.
Jordan Winbourne: 52.
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP POSITIONS
GROUP A: 1st, Ronnie Blake (Frames, Coulsdon); 2nd, Jordan Winbourne (Chandler’s Ford SC); 3rd, Neil Winkworth (Crucible, Newbury); 4th, Martin Wallace (Crowthorne RBL); 5th, David Rice (Salisbury SC).
GROUP B: 1st, Mike Finn (Churchills, Eastleigh); 2nd, Brad Chappell (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 3rd, Adam Nash (Churchills, Eastleigh); 4th, Richard Clark (Jesters, Swindon); 5th, Richard Arnold (Salisbury SC).
GROUP C: 1st, Mike Talmondt (Copnor SC, Portsmouth); 2nd, Bradley Cowdroy (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 3rd, Steve Ashton (Salisbury SC); 4th, Grant Mason (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 5th, Ricky Hong Chin (Frames, Coulsdon).
GROUP D: 1st, Christian Chislett (Selsey RBL, Chichester); 2nd, Billy Castle (Crucible, Newbury); 3rd, Gavin Rogers (Branksome Cons Club); 4th, Sean Pender (Greenbaize, Bournemouth).
GROUP E: 1st, Reece King (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 2nd, Mark Wells (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 3rd, Neil Herd (Salisbury SC); 4th, James Budd (Fareham SC).
GROUP F: 1st, Matt Ford (Sunninghill Comrades Club); 2nd, Henry Eastwood (Frames, Coulsdon); 3rd, Rikki Moore (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 4th, Mike Trigg (Chandler’s Ford SC).
GROUP G: 1st, Seb Worrall (Jesters, Swindon); 2nd, Jake Baker (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 3rd, Andrew Seymour (Crucible, Newbury); 4th, Labeeb Ahmed.
KNOCKOUT RESULTS
QUARTER-FINALS (24 points): Talmondt 3 Chislett 2, Finn 3 Blake 1, Ford 3 King 1, Castle 3 Worrall 2.
SEMI-FINALS (£35, 30 points): Finn 3 Talmondt 0, Castle 3 Ford 2.
FINAL (£160/£80 50/36 points): Finn 3 Castle 0.
Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)
lundi 12 décembre 2016
Which Shot Picture Looks Right?
Question for right handed players.
Well, first please excuse the crudeness. I had to use oranges to hopefully explain things, and couldn't wait until I was at a pool table.
Imagine the clip (inside the red circle) is the pocket. Of these two images (A & B). Which one would you consider to be correct?
Which Shot Picture Looks Right?
Well, first please excuse the crudeness. I had to use oranges to hopefully explain things, and couldn't wait until I was at a pool table.
Imagine the clip (inside the red circle) is the pocket. Of these two images (A & B). Which one would you consider to be correct?
Scottish Open: John Higgins beats Alan McManus, Stuart Bingham goes out
Why watch snooker? Five questions for Terry Griffiths
2016 Scottish Open
Starts today so I though I just start a thread, though general interest in this tournament is probably not so high, myself included. And to a lesser extent also the players.
The two World Championship finalists Mark Selby and Ding Junhui prefered to take a rest. So the way to the title is definitely already a bit easier. Also Martin Gould withdrew.
The first four rounds are unfortunately in the Best-of-7-format. So it will be really tough to say who will come through. Maybe another surprise winner as in Northern Ireland a few weeks ago? Though the field there was a bit weaker with more of the top players opting not to play in Belfast. With Zhou Yuelong vs. Stephen Maguire, Kyren Wilson vs. Jamie Jones, Alan McManus vs. John Higgins (a reprise of this years quarterfinal at the World Championship that ended with a surprise) and Ali Carter vs. Thepchaiya Un-Nooh there already a few interesting first-round-duels though.
Here's the link to the draw:
http://ift.tt/2gD2t33
It's difficult, nearly tedious to talk about who will make it to the quarterfinals here. There will definitely be some surprises along the way and with Best-of-7 they are hard to call.
Still it's kind of fun, so here my guesses:
Section 1: Stuart Bingham is the favorite here. He should fancy his chances to get through to the round of the last eight. Though in the second round he could again meet Yu Delu. For the third times in three weeks. Yu won at the UK Championship (6-4), but Bingham prevailed last week in the qualifiers for the German Masters (5-3).
Section 2: Liang Wenbo is here. As is Barry Hawkins. And Matthew Stevens who reached the fourth round at the UK Championship.
Section 3: Maybe a chance for Neil Robertson to get back on track? He opens agsinst Thor Chuan Leong before playing (if he wins that is) the survivor of Gary Wilson vs. Allan Taylor. In the other half of this section there is Marco Fu. Though with Best-of-7 I can see Fu lose early. Maybe Liam Highfield who wasn't playing bad lately could take his place.
Section 4: The upper half here is quite packed for a 128 tableau. Fergal O'Brien, Zhou Yuelong and Stephen Maguire (who play each other as stated above), Michael Holt and Mark Williams are all here. And in the other half there is Shaun Murphy, who has a dangerous task in Zhao Xintong already in the first round.
Section 5: Judd Trump opens against Zhang Yong, could come against another chinese youngster Yan Bingtao in round 3. Down there is the duel between Kyren Wilson and Jamie Jones. If Trump loses early this part of the draw could be wide open.
Section 6: None of the really big names here. The favorites are Ali Carter and Joe Perry. But there are some traps in form of Chris Wakelin, David Gilbert, Anthony Hamilton or maybe Hossein Vafaei Ayouri. Who knows?
Section 7: On paper Mark Allen has a quite favorable draw to round 4 here. There he could meet Ronnie O'Sullivan, whose biggest obstacle before could be Ryan Day.
Section 8: John Higgins, despite his surprising loss in the German Masters qualifiers is the favorite here. He meets Alan McManus first and could play another countryman next in Scott Donaldson. Over there are also Dominic Dale, Luca Brecel and Ricky Walden.
Picks for the quarterfinals:
Bingham - Hawkins
Highfield - Murphy
Trump - Carter
O'Sullivan - Walden
Edit: Just saw there is also a thread in the "questions" forum. I thought a thread about the tournament was more fitting here, but of course you can close this one, if you feel that it's irrelevant in which subforum we discuss this tournament.
2016 Scottish Open
The two World Championship finalists Mark Selby and Ding Junhui prefered to take a rest. So the way to the title is definitely already a bit easier. Also Martin Gould withdrew.
The first four rounds are unfortunately in the Best-of-7-format. So it will be really tough to say who will come through. Maybe another surprise winner as in Northern Ireland a few weeks ago? Though the field there was a bit weaker with more of the top players opting not to play in Belfast. With Zhou Yuelong vs. Stephen Maguire, Kyren Wilson vs. Jamie Jones, Alan McManus vs. John Higgins (a reprise of this years quarterfinal at the World Championship that ended with a surprise) and Ali Carter vs. Thepchaiya Un-Nooh there already a few interesting first-round-duels though.
Here's the link to the draw:
http://ift.tt/2gD2t33
It's difficult, nearly tedious to talk about who will make it to the quarterfinals here. There will definitely be some surprises along the way and with Best-of-7 they are hard to call.
Still it's kind of fun, so here my guesses:
Section 1: Stuart Bingham is the favorite here. He should fancy his chances to get through to the round of the last eight. Though in the second round he could again meet Yu Delu. For the third times in three weeks. Yu won at the UK Championship (6-4), but Bingham prevailed last week in the qualifiers for the German Masters (5-3).
Section 2: Liang Wenbo is here. As is Barry Hawkins. And Matthew Stevens who reached the fourth round at the UK Championship.
Section 3: Maybe a chance for Neil Robertson to get back on track? He opens agsinst Thor Chuan Leong before playing (if he wins that is) the survivor of Gary Wilson vs. Allan Taylor. In the other half of this section there is Marco Fu. Though with Best-of-7 I can see Fu lose early. Maybe Liam Highfield who wasn't playing bad lately could take his place.
Section 4: The upper half here is quite packed for a 128 tableau. Fergal O'Brien, Zhou Yuelong and Stephen Maguire (who play each other as stated above), Michael Holt and Mark Williams are all here. And in the other half there is Shaun Murphy, who has a dangerous task in Zhao Xintong already in the first round.
Section 5: Judd Trump opens against Zhang Yong, could come against another chinese youngster Yan Bingtao in round 3. Down there is the duel between Kyren Wilson and Jamie Jones. If Trump loses early this part of the draw could be wide open.
Section 6: None of the really big names here. The favorites are Ali Carter and Joe Perry. But there are some traps in form of Chris Wakelin, David Gilbert, Anthony Hamilton or maybe Hossein Vafaei Ayouri. Who knows?
Section 7: On paper Mark Allen has a quite favorable draw to round 4 here. There he could meet Ronnie O'Sullivan, whose biggest obstacle before could be Ryan Day.
Section 8: John Higgins, despite his surprising loss in the German Masters qualifiers is the favorite here. He meets Alan McManus first and could play another countryman next in Scott Donaldson. Over there are also Dominic Dale, Luca Brecel and Ricky Walden.
Picks for the quarterfinals:
Bingham - Hawkins
Highfield - Murphy
Trump - Carter
O'Sullivan - Walden
Edit: Just saw there is also a thread in the "questions" forum. I thought a thread about the tournament was more fitting here, but of course you can close this one, if you feel that it's irrelevant in which subforum we discuss this tournament.
Wooden Cue Cases
Hi Guys
Is there any manufacturer who is making bespoke wooden cue cases, looking at getting something made.....
Cheers
Dave
Wooden Cue Cases
Is there any manufacturer who is making bespoke wooden cue cases, looking at getting something made.....
Cheers
Dave
dimanche 11 décembre 2016
Looking for table heaters
Is anybody selling tubular heaters for under table looming for 3 of them inter linking kit if possible just wanna start buying the things i need
Looking for table heaters
Practice
I have usually concentrated on routines like the line up, and other simple routines which mainly involve potting and CB control.
Now, while I have made immense progress since I started in understanding what the contacts do (just seeing natural angle and what screw does to the path took me a while), and generating screw (which I am now pretty proficient at)....I am still hampered by poor potting. This prevents me moving on, as I am confident in my brain work to build breaks and control white, I just pick the wrong angle, or med range pots are a lottery unless I am on my game.
I am considering ditching all this for a bit and try just repeating pots over and over. Hit 50 hb blacks, then 50 from other side. Then try a shot along Cush, over and over until that pot is second nature.
A coach once told me doing the same shot 100x teaches way more than 100 random shots. I guess this is because it lays down a "groove" in your brain for that angle and weight and your brain finds that more usefum than lots of random data, if that makes sense.
Would you recommend, for me as a 10-20 breaker with a rare 30, to focus on pots.
I know practice is everything I just want to make the most of my time.
Cheers
Practice
Now, while I have made immense progress since I started in understanding what the contacts do (just seeing natural angle and what screw does to the path took me a while), and generating screw (which I am now pretty proficient at)....I am still hampered by poor potting. This prevents me moving on, as I am confident in my brain work to build breaks and control white, I just pick the wrong angle, or med range pots are a lottery unless I am on my game.
I am considering ditching all this for a bit and try just repeating pots over and over. Hit 50 hb blacks, then 50 from other side. Then try a shot along Cush, over and over until that pot is second nature.
A coach once told me doing the same shot 100x teaches way more than 100 random shots. I guess this is because it lays down a "groove" in your brain for that angle and weight and your brain finds that more usefum than lots of random data, if that makes sense.
Would you recommend, for me as a 10-20 breaker with a rare 30, to focus on pots.
I know practice is everything I just want to make the most of my time.
Cheers
Scottish open
Is the final sold out? I can't get tickets through the website, was goin to be my old man's christmas present.
Scottish open
Barracuda "Kirkham" Snooker Cue
Hi
This is my first post so please be kind
I have a Barracuda snooker cue that must be twenty five to thirty years old
I want to sell it but I don't know much about it, i have seen some posts on here about different cues but wondered if anyone knows anything about my cue
its 3 pieces it has a tag at the end that says Barracuda Kirkham
could anyone help me with
what its worth
was it hand made
what is is made of
thank you
Barracuda "Kirkham" Snooker Cue
This is my first post so please be kind
I have a Barracuda snooker cue that must be twenty five to thirty years old
I want to sell it but I don't know much about it, i have seen some posts on here about different cues but wondered if anyone knows anything about my cue
its 3 pieces it has a tag at the end that says Barracuda Kirkham
could anyone help me with
what its worth
was it hand made
what is is made of
thank you
samedi 10 décembre 2016
Searching for a great cue
I've been wanting to buy a good cue in the 500-800 quid range. I tried a John Parris cue in Germany but didn't care much for the stroke. Recently, I heard some buzz on Facebook about a brand from Thailand called Maximus. Their cues were highly recommended and very reasonably priced at about $300 for a custom cue with all the extensions, case and shipping. What are your thoughts on this brand?
Here's what I want to buy:
19 oz
9.25 mm tip
3/4 butt tapered down to 28 mm
58" length
I need a thin heavier cue because I enjoyed playing with one a long time back and also the tables I play on these days are slow.
Searching for a great cue
Here's what I want to buy:
19 oz
9.25 mm tip
3/4 butt tapered down to 28 mm
58" length
I need a thin heavier cue because I enjoyed playing with one a long time back and also the tables I play on these days are slow.
Favourite Meat
lamb
beef
pork
chicken
turkey
duck
rabbit
goose
I don't eat meat
other
:cool:
Favourite Meat
beef
pork
chicken
turkey
duck
rabbit
goose
I don't eat meat
other
:cool:
vendredi 9 décembre 2016
How do professionals practice?
How many hours a day do they play and what are their reliances on coaches? I read Selby practices 7 hours a day, are they all similiar?
How do professionals practice?
new cue
Hi I'm Kev I'm thinking of buying a new cue, but I'm torn between Maximus, Phoenix, or Wolridge can anyone give me any advise I'm after a 1 piece 9mm tip weighing 17.5 oz but as I said I don't know which to buy. I would appreciate any advise Thanks very much
new cue
Club Players Championship 2017
Has anyone ever entered this event before?
Any info should be a great help! :snooker:
http://ift.tt/2gt152T
Club Players Championship 2017
Any info should be a great help! :snooker:
http://ift.tt/2gt152T
Wanted: John Parris or Trevor White Cue in Ash
WANTED:
I am looking for a John Parris Cue or Trevor White Cue in Ash must have nice shaft/arrows inline with badge, i would Prefer a John Parris Elite but will Consider any with the following Specs Below.
Approx Specs I would like below, but i can get Cue taken down or alterd if need be!
Length: 58"
Tip: 9.25mm-9.5mm
Weight: 17oz-18oz
Please e-mail me pictures of the full Cue/Shaft both sides one with badge facing up and down and close up pictures near the ferrule, specs and prices to: topgazza@aol.com
Thank You Gaz.
Wanted
[Has anyone got a 3/4 ash cue 59" to 59.5" for sale? no smaller tip size than 9.5mm. Let me know by email please. les147@ntlworld.com][/B]
Wanted
jeudi 8 décembre 2016
Complete Newbie - Searching for advice.
Hello everyone,
I've recently discovered snooker after coming across a youtube upload of the 2012 World Championship Final and instantly fallen in love with the game and would really like to get into it (and maybe take it seriously), so I plan on sticking around here and have a load of questions to throw your way:
1) Being from Mid-Wales it's hard to find a snooker table, would practicing on a pool table (with snooker balls) be a good place to start?
2) Is it worth paying for a coach to start off with to learn stance/cue action or should I figure it out as I go along?
3) How would I go about joining a snooker club? (I'm a bit nervous about joining one as a complete beginner).
Thanks in advance!
Complete Newbie - Searching for advice.
I've recently discovered snooker after coming across a youtube upload of the 2012 World Championship Final and instantly fallen in love with the game and would really like to get into it (and maybe take it seriously), so I plan on sticking around here and have a load of questions to throw your way:
1) Being from Mid-Wales it's hard to find a snooker table, would practicing on a pool table (with snooker balls) be a good place to start?
