What tip size is the best for a beginner ?

[piceana]

Hi Folks,

I'm playing snooker for a year already... nothing serious at the moment random 20-30 breaks started to kick in...

Was wondering if potting would increase if using a 10 mm tip since I now use 9.5 and even though I chalk after every shot sometimes I miscue ...

Please share your thoughts on this subject.

[jamesg19851]

9.5mm is a pretty standard diameter for a tip, I wouldn't worry about that. Just keep practising and maybe think about some coaching. Solo practice is very beneficial too.

[Dave Walton]

9.5mm is about right, a 10mm may help slightly with striking the center of the cue ball but I wouldn't worry about it, I wouldn't recommend going smaller than 9.5mm to start with though.

[DeanH]

Forget about tip size (as above 9.5mm is "standard") and practise to get the cue through straight
If you don't cue straight consistently, you could have a 14mm tip and you will still miss the pots

Get to the table and have fun practising, maybe see a coach to ensure you are delivering the cue straight

[the lone wolf]

All of the above!

[piceana]

Greatly appreciated the above advises and help. Would focus on straight cuing then :snooker: