*** 1pc Ash - The W A Camkin Pool Cue ***

*** 1pc Ash - The W A Camkin Pool Cue ***

Hi Guy's,

Up for sale I have a stunning 1pc Ash, The W A Camkin Pool Cue...The cue has jet black oil finished Ebony butt with a single green veneer... It also has a naturally aged very dark patina to the Ash shaft and is very smooth... For a cue around 80 years old It really is in fantastic condition... Ether as a collectors piece and or playing cue, this really is lovely example of a top quality vintage cue.

Cues specs are as follows:

58", 8.6mm, 30mm, 16oz

Any questions feel free to ask.



List Date: 5/1/2016

For more info, click here to view the original listing: *** 1pc Ash - The W A Camkin Pool Cue ***
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On Sale For: £174.00 PLUS FREE DELIVERY TO UK ONLY


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*** 1pc Ash - The W A Camkin Pool Cue ***

Centuries in the World Chamoionship

So i was looking at the past 25 or so years (1990 onwards) at the world championship and how many centuries there are, and generally it's steadily risen. Last year there was the most ever, and this year it looks like it will be a similar amount.

My question is - Why are there more now than there were 20 years ago? Is it as simple as the fact players are better now than they were. Or is it that there are more top players now than there were. Or has tactics evolved into a more break-building style game? Be interested to know everyone's opinions.

Please see below for the statistics. I find the best stat to go by is the 'frames per century' one, as throughout the years there have been different formats etc.

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Ding beats McManus to reach final

Ding Junhui becomes the first Asian to reach the World Championship final with a 17-11 victory over Alan McManus. Ding beats McManus to reach final

Afternoon all!

Been an avid watcher and club player for some 25 years or so. Didn't know this site existed until someone put me onto it, really looking forward to joining in the discussion.

Loving the World Champs, terrific win for Ding - Truly hope he goes on to win it, still remember the idiots in the crowd who had a go at him when he lost to Ronnie, who incidentally told the perpetrators to sod off! Also special mention has to go to McManus, rolling back the years.

Anyway, looking to the final and the chat on here in the future.

Cheers,

Andy

Afternoon all!

Walter Lindrum's world record breaking cue 1932

Hi there,

Can anyone help me?

This was my fathers cue, he had it from new.

I found a book online that states its known as a "32 Lindrum" and that it was handmade by Peradon & co. It also has a "Morcues phone london" trademark crest on it; see below pictures.

Can anyone tell me any more about it?

Is it a rare cue?

Is it worth anything?

Love to find out more.

Thanks in advance

Walter Lindrum's world record breaking cue 1932

Cloth! Which way?

This is a slightly embarrasing question to have to ask, but my Google-Fu is failing me :(
Lovely new Hainsworth Elite Pro cloth to fit to my project table, however each side appears slightly different in texture. There's no marking to suggest which side is up. One side appears quite smooth, the other slightly more "rough" (as in the wool/stitching). Any clues to help this novice? :)

Cloth! Which way?

Hi is this cue junk?

i know nothing about snooker and i found this cue in my loft it could be complete junk and worthless, just thought id check to make sure




thanks

Hi is this cue junk?

Selby & Fu record Crucible longest frame

Mark Selby is tied 12-12 with Marco Fu in their semi-final after the longest World Championship frame at the Crucible. Selby & Fu record Crucible longest frame

hi everybody

Decided to become a member after a post on here i found on google helped me out

Nice to be apart of the community

hi everybody

Hello, and a question from an elderly noob

Hi,
Happened to find your forum when searching for an answer to a question.
Back in the day when I was a competent club player I seem to remember that it was considered unsporting to create a snooker by rolling the cue ball up behind the object ball.
I know it's not against the rules but in the clubs and leagues where I played that kind of shot was not part of the repertoire.
However it seems that in the modern professional game it has become a potent weapon to be used whenever the cue ball ends up in baulk after a red has been potted.
Does professionalism demand that sportsmanship be abandoned?

Hello, and a question from an elderly noob

Staffs & West Midlands snooker individual final.

A great final was played out between ex pro Darryn Walker and ladies world champ Reanne Evans. Great standard for the Midlands league. Here's the review of the match which included 3 centuries from the players.

http://westmids-snooker.leaguerepubl...ual_title.html

Staffs & West Midlands snooker individual final.

Dropping elbow

How do you ensure you avoid dropping the elbow on a deep screw power shot with lots of follow through?