2) Is it worth paying for a coach to start off with to learn stance/cue action or should I figure it out as I go along?
3) How would I go about joining a snooker club? (I'm a bit nervous about joining one as a complete beginner).
Thanks in advance!
Can anyone explain what's happening here please
My game seemed to have gone to pot, if you'll excuse the pun. I spent a few quid on a two hour session with a World Snooker coach and really enjoyed it and picked up loads of good advice.
We were doing some basic short range straight potting blue off the spot into middle and every time the cue ball struck the blue the blue would hit the left knuckle and rarely go straight in the pocket. So first off to ensure I was hitting the white dead centre he had me knock the cue ball up and down the spots. No problem, straight up and down. So we went back to the blue and every time the object ball was struck it went left.
He said that I needed to readjust my aim such that it would go to the right of where I thought it needed to go. i did and that worked. he pointed out that it would take many many hours of practice to effectively retrain my brain. Im fine with all that and I continue to try and correct it.
But here is my question. for many years I had no issue with picking the angle and potting the ball. So why has this happened - what's going on with my brain/eyesight?
To be clear - Im not looking for solution to fix as I believe I have that, I'm just asking what folk's theory is to the root cause?
Thanks
Smee
Can anyone explain what's happening here please
We were doing some basic short range straight potting blue off the spot into middle and every time the cue ball struck the blue the blue would hit the left knuckle and rarely go straight in the pocket. So first off to ensure I was hitting the white dead centre he had me knock the cue ball up and down the spots. No problem, straight up and down. So we went back to the blue and every time the object ball was struck it went left.
He said that I needed to readjust my aim such that it would go to the right of where I thought it needed to go. i did and that worked. he pointed out that it would take many many hours of practice to effectively retrain my brain. Im fine with all that and I continue to try and correct it.
But here is my question. for many years I had no issue with picking the angle and potting the ball. So why has this happened - what's going on with my brain/eyesight?
To be clear - Im not looking for solution to fix as I believe I have that, I'm just asking what folk's theory is to the root cause?
Thanks
Smee
2017 Jersey Snooker Open.
Hi everyone, once again I'll be running the Jersey Snooker Open this year on Friday 26th May - Sunday 28th may, three man teams, £100 per team, prize fund was well over £1000 last year, all entry fees paid out as prize money.
This will be the fourth year in a row I have put on this tournament, we have had teams from Jersey, Guernsey, Southampton and Plymouth over the years, we are looking for as many teams as possible to enter this year and make this bigger and better than ever before, all details and my contact details are on the flyer attached.
A great weekend of snooker guaranteed with a great bunch of lads.
This will be the fourth year in a row I have put on this tournament, we have had teams from Jersey, Guernsey, Southampton and Plymouth over the years, we are looking for as many teams as possible to enter this year and make this bigger and better than ever before, all details and my contact details are on the flyer attached.
A great weekend of snooker guaranteed with a great bunch of lads.
UK Championship: Snooker prize money email sent to wrong player
mercredi 7 décembre 2016
Will potting angles change with the use of stun, follow or screw?
Hi all, for shots that are not straight, will the use of stun, screw or follow alter the required potting angle?
For example when potting a half ball blue with stun, do I have to aim a bit thinner? I was practicing today and kept missing it thick.
Will potting angles change with the use of stun, follow or screw?
For example when potting a half ball blue with stun, do I have to aim a bit thinner? I was practicing today and kept missing it thick.
World snooker merchandise
Where can you buy world snooker polo tops and fleeces? Not available on website
World snooker merchandise
A newbie to the Snooker, but no to the game.
Hi I'm Charley Bond & I love Snooker. Been playing Snooker since I was 14, I'm 74.
I don't PLAY Snooker "now", at my Pool Room, because the Snooker table is used for playing Golf. However, I am just installing a "new to me" Brunswick 10 Foot 6-leg Snooker table.
I'm looking forward to it. I'm putting on new cushions & new felt. Won't be long now...
I am in the Pool N Billiard business, I am the owner of the BreakRAK company, www.breakrak.com . The BreakRAK is a tool to practice the open break shot in the game of Pocket Billiards.
I decided to join, so I might learn some more about playing Snooker, since time & technology have made tremendous advances.
RThankks ahead of time... cb
A newbie to the Snooker, but no to the game.
I don't PLAY Snooker "now", at my Pool Room, because the Snooker table is used for playing Golf. However, I am just installing a "new to me" Brunswick 10 Foot 6-leg Snooker table.
I'm looking forward to it. I'm putting on new cushions & new felt. Won't be long now...
I am in the Pool N Billiard business, I am the owner of the BreakRAK company, www.breakrak.com . The BreakRAK is a tool to practice the open break shot in the game of Pocket Billiards.
I decided to join, so I might learn some more about playing Snooker, since time & technology have made tremendous advances.
RThankks ahead of time... cb
Facts
The chances of winning the Euromillions are the same as opening any one of 80 encylopedias that contain 2 million words and picking the same word that the person in front of you has. It's like opening a book several kilometre thick on the right page.
Facts
Scared of flying
I have got to admit everytime I step into a plane I'm concerned about my life. I grew up flying remote controlled planes, an interest in falconry, worked at the BBMF squadron in Coningsby, everything looked destined that I'd be a pilot with loving everything that flew but I am scared of flying. Surely there's a lot of us out there, the crash in Pakistan and the Brazilian football team has increased those fears
Scared of flying
Facebook Snooker Cue Sales forum.
I recently advertised a cue for sale on the Facebook Snooker Cues Sales forum.I was contacted by Dominic Lewis Nabb from Manchester.We agreed a price & then things started to go badly wrong.Suffice to say that I have now been messed around by this guy for over a week.While I probably need to put this one down to experience,he claims to buy & sell many cues each week.Has anybody else had any dealings with him?
Facebook Snooker Cue Sales forum.
Mark Selby: Leicester man humbled by Hendry and Davis praise
New Cue?
Hi everyone.
Having stopped playing on several occasions I am thinking of playing again.
Can anyone recommend somewhere I can try a few cues (Phoenix, Maximus niche etc) that is not up North. Price up to £300 ish
I am in Cambridgeshire so greenbaize and craftsman are too far.
If not, I will probably get another adr cue as I had one before and was very nice. Just fancied trying before I commit really. Unless anyone has any better suggestions.
Ideally I wanted 3/4 ash, nice chevrons, hopefully quite heavy too.
Thanks guys!
New Cue?
Having stopped playing on several occasions I am thinking of playing again.
Can anyone recommend somewhere I can try a few cues (Phoenix, Maximus niche etc) that is not up North. Price up to £300 ish
I am in Cambridgeshire so greenbaize and craftsman are too far.
If not, I will probably get another adr cue as I had one before and was very nice. Just fancied trying before I commit really. Unless anyone has any better suggestions.
Ideally I wanted 3/4 ash, nice chevrons, hopefully quite heavy too.
Thanks guys!
mardi 6 décembre 2016
Has someone found a stash of Parris master cues or something?
Looking on ebay there's currently no less than 5 of these up for grabs, usually see them once in as blue moon then 5 come along at once. :eek:
Has someone found a stash of Parris master cues or something?
Jimmy White vs Zhou Yuelong German Masters Qualifiers
Stance
Ok - I gave up playing because despite 10+ hours a week practice, I still could never beat my friend who turned up once a week and whooped me!
I recently wondered if just isolating and concentrating on the actual act of cueing - I.e working on the LINE of the cue. I mainly worked on rhythm and follow through.
What I found is that I often cue right and the cue seems to wobble about.
My wrist is turned in in my natural cueing, almost with palm under cue.
I wonder if the fact my only contact points are bridge, chin and hand. I don't have a chest contact.
The cue doesn't want to go straight on rails, I am wondering if the I need a chest contact?
I am also wondering if I have fundamental issues with my setup and grip.
Any help for anchoring the cue in a straight line through the ball?
