Snooker players and fans are probably some of the most resistant to change people around. Introducing something like a Fargo rating to the game will definitely garner opposition from the land of Elkmaster tips and Master chalk.
I have snooker and english pool cues with ash shafts. My english pool cue has an 8mm tip. I still prefer my maple snooker cue though, so I alternate between cues depending on what I like for the day.