Dropping elbow

Organisers defend size of pockets

Tournament organisers deny accusations that the pockets are bigger than normal at this year's World Championship. Organisers defend size of pockets

Trevor White Cue & Crispian Jones North Wales Case (191855024298)

On Ebay

Trevor White 3/4 Cue with telescopic extension and mini butt

Just been re-grained and re-finished; so in excellent condition

Length 57 1/4 inches

Ferrule 9.3mm Kamui tip

Weight 18oz

Butt 30mm

Balance point 17inches

Ebony Butt

4 Splices of Rose wood




Lovely silky well balanced cue with a medium reactive shaft.




As you will know Crispian no longer makes these cases and Trevor's waiting list is at least 18 months


The North Wales case is in fair condition on the outside but very good condition on the inside, where it is most important, (I bought the case to protect the cue!) the flash photo's do make it look worst than it really is.

The hinges have lost their pins so I've inserted temporary ones as per the photo.




I would prefer pick up as the insured cost of sending this would be around £45.00 I'm guessing??

Trevor White Cue & Crispian Jones North Wales Case (191855024298)

Replacing balls

why don't they don't install a cross hair laser system in snooker to replace balls ?

Replacing balls

Can't access the site

This is PatBlock, apologies for the 2nd account, but mine has gone belly up. I've tried emailing admin via the link on the site but have had no joy.

The problem is this, I changed the email address in my account settings yesterday and as soon as I hit 'save changes' I got the following message:

"PatBlock, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation."

I can't access any pages on the site now, I just keep getting the same message.

Can someone please get my old account sorted so we can delete this one.

Thanks.

-

Can't access the site

McManus fights back against Ding

Alan McManus wins the last four frames of the session to cut Ding Junhui's World Championship semi-final lead to 9-7. McManus fights back against Ding

John Parris Master Cue Advice

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Firstly, hello :D

I was planning on selling this John Parris Master Cue on EBay. The listing had not been up for long before I received a message from someone telling me that it is a fake as it has been machine sliced. Having looked at it, I don't think it looks like it has been machine sliced but rather has been painted at points to make the lines look more straight, although that is just along the short edges, not the long.

I'm no expert by any stretch of the imagination about these things so I thought I would come here and ask y'all your opinion.

John Parris Master Cue Advice

General Enquiry Snooker Cue

I have a J P Mannock double-butted cue in original condition, with what appears to be the metal case from the same era, more than likely bought at the same time as the cue, which I want to sell. Can anyone advise on the best place to sell and get a true valuation of it's value. [I had been offered £300.00 from someone, but want to know it's true value before deciding to sell.

From my brief web research I believe that the cue could be from the 1930 - 1940s, but this is just an assumption of its age based on when the cues were originally manufactured.

The case is rather rusty and worn, but certainly adds value to this vintage snooker cue as it appears to be made by the manufacturer of the cue - Burroughes & Watts. This is a genuine sale as it was found in a friend's barn when clearing out. I don't have any interest in the sport, so shan't use it - hence the sale.

The cue has an inset made of mother of pearl with the words "ANTI GRIP CUE JP Mannock REGISTERED " inscribed. The cue dimensions :- approx 1475mm Long [58 1/8" long] 28mm [1 1/4" tapering to 11mm approx 3/8"]. 16 02 stamped on length of cue inlaid as shown in one of the images above.

General Enquiry Snooker Cue

Stamford series 1 maple cue with two extensions

http://ift.tt/1r1gysY

Price £800 delivered to uk and
£850 delivered worldwide

Stamford series 1 maple cue with two extensions

Who will be the first World Champion born after 1990?

Who will become the first World Champion born after 1990? Could it be one of the following.?

Oliver Lines
Luca Brecel
Yan Bingtao
James Cahill
Kyren Wilson
Lyu Haotian
Zhou Yuelong
Michael White
Anthony McGill
Jack Lisowski

Anyone else?

Who will be the first World Champion born after 1990?

Ronnie vs Williams 147 Miss

I was watching some Snooker Fun Trivia videos highlights last night and there was one clip (Ronnie vs Williams) in which Ronnie has potted 12 red and 12 black. The white was not in bad position and IMO he could have easily potted the next red with the rest and positioned himself on Black. But what happened was, Ronnie potted a red ball with a red (not white) ball and fouled.

I am not sure why he did so because there was not explanation of this clip. Furthermore I couldn't find much details about this on internet. Would anyone care to put some light as in what really happened there and why Ronnie did so?

Ronnie vs Williams 147 Miss

naughty snooker

hows this for naughty snooker juddhttp://<iframe width="420" height="3...reen></iframe>

naughty snooker

Advice on tip

Got my ADR super soft tip, any advice how to put it on. Do you sand the glue side a little or just put the glue straight on it with out sanding it.