Stance
I recently wondered if just isolating and concentrating on the actual act of cueing - I.e working on the LINE of the cue. I mainly worked on rhythm and follow through.
What I found is that I often cue right and the cue seems to wobble about.
My wrist is turned in in my natural cueing, almost with palm under cue.
I wonder if the fact my only contact points are bridge, chin and hand. I don't have a chest contact.
The cue doesn't want to go straight on rails, I am wondering if the I need a chest contact?
I am also wondering if I have fundamental issues with my setup and grip.
Any help for anchoring the cue in a straight line through the ball?
Coulsdon results
LONDONER Ronnie Blake reckons there was no home advantage after claiming the fourth leg of the Cuestars South of England Under-21 Gold Tour.
The 20-year-old from Carshalton defeated Connor Benzey 2-1 on one of the professional standard tables at Frames Sports Bar, Coulsdon.
Benzey just needed the brown to win the first frame but lost on the black. The 14-year-old first-time finalist from Eastleigh forced a decider on the blue but Blake cruised to victory by a distance in the third.
Blake, who climbed to third in the rankings, said: “It’s been a struggle but I came through.
“It was scrappy. I didn’t feel as if I was cueing well.”
And he added that he rarely practises on the Star tables at his home club.
Rankings leader Mark Lloyd (Gosport), beaten 2-1 from 1-0 up by his Premier Junior Tour colleague Blake in the semi-finals, extended his lead to 16 points over Anthony Rice (Fordingbridge).
Blake, who insists he’s not bothered about going a frame or two behind, admitted: “(Lloyd) can play a bit and he can knock in a few.”
Ten-year-old Oliver Sykes (Chandler’s Ford) won all three group games against Blake, Rice and Arron Smith (Chichester) before going out 2-1 to Benzey in the last-eight.
Mickey Joyce, appearing in his first Gold semi-final, lost 2-1 on the final black to Benzey. The 13-year-old from Basingstoke was promoted in 2014 after winning the Silver rankings title 16 days before his 11th birthday.
Blake knocked in the day’s highest break of 65 in his 2-0 quarter-final victory over Callum Browne (Trowbridge).
For more information about event sponsor Frames Sports Bar, go to http://ift.tt/1T4a0Ag and also visit www.cuesports.club, the new home of snooker.
The fifth leg of ten is at Greenbaize Snooker Club, Bournemouth, on Sunday, January 8.
BREAKS
Ronnie Blake: 65.
Anthony Rice: 50, 45, 44.
Connor Benzey: 50.
Reece King: 47.
Mickey Joyce: 41, 41.
Callum Browne: 40.
GOLD RESULTS
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP A: 1st, Mark Lloyd (Stoke SC, Gosport); 2nd, Mickey Joyce (Chandler’s Ford SC); 3rd, Dan Sykes (Chandler’s Ford SC); 4th, Bradley Cowdroy (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 5th, Reece King (Greenbaize, Bournemouth).
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP B: 1st, Callum Browne (Player’s, Westbury); 2nd, Connor Benzey (Chandler’s Ford SC); 3rd, Olly Gibbs (Chandler’s Ford SC); 4th, James Budd (Fareham SC); 5th, Steven Hughes (Chandler’s Ford SC).
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP C); 1st, Oliver Sykes (Chandler’s Ford SC); 2nd, Anthony Rice (Salisbury SC); 3rd, Ronnie Blake (Frames, Coulsdon); 4th, Arron Smith (Selsey RBL, Chichester).
QUARTER-FINALS (12 points): Lloyd 2 Gibbs 0. Blake 2 Browne 0, Benzey 2 O Sykes 1, Joyce 2 Rice 1.
SEMI-FINALS (15 points): Blake 2 Lloyd 1, Benzey 2 Joyce 1.
FINAL (£70/£35 25/18 points): Blake 2 Benzey 1.
Cuestars record breaker
RYAN Hughes has earned himself a place in the Cuestars records book.
The 14-year-old from Chandler’s Ford won the fourth leg of the Cuestars South of England Under-21 Silver Tour at Frames Sports Bar, Coulsdon.
And that was an incredible sixth tournament win in seven outings on the junior circuit.
A trawl through the archives revealed that no player has matched or beaten that run since the Gold, Silver and Bronze Tours replaced the handicapped events in 2009.
Hughes - who, in fact, has now won eight out of 12 - kept his nerve to edge home player Evan Plummer on two black-ball games in the final. And he was 20 points behind with 25 on in the second frame.
Despite competing in such an important match, Hughes maintained his trademark outwardly calm persona and strode around the professional standard Star table, equipped with TV-style high lighting, as if he owned it.
He insisted he was not fazed by the pressure of the occasion or by his friends and family standing in the shadows.
“It’s nice to know that people are watching,” he said.
Although the teenager described Plummer as “a very good player”, he added: “It doesn’t matter who I play. You don’t play the player, you play the table.”
The rankings leader only lost one frame, to Nat Kidner (Ferndown) in the group stages, out of 13 throughout the event.
“I played pretty well all day,” he said. “It’s been good. I enjoyed it.”
Hughes won the final two legs last season to secure the Bronze Tour rankings title, clinched the Bronze championship play-off in May and has now collected three winner’s trophies from the first four Silver legs this season.
In the last-four, Hughes overcame his Chandler’s Ford SC clubmate Bowen Zhu 2-0 while Plummer beat Charlie Pringle, also from Chandlers Ford, by the same scoreline.
For more information about event sponsor Frames Sports Bar, go to http://ift.tt/1T4a0Ag and also visit www.cuesports.club, the new home of snooker.
The fifth leg of ten is at Greenbaize Snooker Club, Bournemouth, on Sunday, January 8.
BREAKS
Evan Plummer: 38.
Bowen Zhu: 34.
SILVER RESULTS
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP A: 1st, Charlie Pringle (Chandler’s Ford SC); 2nd, Bowen Zhu (Chandler’s Ford SC); 3rd, Drew Hampshire (147, Swindon); 4th, Kaine Petty (Salisbury SC); 5th, Ally Pollard (Salisbury SC); 6th, Keegan Reed (Salisbury SC).
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP B: 1st, Ryan Hughes (Chandler’s Ford SC); 2nd, Evan Plummer (Frames, Coulsdon); 3rd, David O’Callaghan (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 4th, Harry Jones (Frames, Coulsdon); 5th, Nat Kidner (Greenbaize, Bournemouth).
SEMI-FINALS (15 points): Plummer 2 Pringle 0, Hughes 2 Zhu 0.
FINAL (25/18 points): Hughes 2 Plummer 0.
Kearns edges further ahead
SWINDON teenager Shane Kearns survived a nail-biting group stage to edge further ahead in the race for the Cuestars South of England Under-21 Bronze Tour rankings title.
Kearns collected his second winner’s trophy of the season after beating Chloe White 2-0 in the final of the fourth leg at Frames Sports Bar, Coulsdon, south London.
But the 15-year-old admitted that he “just about scraped” through to the knockout.
Although he recorded his highest break of 30 against the home club’s Ronnie Sullivan in the group stages, he lost 2-1 to White (Havant) and then 2-1 to Will Forster (Gosport) in his fourth and last match. And that one frame took him through to the quarter-finals.
“One minute it was good and then it was shocking, all over the place,” he said. “I just about scraped through by one frame.”
Kearns dispatched his Jesters clubmate Riley Ellis 2-0 in the last-four and White by the same scoreline in the final on one of the club’s professional standard tables.
Reflecting on the Star table, he said: “It’s fast. I’ve played on it once before (in last year’s final) but it’s tough getting used to it.”
Kearns won the first leg in Woking, was runner-up to Chloe’s brother Callum in Salisbury and was knocked out in the semi-finals in Swindon by Chloe, whom he leads in the rankings by 16 points. Ellis is third and Callum is fourth.
Sullivan had a day to remember on his Cuestars debut. The 12-year-old took a frame off the eventual tournament winner and recorded his highest break of 24 against Harry Joyce (Eastleigh).
For more information about event sponsor Frames Sports Bar, go to http://ift.tt/1T4a0Ag and also visit www.cuesports.club, the new home of snooker.
