As with pool pockets, the sizes and shapes of snooker pockets have been a serious concern to players and officials for a long time. Some claimed records have been denied because the table did not match the specs.
Since snooker pockets are curved, it is much harder to specify them with a few numbers. The solution is to use 3D templates (shaped blocks) to check the shapes of all the pockets used in official competitions. Here is a video showing part of the procedure:
Since snooker pockets are curved, it is much harder to specify them with a few numbers. The solution is to use 3D templates (shaped blocks) to check the shapes of all the pockets used in official competitions. Here is a video showing part of the procedure:
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