Thanx Ian

Advice on tip

Ding takes commanding lead over McManus

Ding Junhui leads Alan McManus 6-2 after dominating the opening session of the World Championship semi-final. Ding takes commanding lead over McManus

Got my JPU today

Hi Folks

Well I finally took delivery of my JP Ultimate this morning woo hoo!!

Placed my order on the 31/07/2014 and received an email on the 15/04/16 to say it was ready for dispatch (unfortunately I had to wait a couple of weeks to rustle up the cash as the cash I had originally saved to pay for it was long since spent lol). So I was a wait of 21 months total which was not quite as long as expected.

I have put a link at the bottom for some pics if anyone is interested.

Ok so the specs:


Ultimate ash shaft with African ebony butt with four secondary splices of Bois de Rose.

Standard 3/4 butt at 16". SD joint fitted.
57.75" long.
10mm tip.
18.5oz.
29mm butt.


I also treated myself to a Parris patchwork case in red, black and grey as shown on their website.


So my initial impression: The cue has a lovely silky smooth but fresh finish (very different to the finish on my MW Black Legend which has been oiled a number of times now). Splice points are all even. The requested specs are bang on and the BP is ~ 16.5 inches. Four nicely spaced chevrons on the shaft down the line of sight. The four Bois de Rose secondary splices are quite dark and understated and IMHO beautiful. In my unexpert opinion this is a beautifully made cue and I cannot find fault with it at all. Unfortunately I cant get to the club to try it out until tomorrow to see how it plays (aaaaaarrghhh!!!) and that of course will be the acid test.

The case is quite substantial/robust, very well made and the leather used appears to be top notch. The locks are also reassuringly solid in construction. Plenty of room with a chalk compartment and another bigger one for accessories. My only criticism would be that the built in studs on the side to protect the leather are only on one side as opposed to both!

But overall I am a very happy camper at the moment. My initial feel is that this cue is right up there with my MW which I absolutely love but but we will see over the coming few weeks.

http://ift.tt/24m9XYW

Cheers

David

Got my JPU today

Hawkins felt O'Sullivan hangover

Barry Hawkins says his dramatic win over Ronnie O'Sullivan led to a "terrible" start in his quarter-final defeat. Hawkins felt O'Sullivan hangover

Ton prarram cues.

Anybody know where the above cues are stocked and sold in UK.

Ton prarram cues.

Cuestars to offer Q School place

CUESTARS players will have a direct route to the professional circuit for the first time next season.

It was announced this week that the winner of the 2016/17 Cuestars South of England Championship Tour will be awarded a free entry into Q School.

Competition is expected to be fierce over the extended tour of eight legs.

World Snooker’s Q School is run every year soon after the World Championship. It consists of two best-of-seven-frame tournaments. All eight semi-finalists receive two-year Main Tour cards, meaning they will travel the world competing alongside players like Ronnie O’Sullivan, Judd Trump and Neil Robertson for £8m prize money.

Cuestars members Brad Chappell, Jack Smithers, Mike Finn, Nick Jennings and Sonnie O’Sullivan are among the 182 players who have forked out £600 each to enter this season’s Q School that starts on May 11 in Burton upon Trent.

There is no age restriction for Q School. However, World Snooker reserves the right to refuse entry to any player aged under 16. All English entrants must be members of the English Association of Snooker & Billiards, our national governing body.

Players not reaching the semi-finals in either tournament will be ranked according to the number of frames won. The highest ranked players will then be invited to make the numbers up in Main Tour events if some of the places are not taken up by the 128 current professionals - which happens a lot.

And that is how 15-year-old former Cuestars member Shane Castle found himself leading Mark Selby 3-1 in the first round of the 2013 UK Championship live on BBC TV on a Saturday evening. Selby eventually won 6-4.

There will be no cash alternative for the prize worth £600.

Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)

Cuestars to offer Q School place

Back to the future.

What if - just supposing you could go back in time and give yourself advice - at snooker -

What would you say to your young self?

Back to the future.

WTB: Trevor White, Mike Wooldridge, Glover cue

WTB: Trevor White, Mike Wooldridge, Glover cue

Hi guys, I am interested in buying a cue with these specs

58",9mm tip 17.5 oz, 29.5 butt diameter. Dont care if one piece or 3/4. Will consider Trevor White, Mike Wooldridge, Tony Glover

List Date: 4/27/2016

For more info, click here to view the original listing: WTB: Trevor White, Mike Wooldridge, Glover cue
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Want to Buy (WTB) Please Contact Buyer with offers.