The fifth leg of ten is at Greenbaize Snooker Club, Bournemouth, on Sunday, January 8.
BREAKS
Chloe White: 34.
Shane Kearns: 30.
Callum White: 27.
Ronnie Sullivan: 24.
BRONZE RESULTS
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP A: 1st, Chloe White (Copnor SC, Portsmouth); 2nd, Shane Kearns (Jesters, Swindon); 3rd, Will Forster (Mayfair, Gosport); 4th, Harry Joyce (Chandler’s Ford SC); 5th, Ronnie Sullivan (Frames, Coulsdon).
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP B: 1st, Riley Ellis (Jesters, Swindon); 2nd, Arnie Petty (Salisbury SC); 3rd, Callum White (Copnor SC, Portsmouth); 4th, Thomas Saunders (Stepfield SC, Witham, Essex).
SEMI-FINALS (15 points): Chloe White 2 Petty 0, Kearns 2 Ellis 0.
FINAL (25/18 points): Kearns 2 Chloe White 0.
Rare Plate appearance
BRADLEY Cowdroy made a rare appearance in the Plate competition and took home the winner’s trophy.
It was more than two years ago that the Bournemouth potter won promotion from the Cuestars South of England Under-21 Silver Tour to the Gold Tour.
Since then, the 14-year-old has played in 18 tournaments and qualified from the round-robin group stages in all but three.
Three defeats out of four during the fourth leg at Frames Sports Bar, Coulsdon, south London, meant Cowdroy missed out on a place in the last-eight.
But he went on to beat Callum White (Havant) in the Plate final.
For more information about event sponsor Frames Sports Bar, go to http://ift.tt/1T4a0Ag and also visit www.cuesports.club, the new home of snooker.
The fifth leg of ten is at Greenbaize Snooker Club, Bournemouth, on Sunday, January 8.
PLATE RESULTS (ONE-FRAME MATCHES)
PRELIMS: James Budd (Fareham SC) beat Steven Hughes (Chandler’s Ford SC), Reece King (Greenbaize, Bournemouth) beat Will Forster (Mayfair, Gosport), Keegan Reed (Salisbury SC) beat Harry Joyce (Chandler’s Ford SC).
QUARTER-FINALS: King beat Budd, Callum White (Copnor SC, Portsmouth) beat Reed, Thomas Saunders (Stepfield SC, Witham, Essex) beat Ronnie Sullivan (Frames, Coulsdon), Bradley Cowdroy (Greenbaize, Bournemouth) beat Nat Kidner. (Greenbaize, Bournemouth).
SEMI-FINALS: White beat King, Cowdroy beat Saunders.
FINAL: Cowdroy beat White.
Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)
Coulsdon results
The 20-year-old from Carshalton defeated Connor Benzey 2-1 on one of the professional standard tables at Frames Sports Bar, Coulsdon.
Benzey just needed the brown to win the first frame but lost on the black. The 14-year-old first-time finalist from Eastleigh forced a decider on the blue but Blake cruised to victory by a distance in the third.
Blake, who climbed to third in the rankings, said: “It’s been a struggle but I came through.
“It was scrappy. I didn’t feel as if I was cueing well.”
And he added that he rarely practises on the Star tables at his home club.
Rankings leader Mark Lloyd (Gosport), beaten 2-1 from 1-0 up by his Premier Junior Tour colleague Blake in the semi-finals, extended his lead to 16 points over Anthony Rice (Fordingbridge).
Blake, who insists he’s not bothered about going a frame or two behind, admitted: “(Lloyd) can play a bit and he can knock in a few.”
Ten-year-old Oliver Sykes (Chandler’s Ford) won all three group games against Blake, Rice and Arron Smith (Chichester) before going out 2-1 to Benzey in the last-eight.
Mickey Joyce, appearing in his first Gold semi-final, lost 2-1 on the final black to Benzey. The 13-year-old from Basingstoke was promoted in 2014 after winning the Silver rankings title 16 days before his 11th birthday.
Blake knocked in the day’s highest break of 65 in his 2-0 quarter-final victory over Callum Browne (Trowbridge).
For more information about event sponsor Frames Sports Bar, go to http://ift.tt/1T4a0Ag and also visit www.cuesports.club, the new home of snooker.
The fifth leg of ten is at Greenbaize Snooker Club, Bournemouth, on Sunday, January 8.
BREAKS
Ronnie Blake: 65.
Anthony Rice: 50, 45, 44.
Connor Benzey: 50.
Reece King: 47.
Mickey Joyce: 41, 41.
Callum Browne: 40.
GOLD RESULTS
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP A: 1st, Mark Lloyd (Stoke SC, Gosport); 2nd, Mickey Joyce (Chandler’s Ford SC); 3rd, Dan Sykes (Chandler’s Ford SC); 4th, Bradley Cowdroy (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 5th, Reece King (Greenbaize, Bournemouth).
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP B: 1st, Callum Browne (Player’s, Westbury); 2nd, Connor Benzey (Chandler’s Ford SC); 3rd, Olly Gibbs (Chandler’s Ford SC); 4th, James Budd (Fareham SC); 5th, Steven Hughes (Chandler’s Ford SC).
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP C); 1st, Oliver Sykes (Chandler’s Ford SC); 2nd, Anthony Rice (Salisbury SC); 3rd, Ronnie Blake (Frames, Coulsdon); 4th, Arron Smith (Selsey RBL, Chichester).
QUARTER-FINALS (12 points): Lloyd 2 Gibbs 0. Blake 2 Browne 0, Benzey 2 O Sykes 1, Joyce 2 Rice 1.
SEMI-FINALS (15 points): Blake 2 Lloyd 1, Benzey 2 Joyce 1.
FINAL (£70/£35 25/18 points): Blake 2 Benzey 1.
Cuestars record breaker
RYAN Hughes has earned himself a place in the Cuestars records book.
The 14-year-old from Chandler’s Ford won the fourth leg of the Cuestars South of England Under-21 Silver Tour at Frames Sports Bar, Coulsdon.
And that was an incredible sixth tournament win in seven outings on the junior circuit.
A trawl through the archives revealed that no player has matched or beaten that run since the Gold, Silver and Bronze Tours replaced the handicapped events in 2009.
Hughes - who, in fact, has now won eight out of 12 - kept his nerve to edge home player Evan Plummer on two black-ball games in the final. And he was 20 points behind with 25 on in the second frame.
Despite competing in such an important match, Hughes maintained his trademark outwardly calm persona and strode around the professional standard Star table, equipped with TV-style high lighting, as if he owned it.
He insisted he was not fazed by the pressure of the occasion or by his friends and family standing in the shadows.
“It’s nice to know that people are watching,” he said.
Although the teenager described Plummer as “a very good player”, he added: “It doesn’t matter who I play. You don’t play the player, you play the table.”
The rankings leader only lost one frame, to Nat Kidner (Ferndown) in the group stages, out of 13 throughout the event.
“I played pretty well all day,” he said. “It’s been good. I enjoyed it.”
Hughes won the final two legs last season to secure the Bronze Tour rankings title, clinched the Bronze championship play-off in May and has now collected three winner’s trophies from the first four Silver legs this season.
In the last-four, Hughes overcame his Chandler’s Ford SC clubmate Bowen Zhu 2-0 while Plummer beat Charlie Pringle, also from Chandlers Ford, by the same scoreline.
For more information about event sponsor Frames Sports Bar, go to http://ift.tt/1T4a0Ag and also visit www.cuesports.club, the new home of snooker.
The fifth leg of ten is at Greenbaize Snooker Club, Bournemouth, on Sunday, January 8.
BREAKS
Evan Plummer: 38.
Bowen Zhu: 34.
SILVER RESULTS
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP A: 1st, Charlie Pringle (Chandler’s Ford SC); 2nd, Bowen Zhu (Chandler’s Ford SC); 3rd, Drew Hampshire (147, Swindon); 4th, Kaine Petty (Salisbury SC); 5th, Ally Pollard (Salisbury SC); 6th, Keegan Reed (Salisbury SC).
