I have noticed that most snooker players mushroom their tips on purpose. It is even mentioned in several of my snooker books (But they do not mention why). Any ideas why this is done?
Mushroomed tips on purpose?
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Shorty said:
That is how it was explained to me by a snooker player from Ireland. Basically they want a bigger tip without having to use a bigger shaft. It’s not so much a mushroom with the tips sides bulging out but when the tip is installed they just don’t trim it down flush with the ferrule. I tried playing world rules eight ball with a tip like that on a snooker cue but didn’t really like it so I trimmed mine flush with the ferrule.
What ferrule diameter is usual for a snooker player. I have the new Predator Z shaft. At 11.75 mm it seems tiny.
Snooker Tip OD
Snooker Tip OD's:
8-10mm I heard or 7.5 but never seen it. I've seen a few 10.5's but not from England.
Most Pros play with 9mm or there abouts. Remember the shafts are linear not pro tappered. Some even come in a little thicker and "dive" in over the last 3" to achive final OD.
Nick B
Plays Snooker with a 9.75 & 10mm Ash Shafts
Plays Pool with 12.75mm
Snooker Tip OD's:
8-10mm I heard or 7.5 but never seen it. I've seen a few 10.5's but not from England.
Most Pros play with 9mm or there abouts. Remember the shafts are linear not pro tappered. Some even come in a little thicker and "dive" in over the last 3" to achive final OD.
Nick B
Plays Snooker with a 9.75 & 10mm Ash Shafts
Plays Pool with 12.75mm
looks weird, but plays greath, and the tip is really tiny.