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WTB: Trevor White, Mike Wooldridge, Glover cue

Hawkins fights back to cut Fu lead

Barry Hawkins recovers from 9-1 down to trail Marco Fu 10-6 in the World Championship quarter-finals. Hawkins fights back to cut Fu lead

Wilson 'future world champion' - Selby

Kyren Wilson will win the world title at some point in the future, says his conqueror at The Crucible, Mark Selby. Wilson 'future world champion' - Selby

New Balls

Hi Guys

Where can i get a new set of Aramith 1G Tournament Champion Match Snooker Balls from a a reasonable price,
really need to move off the club set of balls as they are terrible......

Cheers

New Balls

Exquisite green plate 1 piece ash snooker cue

Exquisite green plate 1 piece ash snooker cue

For sale green plate Exquisite snooker cue. Cue specs are:

57.5"
17.5oz
9.5mm tip
29.5mm butt diameter.

Ash shaft, ebony but with single splice.

The price for the cue is 510 gbp shipped worldwide.

Shaft is stiff, I am selling as I am used to smaller tips. Cue has been bought in January, so basicaly brand new. In great condition.

List Date: 4/27/2016

For more info, click here to view the original listing: Exquisite green plate 1 piece ash snooker cue
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On Sale For: $750.00


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Exquisite green plate 1 piece ash snooker cue

Selby sees off Wilson to reach semis

World number one Mark Selby beats qualifier Kyren Wilson 13-8 to reach the semi-finals at the World Championship. Selby sees off Wilson to reach semis

Frames to sponsor Cuestars tournament

A COULSDON snooker club frequented by a host of green baize stars on a daily basis has not taken its eye off the grass-roots game.

Seven-time world champion Stephen Hendry and national treasure Jimmy White often practise at Frames Sports Bar along with resident professionals Marco Fu, Kurt Maflin and Michael Georgiou.

Tony ‘Tornado’ Drago and Chinese sensation Liang Wenbo are also weekly visitors at the Brighton Road club.

Despite rubbing shoulders with these household names, Tony Thompson, who bought Frames in January, 2012, has not got his head in the clouds.

The club, which has a junior pool and snooker section boasting more than 25 boys and girls aged seven and upwards, will sponsor a leg of next season’s Cuestars South of England Under-21 Gold, Silver and Bronze Tours.

Thompson said: “I believe in getting behind the junior and amateur game as much as possible because without the youngsters the game has no future.

“I have always had a great passion for snooker. Many of my friends were top amateurs and pro snooker players back in the late 80s and early 90s. So I never really left the scene.

“The dream was to always own my own club and produce stars of our own.”

The 48-year-old, in partnership with world number 14 Fu, manages the careers of Maflin and Georgiou.

For more information about Frames Sports Bar, go to http://ift.tt/1T4a0Ag.

Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)

Frames to sponsor Cuestars tournament

Members video

A have a lot of time for all the guys on here and would love to see our main men on here doing a video
Of them playing or practising so my list would be

Neil
Byron
Dean
ADR
Gaza
Eny one would like to add there players jump in :)
Don't be shy get that camera out :)

Members video

New Cue for approx £85-£125

Looking for a new cue within this price range, standard length, 9.5mm tip, medium weight.

Would there be much difference between a machine and hand spliced cue within this price range?

New Cue for approx £85-£125

Ding powers into Worlds semi-finals

Ding Junhui thrashes Mark Williams 13-3 inside two sessions to become the first man into the World Championship semi-finals. Ding powers into Worlds semi-finals

cue re varnish

hi

i have an old peradon & Fletcher cue which has always had what looks like cracked varnish on the top section - its been like this for about 30 years but i now wish to repair it. i wish to remove the current coating
( glass paper ? ) and re finish it with something (!) any thoughts?

thanks in advance

cue re varnish

WTB: 55, 56 or 57 inch cue with a high balance point, 18.5 to 20 plus inches

WTB: 55, 56 or 57 inch cue with a high balance point, 18.5 to 20 plus inches

Hi,

I'm looking for a cue with a high balance point as this is what suits me as a short player with a compact cue action. The balance point needs to be from 18.5 to 20 plus inches. I would prefer a one piece but would also consider a 3/4 cue. Thanks.

List Date: 4/26/2016

For more info, click here to view the original listing: WTB: 55, 56 or 57 inch cue with a high balance point, 18.5 to 20 plus inches
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Want to Buy (WTB) Please Contact Buyer with offers.