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP B: 1st, Ryan Hughes (Chandler’s Ford SC); 2nd, Evan Plummer (Frames, Coulsdon); 3rd, David O’Callaghan (Greenbaize, Bournemouth); 4th, Harry Jones (Frames, Coulsdon); 5th, Nat Kidner (Greenbaize, Bournemouth).
SEMI-FINALS (15 points): Plummer 2 Pringle 0, Hughes 2 Zhu 0.
FINAL (25/18 points): Hughes 2 Plummer 0.
Kearns edges further ahead
SWINDON teenager Shane Kearns survived a nail-biting group stage to edge further ahead in the race for the Cuestars South of England Under-21 Bronze Tour rankings title.
Kearns collected his second winner’s trophy of the season after beating Chloe White 2-0 in the final of the fourth leg at Frames Sports Bar, Coulsdon, south London.
But the 15-year-old admitted that he “just about scraped” through to the knockout.
Although he recorded his highest break of 30 against the home club’s Ronnie Sullivan in the group stages, he lost 2-1 to White (Havant) and then 2-1 to Will Forster (Gosport) in his fourth and last match. And that one frame took him through to the quarter-finals.
“One minute it was good and then it was shocking, all over the place,” he said. “I just about scraped through by one frame.”
Kearns dispatched his Jesters clubmate Riley Ellis 2-0 in the last-four and White by the same scoreline in the final on one of the club’s professional standard tables.
Reflecting on the Star table, he said: “It’s fast. I’ve played on it once before (in last year’s final) but it’s tough getting used to it.”
Kearns won the first leg in Woking, was runner-up to Chloe’s brother Callum in Salisbury and was knocked out in the semi-finals in Swindon by Chloe, whom he leads in the rankings by 16 points. Ellis is third and Callum is fourth.
Sullivan had a day to remember on his Cuestars debut. The 12-year-old took a frame off the eventual tournament winner and recorded his highest break of 24 against Harry Joyce (Eastleigh).
For more information about event sponsor Frames Sports Bar, go to http://ift.tt/1T4a0Ag and also visit www.cuesports.club, the new home of snooker.
The fifth leg of ten is at Greenbaize Snooker Club, Bournemouth, on Sunday, January 8.
BREAKS
Chloe White: 34.
Shane Kearns: 30.
Callum White: 27.
Ronnie Sullivan: 24.
BRONZE RESULTS
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP A: 1st, Chloe White (Copnor SC, Portsmouth); 2nd, Shane Kearns (Jesters, Swindon); 3rd, Will Forster (Mayfair, Gosport); 4th, Harry Joyce (Chandler’s Ford SC); 5th, Ronnie Sullivan (Frames, Coulsdon).
ROUND-ROBIN GROUP B: 1st, Riley Ellis (Jesters, Swindon); 2nd, Arnie Petty (Salisbury SC); 3rd, Callum White (Copnor SC, Portsmouth); 4th, Thomas Saunders (Stepfield SC, Witham, Essex).
SEMI-FINALS (15 points): Chloe White 2 Petty 0, Kearns 2 Ellis 0.
FINAL (25/18 points): Kearns 2 Chloe White 0.
Rare Plate appearance
BRADLEY Cowdroy made a rare appearance in the Plate competition and took home the winner’s trophy.
It was more than two years ago that the Bournemouth potter won promotion from the Cuestars South of England Under-21 Silver Tour to the Gold Tour.
Since then, the 14-year-old has played in 18 tournaments and qualified from the round-robin group stages in all but three.
Three defeats out of four during the fourth leg at Frames Sports Bar, Coulsdon, south London, meant Cowdroy missed out on a place in the last-eight.
But he went on to beat Callum White (Havant) in the Plate final.
For more information about event sponsor Frames Sports Bar, go to http://ift.tt/1T4a0Ag and also visit www.cuesports.club, the new home of snooker.
The fifth leg of ten is at Greenbaize Snooker Club, Bournemouth, on Sunday, January 8.
PLATE RESULTS (ONE-FRAME MATCHES)
PRELIMS: James Budd (Fareham SC) beat Steven Hughes (Chandler’s Ford SC), Reece King (Greenbaize, Bournemouth) beat Will Forster (Mayfair, Gosport), Keegan Reed (Salisbury SC) beat Harry Joyce (Chandler’s Ford SC).
QUARTER-FINALS: King beat Budd, Callum White (Copnor SC, Portsmouth) beat Reed, Thomas Saunders (Stepfield SC, Witham, Essex) beat Ronnie Sullivan (Frames, Coulsdon), Bradley Cowdroy (Greenbaize, Bournemouth) beat Nat Kidner. (Greenbaize, Bournemouth).
SEMI-FINALS: White beat King, Cowdroy beat Saunders.
FINAL: Cowdroy beat White.
Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)
2016 German Masters Qual
Trying to watch this but Eurosport player is stuck in a loop on both feeds, is it the same for anyone else?
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2016 German Masters Qual
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lundi 5 décembre 2016
Flukes, faces and flies: UK Championship funnies
Do you moan about the price of cues?
http://ift.tt/2gwlQZ0
Parris White Wooldridge Coutts Hunt and Osborne etc
Compared to that shed above theirs are cheaper than a bag of chips.
Do you moan about the price of cues?
Parris White Wooldridge Coutts Hunt and Osborne etc
Compared to that shed above theirs are cheaper than a bag of chips.
Maximus Ultimate 1Pc
My maximus ultimate 1pc with 4 figured ebony splices is up for sale on eBay. All the information you need to know is on the page.
http://ift.tt/2gcMokw
Maximus Ultimate 1Pc
http://ift.tt/2gcMokw
dimanche 4 décembre 2016
Mark Selby hits back at critics after UK Championship win
UK Championship 2016: Mark Selby beats Ronnie O'Sullivan in final - highlights
UK Championship 2016: The moment Mark Selby wins the final
Ronnie O'Sullivan makes 134 break in UK Championship final
UK Championship final 2016: Mark Selby leads Ronnie O'Sullivan
O'Sullivan to face Liang at 2017 Masters - full draw
UK Championship 2016: Shot of the tournament vote
1Piece handspilced cue craft cues, Any good?
Are the Cue Craft 1 Piece handspilced cues, Any good or not. thinking of buying one for £160ish. If not any recommendations.
1Piece handspilced cue craft cues, Any good?
samedi 3 décembre 2016
UK Championship 2016: The shot that 'robbed' Marco Fu of place in final
UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Marco Fu in semi-final
UK Championship 2016: Mark Selby defeats Shaun Murphy 6-2 in semi-final
Telescopic Extension for Power Glide Cue
I have a power glide diplomat 3/4 cue and it came with a 6" mini butt, I wanted to buy a screw on telescopic rest and wasnt sure which ones will fit as power glide dont seem to make a screw on version. I was wondering if anyone could help.
Telescopic Extension for Power Glide Cue
Selby beats Murphy to reach UK Championship final
Are WOODS cues being dispatched from China?
Has anyone ordered WOODS cues before? Do they post them from China or UK? Stated that location is England. Can anyone help please.
http://ift.tt/2g4snfF
Are WOODS cues being dispatched from China?
http://ift.tt/2g4snfF
Unknown Snooker cue
Hello. Can somebody say something about this cue? Bought it at thrift shop for 6 euros. It says Claude Pierre on it but I can't find any info about him. http://ift.tt/2g4oTtA
Unknown Snooker cue
new tip
I'm Kev I have a slight problem with which I thought someone might be able to help me, I don't have the strongest arm and so I hope you can tell me the best ttip which can give me the best results I can screw back but don't get as much as my mates please can anybody help me I await your replies
new tip
Mike Wooldrige Disrespectful Words At Website
So I Was to Visit his website in order to explore few options but here are some Descriptions,Notices which I feel so Disrespectful on a Customer's point of view :( here are few
"Do Not email me asking for a list of what I have. I do not have time for that plus I do not even know myself. I will simply be working through it all and whatever gets completed, goes into the shop. If you like what you see, buy it. If you don't, simply look again in a few weeks. But don't go asking me to look for a certain type or you will make me very angry. And we don't want that now do we?..."
