The history of signal sports

Invented in the mid to late 19th century, snooker has become a phenomenon; taking established sports by storm and becoming one of the most popular pastimes in the UK and around the world. Originally described as a “gentleman’s game” for its tendency to be played within the aristocracy during the 20th century, the sport has spread to all social classes with enduring popularity and affection. However, many, particularly those who are not entirely familiar with the sport, have trouble differentiating between Pool and Snooker. While fundamentally they are completely different games, apart from the fact that the object of both sports is to play balls and both are played on a table, we will focus on one of those differences; the signs.

The main difference between a Snooker Cue and a Pool Cue is that the Snooker Cue tends to be up to 2″ longer – 58″ compared to the normal 57″ that the standard Pool Cue will have. Also, Snooker Cues are generally a bit lighter around 16 to 19 Oz and pool cues will be somewhat heavy as they are around 21 Oz Again the tip of the cue offers a substantial difference in that the tip at the end of a pool cue will be much thinner (as is immediately noticeable) compared to that of a pool cue which will feature a thicker, flatter tip. Why is this? If both games share the same basic fundamental principle : bouncy balls, so why the differentiation in dimensions and weight?The felt on a pool table is generally much faster, in the sense that the balls travel faster and longer with less effort, than a pool table and the balls themselves are smaller nails, so a finer wad is required. lls (also the pockets tend to be much wider) therefore a thicker sign is required.

However, what should you look for when choosing a pool or pool cue? The first obvious difference in signs for each sport is that they can come in one or two pieces (in fact, some even come in 3 or 4). Almost every player in this sport will advise you not to buy a one-piece cue, as not only do they tend to be of lower quality and class, but they are also not very practical to carry around. A piece of two can be easily placed in a case. Although, what about the material it is made of? Like most sports, Snooker and Pool have seen huge technological advances in recent years and it seems like a slight shift is appearing that is moving people away from traditional wooden cues towards (usually handmade and custom) cues. made of other materials. The advantages of having a handmade or personalized cue consisting of, for example, graphite, is that it will not warp. Wooden cues tend to warp and distort slightly after long use, especially if kept in a warm place, giving your pool or billiards cue a warped line; certainly not what you want when you’re supposed to shoot directly with the cue stick. Now that more and more custom cleats are being made from other materials, this distortion will not occur; however, the flip side of this is that many players do not like the feel of a graphite cue. While it may be lighter in weight and not suffer from warping, it just doesn’t feel like a pool or pool cue, regardless of whether it’s a handmade cue or not. For this reason, most players still use traditional wooden snooker and pool cues, usually made from maple or ash, rather than turning to the “new generation” of custom, handcrafted snooker and pool cues.

The sport has seen a revival of popularity in recent years, particularly in China, where both snooker and pool are spreading like wildfire, attracting young players to hone their skills and dominate the table. While having a good brain, technique and strategy are important in both snooker and pool, it is your signal that will ultimately decide the game; if you don’t feel comfortable with your cue, chances are you won’t win. Whether you opt for a custom, handmade specialty cue designed specifically for your needs or just a regular one from your local sporting goods store, it’s imperative that you’re satisfied; the next frame will depend on it.