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WTB: 55, 56 or 57 inch cue with a high balance point, 18.5 to 20 plus inches

Below-par Hawkins trails Fu in quarters

A below-par Barry Hawkins trails Marco Fu 7-1 in their World Championship quarter-final, hours after knocking out Ronnie O'Sullivan. Below-par Hawkins trails Fu in quarters

Whitewash sessions at the Crucible?

Hi forum,

I hope someone can help with this difficult question or will be able to direct me to a place where I can find out.

How many whitewash sessions has there been during the WC in the Crucible era (not counting qualification sessions)?

Best regards,
Peter

Whitewash sessions at the Crucible?

Selby & Ding take charge in last eight

Mark Selby and Ding Junhui build 6-2 leads in the opening session of the World Championship quarter-finals. Selby & Ding take charge in last eight

Table refurbishment from a DIY perspective

This is probably going to be a bit of an "Anti-Geoff" thread! Not against the good man in any way, but closer to "tales of how a snooker table probably shouldn't be refurbished" ;)

As per one of my first posts, I bought an antique Riley 6 foot table a while ago. Very pleased with it, but it's had it's fair share of wear over the years and by the looks of it the last time it was recovered, it didn't appear to have been done particularly well. The cloth sits well and is tacked in well, however little things like the pocket brass screws being driven into the wood at an angle. *shudder*.
I'm far from an expert, this is my first time, however I like to research, take advice and learn, all whilst taking as much care as possible.
The one thing going against me is lack of money, so this is something I'm doing slowly and on a budget!

At the back end of last week I ordered replacement cloth from Hainsworth - things are tight enough that I couldn't stretch to a Strachan, but as this will mostly be used by myself practicing and my friends playing pool, it's probably for the best. I also took the opportunity to buy some new rubbers. Again, couldn't afford some nice Northern Rubber but what I've bought should hopefully be considerably better than what looks to be the original rubber on the table, which feels particularly stiff and fragile.

The rubbers are coming today (I love DPD and their tracking!) and the cloth tomorrow, so thought I'd make a start by surveying the damage.



All the cushions off. The difference in colour of the cloth under the cushions is amusing - once I'd scraped off the years of dust! Found a few nicks and tears under the cushions on the bed cloth here too. Wonder if that was a bad original fitment or if wear and tear can do that where cues aren't accessible?



There's some repairs having gone on here by the looks of things. I imagine the screws no longer bit in these two holes so they've been padded out with dowels (the screw went down the middle of these). I need to take time to consider how I'm going to refit those. Also noticed the original colour of the wood underneath the brasses. Rather nice! Will also research on wood restoration to see if anything is possible on limited/no budget.

As per previous posts, I'd started to gain some interest in the history of the table & cues. Wondered if there was any significance to "Huddersfield" being written on this - is that reference to the place, or are the indistinguishable letters the initials to a name?



Similarly, got a closer look at the serial number on the bottom of the cushions. On closer inspection, rather than just being an upside down 7 as I'd previously thought, it looked to be more of a made-up 4 - perhaps they didn't have a 4 stamp, or only had stamps for numbers they couldn't otherwise make up?



Still, very pleased to see the serial numbers match on all 6 of the cushions.

The next job on the list is to hunt for an extremely cheap oak or oak effect dining table, firstly to borrow the legs from (this is a table-top table) to convert it to a proper table, and secondly to convert the top to be able to cover this with. This sits in an enclosed gazebo with plastic roof, so sunlight pours in all day - the cloth would fade nearly instantly if not covered!
I'd also like to refurbish the pocket brasses and leathers. The brasses could probably be brought back to life with Brasso and a polish, however I may smile nicely at some friends working in the local shoe factories to see if they can make me up some leathers.

All comments & suggestions welcome, including criticism!

Table refurbishment from a DIY perspective

Ex-pro retains Cuestars Seniors title

PORTSMOUTH singles champion Mike Talmondt has retained his title on a regional circuit for players aged 40 and over.

The ex-professional secured top spot on the Cuestars South of England Seniors Tour before a ball was struck in anger at the seventh and final leg at The Crucible Sports & Social Club, Newbury.

“It’s just nice to play a bit of tournament snooker,” said Talmondt.

“I’m happy about it this year because obviously it’s harder with Matt (Ford) playing. The standard is definitely impressive. It’s been good.

“Matt’s won the Championship Tour. He’s done really well to win that. He plays aggressive snooker and scores heavy.

“I’m pleased to get one up on Matt, that’s for sure.”

The 43-year-old, who is planning to enter the Championship Tour next season, said playing in Cuestars events is a little different from the pressures of the cubicles at the Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool, where the professional qualifying rounds were held in the 1990s.