"Let's be clear about one thing - My cues are the best available.
If you don't like me saying that - Tough. They are"
"These cues will be, without doubt, the pinnacle of the cue making art.
They will be strictly limited and I will not be taking any orders. Instead, as and when I have finished a cue, I will list it in the shop or notify customers who have registered an interest.
I will not enter into any design discussions, nor time schedules. These will be my 'babies' and they will be ready when I am ready.
If I do not have a clear mind, I will not make any, so please leave me alone to do them at my own pace."
"If you thought VCM cues were expensive, don't even bother asking for a price, as each cue will be valued at a minimum 1500+ and there will be no fixed pricing based on actual design.
Instead, I will decide at the time how much I want. Whether anyone wants to pay for it or not, I could not care less. I do not need the money and I'm more than happy to keep my 'babies' for my own pleasure.
Consequently, with this attitude (lol), I do not expect to have customers queuing up, but I can guarantee these cues will the most beautiful examples ever made."
"Final Word
I may have gone mad. I'm not sure yet..."
I mean what this Guy want to show ???? If he sold couple of Pieces for good money than what's so Special about that??There are hundreds of Top Cuemakers providing best cues with Best possible Customer service including Manners and Respectful Dealing But I don't know what type of business strategy is that he is following ,, I know there people including window shoppers that disturb you with Emails and Phone Calls etc But For a Nice Person to Deal with you have to bear those people and not pass that type of stupid Descriptions ,,
Well I know many will tend to disagree but what I thought I expressed here...
Mike Wooldrige Disrespectful Words At Website
"Do Not email me asking for a list of what I have. I do not have time for that plus I do not even know myself. I will simply be working through it all and whatever gets completed, goes into the shop. If you like what you see, buy it. If you don't, simply look again in a few weeks. But don't go asking me to look for a certain type or you will make me very angry. And we don't want that now do we?..."
"Let's be clear about one thing - My cues are the best available.
If you don't like me saying that - Tough. They are"
"These cues will be, without doubt, the pinnacle of the cue making art.
They will be strictly limited and I will not be taking any orders. Instead, as and when I have finished a cue, I will list it in the shop or notify customers who have registered an interest.
I will not enter into any design discussions, nor time schedules. These will be my 'babies' and they will be ready when I am ready.
If I do not have a clear mind, I will not make any, so please leave me alone to do them at my own pace."
"If you thought VCM cues were expensive, don't even bother asking for a price, as each cue will be valued at a minimum 1500+ and there will be no fixed pricing based on actual design.
Instead, I will decide at the time how much I want. Whether anyone wants to pay for it or not, I could not care less. I do not need the money and I'm more than happy to keep my 'babies' for my own pleasure.
Consequently, with this attitude (lol), I do not expect to have customers queuing up, but I can guarantee these cues will the most beautiful examples ever made."
"Final Word
I may have gone mad. I'm not sure yet..."
I mean what this Guy want to show ???? If he sold couple of Pieces for good money than what's so Special about that??There are hundreds of Top Cuemakers providing best cues with Best possible Customer service including Manners and Respectful Dealing But I don't know what type of business strategy is that he is following ,, I know there people including window shoppers that disturb you with Emails and Phone Calls etc But For a Nice Person to Deal with you have to bear those people and not pass that type of stupid Descriptions ,,
Well I know many will tend to disagree but what I thought I expressed here...
vendredi 2 décembre 2016
UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Mark Williams 6-2
Can anybody put a name on this table
Can anybody put a name to this table installed by ron reardon years ago used by all pros exihbitio table illupload pics
Can anybody put a name on this table
O'Sullivan powers past Williams into semi-finals
Will Hunt new number cues
Hi saw few of will Hunt cues on eBay with new numbers eny thoughts on them :)
Will Hunt new number cues
UK Championship 2016: Mark Selby beats John Higgins to reach semi-final
UK Championship 2016: Mark Selby beats John Higgins to reach semi-final
UK Championship 2016: Liam Highfield on career high after run to last 16 at York
Snooker champion Hamza Akbar still waiting for money from Pakistan Sports Minister
New Member, Poole - South UK
Hi all, my name is Lee, im 28 from Poole, been playing snooker on and off now for 4 years. Started off as a bit of fun with my dad up the local club then i got (The BUG). I work 9 hours a day fitting tyres but want to be playing snooker for 9 hours instead haha (wishful thinking) now lets wake up!
My highest break in a match is 37 and that came around 3-4 months ago. I play at least 3 times a week if i can for 2-3 hours a session.
I try to play the Green baize handicap comp on Saturday evenings. Best result so far 2nd round.
Best part of my game = My safety is actually pretty good...
Worst part of my game = Sometimes too attacking... (big risk taker)
My Top 5 players in no order. Mark Selby, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark J Williams, Judd Trump, Liang Wenbo.
Just looking to chill here, meet some nice people and talk about the game i most love in this crazy messed up world. Look forward to chatting with some fellow enthusiasts.
New Member, Poole - South UK
My highest break in a match is 37 and that came around 3-4 months ago. I play at least 3 times a week if i can for 2-3 hours a session.
I try to play the Green baize handicap comp on Saturday evenings. Best result so far 2nd round.
Best part of my game = My safety is actually pretty good...
Worst part of my game = Sometimes too attacking... (big risk taker)
My Top 5 players in no order. Mark Selby, Ronnie O'Sullivan, Mark J Williams, Judd Trump, Liang Wenbo.
Just looking to chill here, meet some nice people and talk about the game i most love in this crazy messed up world. Look forward to chatting with some fellow enthusiasts.
jeudi 1 décembre 2016
Maybe looking to Swap or Part Ex my Stunning 1pc Maximus Ultimate Ash Cue & Extension
Maybe looking to Swap or Part Ex my Stunning 1pc Maximus Ultimate Ash Cue, Extensions and Brand New Maximus Chalk Pouch in Black or Orange! Im looking for a Trevor White, John Parris, Tony Glover Cue with Approx Specs: Length 58", Weight: 17-18oz, Tip: 9.25-9.5mm, Prefer Butt 29mm-29.5mm.
The Approx Specs of this Maximus Ultimate Cue are> Length: 58", Weight: 18oz, Tip: 9.5mm, Standard Butt: 29.5mm, Lovely Balance Point: 17".
This Cue Cost £430 Alone! without the Extensions etc.
Please let me know what you have available with Specs and Pictures of the Cue Via my eMail: topgazza@aol.com thank you Gareth.
Maybe looking to Swap or Part Ex my Stunning 1pc Maximus Ultimate Ash Cue & Extension
The Approx Specs of this Maximus Ultimate Cue are> Length: 58", Weight: 18oz, Tip: 9.5mm, Standard Butt: 29.5mm, Lovely Balance Point: 17".
This Cue Cost £430 Alone! without the Extensions etc.
Please let me know what you have available with Specs and Pictures of the Cue Via my eMail: topgazza@aol.com thank you Gareth.
Luca Brecel sets up a showdown with Shaun Murphy by beating Stephen Maguire 6-3.
Woolie going high . . .
Wow, when I bought the same cue from Welshpool it was £113.
Who'd have thought they would go this high. As long as min of 2 people want it I suppose ?
http://ift.tt/2gQQNa0
Woolie going high . . .
Who'd have thought they would go this high. As long as min of 2 people want it I suppose ?
http://ift.tt/2gQQNa0
Cue Craft replacement badge
Hi everyone,
after identifying an old cue as a Cue Craft cue yesterday (thanks again to the cue experts here) I asked Cue Craft for a replacement badge. I go this disappointing answer:
"Hello Sir,
I am very sorry but we have completely changed the badges on all our cues and they now have a different diameter so the new ones will not fit and we do not have any of the old ones available. We had to do this because the company that used to make our badges closed down.
Kind regards,
Neil"
I thought there was something like a "standard badge diameter" but I was proved wrong. Is there any chance to get a fitting original Cue Craft badge from a collector or seller of used cues and accessories?
