Mushroom Tips

[3kushn]

My apologies in advance. I'm too old to learn to play but love watching.
I did a forum search but of course, nada.

So why is it that even top players seem not concerned with their tip being flush with the ferrule?

Promise not to infiltrate your forum with too many silly questions.
Love your game.
Watching the Worlds about 2-3 hours/day. Did the same for many other big tourneys going back many years.

 

[drsnooker]

It's all personal preference.
Here's a good summary:

Snooker Tip Shapes

Snooker Tip - What type of snooker tip shape have you got on your cue? Here are a few of the tips used by the world's top professional snooker players.

www.snookercrazy.com

 

[3kushn]

It's all personal preference.
Here's a good summary:

Snooker Tip Shapes

Snooker Tip - What type of snooker tip shape have you got on your cue? Here are a few of the tips used by the world's top professional snooker players.

www.snookercrazy.com

Hey Doc
Thanks for that link.

I suppose for most Pro's they're not too concerned about English.
I know from watching that LH or RH isn't used much.

It still seems that even with Center Ball it would be hard to pinpoint the CB.
Obviously I'm clueless on this.
Feel free to be harsh.
My 3C mentor was brutal.
I'm hardened!

 

[drsnooker]

Akshually..... Most pros play almost every shot with some side spin (AKA english). It really makes life complicated so it is not recommended for amateur players as the throw and squirt make it really difficult to make the shot. In pool the pockets are much bigger so is much more forgiving than snooker.

There is one exception: that's Ding. I cannot find the original clip with Steve Davis discussing the fact that Ding plays center ball even on cut shots.
But here's a bit of an explanation including Steve Davis' comment.

 

[telinoz]

Akshually..... Most pros play almost every shot with some side spin (AKA english). It really makes life complicated so it is not recommended for amateur players as the throw and squirt make it really difficult to make the shot. In pool the pockets are much bigger so is much more forgiving than snooker.

There is one exception: that's Ding. I cannot find the original clip with Steve Davis discussing the fact that Ding plays center ball even on cut shots.
But here's a bit of an explanation including Steve Davis' comment.

Exactly.