Ronnie O'Sullivan 57" Grey Elegance Ash Snooker Cue - Signature Style (2024)

FAQs

Are Ash snooker cues good? ›

In the UK, ash is the most popular choice for snooker and UK 8 Ball Pool cue shafts, while maple is favored in the USA for American 9 Ball. As the popularity of different cue sports grows, preferences are evolving. Ultimately, the choice between ash and maple comes down to personal taste.

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American Ash – (Fraxinus Americana)

American Ash is by far the most popular wood used in modern day snooker and English pool cues, high quality ash is easily spotted by its straight lines and uniformed chevrons along the cue.

There is a big difference in the manufacture process. Making a Hand-spliced cue is a longer process and often involves extra splicing and includes more exotic woods. The cheapest cues that many suppliers sell are not spliced at all and are in fact painted to look like they are spliced.

Peradon cues are of the highest quality and Peradon have more experience than anyone and Peradon are the oldest cue makers in the world, so if they don't know how to do it no one does. So if you're looking to buy a quality snooker cue then you can't go wrong choosing a Peradon Cue.

One key difference between ash and maple bats is that ash is not as hard as maple. So, an ash bat is more likely to break in the handle when a player is “jammed” by an inside pitch down the barrel above the handle.

It has a gold Ronnie O'Sullivan signature graphic on an eye-catching shiny maroon butt. Suitable For Snooker and Pool: With a 9.5mm leather stick-on tip on a brass ferrule, this cue can be used for both Snooker and English Pool.

The most common specifications players choose are tip size around 9.5mm, standard length 58″, weight between 18 – 19oz.

In snooker, cue tip sizes typically range from 9mm to 10.5mm. Professionals generally prefer smaller tips, as they provide greater precision for the intricate shots that snooker demands. However, amateur players may opt for a slightly larger tip to enhance control and consistency.

Most players find that a cue weight between 18-21 ounces is the sweet spot. This weight allows for enough control over the cue ball, while also providing a comfortable feel for the player. However, it's important to note that everyone's preferences are different, and the ideal weight for you may vary.

Is Ash better than Oak? ›

You just can't go wrong with either of them. Ash is slightly harder than oak, though. Not to mention, it's very sturdy compared to softwood, for example. Ashwood is also used in a wide variety of products, thanks to its excellent machinability.

That's a very personal thing. You can spen anything from £20 on an Argos BCE cue to £1000's on a Paris. I use a £70 Woods cue and I'm more than happy with it, have been for many years.

For me, I like to see a cue that has a balance point between 16 and 18” (as I said), a semi stiff shaft with some life in it, smooth on the shaft (oiled), a little more grippy on the butt (waxed), not always a glossy look, a weight that doesn't feel heavy or light, nice straight grain (I cue grain up not arrows) and ...

What snooker cues do the professionals use? Most pros use John Parris cues and swear by them.

ASH OR MAPLE

Some prefer to look down the chevrons (arrows) on ash whereas others like the clarity and smoothness of maple. The biggest difference is the playability.

The best quality snooker cues are made of maple wood or ash wood. There are many other types of woods which you can choose from, including rosewood and snakewood which are used in more luxurious cues. Different types of wood will have different grain lines, colours and feel.

What snooker cues do the professionals use? Most pros use John Parris cues and swear by them.

What snooker cue does Judd Trump use? Judd Trump uses a John Parris cue.