Thanks once again for your support,
Markus
Cue Craft replacement badge
after identifying an old cue as a Cue Craft cue yesterday (thanks again to the cue experts here) I asked Cue Craft for a replacement badge. I go this disappointing answer:
"Hello Sir,
I am very sorry but we have completely changed the badges on all our cues and they now have a different diameter so the new ones will not fit and we do not have any of the old ones available. We had to do this because the company that used to make our badges closed down.
Kind regards,
Neil"
I thought there was something like a "standard badge diameter" but I was proved wrong. Is there any chance to get a fitting original Cue Craft badge from a collector or seller of used cues and accessories?
Thanks once again for your support,
Markus
Highlights as John Higgins beats Mark Allen 6-3 to reach UK quarter-finals
UK Championship 2016: John Higgins beats Mark Allen to reach last eight
UK Snooker Championship: David Gilbert flukes pot after escape from snooker
Snookers
Getting out of snookers is without doubt the worst part of my game.
I'm an old codger who can only put together breaks of 20 to 30 mostly, with a very infrequent 40 or so happening once in a Blue moon!
What I would like to do is become more proficient at getting out of snookers, it is this part of my game that I'm really not that good at. can any of you chaps point me in the direction of some good videos that I could have a look at on this very cold, frosty and foggy morning please?
Thank you.
Snookers
I'm an old codger who can only put together breaks of 20 to 30 mostly, with a very infrequent 40 or so happening once in a Blue moon!
What I would like to do is become more proficient at getting out of snookers, it is this part of my game that I'm really not that good at. can any of you chaps point me in the direction of some good videos that I could have a look at on this very cold, frosty and foggy morning please?
Thank you.
mercredi 30 novembre 2016
Mark Selby produces 'one of the breaks of the tournament' as he cruises past Zhang Anda.
Ronnie O'Sullivan: Current snooker tour produces players who 'are never going to get anywhere'.
Five great shots as Ronnie O'Sullivan continues his fine form at the UK Championship.
UK Championship 2016: Shaun Murphy says new balls were key to win over Zhou Yuelong
UK Championship 2016: O'Sullivan breezes into fourth round
Help needed: Which cuemaker made this cue?
Hi everyone,
I bought an old cue recently and cannot identify the cuemaker. As the previous owner has passed away I hope that some of the experts here have a clue who built this cue.
It is definitely handspliced and has no joint at the butt end to put extensions on. But it does have an telescopic extensions that can be screwed on the 3/4 shaft.
There are three sticker each with the number 001793 at the butt, at the 3/4 shaft and at the extension.
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Many thanks in advance,
Markus
I bought an old cue recently and cannot identify the cuemaker. As the previous owner has passed away I hope that some of the experts here have a clue who built this cue.
It is definitely handspliced and has no joint at the butt end to put extensions on. But it does have an telescopic extensions that can be screwed on the 3/4 shaft.
There are three sticker each with the number 001793 at the butt, at the 3/4 shaft and at the extension.
20161130_141826.jpg20161130_141933.jpg20161130_141946.jpg
Many thanks in advance,
Markus
mardi 29 novembre 2016
Watch: Jamie Jones condemns Ding Junhui to an early exit at the UK Championship.
UK Championship 2016: Ryan Day pots white to lose decider to Mark Allen
Gavin Mengham Cue.
Looking at getting Gavin Mengham to make me a cue at the moment. What are everybody's thoughts on his cues? I haven't seen any in the flesh but he couldn't have been taught by anyone better!!
Gavin Mengham Cue.
UK Championship 2016: Mark Williams beats Ricky Walden in thriller
UK Championship 2016: Dominic Dale hits great shots in defeat to Shaun Murphy
UK Championship 2016: Dominic Dale misses easy red against Shaun Murphy
Ronnie O'Sullivan is wrong to call snooker a car boot sale, says Barry Hearn
lundi 28 novembre 2016
UK Championship: Five superb shots as Fu overcomes Mei
Equipment & methods to clean the table
The equipment and methods required to properly (and improperly!) clean the table - with a nice little bonus tip at the end of the video which very few people ever consider ;-)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlnj-1Xr_Gk
Has anyone got any other useful tips or clips to share?
Equipment & methods to clean the table
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlnj-1Xr_Gk
Has anyone got any other useful tips or clips to share?
UK Championship 2016: David Gilbert says luck helped him beat Ali Carter
UK Championship: Five of the best shots as John Higgins beats Ben Woollaston
Temp 2016 UK Championship discussion thread
We seem to have had our thread closed, so in the meantime.....
Yeah, expected more from Ben tonight, maybe it's just me but I thought his performance was a bit, well, can't be arsed.
Good result for the Belgium Banger though, 6 - 1 over Delu, idk, he beats Bingsy 6 - 4 then this.
Anyway, come on Mei, give us a match to watch....:)
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Temp 2016 UK Championship discussion thread
Yeah, expected more from Ben tonight, maybe it's just me but I thought his performance was a bit, well, can't be arsed.
Good result for the Belgium Banger though, 6 - 1 over Delu, idk, he beats Bingsy 6 - 4 then this.
Anyway, come on Mei, give us a match to watch....:)
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Snooker like a car boot sale - O'Sullivan
Favourite Double Act
Steve and John
Reeves and Mortimer
Abbott and Costello
French and Saunders
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Laurel and Hardy
The Two Ronnies
Morecambe and Wise
Hope and Crosby
Other :D
Favourite Double Act
Reeves and Mortimer
Abbott and Costello
French and Saunders
Rodgers and Hammerstein
Laurel and Hardy
The Two Ronnies
Morecambe and Wise
Hope and Crosby
Other :D
Time for a new cue, opinions required
Evening all.
I primarily play 8 ball pool (uk) but often hit the snooker table in order to practise more. I've been playing a few years now and I'm pretty decent at both. This Christmas I've decided to get a new cue. The budget is 100-150 pounds.
I've seen woods, dunns, master pop up.
My question is that with the budget I have which cue maker would you go with? Doesn't have to be in that list.
Thanks.
Time for a new cue, opinions required
I primarily play 8 ball pool (uk) but often hit the snooker table in order to practise more. I've been playing a few years now and I'm pretty decent at both. This Christmas I've decided to get a new cue. The budget is 100-150 pounds.
I've seen woods, dunns, master pop up.
My question is that with the budget I have which cue maker would you go with? Doesn't have to be in that list.
Thanks.
UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan beats Michael Georgiou 6-1
UK Championship 2016: Ronnie O'Sullivan powers on at UK Championship
UK Championship 2016: Jimmy Robertson finds Mark Davis match 'difficult'
UK Championship 2016: Joe Perry 'dragged Xiao Guodong down'
UK Championship 2016: Ryan Day hails Welsh progress in York
4 foot table
My son of 5 has been getting interested in snooker and was thinking about getting a 4 foot table which reading reviews is good for this age to start learning on. I've been looking at one at argos which has good reviews although one mentions the tips on the cues are useless. Is there a good one out there I should be aware of or in this size does it not matter so much?
4 foot table
UK Championship 2016: Steve Davis gives Ronnie O'Sullivan a lift
UK Championship 2016: Peter Lines supporting son Oliver in York
dimanche 27 novembre 2016
Fastest and most durable snooker cloth?
Looking for some new cloth for my table. Currently have the Strachan 6811 tournament 30 oz but am pretty disappointed with how slow it is to be honest. Even after ironing it doesnt get much faster. I see that Number. 10 and 6811 tournament are both sold as 931g/m(30oz/yd). Is the cloths speed determined by the weight? Would that mean that No.10 and 6811 are pretty much the same? Does anyone know of some really fast and durable cloth as an alternative, advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!
Fastest and most durable snooker cloth?
UK Championship 2016: Oliver and Peter Lines causing upsets
Concessions - just a thought
I know that a player can only offer his concession, his opponent doesn't have to accept it. Say if someone messes up a shot and starts pulling reds out of the pockets, but you don't accept his concession, do the reds stay where they are, or does the ref have to put the table back the way it was? Also if he takes his cue and rakes the balls across the table, what happens then? Or if you don't accept his concession, then you miss and he won't play his next shot, is that the match?
Concessions - just a thought
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