2023 World Championship

[Starsky]

I know part of Marks trials with different cues was trying to find one that worked well for both long and short game. It seems he found some great for each but overall not one that did both tonsame level.

Was that with a maple and ash cue ?

[Cue crafty]

Was that with a maple and ash cue ?

he definitely tried both, and in the end more than a few I believe. Not sure either what worked best for each (long and short) you’d think maple for long maybe but as I say not sure.

love to hear if others know more. 😉

[Starsky]

he definitely tried both, and in the end more than a few I believe. Not sure either what worked best for each (long and short) you’d think maple for long maybe but as I say not sure.

love to hear if others know more. 😉

I would say it’s actually the opposite .
In my experience maple has a bit more flex to it and hence is better for feel shots . Maybe it’s down to each individual player though .

[Starsky]

Just saw a stat on Snooker.org stating that this current match is Ronnie’s 1000th at the Crucible .
Amazing when you think some players dream is to play there at all .

[DeanH]

Just saw a stat on Snooker.org stating that this current match is Ronnie’s 1000th at the Crucible .
Amazing when you think some players dream is to play there at all .

100th

not 1000th
but still impressive though
top of this table, with Hendry behind on 90 and Higgins on 89.

[Starsky]

100th

not 1000th
but still impressive though
top of this table, with Hendry behind on 90 and Higgins on 89.

🤦♂️🤣

Maybe I should try reading with my glasses on !

As you say still impressive but not quite as impressive as a 1000 !

[DeanH]

🤦♂️🤣

Maybe I should try reading with my glasses on !

As you say still impressive but not quite as impressive as a 1000 !

I think the other stat that Ronnie now has over 200 centuries at the Crucible alone - where most pros don't even have that in their career - most impressive

[Starsky]

I think the other stat that Ronnie now has over 200 centuries at the Crucible alone - where most pros don't even have that in their career - most impressive

I agree , I can see a few more being added this tournament as well . I can’t see anything holding him back from reaching the final this year .
Hopefully somebody else will win it though

[trains]

cueman post #489 theres a youtube video of the top players asked at a venue about why theres so few young British players in the pro game, i gave it a fleeting look, even Jack Lisowski is parroting the woodwork narrative that there were more players in clubs in his day, i had to laugh.

[itsnoteasy]

I saw an article where Ronnie said its too expensive if you're young and want to do solo practice in clubs.
He also said he tried to get a club off the ground and if it worked he would have opened more around the country, just for under eighteen's, with no drink and away from adult conversation and just dedicated to snooker but he couldn't find anyone to "chuck him a few quid" to get it up and running, so in other words he couldn't get any backers. Surely this is something world snooker should be all over.

[Starsky]

I saw an article where Ronnie said its too expensive if you're young and want to do solo practice in clubs.
He also said he tried to get a club off the ground and if it worked he would have opened more around the country, just for under eighteen's, with no drink and away from adult conversation and just dedicated to snooker but he couldn't find anyone to "chuck him a few quid" to get it up and running, so in other words he couldn't get any backers. Surely this is something world snooker should be all over.

INE, any chance you could post a link to that article, I’d be interested to read it .

[Starsky]

Both matches on atm are real nervy with plenty of mistakes.
It’s setting up to be an interesting finish to both matches if it stays tight .

[Cue crafty]

Watching Jak Jones this morning miss a few and look like he's just realised where he is, to then battle back and make his first ton in the match and make it 10-10!! Well done to him, we've seen many realise the magnitude of where they are and crumble. That was impressive to steady the ship and regain full focus. 👏👏

[wemba]

Mark Allen has gone full zen.

[itsnoteasy]

Starsky, I can't remember where I read it it was definitely a written article and not a filmed interview but I've looked for it and can't find it. I'm guessing Facebook. Wish I had saved it or stuck it up on here.