“It could destroy you if you were not used to it,” he said. “When you’re playing for a living, it’s a lot different from just coming down here for a knock on a Sunday.

“You’ve got to try not to think about it. Just play your natural game and try to play as if it means nothing.”

Talmondt, now based at The Craneswater Snooker Club and driving a taxi for a living, said his best result on the pro-circuit was beating Ryan Day (now the world number 20) 5-2 in the second qualifying round of the 1998 World Championship.

“I played really well that day,” he added.

Talmondt made his Seniors Tour debut in October, 2014, and has not missed one of the 13 tournaments over the past two seasons. He has won six events and only once failed to qualify for the knockout.

He ended this season 23 points clear of former champion John Hunter (Andover). Ford (Bracknell) was two points further back.

Round-robin groups of four in Newbury meant that even if Talmondt had lost all three games, he’d still collect enough rankings points for an uncatchable lead.

In the event, he actually topped his group, beat Martin Wallace (Reading) 2-0 in the last-eight and lost 2-0 to the eventual tournament winner Nick Birney (High Wycombe) 2-1 in the semi-finals.

A total of 39 different players competed this season. The 2016/17 tour will be extended to eight legs.


Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)

Ex-pro retains Cuestars Seniors title

Trevor white cue wanted

Time to get a Trevor white cue looking for ash 1pice
With extensions 57/58 9.6 tip 29.5sh butt 18oz
Nice even arrows would be nice pm for my email adress
Thanks guys :)

Trevor white cue wanted

Hawkins 'mindset' key to O'Sullivan win

Barry Hawkins says the key to beating Ronnie O'Sullivan at The Crucible was trying to forget who he was playing. Hawkins 'mindset' key to O'Sullivan win

O'Sullivan 'wasn't in fit state'

Five-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan says he is struggling to cope with the stress of being the sport's "figurehead". O'Sullivan 'wasn't in fit state'

Spinster Grip Tip review

If anyone is thinking of trying these chalkless tips, then think again, to say they're awfull would be being kind, no feel at all, its like trying to play with a marshmallow on your ferrule they're so soft, it does grip but grips far too much pulling and throwing the white all over, unless you buy them to exclusively play masse shots which they are good for, then dont bother!

Spinster Grip Tip review

TSF cue tip review!

Hi all just tried the TSF soft tip, the tip is tan almost orange in colour which I personally prefer to black, and is 6 layers of pig skin, I fitted the tip to a 9.25mm ferrule allowing it to flare out slightly, they're very easy to trim with a stanley knife, however it did take a while to shape, anyway on to how it plays, it holds chalk extremely well, better than I expected actually, plenty of grip and very resonsive with a nice solid hit, feels quite firm but bites the cue ball, all in all I'm impressed, definately worth a go guys and girls.

TSF cue tip review!

Hawkins ousts O'Sullivan in decider

Barry Hawkins beats five-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan 13-12 in a thrilling second-round match at the World Championship. Hawkins ousts O'Sullivan in decider

Best old table?

Hi guys,

I'm looking for some advice regarding purchasing a second hand snooker table.

I've been lucky enough to have had my own table at home for a few years now and it's time for an upgrade.

Ideally I’d like to find a table that needs refurbishing as it's something me and my Dad have been talking about doing together for years.

I've read every thread in the table section on here about second hand tables and have managed to get myself completely confused!

I really love the look of older tables compared to tables with painted legs like the Aristocrat and Star tables.
I much prefer a nice old turned leg, so older, at least in appearance is one decision made.

I also would prefer older Welsh or Irish slate.

Steel block cushions on the other hand, I'm not so sure?
If there was a fantastic table that didn’t have them, I defiantly wouldn’t let it put me off.

Another concern is the option to upgrade the pockets for today’s style of play, no one likes playing a perfect split only for the blue to be spat back on to the table!
Also, adjustable slate supports?
I have no idea if some old tables can’t be up graded?

So basically, I think it's,

• An older style table.
• Turned legs.
• Welsh or Irish slate.
• Option to upgrade pockets.

I'm in no rush as I messed up when I bought my last table, I want to take my time and be on the lookout for the right table this time.

Any advice would be very much appreciated.


Richard

Best old table?

Hello from west wales

Hi my name is rhodri im 30 and i live in aberaeron in west wales.
Only started playing 12 months ago and im hooked. My highest break so far is 40.
As im 6ft 3" i find my 57" cue is a bit short for me so im currently in talks with peradon regarding a custom 60" cue that replicates the royal.

