The WPA states that this is a warning because some were unaware this was illegal. I have certainly cleaned cue balls while in play without a referee, right out in the open using whatever is handy. Does a sweat soaked towel make a cue ball roll faster or slower after it dries? I don't know.
The WPA does say this is an Unsportsmanlike Conduct foul which means the punishment can be up to a lifetime ban. That seems a bit over the top but even the risk of a one year ban should be an attention getter.
They do need to be sure that everyone knows this is an illegal activity, then if they want it stopped harsh punishments need to occur.
Hu
The WPA does say this is an Unsportsmanlike Conduct foul which means the punishment can be up to a lifetime ban. That seems a bit over the top but even the risk of a one year ban should be an attention getter.
They do need to be sure that everyone knows this is an illegal activity, then if they want it stopped harsh punishments need to occur.
Hu