In elite snooker, athletes often create lifelong bonds with their cues, making Ronnie O'Sullivan's current dissatisfaction with his cue noteworthy. During the World Championship in Sheffield, O'Sullivan described his cue as 'awful' and 'causing carnage' despite his progress to the semi-finals. After breaking his long-term cue, he's been using temporary ones crafted by John Parris. Parris highlighted the challenges of cue-making, noting that the ideal cue can take years to create, and celebrated the search for the perfect match in a player's journey.
O'Sullivan expressed dissatisfaction with his cue, calling it 'awful' and claiming it's causing 'carnage' in his game, despite a strong tournament run.
Master cue craftsman John Parris commented on O'Sullivan's cue challenges, stating, 'He is not settled,â as O'Sullivan tries different cues daily due to dissatisfaction.
Parris noted that making a cue can take almost a year and can cost up to 3,000, revealing a significant waiting list for quality cues.
The bond between snooker players and their cues is profound, as many treasure the perfect cue for life, unlike players in other sports.
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