Hello from west wales

John Parris elite cue, 54", 17.5oz, 9.5mm, 3/4 cue - No Longer Available

John Parris elite cue, 54", 17.5oz, 9.5mm, 3/4 cue

Hi,

I am selling a John Parris Elite cue. It is 54", 17.5oz and is 3/4 length. The shaft is stiff.

I had this cue shortened from 57" but can't get on with it. Please note that the mini butt I bought does not fit. I have the receipt and the cue comes with a cue towel and a Cue craft aluminium case. It would make a great cue for a shorter player or junior.

The price is ?260. UK buyers only.



List Date: 4/23/2016

For more info, click here to view the original listing: John Parris elite cue, 54", 17.5oz, 9.5mm, 3/4 cue
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John Parris elite cue, 54", 17.5oz, 9.5mm, 3/4 cue - No Longer Available

fiberglass cue case

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Ding knocks Trump out of Worlds

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Birney's two-year wait over

HIGH Wycombe star Nick Birney admitted it had been a “long wait” to win his first event on the Cuestars South of England Seniors Tour for two years.

But the 46-year-old was one stroke of fortune from making a group-stage exit in the seventh and final leg of the 40-plus circuit at The Crucible Sports & Social Club, Newbury.

Birney cleared the last five colours to take the opening frame of the final on the black to counter a 30 break by Neil Herd and left his Frome-based opponent needing snookers with one red left in the second.

Herd had dispatched first time semi-finalist Paul Stenning (Southampton) 2-1 to progress to his first Seniors final for 27 months.

Speaking after his 2-0 victory, Birney said: “It’s been a long wait. I’ve been putting in a bit of practice lately so I was hoping to do well today.”

But he added: “I should have been knocked out by Paul Lawrence. In the last frame, he missed the black all together.”

Indeed. Birney lost his first round-robin match 2-1 to Southampton’s Ram Birring, beat Herd 2-1 and edged his third game 2-1 on the final black after Lawrence, also from Southampton, completely missed it.

Birney, who is based at High Wycombe’s Liberal Club and won the Seniors Championship play-off in 2011/12, then accounted for this season’s runner-up John Hunter (Andover) 2-1 and newly-crowned champion Mike Talmondt (Portsmouth) by the same score in the knockout rounds.

Reflecting on life on the Seniors Tour, he said: “I’ll be back. I love it.

“I love competing against Matt (Ford) and John – and even Wayne (Muddiman). Anybody can beat anybody on their day.”

It was at Woking Snooker Centre on April 27, 2014, that Birney beat Neil Carroll (Rownhams) 2-0 to win his last final. And he had beaten Herd 2-1 in the last-four.

Before the event in Newbury, Ford was presented with his Championship Tour trophy – and then crashed out in the group stages.

BREAKS

Mike Talmondt: 69, 53, 46, 40, 40.
John Hunter: 69.
Matt Ford: 66, 47, 46, 40.
Nick Birney: 58, 51.
Martin Wallace: 57.
Ram Birring: 46.
Wayne Muddiman: 41

ROUND-ROBIN GROUP POSITIONS

GROUP A: 1st, Mike Talmondt (Copnor SC, Portsmouth); 2nd, Dave Pullman (Sunninghill Comrades Club, Ascot); 3rd, Jon Monckton (Woking SC); 4th, Jonathan Walker (Potting Shed, Aldbourne).

GROUP B: 1st, John Hunter (Salisbury SC); 2nd, Wayne Muddiman (Chandlers Ford Central); 3rd, Matt Ford (Sunninghill Comrades Club, Ascot); 4th, Alan Thomas (Jesters, Swindon).

GROUP C: 1st, Neil Herd (Salisbury SC); 2nd, Nick Birney (Liberal Club, High Wycombe); 3rd, Paul Lawrence (Park Gate RBL); 4th, Ram Birring (Chandler’s Ford SC).

GROUP D: 1st, Paul Stenning (Park Gate RBL); 2nd, Martin Wallace (Crowthorne RBL); 3rd, David Stewart (Chandler’s Ford SC); 4th, Martin Luker (Jesters, Swindon).

KNOCKOUT RESULTS

QUARTER-FINALS (12 points): Talmondt 2 Wallace 0, Birney 2 Hunter 1, Herd 2 Muddiman 1, Stenning 2 Pullman 1.

SEMI-FINALS (£20, 15 points): Birney 2 Talmondt 1, Herd 2 Stenning 0.

FINAL (£80/£40, 25/18 points): Birney 2 Herd 0.


Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)

Birney's two-year wait over

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http://ift.tt/1XQqosl

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Iv noticed watching judd trump today that on most shots he tends to align the cue to the right ( his right) of the target then as he delivers the cue he swipes the cue visibly make to straight in line. If you watch you can see the tip of his cue moving from aligned to his right to straight in line on most shots. Peter ebdon is first commentator I have heard notice this too. He was saying it is to do with his right eye dominance playing left handed and is the reason he can miss long power shots near the cushion. I vaguely seem to remember Jimmy White had a similar side swipe in his cue action. By contrast watch ding who seems to cue dead straight through the White. Seems to work for judd though was just an observation!

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Has anyone seen Nic Barrow's CAT?

Saw this on YouTube and wondered if anyone has tried one out yet? Nic's new invention Cue Action Trainer.

http://youtu.be/UwCt7O1FfP0

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Table spots

Random question of the day :D I have a new Hainsworth cloth coming for my 6 footer, and something's been bugging me.
The majority of the spots people use appear to be the little stickers. Why stickers as opposed to, say, penned on like the baulk lines?

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Thicker cloths = less kicks ?

It's well known that the balls kicked less on the cloths used in the 70's and 80's with a heavier nap but the downside is the red's don't split so easily. It begs the question, what is more important? I would have thought a level playing field with fewer kicks albeit less frequent century breaks. It would also aleviate some of the problems of "big bounce" cushions. Also, are the balls used now lighter than those used in the 80's?

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After advice with scoring and shot selection. Ive been playing up to about 10 hours per week mostly solo. Im making the odd century but struggling for consistency ~ particularly with shot selection, execution and general scoring. Seem to choose wrong red or execute it in wrong way and break down half the time when i should be scoring more in the balls...
Any suggestions or advice ?

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Confused about the right cue specs

Hi,

I'm confused about what the right cue specs are for me. I shortened a 57" cue to 54" but it didn't feel right. Also, I am 5ft 3 and having such a short cue made it awkward to reach for a lot of shots.

I am looking for advice. I am wondering whether I would be best off with a longer cue, say 56 inches, but with a high balance point, so it feels ok when I'm holding it several inches up from the butt.

I would appreciate anyone's advice, thanks.

Confused about the right cue specs

John Parris elite cue, 54", 17.5oz, 9.5mm, 3/4 cue

John Parris elite cue, 54", 17.5oz, 9.5mm, 3/4 cue

Hi,

I am selling a John Parris Elite cue. It is 54", 17.5oz and is 3/4 length. The shaft is stiff.

I had this cue shortened from 57" but can't get on with it. Please note that the mini butt I bought does not fit. I have the receipt and the cue comes with a cue towel and a Cue craft aluminium case. It would make a great cue for a shorter player or junior.

The price is ?260. UK buyers only.



List Date: 4/23/2016

For more info, click here to view the original listing: John Parris elite cue, 54", 17.5oz, 9.5mm, 3/4 cue
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On Sale For: $360.08


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John Parris elite cue, 54", 17.5oz, 9.5mm, 3/4 cue

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Few Rules Clarification!

I was watching Ronnie vs Ding 2007 Masters Final today and there were few rules I was really not sure about. Just wondering if snooker community can put some light on it.

1. Ball Re-Spot:
In one of the frame, black ball was potted but all the colors positions were occupied. Ideally, if all the color spots are occupied then ball should be placed as close as possible to the top cushion from its spot but the referee placed the black just below the pink ball..not sure why this happened.

2. Foul & Miss:
Need some details on this. In which situation this rule applies? In one of the frame, safety play was going on and Ronnie tried to nudge the red bunch gently but missed the touch - here there were few others risky red visible so in case I understand why referee called it Foul & Miss. But in frame 7, Ding snookered Ronnie just behind black and only pink was available. The white was entirely hidden behind black and pink was not visible at all. Here again Ronnie tried to hit pink but missed so its a foul but why is it a miss?

3. Free Ball Rule:
Need some details on this. In which situation this rule applies?

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Maybe it's deeper than that, but I'm no psychologist.

Anyone have any suggestions on how I can improve in this area?

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Graham hardy 3/4 case brand new

Wanted to share what arrived yesterday. It's black and grey with chrome fittings inludung the end protectors. Hope you like. Cluck and scroll through.

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http://ift.tt/1WhAPGv

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Jason owen guru cue 1pc for sale

Jason owen guru cue 1pc for sale

Solid cue lovely chevrons and straight grain complete with tele extension thread


Specs

58.5"
18oz
9.6 mm tip
17.8bp
Multi spliced tulip wood

List Date: 4/22/2016

For more info, click here to view the original listing: Jason owen guru cue 1pc for sale
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On Sale For: $815.00


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Jason owen guru cue 1pc for sale